Obituaries

Apr 19, 2019

Donald R. Prince, 78, of Dover passed away in the Community Hospice House on April 19, 2019.

Born in Dover on February 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Dalton and Vivian Prince.

After graduating from Dover High School, Don spent his professional career in steel work, ultimately retiring from the former Howden Buffalo.

He nurtured his passion...

Apr 18, 2019

Evelyn Irene Neff, 92, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Born in Guernsey County on May 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Harry V. and Maggie T. (Moore) Shyrock.

After completing her formal education, Evelyn married the late Lester E. Neff. They were life members...

Apr 17, 2019

Kennard Wayne “Ken” Beitzel, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Rose Lane Nursing Home at Massillon following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Oliver Eugene Beitzel and Erma Augusta (Grimm) Gerber, Ken was born January 13, 1937 in his childhood home at New Philadelphia.

In 1954, at the age of...

Apr 16, 2019

Charles O. Bunner, 76, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Arzie Everett and Edna Ethel (Menefee) Bunner, Charles was born August 1, 1942 at Burning Springs, West Virginia.

Charles will be remembered by his family and friends for his...

Apr 15, 2019

Peter S. “Pete” Mroczkowski, 100, of Dover and formerly of Roswell, passed away April 15, 2019.

A son of the late Stanley and Beatrice (Packowski) Mroczkowski, Pete was born February 16, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan.

After graduating from Burgettstown High School, Pete began his career with Republic Steel and then served in WWII with the United States Army. He returned...

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 14, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

Nancy Lynn Strong, 58, of Dennison, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, in her residence.

A daughter of Mary M. Moore Shearrow of Uhrichsville and the late Robert Shearrow, Nancy was born at Akron, Ohio on April 21, 1960.

She was a 1978 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and Buckeye Career Center where she studied Early Childhood Education. Nancy loved...

Apr 13, 2019

Donna L. Androsky, 85, of Dover, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a lengthy battle with dementia.

Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mamie Rittenour and was a graduate of the former Midvale High School. Donna loved spending time with her family and friends and was...

Apr 12, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Mary Emma Wengerd, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Brewer) Adkins, Mary was born May 18, 1939 in her childhood home at Sugarcreek, Ohio.

On October 6, 1956, Mary married Daniel H. Wengerd in the...

Apr 11, 2019

Sylvia E. Smith, 89 of Dover and formerly of North Canton and Dundee, died peacefully, Thursday, April 11, 2019 in the Kemper House at Highland Heights, following a period of declining health.

Born January 6, 1930 in Waukegan, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Swan and Siri Johansson Hofflander. After graduating high school, Sylvia attended Nursing School. On...

Apr 10, 2019

Russell Glenn “Red” Rankin, age 88, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in his residence surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in Warwick Township, Ohio on May 22, 1930, Glenn, was a son of the late Earl B. and Dorothy Himes Rankin.

Glenn was a 1948 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. Just out of high school, Glenn...

Apr 7, 2019

L. Darlene Bridgeman, 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Born in Dennison on April 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John Jones and Evelyn (Armstrong) Sanner.

On January 26, 1983 she married Walter “Ed” Bridgeman. Her family also includes her step-father, Billy Sanner of Uhrichsville; children, Jeff,...

Apr 1, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

Rhea Joyce Laflin, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 31, 2019. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Mar 26, 2019

Thomas Andrew “Tom” Weaver, age 90, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Tom was born on July 12, 1928, on the family farm at Dover after “God looked down on His planned paradise and said – I need a caretaker. So God made a farmer”.

Tom was a kind and gentle...

Mar 25, 2019

Ralph Leroy Hutzel, 85, of Newcomerstown, died Monday, March 25, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A son of the late Henry and Nellie Mae (Glass) Hutzel, Ralph was born April 22, 1933 at Zanesville, Ohio.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.

He is survived...

Mar 23, 2019

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Richesson, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away March 23, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.

Born April 7, 1946 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Russell J. and Dorothy L. (Withers) Young.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1964, Becky married the late...

Mar 23, 2019

Betty J. Cookson, 95, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Orchard Grove Assisted Living in Bellevue, Ohio.

Born on February 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Shaw) Sherer of Midvale, Ohio and the sister of the late Maxine Coventry.

Betty attended and graduated Midvale High School (class...