Obituaries

Mar 25, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Snyder, age 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover, following a brief illness.

Born August 14, 1965, in Dover, he was a son of the late Bill and Gladys (Kirkman) Snyder. Ken graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, and was employed by Inca Engineered Wood Products in...

Mar 25, 2024

Eva Jane Shonk, age 85, known  as “Jane” to her loved ones, passed away on March 25, 2024, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. 

She was born on June 23, 1938, in Jackson Mills, West Virginia, to her parents Clifton D. Reed and Freda A. Nickolson. 

On June 10, 1967, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Shonk, who preceded her in death...

Mar 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Feutz, age 81, of Dover (Parral), passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 23, 2024, at home.

Born June 1, 1942, in Dover, he was a son of the late Leon and Mary (Watkinson) Feutz. In his youth, Bob was one of the original six Dover Basketeers formed by George Elford in 1955. He went on to graduate from Dover High...

Mar 19, 2024

Tony A. Smitley, age 62, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Canton.

Born October 3, 1961, in Dover, he was a son of the late Delbert E. and Nancy I. (Streeter) Smitley. Tony attended Lakeland Schools in Harrison County, and was later employed in the oil drilling industry, by Kimble Companies,...

Mar 17, 2024

Carol Louise Abel, 84, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home in the Country Club Rehabilitation Center, with her beloved cat and friend, Almond, right by her side.

Born on January 12, 1940 in New Bedford, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Eva Fern Levengood Schlarb.  Carol...

Mar 16, 2024

 Mary J. Smith, 96, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.

She was born on September 18, 1927 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Jack and Despina Pardos Space.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Smith on July 24, 2002; son, Tony Smith; brothers,...

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Evelyn Chewning, 82, of Wilmot, Ohio passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 11, 2024.  

Born in Mineral City, Ohio on July 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucinda (Trover) Wheadon.  

On March 17, 1958, she married the love of her life, Teddy T. Chewning, who preceded her in death on April...

Mar 10, 2024

Debra F. ”Deb” Kochur, age 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at home, with her family around her, following a long illness.

Born November 4, 1956, in Beloit, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Miller) Burger. Deb attended high school in Salina, Kansas, and she later met Brian J. Kochur, from Jefferson...

Mar 8, 2024

Frank H.  Klapper, Junior of Dover, formerly of Strasburg, Ohio passed away at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s on March 8, 2024.  .

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida (Kathy) Kail Klapper;  his father, Franz H. Klapper; his mother, Hedwig Gritzan Klapper; his  brother, Rudy Klapper; sister-in-law Dee Klapper; his  daughter, Terri Hartman;  and step-son,...

Mar 8, 2024

Rebecca S. Smith, 79, of Dover, passed away in Dover, Ohio, on Friday, March 8, 2024,  leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. 

Born in Zanesville, Ohio, on July 7th, 1944.  She was the daughter of the late Donald and Elsie (Ankrum) McGrath.  Becky was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Stephen Smith.  

She was a technician at...

Mar 4, 2024

Mar 3, 2024

Mona L. Robinson, 71, of Dover died at home on March 3, 2024. 

Born on May 10, 1952, Monie was the daughter of Frederick C. and Lois ( Regula) Espenschied. 

She graduated from Dover High School in 1970. While attending Kent State University, she met and married the love of her life and soul mate Roger Robinson. Together they celebrated 50 years...

Mar 1, 2024

Louise Ann (Pierce) MacKay, 72, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away March 1, 2024.Born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Hartley J.  Pierce, Jr. and Lois Lutz Pierce. 

Married to the love of her life, Thomas Hugh MacKay, the two met at Ashland College during Louise’s freshman year and were inseparable for 52...

Feb 29, 2024

Roy G. DeVault Jr., 85, of Beach City passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the Community Hospice Truman House.

Born on February 10, 1939 in Colerain, Ohio he was a son of the late Roy G. Sr., and Anna Morris DeVault.   Roy was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy DeVault on July 17, 2023; brothers, William,...

Feb 26, 2024

Susan Elaine Bell, 58, of Dover has  passed away following a brief illness, at New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover surrounded by her family.  

Born in Dover on September 14, 1965, she was the daughter of Andrew and Clara Jean "CJ" (Stein) Struhar.  She married Michael Bell, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2018 following 25 years...

Feb 24, 2024

Raymond E. Butts, 82, of Dover passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 2, 1942 in Dover and was a son of the late William Butts and Mary Edwards Berndt.   Raymond was also preceded in death by his sisters, Deborah Smith, Ramona Rohr and his stepfather, Warren...

Feb 19, 2024

Robin R. Altier, age 59, of Dover, passed away Monday, February 19, in the Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus, following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.



Born June 8, 1964, in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Carol (Mizer) Meek of New Philadelphia, and the late William Meek. Robin graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982, and, on...

Feb 16, 2024

Bessie Menefee Fensler entered Heaven on February 16, 2024.  She had made her preparation for this day many years.  Born in Wirt County, WV on March 29, 1928 to Richard Menefee and Cora Maybelle Reynolds Menefee, she was the last surviving member of her family of 13 children.

She became a widow at age 51, when her husband Elmer (Bud) passed...

Feb 14, 2024

James C. “Jim” Bailey, 81, of Dover,  passed away on February 14, 2024, at Hennis Care Center in Dover following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.  

Born on December 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Haas) Bailey.  Jim lived a life adorned with hard work, love for the outdoors, and...

Feb 14, 2024

Diane Lynn Schilling, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Hennis Care Center in Dover, Ohio. Daughter of the late Ralph & Eileen Jentes and Lois & Roy Gordon was born at Union Hospital and raised in Dover.

The proud former Dover High School graduate went on to attend the University of Akron majoring in...