Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2017

Richard E. Meek, 77, of New Philadelphia died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Louis Stokes VA Medical Center at Cleveland following a brief illness.

Born at Coshocton, Ohio on September 24, 1940, Rich was the oldest of 12 children born to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Jones) Meek.

He attended school at Newcomerstown and furthered his education in the...

Oct 25, 2017

Doris L. Stephon, 81, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home.

A daughter of the late John and Unice (Miller) Brown, Doris was born October 8, 1936 at Stone Creek, Ohio.

Doris graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1954. She was a member of the First Christian Church at Dover and she worked as...

Oct 24, 2017

Kathryn Leora Heck, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia while surrounded by her family following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Brewer) Adkins, Kathryn was born February 2, 1932 at Sugarcreek, Ohio.

On June 4, 1948, Kathryn married Donald F. Heck and the couple shared...

Oct 23, 2017

Oct 22, 2017

Oct 21, 2017

Mary A. Poletti, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover on Saturday, October 21, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Dennison on April 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa (Constantino) Fausto.

After completing high school and attending Business College, Mary married the late...

Oct 20, 2017

Marie L. Pittman, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, October 20, 2017 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John Patrick and Anna Belle (Meek) Kelly, Marie was born September 18, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Marie was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended...

Oct 19, 2017

Gloria Ann Spring, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bates) Schimp, Gloria was born August 7, 1931 at Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Gloria was the owner and operator of the former Purple Pallet at Dover and she had a love for animals.

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Oct 19, 2017

Eleanor Louise Menapace, 74, of Dennison, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born on January 23, 1943, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Gerald and Loretta (Besozzi) Nadeau.

She was a 1961 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on July 16, 1966 married James Menapace and together...

Oct 18, 2017

V. Jean Daugherty, age 61, of Dover, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Union Hospital following a brief illness.

A daughter of Vivian Mae Porter of Dover and the late James Porter, Jean was born on September 22, 1956 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

She attended school at Indian Valley and spent several years working for Country Club Retirement...

Oct 17, 2017

Rev. Greta “Marlene” (Major) Peterson, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away on October 17, 2017, after a three-month illness, while in the excellent and loving care of the Truman House staff of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Francis “Frank” M. and Lucille E. (Laird) Major, Marlene was born in New Philadelphia on July 21, 1931....

Oct 17, 2017

Sarah Carmella Saffell, age 98, of Dover, died Tuesday, October 17,2017 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover, Ohio on November 15, 1918, Sarah was a daughter of Italian immigrants, John and Michelena Gatta Brogne.

In the 1940’s Sarah worked at the former Log Cabin Restaurant in Downtown Dover. She...

Oct 14, 2017

Martha F. Reed, 92, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Claiborne-Hughes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Franklin.

A daughter of the late Jennings and Matilda Margaret (Day) Howiler, Martha was born November 1, 1924 at Barnesville, Ohio.

Martha was a member of the New Philadelphia Church of Christ.  She enjoyed traveling with her late husband and...

Oct 8, 2017

Franklin “Frank” B. Fuerst, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 8, 2017 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on January 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Franklin and Murial (Sluhan) Fuerst. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Frank honorably served his country in the...

Oct 8, 2017

Daniel V. Renner, 76, of Dover, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Dover on Sunday, October 8, 2017, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on March 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Victor Sidney and Susan Vesta (Freshwater) Renner.

Dan graduated from Dover High School in 1959 prior to honorably serving his country...

Oct 6, 2017

Oct 5, 2017

October 5th, it wasn’t a good day, it was the day Rick Clark left. Left the people who loved him, left the people who knew him as Big Rick. Born June 11, 1957 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Willard and Catherine (Mingione) Clark as Richard Albert Clark.

Holidays were all celebrated with enthusiasm. Family gatherings on the 4th of July...