Obituaries

Feb 19, 2022

Howard Arthur Lute, 67, of Roswell, passed away surrounded by his loving family in Trinity Hospital at Steubenville on February 19, 2022.

Born in Dover on August 4, 1954, he was the son of Earl Lute of Midvale and the late Betty Gene (Van Dyke) Lute.

Prior to being employed as a trucker with Millwood Lumber, Howard was a member...

Feb 18, 2022

Alice K. Merryman, 93, of Dover, passed away February 18, 2022 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare following a period of declining health.

Born in Copley, Ohio on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Duncan) Kendle.

Alice was a passionate teacher, having taught 5th grade students for the majority of her career at Newbury Local Schools....

Feb 17, 2022

Joseph Leroy Donehue, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, in his residence following a period of declining health.

Born in the family home in Old Town Valley at New Philadelphia on April 27, 1932, Joe was one of eight children born to the late Lacy and Ida Eichel Donehue.

From an early age, Joe learned to...

Feb 17, 2022

Linda L. Arden, 55, of New Philadelphia, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Cambridge, OH, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Pauline P. (Whiteus) Scott. She held many jobs throughout the years, as a single mother, including being a substitute bus...

Feb 16, 2022

Ruth Scalambrino, age 94, passed away February 16, 2022 at New Dawn Retirement Center following a period of declining health.  Born in Akron, Ohio on January 4, 1928.

Ruth was a devoted and lifelong member of the Holmes United Methodist Church.  A former Vacation Bible school teacher, Sunday school teacher and a former 4-H advisor during her daughter’s younger years. ...

Feb 16, 2022

Feb 16, 2022

Grace A. Koller, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late William and Jennie (Corpman) Hicks, Grace was born on January 18, 1941 on the family farm in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

She was a 1959 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.  On April 13, 1979...

Feb 15, 2022

When Georgia Sue York entered heaven on February 15, 2022, she was reunited with family and friends after a period of declining health. She was a strong woman with a love for people and never met a stranger. Her greatest joy was touching the lives of people who helped her along the way with her challenges regarding her health. There...

Feb 13, 2022

Gary James Burkholder, age 75 of Navarre, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 6, 1946, Gary was a son of the late Floyd J. and Agnes “June” Wassem Burkholder.

He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was a...

Feb 13, 2022

David N. Rex, 78, of Bolivar, passed away February 13, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Born July 17, 1943 in Zoar, he was the son of the late William and Ruth Opal (Lenarz) Rex.

Dave is survived by his sons, Tod (Connie) Rex of Bolivar and Brian Rex of Mineral City; his granddaughter, Cassandra Rose Rex; his brother,...

Feb 13, 2022

Janet Owen, 71 of Strasburg, passed away into God’s graces after a brief period of declining health on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia.

A daughter to the late Otha and Louise Grissom, Jan was born in Searcy, Arkansas on August 26, 1950. She spent her youth in Pittsburg, California. At the age of 19 she...

Feb 12, 2022

Karen E. Page, age 59, of Dover passed peacefully on February 12, 2022, following an extended battle with cancer.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 23, 1962, Karen was the youngest of eight children to the late Joseph and Arlene Weber Kandel.

Karen was a 1981 graduate of Dover High School and was known for her tenacious work...

Feb 11, 2022

Georgianne Zontini, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, February 11, 2022, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center while under the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Roswell, Ohio on April 17, 1936, Georgianne was one of 12 children born to the late Elmer and Lillian Cusano Decker.

She was a 1955 graduate of the former Midvale High School and on...

Feb 10, 2022

Hazel B. Patterson, 101, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Park Village Care Center at Dover.

Born February 4, 1921 in Wooster, she was the daughter of the late Olie O. and Grace M. (Shaw) Rainsberger. Hazel was a homemaker, a longtime member of First Christian Church at New Philadelphia and a former volunteer at...

Feb 10, 2022

Feb 10, 2022

Margaret Ann Sanders, Age 73, of Dover, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born on August 12, 1948, in Union Hospital at Dover, Margaret was a daughter of the late Max and Mary (Sherer) Ellwood.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and spent many years as a...

Feb 10, 2022

Rachel E. Hankins, 78, of Uhrichsville, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 in her residence.

Born in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Gertrude (Greathouse) Beal and had retired from Bates Metal at Port Washington. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia and a former member of the former Army-Navy Garrison...

Feb 9, 2022

David Earl Lute, age 76 of Tippecanoe, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Aultman Hospital following a period of declining health.

A son of late William Garner and Mariam (Lute) Garner, David was born in Dover, OH, on March 24, 1945.

David honorably served his county during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart when his barracks...

Feb 8, 2022

Bryan E. Sayre, 63, of Dennison, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in Akron, he was the son of the late Earl N. and Katherine J. (Pursley) Sayre and a graduate of the former Lakeland High School at Freeport. Bryan had retired from the Harrison County...

Feb 8, 2022

Thomas A. Helbling, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in Park Village Health Care at Dover.

Born on April 21, 1928, in Coshocton, Ohio, Tom was a son of the late Leo A. and Mary A. Harvey Helbling.

Tom was a 1946 graduate of the former Sacred Heart School and entered into the United States Army...