Obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

Shirley Ann Vance, 82, of Dover died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in the Oak Pointe Nursing Center at Baltic. Born February 6, 1933 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Roger and Inez Spies. Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Paul Vance on September 5, 1995; siblings, Ruby Spies, Audrey Sehl, Harlan...

Jul 29, 2015

Preston T. Morrison II, age 32, of Dover, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Born June 11, 1983, in Dover, he was a son of Preston T. (Sherrie Murray) Morrison Sr. of Dover, and Linda Beehler (Terry) White of Newcomerstown. Preston attended Dover High School and later earned his high school equivalency credential. He was employed by Hicks Roofing of New...

Jul 24, 2015

Edwin A. Keim, 83 of Dover passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. Born on July 3, 1932 in Holmes County he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Emma (Miller) Keim. On November 18, 1967 he married Linda Rose, who survives. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Jul 23, 2015

Betty J. Briggs, age 74, of Canton and formerly of Bolivar, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, in Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a brief illness. Born May 22, 1941, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Norris) Clark. Betty moved with her family at a young age to Ohio, where she attended Strasburg...

Jul 22, 2015

Doris M. Cooley, 92, of Dover died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in the New Dawn Retirement Center. Born July 18, 1923 in Dundee, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Flossie Medam Burrell. Doris was also preceded in death by her husband Tom Cooley in 1993; son, Tom "Hop" Cooley; sisters, Frances Lukens, Jane Kaltenbaugh and brother,...

Jul 21, 2015

Daniel H. "Fatso" Petrella, age 92, a lifelong resident of Dover, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. Born January 31, 1923, he was a son of the late John and Edith (Sabatina) Petrella. Although never heavy, he was given the nickname "Fatso" by neighborhood kids when he was a little boy and the name...

Jul 21, 2015

Lisa Marie (DeBois) Fenton, 56, of Batavia, Illinois, and formerly of Dover, died Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Delnor Community Hospital following a three month illness. Born June 25, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Margaret Immel DeBois Cugliari of Dover and the late Paul DeBois. In addition to her father, Lisa was preceded in death...

Jul 20, 2015

Vivian Sue White, 62, of Strasburg died early Monday morning, July 20, 2015 in the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness. Sue was born May 19, 1953 in Dover, the daughter of the late Carl "Popeye" and Vivian (Weber) Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Troy Harper; a...

Jul 19, 2015

Ruth M. Reed of Sugarcreek died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her daughter's home following a period of declining health. She celebrated her 99th birthday on April 18th, having been born to the late Arthur C. and Elsie Roth Putt. She was married to the late Glenn E. Reed in June of 1935 and celebrated 41 years of marriage until...

Jul 19, 2015

Jul 18, 2015

Bryan L. Elifritz, 53, of New Philadelphia died suddenly on July 18, 2015 at Union Hospital. Born March 9, 1962 in Canton he was a son of Ruby Keener Elifritz of New Philadelphia and the late John Elifritz. Bryan was also preceded in death by a brother, Warland Elifritz and sister, Peggy Morris. Bryan had been employed at the former...

Jul 17, 2015

David F. Berger, 73, of Dover died suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Union Hospital. Born January 12, 1942 in Baltic he was a son of the late Roland and Lucille Ott Berger. David was also preceded in death by an infant brother. He was the owner and operator of David Berger Heating and Air Conditioning for over 20...

Jul 15, 2015

Kathleen Y. Lang, 83, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born on May 18, 1932 in Coshocton, she was the daughter of the late Rolland and Marie Brink. She attended Beach City High School. On September 14, 1957, she married Joe T. Lang, who survives. The couple owned and...

Jul 14, 2015

Charles E. Wilson, who was often known as "Charlie" or "Chuck," age 93, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Community Hospice House, New Philadelphia, surrounded by his family. Born May 19, 1922, in Mowrystown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy W. and Edna (Poorman) Wilson. Charlie graduated from Mowrystown High School, and entered the...

Jul 13, 2015

Don A. Ulrich, 85, of New Philadelphia died Monday, July 13, 2015 in the Park Village Health Care Center. Born October 26, 1929 in New Philadelphia he was a son of the late Howard and Emma Treacle Ulrich. Don was also preceded in death by his sisters and brother in law, Edna Shroyer, Doris Fenton, and Sara (Harold) Fenton. Don...

Jul 13, 2015

Dorothy L. Snyder, 85, of Dover and formerly of Akron died Monday, July 13, 2015 in the New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover. Born March 26, 1930 in Morgantown, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Lester and Maude Wright Sandy. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Harold Snyder on October 14, 2005; five...

Jul 11, 2015

Robert J. Swinderman, 94, of Dover died Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Altercare of Navarre. Born August 23, 1920 in Midvale he was a son of the late John and Mary Dallas Swinderman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Swinderman on June 25, 2008 and nine brothers and sisters. He retired from Superior Clay at Uhrichsville....

Jul 7, 2015

James C. "Jim" Fox, 83, of Dover passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Park Village Health Care Center after a brief illness. He loved his family and friends and all of the caretakers at Park Village who provided tender care to him during his residence. He enjoyed a visit and conversation with anyone, talking about cars, racing, his Navy...

Jul 2, 2015

Doris "Jeannie" Rothacher, 79, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, July 2, 2015 in her home. Born June 2, 1936 in New Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Grund Mowls. Jeannie was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Rothacher on January 26, 2000; great granddaughter, Casey Rothacher; sister, Marjorie Mowls and four brothers, Lloyd...

Jul 2, 2015

Rebecca J. Ward, 88, of Dover died Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the Country Club Retirement Center. Born October 22, 1926 in South Webster, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Allan and Sarah Waggoner Morris. Rebecca was also preceded in death by her husband, Merle D. Ward Sr. They were married on December 8, 1943 and celebrated 40...