Obituaries

Jun 26, 2017

John W. Helmsdoerfer Sr., 87, a lifelong resident of Dover died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Wesley Glen in Columbus following an extended illness. John retired in 1985 as billing supervisor at Reeves Steel in Dover where he worked for over 36 years. Following retirement, he was an associate with Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory at Dover for nearly 20...

Jun 23, 2017

Fonta M. “Tena” Miller, 82, of Dover passed away at her home on Friday, June 23, 2017. Born in Dover on August 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (DiGenova) Penso. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Vince and nephew, Eugene Penso. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1954. On...

Jun 23, 2017

Jun 22, 2017

Marla L. Hartline, 49, of Dover died Thursday, June 22, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born January 22, 1968 in Coshocton, Ohio she was a daughter of Sandra Eddy Steed of Dover and the late Arthur Steed. Marla was a Nurse’s Aide at New Dawn Health Care Center and was also a Personal Home Health Aide for Elsie...

Jun 20, 2017

George H. Puntenney, 73, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Canton, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Union Hospital. Born October 2, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio he was a son of the late Claude and Alma Morris Puntenney. George was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Young Puntenney; second wife, Anita Austin Puntenney; daughter, Laura Ann Puntenney...

Jun 18, 2017

Jerry “Bubba” Herron, age 56, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Community Hospice’s Truman House. Born New Year’s Day, 1961, Bubba was a son of Shirley Meese Herron of Dover and the late Charles R. “Chink” Herron. He graduated from Dover High School in 1980, and was employed by U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta and...

Jun 18, 2017

William J. “Bill” Stallings, age 78, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, in the same home where he was born. Bill entered this world on February 18, 1939, the son of the late Robert J. and Melva Levengood Stallings. He graduated from Dover High School in 1957, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army....

Jun 17, 2017

Frank J. Angelo, 87, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, June 17, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born December 11, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan he was a son of the late Frank and Florence Di Salvo Angelo. Frank was also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. He retired from the State of Ohio as a Surveyor. Following...

Jun 16, 2017

Wanda M. Hughes, 90, of Dover died on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. Born November 17, 1926 in Ashtabula, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Aritabelle Gladding Maurer. Wanda was also preceded in death by her husband, William U. Hughes on April 1, 2009; brother, Randall Maurer and sister, Norma...

Jun 15, 2017

Matthew J. Plotts, 60, of Dover died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born August 19, 1956 in Uhrichsville he was a son of the late Vernon and Gloria Tolloty Plotts. Matt was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Plotts. He was employed at TTI Floor Care in North Canton for over...

Jun 15, 2017

Sylvia B. Wilson, 89, of Dover passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 30, 1927 in New York, New York she was a daughter of the late Ethelbert Macdonald and Gladys Russell Bacon. Sylvia was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Wilson on July 14, 2015; brother,...

Jun 13, 2017

Theresa Ann (Tedesco) Schwendiman, 64, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. Born on December 28, 1952 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edith (Cercone) Tedesco. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father in-law; Howard and Clara Schwindeman; and two brothers in-law, Theodore Carlisle and...

Jun 11, 2017

Verneda Louise Stingel "Oma," 90, of Hampstead, Maryland, and formerly of Strasburg, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mount Airy, Maryland. Born April 17, 1927, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Philip and Nora Louise Swonger Yenni. Verneda was the wife of the late Donald Dale Stingel, who died...

Jun 8, 2017

Elva F. “Mac” McKenzie, 91, of Dover died Thursday, June 8, 2017 in the New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover. Born September 5, 1925 in Midland, Maryland she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Effie Sires. Mac was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert McKenzie on January 8, 1990; son, Richard “Dick” McKenzie; two sisters and...

Jun 8, 2017

Gary D. Bowling, age 62, of Uhrichsville, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, June 8, 2017, following a sudden illness. Born April 15, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was a son of Delores Keaton Bowling Burns of Dover and the late Ralph Bowling. Gary attended school in Bowerston and Conotton Valley, and was employed by Stepping Stone Workshop in Uhrichsville....

Jun 8, 2017

Gary L. Slemmer, 79, of Dover passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born on July 20, 1937 in Navarre, Gary was the son of the late Marion and Joyce (Leighly) Slemmer. He graduated from Dundee High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, where he honorably served from 1956-1960. He retired...

Jun 7, 2017

Max F. Ball, 81, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 12, 1936 in Dover he was a son of the late Russell and Dorothy Fishel Ball. Max retired from the New Philadelphia Waste Water Treatment Plant after 31 years of service. He proudly served his country with the United...

Jun 6, 2017

John L. Stevenson Sr., 67, of Tuscarawas died Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017 at the Mercy Medical Center in Canton following an extended illness. John was a former employee of AMKO and Reeves Steel Company in Dover and also worked in the family business, Stevenson Memorials in New Philadelphia. Born Jan. 26, 1950 in Dover, he was the son of...

Jun 6, 2017

Shirley A. Perry Hollinger, 84, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia. Born March 9, 1933, in Dover, she was the youngest child of the late Earl E and Sophia Hosfelt Beitzel. Her first husband, Delbert J. Perry; a brother, Richard Beitzel; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Melvin Erb, H. Alan Dunkel, Ellen Hollinger,...

Jun 6, 2017

Dianne L. Ryan, 66, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, June 6th. There are no services or calling hours. The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover is handling arrangements.