Obituaries

Feb 3, 2015

William H. Lax III, 44, of Dover, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

A son of William H. Lax Jr. and Bobbie E. (Breitenstein) Lax, Bill was born September 30, 1970 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Bill graduated from Dover High School in 1989 and was employed by Zorzi, Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Feb 3, 2015

Beverly B. Riggle McCartney, age 77, of Maui, Hawaii, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

A daughter of the late George and Roberta (Simmers) Riggle, Beverly was born at Dover, Ohio on December 27, 1937 and was a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.

Beverly lived in Dayton, Ohio for many years, and was a part owner of...

Feb 2, 2015

Ruth Weber, 90, of Bolivar, passed away Monday night, February 2, 2015 in Hennis Care Center in Bolivar.

Born in Freeport on January 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Clara M. (Reed) Stewart.

On August 7, 1945, Ruth married the late Raymond F. Weber, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1954.

Her...

Feb 1, 2015

Jan 29, 2015

Josephine “Jo” Ann Shilling, 76, of Dover, went home with Jesus, to her Father’s house on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born March 19, 1938 in Dennison, Ohio, she was the daughter of and preceded in death by her father, “Eddie” Jones and her mother, Mary (Richards) of Dennison, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her brother “JR” Jones...

Jan 27, 2015

James “Jim” Rudolph Trachsel, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Louis and Dona (Persinger) Trachsel, Jim was born May 1, 1926 at Akron, Ohio.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jim served during World War II...

Jan 27, 2015

Taylor Dean Renicker, age 22, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

A beloved son of Terry Renicker and Connie Verhovec Renicker both of New Philadelphia, Taylor was born in Mercy Medical Center at Canton on May 3, 1992.

During his intermediate years, Taylor was a member of Boy Scout Troop...

Jan 26, 2015

Esther Aline Wayts, age 87, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Monday, January 26, 2015 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.

One of 11 children born to the late Orville and Edith (Martin) Coventry, Esther was born at Dennison on April 28, 1927.

She attended school at Uhrichsville and for a number of years, worked...

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Jan 21, 2015

C. Dave Stevenson, 86, of Dover, passed away in New Dawn Retirement Community, Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2015.

Born in Ohio on April 24, 1928, he was the son of the late William B and Arvilla (Hawkins) Stevenson. After completing his formal education at Midvale High School, Dave joined the United States Army where he honorably served his country from...

Jan 21, 2015

Roy Richard Reynolds, Sr., age 66, of Oldtown Valley, New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015, following a period of declining health.

A son of the late, Charlie and Almeda (Dawson) Reynolds, Roy was born at Goshen, Ohio on January 24, 1948.

Prior to his retirement, Roy worked for many years in Oil Field Operations. He was an avid musician...

Jan 21, 2015

Mervin Rawes, 95, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness. Mervin accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior during the funeral for his wife, Charleen.

A son of the late Jacob and Ruth (Harris) Rawes, Mervin...

Jan 21, 2015

Norman Wesley Sayre, age 84, of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John and Edith (Vaughn) Sayre, Norman was born on October 6, 1930 at East Liverpool, Ohio.

He attended East Liverpool High School and prior to relocating to...

Jan 19, 2015

Dorothy Fae Paulus, age 87, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly, Monday, January 19, 2015, in her residence.

A daughter of the late John and Carrie (Fackler) Thomas, Dorothy was born at New Philadelphia on July 18, 1927.

She was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On September 14, 1947, Dorothy married a grade school classmate, Earl Paulus. The...

Jan 16, 2015

Joseph Earl Mowls, 91, and Adeline Faye Mowls, 89, of New Philadelphia are together again. Joseph passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 and Adeline passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 both at their residence while surrounded by family.

A son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Grund) Mowls, Joseph was born on January 7, 1924 at New Cumberland,...

Jan 15, 2015

Jean Ellen Stevenson, 87, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Clifford and Rose (Uher) Beans, Jean was born November 15, 1927 at Roswell, Ohio.

Jean graduated from Midvale High School and was retired as the Office...

Jan 14, 2015

Eva Jeannette Spittle, age 83, of Hennis Care Centre at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord early Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

A daughter of the late Sylvester and Ruth (Moore) Teter, Eva was born at Leesville, Ohio on July 5, 1931.

She loved working in retail with the public. Over the years, Eva was...

Jan 13, 2015

Phyllis Frances (Battalio) Garner, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born at Lisbon, Ohio on April 15, 1921, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Vichone) Battalio.

On March 21, 1957, Phyllis married Donald Lee Garner, Sr. and together the couple...