Obituaries

Sep 4, 2017

Sep 3, 2017

Barbara Lou Barcroft, 80, of Dover died suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born on June 12, 1937 in Somerdale, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert “Osby” and Mabel (Roberts) Barnes. She attended Dover High School. On July 30, 1954 she married the love of her life, and high school sweetheart, Tom...

Sep 2, 2017

Mary Brown, age 73, of New Philadelphia (Midvale), passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, in Community Hospice’s Truman House. Her final words to her family were, “I want to go fishing with my grandson and sit on a rock and drink some beer.” Mary was born October 28, 1943 in Marion, the daughter of the late George and Mary Virginia...

Sep 1, 2017

Joseph J. Nuzzi Jr., 86, of Dover, passed away on September 1, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Perri) Nuzzi. Joe was the owner of J & J Food Market, Philadelphia, PA. He was the beloved husband of Josephine "Jane" (nee Marotta) Nuzzi; loving father of Ellen Iannelli,...

Aug 31, 2017

Gaynelle C. Schlabach, 74, of Dover, died on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on August 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Bertha (Haskew) Coon.  Gaynelle graduated from Opelika High School.  On August 14, 1965, she married Perry Schlabach, who preceded her in death on...

Aug 30, 2017

Patricia L. Espenschied, 87, of Dover died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born August 3, 1930 in Dover she was a daughter of the late George and Catherine Engeldinger Penrod. Pat was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Espenschied on October 21, 2014; brothers, Bob, Walter, Joe and Max Penrod; sisters, Maxine...

Aug 26, 2017

Raymond T. Patterson, 74, of Dover died Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born December 8, 1942 in Dover, he was a son of the late Sam and Elsie Cercone Patterson. Ray retired from Reeves Steel after 35 years of service. When it comes to passions, family was the obvious priority for Ray. He was supportive...

Aug 25, 2017

Lois M. Johnson, 95, of Dover, died Friday, August 25, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born January 27, 1922 in Goshen, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Cora Rausch Winkler. Lois was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maxine Cox and Thelma Douglas. She was an active member of the First Moravian Church in...

Aug 24, 2017

Randy D. Shull, 64, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 4, 1953 in Dover. Randy was a proud member of the United States Army, where he retired after 21 years of service to his country. Following his retirement, he owned and operated RDS Computers for...

Aug 23, 2017

Robert D. “Bobby” Charnock, age 82, of Uhrichsville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 following a brief illness. Born May 31, 1935, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William and Thelma Bonifant Charnock and attended school in Wainwright and Tuscarawas. Bobby worked hard all of his life, beginning with farm labor as a young man. He...

Aug 21, 2017

Richard L. “Flick” Flickinger, age 77, of Strasburg, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017, in Community Hospice’s Truman House, following a brief illness. Born March 21, 1940, in Dover, he was a son of the late Roy and Ada Hanni Flickinger. He graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School in 1958, and was employed by AK Steel (Empire-Detroit), Flick’s Drilling and Flickinger...

Aug 20, 2017

Noreen L. Kibler, 67, of Dover, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Born July 30, 1950 in Massillon, she was a daughter of the late Billy and Ruby Mae Haswell Kibler Garman. Noreen was also preceded in death by her brother, David Garman and step-father, Ken Garman. Noreen had been in sales at many different retail...

Aug 20, 2017

Joyce W. Toth, 97, of Sugarcreek died Sunday. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. Friends can call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Aug 19, 2017

James G. (Jerry) “Mousie” Myers, 85, of Dover died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in his home following a period of declining health. James retired in 1984 as Administrative Auditor for the State of Ohio Bureau of Employment following 30 years of service. Following retirement, he was employed by Schwab Industries for 10 years. Born Oct. 18, 1931 in Dover, he...

Aug 19, 2017

Wilma J. Migliore, 86, of Dover passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born on January 12, 1931 in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mahala (Diamond) Dillon. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Diamond and Clayton Diamond. Wilma graduated from Midland High...

Aug 16, 2017

Lois V. Fowler, 92, of Dover died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in the Park Village Health Care Center. Lois retired from Stoll’s IGA in Uhrichsville after many years of service. Born November 28, 1924 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Ed and Marie Hillyer Polen. Lois was also preceded in death by her first husband, James L....

Aug 14, 2017

Alfred J. “Al” Kopec, age 85, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 14, 2017. Born January 12, 1932, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Mary Barus Kopec. Al graduated from Scott Township’s Clark High School, Carnegie, in 1949, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University...

Aug 12, 2017

Mary J. Bahler, 102, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Born October 2, 1914 in New Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late John and Lela Rankin March. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Bahler on November 18, 1987, and eight brothers and sisters. She and Herman were married June...

Aug 12, 2017

Julius Ralph Meryo, 67, of Dover passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Community Hospice House. He was born on September 14, 1949 in Dover to the late Julius Sr. and Doris (Maurer) Meryo. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Meryo. Julius is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia “Patty” Sycks Meryo...

Aug 10, 2017

Kenneth C. Hertzell, 88, of Dover died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 24, 1929 in Champaign, Illinois he was a son of the late E.A. and Esther Walter Hertzell. He retired from the Dover Post Office after 27 years as a Letter Carrier. Ken was an Army Veteran and a member of...