Obituaries

Jun 25, 2021

Theodore Edward “Ted” Bair, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away June 25, 2021.

Born December 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Hershal E. and Ruby Ivah Bair.

After graduating from Uhrichsville High School in 1966, he joined the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam.  Upon discharge, he spent most of his professional career as the owner and...

Jun 24, 2021

Mabel Marie Sommers, age 94, of Dover, died early Thursday, June 24, 2021, while in the care of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.

Born on July 11, 1926, at Barrs Mill near Sugarcreek, Mabel was a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Armbrust Rody.

She attended school at Barrs Mill and married Christian Sommers on March 2,...

Jun 23, 2021

Dolly A. Samson, age 80, of Dover, passed away peacefully, on June 23, 2021, after a courageous battle of cancer.

Born on January 6, 1941, at Cebu, Philippines, she was one of seven children born to the late Brigido B. Alfar and Adela Bautista Alfar. Dolly is preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Dolly graduated from University of...

Jun 21, 2021

Doris Maxine Hughes, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 joining her husband, Floyd, who preceded her in death on April 20, 2018. She had resided at Park Village Health Care in New Philadelphia, Ohio since March 2018.

Doris was born November 26, 1924 in Bedford Township near Warsaw, Ohio to the late Everett Foster and Margaret...

Jun 20, 2021

Spencer Louis Monticelli, age 19, of Uhrichsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021, following a motorcycle accident.

Born on May 2, 2002 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Spencer is the son of Gregg and Susan Risher Monticelli.

Spencer was a 2020 graduate of Claymont High School where he was on the football and fishing teams....

Jun 19, 2021

Sondra L. Pauline, 81, of Dover died peacefully, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Dover while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Harland and Helen (Wayble) Maurer, she was born in Dover on June 18, 1940. She retired from the former Custom Coaters at Dover and had formerly...

Jun 18, 2021

Donald W. Ball, Jr. 63, of Beach City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Wooster Community Hospital at Wooster.

Born in Dennison, he was the son of Donald W. Ball, Sr. of Dover and the late Charlotte (Miskimen) Ball.

A graduate of Dover High School at Dover, Donald and was currently employed as a Plant Manager for...

Jun 17, 2021

Nancy J. Engel, 87, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 4 a.m. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia and the Tuscarawas Senior Center. Nancy was a home maker and enjoyed sports, camping, traveling, visits and especially her grandchildren. She had an outgoing personality always...

Jun 17, 2021

Jessica Leigh Metzger, age 42, of New Philadelphia finished her final race Thursday, June 17, 2021, following a more than two-year journey with breast cancer.

Born in Dover, Ohio on September 27, 1978. Jessica is a daughter of Debra A. Metzger of New Philadelphia and Bruce Metzger of Bolivar.

Jessica was a graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School at...

Jun 14, 2021

Jerry L. Horn, Sr. 76, of Oldtown Valley, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Dale and Evelyn (Hawk) Horn. Jerry was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a veteran having served with the United States Army. He was a member of...

Jun 11, 2021

Jun 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Muzechuk, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died early Thursday, June 10, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Dover on October 4, 1931, Patricia a daughter of the late Chester and Bertie Davis Westbrook. She was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and in 1951 married the love...

Jun 8, 2021

Robert Engel, 68, of Sugarcreek, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Eckelberry) Engel, Robert was born May 25, 1953 at Dover, Ohio.

Robert graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1971. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2021

Baby Andrew Taylor Adams, II, was born and passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover.

He will always be cherished by his parents, Andrew T. Adams, Sr. of Dover and Merisa M. Coen of Bowerston. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Renee Adams of Sherrodsville, and maternal grandparents, Donnie...

Jun 6, 2021

Treva M. Bailey, age 89, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully late Sunday, June 6, 2021.

A daughter of the late Clarence Rudolph and Anna D. (Destefani) Brick, Treva was born in Dover, Ohio on September 21, 1931.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High and was a former member of...

Jun 4, 2021

Ronald Lee Kail, Sr, 69 of Tuscarawas, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 4, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Ohio, Ronald was the son of the late Robert and Ruby (Storrie) Kail and a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Ron began his work career with the former Great Plains Bag Corporation at New Philadelphia and...

May 30, 2021

Cora M. Grant, 75, of Sherrodsville, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic- Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Cora was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was equally devoted to using her smile and infectious joy to impact those she nurtured in any moment of interaction to brighten a moment, a...

May 30, 2021

Dorothy Louise Rippel, 97, of New Philadelphia, passed on into Heaven with her family by her side on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover as her grandson-in-law, Scott Miller, sang her favorite song, “Amazing Grace”.

A daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Emma (Loveday) Garver, Dorothy was born February 11, 1924 at Tuscarawas,...

May 30, 2021

Timothy Alan Hunter, age 54, of Dennison, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, following a recent illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 18, 1966, Tim was a son of Sheryl Morrison Hunter of Midvale and the late Alan Hunter.

Tim was a graduate of Indian Valley North High School and worked for the former Endres Floral until its...

May 29, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Zucal, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Select Specialty Hospital at Cleveland from complications of a stroke suffered on May 9. Born on June 6, 1932, in Tuscarawas County, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Danko) Zucal.

Bob grew up on the family farm in Baltzley Valley and in...