Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

Rodgie Joan Frantz, 93, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Affinity Hospital at Massillon following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Rodger Johnson and the late Helen (Renicker) Miller, Rodgie was born November 3, 1924 at Midvale, Ohio.

Rodgie graduated from Midvale High School in 1942. Then, on October 24, 1945, she married George H....

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 25, 2017

Michael Lewis Mathews, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away surrounded by his family on Christmas morning, December 25, 2017, following an extended illness.

Born in Dover on March 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Vivian Ethel (Goulder) Mathews.

On January 9, 1966, Mike married his lifelong friend and companion, the former Jacquelin Irene Warfield....

Dec 24, 2017

Ginger Swaim, 78, of Uhrichsville died early December 24, 2017 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover while in the care of Community Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born at Wheeling, West Virginia on May 26, 1939, Ginger was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Uveges) Delbert.

She was a graduate of Dover High School...

Dec 24, 2017

James David “Jim” Haas, of Dalton, Ohio, formerly of Greentown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2017 after a period of declining health. He is no longer in pain and is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus.

A son of the late Alvin Sr. & Catherine (Schumacher) Haas, James was born...

Dec 24, 2017

Catherine Marie Gleason, 64, of Gnadenhutten, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

Born in Harrison County near Tappan Lake, on November 5, 1953, Cathy was a daughter of the late Frank Thomas and Anna Josephine (Wszeborowski) Verhovec.

Cathy deeply loved her family and friends and would do anything for anyone in need...

Dec 24, 2017

Charles B. Mazzoleni, 80, of Dover, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Charles J. and Wilma (Shuman) Mazzoleni, Charles was born March 10, 1937 at Wainwright, Ohio.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan and Australia. In 1994, he retired...

Dec 23, 2017

George Androsky, 84, of Dover, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Claymont Health and Rehab at Uhrichsville after a fight with dementia.

A son of the late Joseph and Susie Androsky, George was born April 29, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

George loved fishing, hunting, camping, being outdoors, working on cars, traveling and spending time with his family.  George...

Dec 22, 2017

Mary Ann (Parker) Blackwell, 87, of New Philadelphia left Friday, December 22, 2017 for a better place after an illness of Guillain Barre and lymphoma.

A daughter of the late Ambrose A. and Della Mary (Beckett) Parker, Mary Ann was born November 27, 1930 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas County.

Mary Ann attended grade school at Perry Township and graduated from...

Dec 21, 2017

Marshall Frank Skelly, Jr. age 78 of Summerville, South Carolina and formerly of New Philadelphia died Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Trident Hospital at North Charleston, South Carolina.

Born in Midvale on September 19, 1939, Frank was a son of the late Marshall Frank Skelly, Sr. and Leah (LeJeune) Skelly.

Frank was the valedictorian for the class of 1957 of...

Dec 21, 2017

Joseph Charles Monte, age 90 of New Philadelphia died Thursday, December 21, 2017, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on April 20, 1927 at Roswell, Joe was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Ann (Kornish) Monte.

Joe was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and a longtime member...

Dec 21, 2017

Sally Jo Robillard, 46, of New Philadelphia, died at her home on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

A daughter of Rebecca Applegarth of Florida, Sally was born October 22, 1971 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Sally earned degrees in both cosmetology and office technology but chose to be a stay-at-home mother and took great pride in caring for her family. She...

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 18, 2017

Walter Samuel Dunfee, 69, of Dover, died Monday, December 18, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Sam and Edna (Kendle) Dunfee, Walter was born March 30, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Walter graduated from Dover High School in 1968. That same year, he entered the United States Army honorably serving...

Dec 17, 2017

Jack Haakinson, 61, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 in his residence at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late William and Kathryn (Kopp) Haakinson, Jack was born March 9, 1956 at Dover, Ohio.

Jack retired from Timken as a machinist after many years of work. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.

Jack is...

Dec 16, 2017

Rose E. Snyder, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 16, 2017 following a period of declining health.

Born January 18, 1921 in North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Alex X. and Emelia (Stein) Mosbrucker.

Rose graduated from New Salem High School in North Dakota and in the early 1950’s, moved...

Dec 16, 2017

Mary Fouts Barr (nee Farmer), 93, of New Philadelphia died December 16, 2017.

The beloved daughter of the late George A. and Grace W. Owens Farmer, she was born August 24, 1924, in Uhrichsville, Ohio.

She was a 1942 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. During World War II, she served as a clerk for the Air Service Command at Wright...

Dec 16, 2017

Michael E. Gilland, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Community Hospice Truman House on December 16, 2017.

Born in Dover on May 18, 1956, he was the son of Joanne (Rittenour) Gilland of New Philadelphia and the late David E. Gilland.

Mike worked alongside his family at Haas Body Shop in Dover, and was presently the owner and operator...

Dec 15, 2017

Dec 9, 2017

William L. Wallace, age 76, of Uhrichsville passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

He was born in Uhrichsville to the late Henry Anderson Wallace and Margaret Montague Bell Wallace on March 12, 1941.

Will graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1959 where he had a passion for basketball. He served in the United States Army...