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Louis Fantin
Sep 12, 2025
                                Louis E. Fantin, age 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Healthcare Southside on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Born September 21, 1946, in Roswell, Ohio, Louie was the son of the late John Frank and Emma Louise (Visintainer) Fantin. He was a 1964 graduate of Midvale High School. On April 22, 1972, he married the love of his...
                                
Dorothy R. Householder
Sep 12, 2025
                                Dorothy R. Householder, 99, of Canton, passed away peacefully in her home on September 12, 2025.
Dorothy lived a full and adventurous life, marked by her love of travel and dedication to nursing. Among her favorite destinations were Portugal and Venice, Italy—places she visited with joy and curiosity. She especially cherished the memories of a six-month world tour she shared with...
                                
Ronald Victor Miller
Sep 12, 2025
                                Ronald Victor Miller, 91, of Dover, died Friday, September 12, 2025, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
A son of the late Troy Everett and Marion Modine (Calhoun) Miller, Ron was born August 24, 1934 in Manheim, West Virginia.
After graduation from Rowlesburg High School in 1953, Ron worked for 40 years with General Telephone Company as a Senior Line...
                                
Debra Carlisle
Sep 11, 2025
                                In loving memory of Debra Ann Carlisle; a beacon of selfless love and unwavering dedication— who passed away on September 11, 2025 from a brief illness at the age of 68. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose impact will be felt for generations.
Born on December 14, 1956, Deb lived a life defined by generosity and a deep...
                                
Dale E. Baker
Sep 11, 2025
                                Dale Eugene Baker, age 75, of Dover, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, while under the care of Wellspring Hospice at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation in Massillon.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 6, 1950, Dale was a son of the late Arletus Stanley and Marjorie May Marsh Baker.
Dale was a 1968 graduate of Dover High School and...
                                
Joseph W. "Joe" Schulz
Sep 11, 2025
                                Joseph W. “Joe” Schulz entered into the presence of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, on September 11, 2025, following an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma. Joe lived his cancer journey full of faith and purpose. He made it his mission to touch people lives with Jesus’ love and light at every opportunity.
Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 20, 1957, he...
                                
Betty Overholt
Sep 9, 2025
                                Betty M. Overholt, 96 of New Philadelphia, Ohio was promoted to Glory September 9, 2025 at 9:18pm while family members were singing some of her favorite hymns around her bedside.
She was born in Fiat, Ohio on April 28, 1929 to the late Howard and Liza (Doll) Ott. She attended grade and high school in Baltic, Ohio excelling scholastically and in...
                                
Jean & Homer McDade "Together Again"
Sep 7, 2025
                                Elizabeth Jean McDade joined the love of her life, Homer R. McDade, on September 7, 2025 at Hennis Care Centre of Dover surrounded by family. Homer preceded her in death on August 23, 2020. Jean was born in Tyndall, Ohio on February 10, 1927 to the late Carey Simpsey and Bertie Mabel (Richardson) Dickerson.
Jean and Homer married on October 13,...
                                
Larry Edward Allen
Sep 7, 2025
                                Larry Edward Allen, 84, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born on May 6, 1941, in Morgan County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clayton and Helen (Musgrove) Allen and a proud graduate of Fort Frye High School in Beverly, Ohio,
Larry worked as a Welder and Mechanic for Superior Tank...
                                
Janet Lynn "Jenny" Eichel
Sep 4, 2025
                                Janet Lynn “Jenny” Eichel, age 70, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on September 4, 2025, under the compassionate care of Traditions Hospice.
Born May 29, 1955, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Jenny was the daughter of the late Jessie Richard and Anna Lee (Higgs) Ennis. After completing her formal education, she married her husband of nearly 51 years,...
                                
F. Edwin Fisher
Sep 3, 2025
                                F. Edwin Fisher, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at Park Village Southside on September 3, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Born on September 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank Edwin and Inez A. (Miller) Fisher. After completing his formal education, Edwin worked alongside his family on their farm before beginning a dedicated 32-year...
                                
Doris Ann Bichsel
Sep 3, 2025
                                Doris Ann Bichsel, age 81, of Mineral City, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of Oak Pointe Care Center at Baltic following a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 20, 1944, Doris was a daughter of the late Glenn and Florence Rennicker Baumer.
She was a 1962 graduate...
                                
Donald Robinson, Sr.
Sep 2, 2025
                                Donald P. Robinson, Sr, age 94, of Park Village, Dover and formerly of Freeport, died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Born in Cairo, West Virginia on August 6, 1931, Don was a son of the late Rolen O. and Hazel I....
                                
Michael G Becker
Aug 31, 2025
                                Michael G. Becker, 82, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born in Dover on May 14, 1943, Mike was the son of the late Don and Florence (Minnis) Becker. He was a proud Dover Tornado and a 1961 graduate of Dover High School. Mike went on to serve his country honorably in the United...
                                
Allen Franklin
Aug 29, 2025
                                Allen J. Franklin, 83, of Strasburg, passed away August 29, 2025.
He retired from Timken Roller Bearing after 30 years of dedicated service, including a memorable year spent in England mentoring at British Timken. Allen was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting, fishing, and anything that allowed him to be outside. He was especially known for his craftsmanship in...
                                
Carol Geers
Aug 29, 2025
                                Carol R. Geers, age 86, of Dover, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
She was born in Dover on January 21, 1939, to the late Solomon E. and Bessie R. (Belknap) Schwartz.
Carol was a 1957 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She began a 50-year career in banking. She...
                                
Robert "Pedro" West
Aug 26, 2025
                                Robert E. West, Jr. “Pedro,” age 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly, doing the thing he enjoyed the most, helping people.
Born at Dover, on July 13, 1957, Pedro was a son of the late Robert and Italia (Fragasse) West. He was one of 12 children in the family. While growing up he learned his work ethic and larger than...
                                
Maximilian Jacob Arnett
Aug 23, 2025
                                Max Arnett of Dover died on August 23, 2025 at the age of 25 as result of combat activity in Ukraine. 
He was an international volunteer member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - 3rd Assault Brigade - where Max had earned designation as a squad leader.
Max was born in Dover on September 2, 1999 to Juli and Matt Arnett. Always an...
                                
Richard Bleininger
Aug 22, 2025
                                Richard P. Bleininger, “Richie” or “Hot Wheels” to many, age 78, of Dover, died following a hard-fought battle with heart and lung failure, late Friday, August 22, 2025, in Select Specialty Hospital at Canton.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, on August 19, 1947, Rich was a son of the late Ervin R. and Bessie M. Metzger Bleininger. Raised on the...
                                
Tommy A. Hobart
Aug 22, 2025
                                Tommy Allen Hobart, age 83, of Stone Creek, died peacefully, in his residence, Friday, August 22, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 16, 1942, Tom was the youngest son of the late Raymond J. and Ardath J. Henninger Hobart.
He was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and proudly served his...
                                

