Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Keith A. Dessecker, 78, of Dover, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, he was the son of Glenn W. and Helen N. (Fisher) Dessecker and a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Keith enlisted in the United States Army and...

Jan 4, 2021

Phillip Dale Byers, 71 passed away January 4, 2021 following an extended illness in New Dawn Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Dover, Ohio.

Son of the late Howard E. Byers and Jo Anne (Maus) Byers, Philip was born on December 5, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Phillip graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1968 and served in the Navy for...

Jan 3, 2021

Mary C. Tucker, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home following a recent illness.

A daughter of a Lutheran minister, the late Rev. Lloyd M. Riggle and his wife, Anna Caroline Riggle, Mary was born December 16, 1929 at Minerva, Ohio.

Mary graduated from Strasburg High School and continued her education at Capital University,...

Jan 2, 2021

Carol Lee Russo, age 64, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord at 1:47 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021, while in her home.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 6, 1956, Carol was a daughter of the late Emmit and Lila Buskirk Lindsey.

Carol, who was also known to many as Mama Russo, was a devoted homemaker...

Jan 2, 2021

Adrie A. Krebs, 70 of Dover, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Aultman Hospital in Canton after suffering an apparent cardiac event.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Adrian A. and Frances M. (DeLuca) Wisintainer and had retired from Union Hospital in Dover where she had worked as a transcriptionist for over 25 years. She...

Jan 1, 2021

Jan 1, 2021

Soulmates Bryant “Al” Fanning, Jr. and Judith A. “Judy” Fanning died January 1 and January 9, 2021 respectively, following complications of Covid-19.

Al was born January 6, 1945 in Davy, West Virginia to the late Bryant and Tina (Rakes) Fanning, Sr. He was an employee of the Cleveland Water Department until his retirement.

Judy was born November 9, 1941 in...

Dec 31, 2020

Buster Metcalf, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Aultman Compassionate Care on December 31, 2020.

Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond Metcalf and Freda (McKnight) Metcalf DeNicola.

He was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he played on the 1953 undefeated Quaker football team.  Buster then honorably served his country...

Dec 31, 2020

Janet L. Carr, age 89, of Uhrichsville, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, while in the care of Claymont Health and Rehabilitation at Uhrichsville.

Born on May 9, 1931 at Uhrichsville, Janet was a daughter of the late Wallace A. and Hazel L. Cecil Gold.

She was a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School and on July 11, 1952, married...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert Rae Thompson, age 81, of Tuscarawas died peacefully, Wednesday, December 30, 2020, while in the care of Aultman Compassionate Care Center at Canton.

Born on February 19, 1939, at Dennison, Ohio, Bob was a son of the late Raymond Alfred Thompson and Bernice Katherine Dill Thompson.

Bob was a graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended college at...

Dec 29, 2020

Sharon M. Dula, childhood sweetheart, best friend and beloved wife of Richard J. Dula for over 63 years, died peacefully at the age of 88.

Sharon is survived by her children Rick, Sherrie, Jeff (Connie), her grandchildren, Kristin (Jon), Matthew, Katy, Aaron, Lynn, R.J. and her younger sister Marcia.

In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, cremation will take place through the...

Dec 27, 2020

Paul Drotovick, age 93, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, December 27, 2020, following a brief illness.

Paul was educated at the former St. John’s High School in Canton, Mount Union College, and graduated from Otterbein College. He also honorably served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

Paul enjoyed teaching and coaching basketball for numerous years with at...

Dec 27, 2020

Arthur Hill, Jr., age 80 of Dover died Sunday, December 27, 2020, while in the care of Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Bellaire, Ohio on June 8, 1940, Art was a son of the late Arthur and Pearl Elizabeth Parker Hill.

He obtained a Bachelor in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University and worked for 39 years as...

Dec 27, 2020

James J. Maurer, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover on December 27, 2020. Born in New Philadelphia on July 24, 1941, he was the son of the late Paul Walter and Thelma Faye (Warner) Maurer. Jim enjoyed 4-wheel riding on the farm, deer hunting, and visiting with his neighbors. Jim is survived...

Dec 27, 2020

Ellis E. Dye, 66, a long-time resident of Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020.

Born in Barberton, he was the son of the late Ellis and Kathleen (Smith) Dye and had formerly worked in the warehouse for the Tastee Corporation.

He is survived by his daughter, Holly Lee of Cuyahoga Falls; a son, Nathan...

Dec 25, 2020

Mary A. Wackerly Reicosky, 91, of Bolivar, passed away in Aultman Hospital on December 25, 2020.

Born in Canton on September 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. Wackerly and Emma C. (Frank) Wackerly Oakes.

After completing her formal education at Robertsville schools, she was employed at the Hoover Company where she continued employment until she...

Dec 24, 2020

Jayne S. (Kohler) Ross, 64, of Strasburg passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House on December 24, 2020 surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 17, 1956, in Dennison and raised in Wainwright, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Thelma (Richardson) Bagaglio.

She was a 1974 graduate of Indian Valley...

Dec 24, 2020

Pamela J. Braglin, 60, of Dover, passed away December 24, 2020 in Hillcrest Hospital.

Born in Dover on August 19, 1960, she was the daughter of Joy M. (Wilson) Braglin and the late Emmett J. “Wimp” Braglin, Sr.

Pam graduated from Dover High School in 1978 before continuing her education at Kent State Tuscarawas, graduating from the School of Nursing.

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Dec 23, 2020

Arlene Deitrick, age 98, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, while in the Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born in Dover, Ohio on March 25, 1922, Arlene was a daughter of the late Fremont Cletis and Alta Minerva Long Burris.

Arlene was a 1940 graduate of Dover High School and on June 22, 1956, she married Paul Robert...

Dec 23, 2020

Carol Powell, 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on December 23, 2020.

Born in Dover on April 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Richard W. Powell and Betty l. (Fowler) Gasser.

Carol was an avid animal lover. She was the administrator at The Last Roundup Rescue For Dobermans, Rotts, Seniors, Horses &...