Obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

Charles Jacob Snyder, age 67, of Dover died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, while in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover on November 19, 1952, Chuck was as son of the late Charles Eugene and Lena “Nita” (Damiene) Snyder.

Chuck was a graduate of Dover High School and attended Trade School through Timken...

Jul 29, 2020

Patricia S. “Peesha” McCullough-Enslen, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Thomas Rodgers and Edith Cavell (Lewis) McCullough, Patricia was born, May 26, 1946 at Toledo, Ohio.

Peesha graduated from Dover High School in 1964. She then continued her education at Kent...

Jul 28, 2020

Jon Frederick Faulkner, Sr., age 57, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Akron General Hospital.

Born in Salem, Ohio on November 19, 1962, Jon was a son of the late Robert L. Faulkner, Sr, and Rose M. Vaughn Faulkner.

He attended Leetonia High School and spent a great deal of his professional life as a Truck Driver....

Jul 26, 2020

John F. Blott, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, surrounded by his family.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1947, he was the son of the late John Frances and Anne Marie (Doughtery) Blott, Sr.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam...

Jul 26, 2020

Jed I. Weekly, 45, of Mineral City passed away at his home surrounded by his family on July 26, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Wheeling, WV, on October 11, 1974, he was the son of the late John E. and Jewell C. (Parsons) Weekly.

After Jed graduated from Lakeland High School, he honorably served his country...

Jul 25, 2020

Don F. Maher II, 59, of Dover, passed away in Aultman Hospital on July 25, 2020, following a brief illness.

Born in Dover on January 6, 1961, he was the son of the late Don F. and Connie Marian (Meissner) Maher.

After Don graduated from Tusky Valley High School in 1979, he worked for Nickles Bakery until retirement. He greatly...

Jul 25, 2020

Jul 24, 2020

Leslie Murphy, 67, of Uhrichsville, passed away July 24, 2020, in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.

Born in Dover on September 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Melvin A. Murphy and Velma G. (Shear) Gibbs.

Leslie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working puzzles and word searches, and...

Jul 23, 2020

Reverend James L. LaWarre, 79, of Tuscarawas, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

In keeping with his wishes, Jim’s cremation care is to be conducted through the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and no visitation or services have been scheduled.

Jul 19, 2020

Nancy Anne Leggett, age 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover on Sunday, July 19, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on September 7, 1934, Nancy was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Ethel Nora (Hykes) Wells. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On...

Jul 18, 2020

Robert M. Carr, age 87, of Uhrichsville, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice in Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.

Born on November 11, 1932, in West Lafayette, Ohio Bob was a son of the late Thomas and Mary E. (Hill) Carr.

He was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and on July...

Jul 18, 2020

Mark H. Weinland, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 18, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Canton, he was the son of Robert L. and Mary Lou Weinland and had lived in downtown Canton, upstate New York and Arizona before moving back to Canton and settling at Lake Cable in the Weinland...

Jul 18, 2020

Howard “Howie” “Buddy” Eugene Stevens, 60, of Tippecanoe, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Donald and Julia (Miller) Stevens. He had attended the former Lakeland High School in Freeport and was a veteran having served in...

Jul 17, 2020

Joann Elizabeth Murphy Denison, 82, of Dover, entered her eternal home on July 17, 2020 following numerous years navigating Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Cleveland on April 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Jane K. (Marsh) Shields. Joann had many fond memories of summers spent on her grandparents’ farm, the late Joseph and Jessie Marsh....

Jul 17, 2020

John Leonard Seng, age 88, of Findlay, Ohio and formerly of Dover, Ohio died early Friday, July 17, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born at Lima, Ohio on November 9, 1931, John was a son of the late William Henry and Letti Pearl (Baird) Seng.

John graduated from Lima South High School and entered into the United States...

Jul 11, 2020

Barbara Ann “Barb” Page, 49, of Dennison, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Margaret (Gano) Haney. Barb worked as an STNA for a number of years with Ember Complete Care at Uhrichsville and most recently with Trinity Hospital at Dennison. Always putting...

Jul 11, 2020

Betty June Welshenbaugh, 91, of Bowerston and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Betty was born August 13, 1929 at Stone Creek, she was a daughter of the late Harry Edmund and Serena (Miller) Neiger.

Betty enjoyed country music, playing cards, reading books,...

Jul 9, 2020

Charles “Leroy” Stucin, age 72, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in Akron General Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Akron, on July 9, 2020.

Born in Dennison on April 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Frank and Hazel (Swaney) Stucin.

After honorably serving his country in the United States Army, Leroy worked in the...

Jul 9, 2020

Vincent “Jim” Fischio, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Sabatino and Angelina (Marchione) Fischio, Vincent was born June 28, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Vince served four years in the United States Navy before retiring from Greer Steel.

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Jul 8, 2020

William Robert “Bill” Wright, Sr., age 90, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1930, Bill was a son of the late John and Elena (Mosley) Wright.

Bill served as a Radio Operator in the United States Army from 1951-1953....