Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Robert E. Miller, 100, of Dover passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1923, in New Philadelphia to the late Earl E. and Martha Jarvis Miller.  Robert was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice June Miller in 1991; son, Charles Miller; and brothers, Richard, Paul and Earl...

Dec 21, 2023

 

With sadness, we announce the death of Dorothy Marinelli, age 104, of Dover. Dorothy passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House.

  Born April 3, 1919, in Bellaire, she was the daughter of  the late Antonio and Esther Matiola DiTomaso. Dorothy graduated from Bellaire’s St. John High School in 1936. She met John...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Stephen Joseph Gombos, DDS, a.k.a. LTC Stephen J. Gombos, USA, Ret., 91, of Dover died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health. 

He retired from his dental practice in July 2017-after 47 years of service to our community. He then sold the practice to Dr. Stephen Dowell of Carrollton.  

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Dec 20, 2023

Thomas M. Bearducci, 85, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born on September 1, 1938, in Dover, he was a son of the late Pasquale "Patsy" and Henrietta Reidy Bearducci.  Thomas was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Martha Cenci Bearducci on December 9, 2017; son, Patrick Bearducci; brother,...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Eugene R. Greene, affectionately known as "Greenie", peacefully passed away on December 20, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born on November 17, 1936, in Sutton, West Virginia he was the son of the late Nellie Wyne.   Eugene lived a remarkable life filled with hard work, dedication, and a love for the great outdoors.

In...

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 16, 2023

Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Lynch, 80, of Dover passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  

He was born in Olean, New York, to Francis and Dorothy (Karl) Lynch on September 5, 1943.  

Jerry was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.  He attended college at the University of Scranton and graduated from Union...

Dec 15, 2023

Jerry D. Haas, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 82, at The Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born on January 10, 1941, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Reuben and Mildred Haas.  He was also preceded in death by his three brothers; Samuel, Gene, and Joe Haas. 

Jerry served in...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Ralph E. Cunningham, 94, of Navarre passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, six days before the start of a Caribbean cruise, now he rests in true paradise with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on June 20, 1929, in Canton, and was a son of the late Burton...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Emma “Louise” Keplinger, 83, of New Philadelphia passed away at Akron General Hospital on Monday, December 11, 2023 following a very sudden illness.  

Born on May 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Luthy and Doris (Krebs) Darbee.  

Louise was a 1958 graduate of Dover High School.  On August 8, 1959, she married Tim Keplinger.  

For...

Dec 10, 2023

 

 

Tanner Folks, age 24, of Dover, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.

  Born March 28, 1999, in Dover, Tanner was the son of Laurie Flanagan and the late Daniel Folks. He loved his dad very much and was his caregiver; Tanner was crushed following his dad’s death this past June. 

  Tanner attended Dover City Schools where...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Heather A. Immel, age 66, of Dover, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, with her loving family by her side.  She had been diagnosed three short weeks ago with an inoperable brain tumor.

Born September 3, 1957, in Dover, Heather was one of twin daughters born to the late Roger W. and...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Edward H. DeMattio, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. Born on April 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Mary Menapace DeMattio.  Edward was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Barbara DeMattio on May 30, 2023; daughter in law,...

Dec 8, 2023

Randy L. Crouse, 65, of Strasburg passed away at his home on Friday, December 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dover on March 21, 1958 and was a son of the late Ron and Beverly Warren Crouse.  Randy was also preceded in death by is brother, Ricky Crouse and grandson, Roman Failla.After proudly serving in...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Donna J, Morris, of Dover passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home in Dover.

  Born on June 22, 1942 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lorene (Bitikofer) Harper.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Morris on Dec 1, 2020, and her brother-in-law, Dan DeBord.

Donna retired...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Jacob I. “Jake” Lengler, age 89, of Columbus, passed away at home Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

Born Jul. 14, 1934, in Dover, he was the son of the late Lester and Eleanora Pfeiffer Lengler. Jake graduated from Dover High School, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from Baldwin-Wallace College. He was a standout basketball player...

Dec 6, 2023

Joseph L. Cox, 51, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on August 2, 1972, in Dover, he was a son of Gloria (Robert) Kail Coffee of New Philadelphia and the late James L. Cox Jr.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Cynthia K. “Cindy” Duvall, age 61, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.

  Born January 12, 1962, in Dover, she was a daughter of Shirley Martin Sexton of New Philadelphia and the late David Sexton. Cindy graduated from Dover High School in 1980, and was employed by Horizons of Dover...

Dec 3, 2023

 

Ruth Irene Dreher Frock, 90,  an exceptional nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born on April 9, 1933, in Strasburg she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna "Lois" Mizer Dreher.  Ruth was also preceded in death by her...

Dec 3, 2023

 

David L. Schweitzer, 74, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Sunday morning in the New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover.    David was a truck driver for 27 years and previously worked for Roberts Express and M&B Trucking Company in Sugarcreek. 

He was born March 20, 1949 in Dover and was the son of the late Walter E. and...