Obituaries

Nov 12, 2017

Rita L. Foster, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on November 12, 2017 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on April 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. Cline and Mary A. Elson Cline Buechele.

Rita’s professional career spanned numerous years with Union Hospital in their housekeeping department....

Nov 11, 2017

Remus D. “Butch” Belknap, 68, of West Lafayette, passed away in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on November 11, 2017.

Born in Dover on January 19, 1949, he was the son of the late Remus D. and Lillian (Simmons) Belknap, Sr.

After graduating from high school, Butch honorably served our country in the United States Army. He worked...

Nov 10, 2017

Faye E. Larkin, 77, of Dover passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at New Dawn Retirement Community after a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Hollingbaugh) Davidson, Faye was born January 1, 1940 at Somerdale, Ohio.

Faye was a very detailed-oriented and thoughtful person. She enjoyed helping others and making them comfortable.

Faye will...

Nov 10, 2017

Dan L. Materna, 60, of New Philadelphia went to his forever home on Friday, November 10, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House following a three-year battle with cancer.

Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on April 19, 1957, Dan is a son of Myrna Lake Holderbaum of Dennison and the late Richard Materna.

A member Tusky...

Nov 9, 2017

John James Lumpcik, 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Thursday, November 9, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House following a brief illness.

Born at Piney Fork, Ohio on September 23, 1936, John was a son of the late John A. and Mary Celestino Lumpcik.

He graduated from Adena High School and on March 30, 1957 married...

Nov 8, 2017

Kenneth Leroy Gowins Jr, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center at Canal Fulton.

A son of the late Kenneth Leroy Gowins Sr, and the late Margaret E. (Cline) Gowins, Kenneth was born October 16, 1938 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army and honorably...

Nov 8, 2017

Sharon Kay Aitkens, 77 of Hennis Care Center at Dover passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Born at St. Joseph, Missouri on January 14, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Donald Stegall and Norma (Withrow) Edwards.

A resident of Missouri for the majority of her life, Sharon worked as an aid in a mental health care facility...

Nov 8, 2017

Joanne Kay Kopka, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away November 8, 2017 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Canton, Ohio on June 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Adella Seefong.

After completing her formal education, Joanne worked for a variety of companies, most recently Breitenbach Winery. Prior to that, Joanne was...

Nov 7, 2017

Stephen R. Fisher, 70, of Newcomerstown, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home.

Steve was born August 23, 1947 to the late Robert and Ernestine (Porter) Fisher.

Steve had many interests that included cooking, gardening and attending steam shows. He was an avid machinist and was well known for his curiosity of how things worked and thinking...

Nov 7, 2017

Ola Ethel Little-Wyatozki, 95, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away Tuesday, November 07, 2017 at Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont.

A daughter of the late Robert Lewis and Bertha Mable (Wise) Little, Ola was born December 19, 1921 at Portales, New Mexico.

Ola was employed by San Jacinto School District in California for 21 years as the cafeteria manager.

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Nov 7, 2017

Jack F. Fantine, 82, of New Philadelphia passed away November 7, 2017 in the Country Club Retirement Community at Dover, Ohio.

A son of the late John F. and Emma (Visintainer) Fantin, Jack was born November 11, 1934 at Roswell.

Jack started his career at the Ohio Department of Transportation at the age of 17.  From 1959 to 1961 he...

Nov 4, 2017

Sophie Marie Ritenour, two-week-old infant daughter of Bradley J. and Alyson W. (Ledrich) Ritenour, passed away unexpectedly in Akron Children’s Hospital on Saturday, November 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Sophie will deeply missed by her parents; her brother, Bradlee William Ritenour; her grandparents, Al and Kim Ledrich of New Philadelphia and Deborah Ritenour of Dover; her aunts and...

Nov 2, 2017

Robert L. Filkorn, 76, of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in Hennis Care & Assisted Living at Bolivar.

A son of the late William J. and Helen (Szabo) Filkorn, Robert was born May 27, 1941 in St. Joseph Riverside Hospital at Warren, Ohio.

Robert graduated from Warren St. Mary High School in 1959 and went on...

Nov 2, 2017

Dorthy Mills, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away Thursday, November 02, 2017 in Park Village Southside at New Philadephia.

A daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Rosenlieb) Shai, Dorthy was born December 4, 1921.

Dorthy is survived by her nephew, Jerry Ryan and close friends Betty McCrea, Ann Keller, and JoAnn Lindimore.

Dorthy worked at Dover Molded Products Company...

Nov 2, 2017

Nov 2, 2017

Bill “Wild Bill” Eberle, 93, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Tampa, Florida surrounded by his family. Born in Ohio to the late Leone and Clifford Eberle, he graduated from Dover High School in 1942 where he was editor of the school newspaper, Sports and PA announcer. He served in the Army from February...

Nov 1, 2017

Kathy Jeanne Iliff Searle, 58, of Gnadenhutten, died Wednesday evening, November 1, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Erie, Pennsylvania on May 30, 1959, Kathy was a daughter of the late Walter R. and Millicent A. Gruver Iliff.

Kathy was a 1979 graduate of River Forest High School at Indiana. She...

Oct 31, 2017

Reverend Gary L. Hogue, 65, of Strasburg, went to be with God Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a 27 month battle with cancer and a 30 year battle with MS.

A son of the late Paul and Ruby (Reichman) Hogue, Gary was born October 15, 1952 in Mercy Hospital at Canton, Ohio.

Gary served his...

Oct 31, 2017

Juanita “Nita” Jane Graff, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Lewis M. and Julia E. (Pisony) Gundy, Nita was born August 2, 1934 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Nita graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1952, and she formerly...

Oct 29, 2017

David Robinson, 62, of Gnadenhutten passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Akron City Hospital.

A son of Charlie and the late Marie (Boles) Robinson, David was born August 16, 1955 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

David graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1975. He went on to work in the plant at Lauren Manufacturing...