Obituaries

Dec 19, 2013

Wayne Stone Pollock died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Community Hospice House after a more than 3-year battle with cancer. With family at his side, he passed peacefully from this life.

Wayne was married to his wife, Phyllis (Christy) Pollock on February 2, 1958 allowing them to celebrate 55 years together.

He was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia...

Dec 18, 2013

Rosalie Ann Williams, 70, of Dover passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

Born in Lima, Ohio, on October 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Daniel I. Williams and Virginia E. (Gossard) Brown.

Rosalie was employed by SEI Enterprises. She also has a deep faith that was nurtured at the First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia. Rosalie’s...

Dec 18, 2013

Shirley Elaine Shaffer, age 69, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in her residence following a sudden illness.

Born at Oberlin, Ohio on November 30, 1944, Shirley was a daughter to the late William Joseph and Margaret Lucille (Hensel) Vlk.

A 1962 graduate of Firelands High School at Vermillion, Ohio Shirley served as Vice President and President of...

Dec 17, 2013

Dec 17, 2013

Anthony Segalavich, 82, of Dover, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover.

A son of the late Antone and Anna Segalavich, Anthony was born July 20, 1931 at McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

Anthony graduated from McKees Rocks High School in 1949. He then continued his education at Juniata College graduating with a Bachelor’s degree...

Dec 16, 2013

Anna L. Ricklic, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, December 16, 2013 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Frank and Rosalia (Margnoni) Fondriest, Anna was born in her childhood home at Midvale, Ohio.

Anna graduated from Midvale High School in 1944. She retired from the Timken Company at...

Dec 15, 2013

Margaret Ellen Boyd, 92, of Dover, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members in the Hospice House Sunday morning, December 15, 2013.

Born in Dover on October 13, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Bernice E. (Spring) Gowins. After graduating from Stone Creek High School in 1940, she spent her professional career as a...

Dec 15, 2013

Julius “Juice” Radvansky, Jr., age 91, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Julius and Nora (Goncyi) Radvansky, he was born on December 22, 1921 at Lamira, Ohio.

Julius honorably served his country as a Demolition Specialist as a member of the United...

Dec 13, 2013

Dec 13, 2013

Christina Lieser, age 56, of Bolivar, died unexpectedly early Friday, December 13, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born at Barberton, Ohio on August 6, 1957, Christina was a daughter of the late Wandamea (Boston) Wolford.

She attended school at Claymont and for the past several years has been employed by Hennis Care Center at Bolivar where she earned...

Dec 11, 2013

Elizabeth Fan Boord, age 73 of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Eldy and Erma (Founds) Mays, Fan, as she was known by family and friends was born at East Liverpool on January 19, 1940.

She attended school at East Liverpool and...

Dec 11, 2013

Elizabeth Pauline “Libby” Hahn of New Philadelphia, died peacefully following a three year illness, surrounded by her family, just hours before her 76th birthday on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Phillip Smitley, Jr. and Thelma (Conley) Smitley, Libby was born in Union Hospital at Dover...

Dec 10, 2013

Sharon S. (DeMattio) Schafer, 69, of Centralia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Private family services will be held at a later date.

The daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy Jaynes DeMattio, Sharon was born February 1, 1944 in Dennison, Ohio. She married Michael W. Schafer December 24, 1997 in Tulip, MO.

She is survived by her...

Dec 9, 2013

Dec 7, 2013

Mary Rosalie “Posie” Fantine (Visintainer) passed away in her home in Lancaster, Ohio on Saturday, December 7, 2013 after a brief illness. Born March 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Frances and Adrian Wisintainer. She is survived by three sons, Peter L. Fantine (Kim), Jeffrey A. Fantine (Dwayne), and James M. Fantine (Tiffany); a sister, Adrie Krebs...

Dec 6, 2013

Dec 6, 2013

Dec 5, 2013

Evelyn Delores Housel, 77, of Dundee, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover with her husband and son at her side following a period of declining health.

Born in Bowerston, O. on December 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Cyril “Shorty” and Helen M. (Scott) Garner.

Evelyn graduated from Conotton Valley High School,...

Dec 4, 2013

John David Cheslock, 67, of Mineral City, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 following an accident at his home.

A son of Wanda Mae (Strawn) Cheslock of Mineral City and the late John Andrew Cheslock, John was born April 7, 1946 at Dover, Ohio.

John graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1964. He was then drafted into the United States...

Dec 3, 2013