Obituaries

Mar 22, 2019

Betty Lou Kohl Baker, age 93, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Gnadenhutten, died Friday, March 22, 2019.

Betty Lou was born December 25, 1925 in Dennison to the late Thomas C. and Sarah (Steen) Kennedy. She graduated from Dennison High School, attended Ohio University for two years and graduated from Muskingum College with a degree in education. She taught 22...

Mar 21, 2019

Jerome B. “Jerry” Flora, 84, of Dover, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Edward A. and Ann Virginia (Byrne) Flora, Jerry was born January 31, 1935 at Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

In 1953, Jerry enlisted with the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War....

Mar 21, 2019

William J. “Bill” Feller, 74, of Dover, went to a well-deserved rest after a lengthy illness on Thursday evening, March 21, 2019.

Born May 12, 1944 in Massillon, Bill was the son of the late William M. and Shirley (Wernke) Feller.

Bill was a 1962 graduate of Strasburg High School, and at the early age of 19, went into business...

Mar 20, 2019

Viola Jane Clough, 85, of Bolivar died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Fresno, Ohio on September 1, 1933, Vi was a daughter of the late David Lee and Hester Mary (Simmers) Foster.

She was a 1952 graduate of Fresno High School and on July 10, 1953, married...

Mar 19, 2019

Ronnie Joe Ludwig, 76, of Dover, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in his residence following a sudden illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 9, 1943, Ron was the only child born to the late Fred and Doris (Thompson) Ludwig.

Ron was a graduate of Braxton High School in Sutton, West Virginia. Ron furthered his education at...

Mar 19, 2019

Thomas A. Bowden, 58, of Dover, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home following a long battled illness.

A son of Betty (Scott) Bowden of Seward, Pennsylvania and the late James Bowden, Thomas was born May 7, 1960 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Thomas graduated from Laurel Valley High School in 1978. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted with the...

Mar 19, 2019

Oliver Richard “Dick” Mallernee, 94, of Dover passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born January 20, 1925 in Freeport, Ohio, he was the son of the late Oliver Franklin and Myrtle Irene Mallernee and was a 1943 graduate of Freeport High School. Following his graduation, Dick began active service with the United States Marine...

Mar 19, 2019

Jerry L. Domer, 73, of Dover, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born in Sugarcreek on October 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Herbert Raymond and Esther Mae (Gardner) Domer.

After graduating from Garaway High School, Jerry honorably served his country in the...

Mar 17, 2019

Wanda L. Loos, 78, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 17, 2019 following a period of declining health.

Born July 19, 1940 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Florence W. (Brown) Welfley. Wanda was a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had attended...

Mar 17, 2019

Rudolf Weber, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home following a recent illness.

Rudolf was born July 12, 1925 in Weindorf, Hungary to the late Rudolf and Hernie Weber.

He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Philadelphia and was a longtime employee of Geiser and Kappler.

He is survived by his wife...

Mar 16, 2019

David Howard Adams, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Amberwood Manor.

Born at Sullivan, Missouri on July 25, 1943, David was a son of the late Howard and Augusta (Richard) Adams.

David served as a member of the United States Army and spent his career as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed watching Western...

Mar 16, 2019

M. Louise Walton, 76, formerly of New Philadelphia died Saturday, March 16, 2019 while in the care of Crossroads Hospice in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.

Born on October 20, 1942, at Jewett, Ohio, Louise was a daughter of the late George Arthur and Hazel Elizabeth (Kail) Anderson.

Following her graduation from Jewett High School, Louise pursued a career...

Mar 14, 2019

Twila Lee Edwards, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Nettie (Bober) Fisher, Twila was born November 7, 1939 at Dover, Ohio.

Twila graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1957 and over the years she worked at various places such as, Reeves Motor Inn, Snyder...

Mar 12, 2019

Lytal V. “Vic” Kollar, 93, of Dover, passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in his residence following a period of declining health.

Born October 8, 1925 in New Cumberland, he was the son of the late Victor and Annie Roberts Kollar. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during WWII and a member of the First United Methodist Church...

Mar 12, 2019

Phyllis Elaine Mishler Hyer, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Miller) Mishler of Walnut Creek, Elaine was born May 23, 1941 in her childhood home at Walnut Creek.

Elaine was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her...

Mar 8, 2019

Angelo T. “Farmer” Tristano, 85, of Roswell, died Friday, March 8, 2019 in Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg.

Born July 17, 1933 in Roswell, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Roma (Tinor) Tristano. Farmer honorably served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.

Professionally, Farmer worked for the former IF Sales....

Mar 7, 2019

Elaine May Parris, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 07, 2019, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 6, 1946, Elaine was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and M. Jane (Heckman) Swinderman.

She was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High...

Mar 7, 2019

Tammy Lynn Woods, age 50, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a lengthy and hard-fought illness on Thursday, March 7, 2019, while in the care of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.

Born in Barnesville, Ohio on July 5, 1968, Tammy is the daughter of Larry Hoopingarner and Janice K. (Wayne) Matsel all of Dennison.

Tammy was a graduate of...

Mar 5, 2019

Clyde E. Kerns, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Evelyn L. Osgood Kerns and was a 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Clyde was a U.S. Army veteran where he served as a...

Mar 5, 2019