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Mona L. Ryan
May 25, 2024
Mona L. Ryan, 94, of Dover, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on May 25, 2024 following a sudden illness.
Born in Dover on April 7, 1930, Mona was the daughter of the late Wallace A. and Agnes (Cross) Schoelles.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1948, she married the love of her life, the late Rober K. “Hank”...
Joseph Schubert
May 24, 2024
Joseph John Schubert, 91, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord early Friday, May 24, 2024, in Amberwood Manor following a period of declining health.
Born in Kenmore, Ohio on June 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Frank and Evica “Eva” (Kelin) Schubert. He met the love of his life, the late Velda R. Wilburn...
Barbara J. Ball
May 22, 2024
Barbara Joy Ball, 93, of New Philadelphia, a kind and welcoming soul who always had a smile peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024 at Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health. Barbara was born on March 24, 1931 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio to the late Dallas Frederick and Mildred Joy (Hurst) Keiser....
Raymond A. "Papa Ray" Mason
May 20, 2024
Raymond A. “Papa Ray” Mason, 79, of Dover, passed away peacefully while in the arms of his wife, on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Community Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a hard fought and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born in Dover, Ray was the son of the late Bernard G. and Thelma M. (Stringer) Mason and a...
Halcyon L. "Hal" Clantz
May 20, 2024
Halcyon L. "Hal" Clantz, 90, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia on Monday, May 20, 2024. Hal was the son of the late Joe B. and Lucille (Baker) Clantz and during the Korean War, he served with honor in the United States Navy before eventually being honorably discharged. His...
Virginia Irene Shonk
May 18, 2024
Virginia Irene Ferrell Shonk, age 82, of Beach City, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar.Known as Irene to friends and family, she was born in her grandparent’s Freeport home on August 5, 1941, a daughter of the late Alfred and Beulah Decker Ferrell.On May 27, 1978, she...
Martha L. Torgler "Together Again"
May 17, 2024
Martha L. Torgler, 87, of New Philadelphia, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Lifecare Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born August 25, 1936, in Dover, to the late Jason and Katherine (Wilden) Barcus, she led a fulfilling life as a dedicated cashier at the former Hills Department Stores. She was known for her...
Stephen "Joe" McCall
May 16, 2024
Stephen “Joe” A. McCall, age 75, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.Born in Newcomerstown, on September 17, 1948, Joe was a son of the late Edward and Emma Lou Dansby McCall.He attended Newcomerstown High School and was employed by the former Heller Tool later, Simons Industries where...
Ronald Pruett
May 16, 2024
Ronald L. Pruett, age 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Thursday, May 16, 2024, in his residence following a period of declining health.
Ron was born on May 11, 1942, in his family home outside of Centerburg, Ohio. He was a son of the late Thurman “Sam” and Velma (Hall) Pruett.
Ron was a 1960 graduate of Centerburg High School. While...
Chess Lamb
May 15, 2024
Clyde “Chess” Lamb, Jr., age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Chess was born on February 26, 1949, in Dover, Ohio. He was a son of the late Clyde and Norma Jean (Thomas) Lamb.Chess was a 1967 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After high school, he...
Dennis Jarvis
May 12, 2024
Dennis Michael Jarvis, 78, of Mineral City, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center on May 12, 2024.
Born in Painesville, Ohio on June 27, 1945, he was the son of the late August and Ruth (Bystrom) Jarvis.
After graduating from high school, Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972. Throughout his professional career,...
Gene E. Barnes
May 11, 2024
Gene E. Barnes, 91, of Marysville, Ohio died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Walnut Crossing Assisted Living in Marysville, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Forest and Gladys (Edie) Barnes, Gene was born October 26, 1932 in Union Hospital at Dover and was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Gene honorably served...
Norma Irene Bresson
May 11, 2024
Norma I. Bresson, a resident at Park Village at Dover went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 11, 2024. The sweetest woman in the world to all who knew her, was a dedicated woman of faith, she longed for the day to be with Him, her parents, and her beloved husband. She always said do not...
Dale Santman
May 11, 2024
Dale Elmer Santman, age 91, of Dover, Ohio, and formerly of Dysart, Iowa, passed away May 11, 2024, while in Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born on October 16, 1932, on the family farm in Dysart, Iowa, to Elmer Martin and Ida Clara (Wurtzel) Santman. During his high school years, Dale helped with the milking as...
Phyllis Fisher
May 10, 2024
Phyllis Roberta Fisher, 89, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her home under the care of Mercy Hospice on May 10, 2024.
Born in East Canton on July 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank Morgan and Lena Rose (Bowman) Knipp.
After completing her formal education, she married the late Richard Carl Fisher on March 10, 1956 in Brooksville,...
Etheline Rae Sampsel
May 6, 2024
Etheline R. Sampsel, 75, of Dover and formerly of Massillon, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, in the Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, Ohio, following a period of declining health due to dementia.
Born on February 1, 1949, in Canton, Etheline was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Maxin) Carnes. She was a high school graduate...
Douglas Wills
May 5, 2024
Douglas Stanley Wills, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly early Sunday, May 5, 2024 in his residence.
Doug was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 10, 1951. He was a son of the late Robert O. and Beverly Joyce Wills.
A 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Doug furthered his education at Kent State University where he studied...
Arthur H. "Art" Ross
May 3, 2024
Arthur H. “Art” Ross, 77, of Dover, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a short illness.
Born in Canton, Art was the son of the late Elmer M. and Doris M. (Luce) Ross and a 1964 graduate of Canton South High School. Art proudly served his country in the U.S. Army being...
Janet M. West - "Together Again"
May 3, 2024
Janet M. West, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Tuscarawas, Janet was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Marie (Decker) Roth and had worked as a sales clerk for a number of local businesses which include the former Everetts Bakery,...
Ray Lindimore
May 3, 2024
Ray Riffee Lindimore, age 90, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 3, 2024, in his residence following a period of declining health. Ray was born on May 12, 1933, in Penn Township in Morgan County, Ohio. He was a son of the late Albert Oscar and Eva Josephine Riffee Lindimore.Ray was a 1951 graduate of Pennsville High School and served his...
