Obituaries

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...

Nov 22, 2024

Paulette Keppler, 54, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House. 

Born on December 27, 1969 in Las Cruces, New Mexico she was a daughter of Ernestina Martinez Trujillo of Las Cruces, and the late Paul Trujillo. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Trujillo, and her former husband, Barry Morrow.

Paulette had...

Nov 22, 2024

Karen L. Maize, 84, of Dover passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Park Village Health Care Center.

 

Born June 15, 1940 in Tunnelton, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late William and Frances Kern Johnson. Karen was also preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Maize on January 21, 2011; brother, Francis Johnson and a sister, Joyce...

Nov 21, 2024

Tom "Buddy" Potts, 89, of Dover passed away at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Born on September 6, 1935, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Luther and Theo Brewer Potts. Buddy was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jennie Alexander, Maxine Potts; and his brother, James Potts.

Buddy dedicated 45 years of his life to...

Nov 19, 2024

Dieter H. Wilkins, MD, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.

He was born on October 29, 1938, in Stuttgart, Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1939, a significant journey that shaped the course of his life. He was a son of the late Harry and Anne Egenberger Wilkins. Dieter...

Nov 16, 2024

Mary I. Prince, 92, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio.

She was born on August 1, 1932, in Dover. She was the daughter of the late Vern and Mamie (Kurtz) McKittrick. 

Mary dedicated her life to her career and her family. She attended Dover High School, where she met her husband of 68...

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

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...