Obituaries

Dec 8, 2017

Dolly Predragovich, 82, of Dover passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Clair and Pearl (Fasnaught) Shirley, Dolly was born March 3, 1935 at Canton, Ohio.

Dolly is survived by her two sons, Terry (Kathy) Predragovich and Larry Predragovich; two grandchildren, Kerri and Kevin; a step-grandchild, Mike (Kari) Long;...

Dec 7, 2017

Drue E. Monroe, age 80, of Uhrichsville died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Community Hospice Truman House.

Born May 15, 1937 in Uhrichsville, she was the daughter of Robert Holeman and Dorthea Francis Warren.

Drue is survived by her siblings, Marion Hardaway, Robert Holeman, III, Richard Warren; a niece, Bri Warren and two nephews, Terrell Hardaway, Robert Holeman, IV.

She...

Dec 7, 2017

Marie D. Steiner, 91, of Dover, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Everett Floyd and Grace (Shepler) Reed, Marie was born January 13, 1926 at Blissfield, Ohio.

On September 10, 1946, Marie married Jacob R. Steiner at Canton, Ohio and together they raised...

Dec 5, 2017

Brooke Ann McCamant, age 24, of Dennison passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born on June 17, 1993 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, Brooke is the daughter of Kathy Lanzer and her fiancé, Keith Hoover of Dennison and David McCamant and his companion, Leighann Hiner of Uhrichsville.

Brooke graduated with honors from Newcomerstown High...

Nov 29, 2017

Ivan Dean Beitzel, 76, of Zoarville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Frank William Beitzel Sr. and the late Della Odessa (Kuhns) Beitzel, Ivan was born September 24, 1941 at Dover, Ohio.

Ivan attended LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia and was retired from A.K. Steel where he worked for many years....

Nov 29, 2017

Josephine Louise Berlendis, age 91, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on November 29, 2017 at Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness.

Born November 15, 1926, in Wainwright she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Marie (Besozzi) Berlendis.

She was known as “Aunt Jo” to family and friends and was a faithful member of Sacred Heath...

Nov 26, 2017

Donald Lee Garner Sr., 88, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Harley and Blanche (Carpenter) Garner, Don was born October 17, 1929 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

Don was a veteran of the United States Navy having served as a Third Class Petty Officer...

Nov 23, 2017

Nov 22, 2017

Mary F. Bair, 84, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Vernon J. and Elva A. (Powers) Boyd, Mary was born July 18, 1933 at Baltimore, Maryland.

Mary graduated from Notre Dame of Maryland High School. She worked for 18 years as...

Nov 21, 2017

Louise Kennison, 88, of New Philadelphia passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

A daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha (Fiddler) Sprankle, Louise was born April 21, 1929 at Gnadenhutten, Ohio.

She is survived by her three children, Victor (Betty) Kennison, David L. Kennison and Tina (Bruce) Brown; four grandchildren, Carolyn Zacapala...

Nov 21, 2017

Betty A. Brown, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on October 22, 1940, Betty was the daughter of the late Walter James and Bessie Marie (Huston) Carter. Her given name was Betty Marie. At the age of two she was adopted by...

Nov 20, 2017

Ronald L. Patterson, age 85, of Dover, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 after a period of declining health.

The oldest child of Roy and Pauline Patterson, he was born on May 26, 1932 in Millersburg, Ohio. Following his graduation from Holmesville High School with the class of 1950, he entered the United States Air Force and served from 1951-1956....

Nov 18, 2017

Burt W. Link, 80, of Carrollton, passed away in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover on November 18, 2017.

Born August 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Jane (Dotts) Link.

Burt was a Dover High School graduate and was well-known in the community as a detective with the New Philadelphia Police Department prior to...

Nov 18, 2017

David E. Scott, 53, of Gnadenhutten, passed away in his home on November 18, 2017.

Born in Dennison on November 27, 1963, he was the son of the late Stanley D. and Juanita M. (Gray) Scott.

After completing his formal education, he worked for the Local 69.

David had a love for the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting and...

Nov 17, 2017

Doris Sarah Kugler, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, November 17, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Raymond and Lillie (Pittman) McWilliams, Doris was born September 3, 1932 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Doris graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1950. Then on July 31, 1955, she married Richard Kugler and...

Nov 15, 2017

Delbert Dean Walton, 90, of Dover, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Hennis Care and Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Lewis and Emma Walton, Del was born October 31, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Del graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945. He then enlisted with the United States...

Nov 15, 2017

Edward Lee Canfield, 89, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Noah Parks and Maude Dale (Murphy) Canfield, Edward was born July 6, 1928 at Kerns, West Virginia.

Edward was a veteran of the...

Nov 13, 2017

Michael Allen Wood, 50, of New Philadelphia died Monday, November 13, 2017.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 24, 1967, Mike was a son of the late Richard “Woody” Wood and JoEllen Scott.

Mike was a 1985 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Muskingum College. He furthered his education in business and...

Nov 12, 2017

Mary DeVore, 85, of Uhrichsville passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Ernest R. and Mellie (Renner) Stewart, Mary was born October 15, 1932 at Gnadenhutten, Ohio.

Mary was a kind, generous, fun-loving jokester, who cared deeply about her family. In her career as a cook with...

Nov 12, 2017

Mary Gopp, 94, of Dover and formerly of Massillon, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.

A daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Ulrich) Gopp, Mary was born April 26, 1923 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Mary graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1942.  She had worked as a foreman for...