Obituaries

Nov 14, 2024

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Lawless, age 90, of Dover, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, while in the care of her family and Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice. Peggy wished to remain in her home when she could no longer live independently. Collectively, her children and their spouses honored that wish. 

Born on February 14, 1934, in Dover, Peggy was the daughter of the late...

Nov 10, 2024

Gregg Price, 72, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.

 

Born June 27, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming he was a son of Arthur “Buster” Medford of New Philadelphia and the late Lorena “Lee” Medford. Gregg was also preceded in death by his son, Jarrod Price.

 

He retired as a self-employed painter. Gregg...

Nov 6, 2024

Louis Ronald "Lou" Catola, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away on November 6, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House. 

Born on October 12, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Zierden) Catola. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Louis Ronald "Louie" Catola. 

Lou grew up in Sturgeon,...

Nov 6, 2024

Troy C. “T.J.” Johnson, age 51, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia. T.J. had battled cancer for over a year.

T.J. was Born September 16, 1973, in Dover, the son of the late Earl and Marsha (Fox) Johnson. He graduated from Dover High School in 1991. T.J. loved nearly all sports...

Nov 4, 2024

Carol L. France

August 9, 1934 - Nov 4, 2024

Carol Lee France, 90, of Dover died Monday, November 4, 2024 at Park Village Asst. Living.

Born August 9, 1934, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Renneker Stoller. Her husband, Robert R. France preceded her in death in October 2014.

A 1952 graduate of Dover High School, Carol...

Nov 3, 2024

Mark S. Levengood, 72, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at the Ohio Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Mark was born in Dover on June 27, 1952 to Rev. Robert “Jack” and Phyllis Levengood. He was a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Mark worked for many years as a route salesperson for Pepsi Co....

Nov 2, 2024

Joanna G. Bunton, 64, of Dover passed away in the Country Club Retirement Community, Dover on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Born on January 8, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Mildred McNutt Shaw.  Joanna was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip J. Bunton Sr. on October 16, 2021, and her brother,...

Nov 1, 2024

Faye Marie Mast, 98, of Sugarcreek died on November 1, 2024.  

She leaves behind her children; Holli (Randy) Jacobs, Brad (Kelly) Houze, and Rick Houze; her grandchildren, Rebekka, Neil, and Ann Houze, Sara Mackey, Garrett (Christen) Jacobs, Dustin (Sebastian) Jacobs, Molli (Ryan) Froman, RJ (Aubrey) Jacobs, Tashira Bommer, Logan Houze; her great-grandchildren, Morelia Mendez,  Jaxson and Callie Jacobs, Sylvia Mackey, Evelyn...

Oct 31, 2024

Bruce Ripley, age 70, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Uhrichsville’s Claymont Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Born April 29, 1954, in Montgomery, Maryland, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Rosemary (Persons) Ripley. Bruce was a “Marine brat,” his family moved often, relative to where his father was stationed. He attended public and private...

Oct 31, 2024

Dan M. Dean, born on April 3rd, 1936, in Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He had a remarkable life, marked by a profound dedication to both his career and his family.

He cultivated a strong work ethic throughout his 49-year tenure with US Ceramic Tile, where he held the...

Oct 30, 2024

Oct 29, 2024

Alvin Dean Manning, age 58, of Portsmouth, Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

 

Alvin was preceeded in death by his parents, Claude “Joe” & Georgia Manning; his stepmother, Judith Manning; his brothers, Michael Johnson, John Johnson, Dennis Johnson, and two wives Sonia Manning and Denetta Manning.

 

Alvin is survived by his sisters, Darlynn Johnson, Honey Walker;...

Oct 29, 2024

Oscar Box Pérez, falleció el martes 29 de octubre de 2024 a la edad de 32 años en el Hospital Cleveland Clinic Main Campus después de una larga dolencia hepática.

Nació el 10 de marzo de 1992 en la Aldea Chex, municipio de Aguacatán, Departamento de Huehuetenango en Guatemala. Hijo de Guillermo Box Hernández y de Buenaventura Pérez y, al igual...

Oct 29, 2024

Otis Oliver Cunningham, born September 5, 1950, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the Hennis Care Center in Dover. He was the son of the late Carl and Donna (Oppy) Cunningham. 

A graduate of Claymont High School, Otis went on to build a career in various industries, showcasing his remarkable versatility. He served at Cusher-Horizon Coal in...

Oct 26, 2024

Willa M. Washington, of Dover, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 84. 

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on May 27, 1940 she was a daughter of the late William and Lovie Smith Poindexter. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Alice Puntey, and brother, Ray Poindexter.

Willa retired from JC Penney...

Oct 25, 2024

Joseph T. Vosick, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home on Friday, October 25, 2024. 

 Born on March 19, 1948 in Dennison, Ohio he was a son of the late Joseph and Roslyn Pukanski Vosick.  Joseph was also preceded in death by four siblings and a grandson.

Joseph retired from the Dennison Police Department, where he served with distinction for...

Oct 25, 2024

Linda S. Froman, 86, of Dover passed away at her home on Friday, October 25, 2024. 

Born on December 4, 1937, in Dover she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Grace Emig Rosenberry.  Linda was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Froman on October 5, 2021; and three sisters.

Linda shared a remarkable life with her husband...

Oct 23, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Burnham, age 97, of Dover (formerly of Willoughby, OH) passed away October 23, 2024 after a period of declining health at Park Village Health Center. 

 

Born June 1, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, Liz was the daughter of the late Thomas & Mary Josephine (Power) Mayock. She grew up in a large Irish Catholic family in the midst of...

Oct 20, 2024

Donald Eugene McCreery, a beloved member of the Dover community, passed away suddenly at home on October 20, 2024, at the age of 92. 

Born on August 14, 1932, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest and Emma (Tschantz) McCreery. Don led a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and a passion for helping others.

After graduating from...

Oct 19, 2024

Jean E. Leone passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with family by her side at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

Born on July 17, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Littlefield) Bailey. After graduating from Jackson High School in 1962, Jean furthered her education at Columbus Business University earning...