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Adrie Ann Krebs
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...
Bryant A. “Al” Fanning, Jr.
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...
Buster Metcalf
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...
Janet L. Carr
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...
Robert Thompson
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...
Sharon Dula
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...
Paul Drotovick
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...
Arthur Hill, Jr.
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...
James Maurer
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...
Ellis Dye
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...
Mary A. Wackerly Reicosky
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...
Jayne S. (Kohler) Ross
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...
Pamela J. “Pam” Braglin
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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Arlene Deitrick
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...
Carol Powell
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 &...
Michael Ray Locker
Dec 23, 2020
Michael Ray Locker, age 33, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
A son of Danielle (Daniel) Gilmore of Byesville, Ohio and the late Brandon Fox, Michael was born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 12, 1987.
Michael was a graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School and Buckeye Career Center where he studied carpentry. Michael was a laborer...
Jeannette Wood
Dec 22, 2020
Jeannette L. Wood, 91, of Dover and formerly New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness
A daughter of the late Herman Nolan and Adeline Milla (Mabry) Stephens, Jeannette was born February 23, 1929 in Amsterdam, Ohio.
Jeannette graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1947. On May 19. 1951, she...
Sue Ann Holston
Dec 22, 2020
Sue Ann Holston, 63, of Smithfield and formerly of Dover, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Steubenville, Ohio.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM in the Dover Burial Park at Dover with Rev. Jon Long officiating....
Rebecca Eileen Jorgenson-Weil
Dec 22, 2020
Rebecca Eileen (Fox) Jorgenson-Weil, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Becky was born February 8, 1940, in Dennison, Ohio to Emmet and Mable (Wardell) Fox. She graduated from Tuscarawas Warwick School in 1958 and then earned her degree in Education at The Ohio State University in 1962, where she was a member of Alpha Phi.
Becky began...
