Obituaries

Jul 14, 2011

Joseph R. "Joe" Pisony, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, in Affinity Medical Center, Massillon, of complications from a recent heart surgery. Born Jan. 25, 1930, in Roswell, he was a son of the late John and Julia Popelus Pisony. Joe attended New Philadelphia High School, and, on Jul. 27, 1948, he married the former Dolores Mowrer...

Jul 8, 2011

Elda M. Mizer, 96, of Dover died Friday, July 8, 2011 at her home. Elda was a dedicated homemaker who later worked in the cafeteria at Union Hospital for 19 years. Born January 29, 1915 in Monroe County, Ohio she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Rufener Longacher. Elda was also preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 5, 2011

John Albert Swisshelm, 69, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, July 5, 2011 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief illness. John was a retired employee of Howden Buffalo in New Philadelphia formerly Joy Mfg. Company following 40 years of service. He was also wellknown for his 27 year...

Jul 3, 2011

Barbara Davis Matronia, 59, of Dover, died suddenly Sunday, July 3, 2011, in her home. Born March 20, 1952 at Canton, she was the daughter of the late Frank "Sam" and Marjorie Hawk Davis, Sr. A graduate of Canton South High School and Kent State University, Barbara was a retired Social Worker having worked with Tuscarawas County Job & Family...

Jul 1, 2011

Emma Belle Gillaspie, 89, of the Hennis Care Centre and formerly of E. 6th St., Dover died Friday morning, July 1, 2011 in the centre following an extended illness. She was born June 10, 1922 in Warwood, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carl and Verda (Cehrs) Mack. She was a member of the Dover Church of Christ. A...

Jun 27, 2011

Arlene Walchuck, 83, of Dundee passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. Born August 17, 1927 in Aitkin, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Selma and John Young. Arlene lived in the Akron area for 35 years. She retired from the General Tire Company in 1982 and at that time moved to Dundee. She loved attending her great...

Jun 27, 2011

Marjorie M. Johnson, 88, a lifelong resident of Bolivar died Monday, June 27, 2011 in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following an extended illness. Marjorie retired in 1995 from Camp Wanake United Methodist Church in Beach City. She was also a former employee of the O.H.S. Historic Zoar Village, Ft. Laurens State Memorial, Ohio Bureau of Employment Services and...

Jun 25, 2011

Patricia L. "Patti" Higginbotham, 69, of Canton died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Aultman Hospital. Born May 9, 1942 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Peter and Martha Trucinski Contini. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Sweitzer. Patti is survived by her husband, Nelson Higginbotham; children, Bret Edward Gaff of California, Beth Anne...

Jun 20, 2011

Linda Kay Mallernee, 60, of Dover, died Monday, June 20, 2011, in Union Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a three-month battle with cancer. Born January 3, 1951, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Robert P. and Betty Metzger Enck. Linda graduated from Dover High School in 1969 and went on to study at Ohio University,...

Jun 18, 2011

Frederick J. "Fred" Hardwidge, 95, of Somerdale passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born on May 31, 1916 in Somerdale, he was the son of the late James and Clara Miller Hardwidge. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his life-long companion; Alicemae Maher; brothers, Charles and Hughie Hardwidge;...

Jun 16, 2011

Judith L. DeVore, 75, of Dover passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Born on June 26, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Carole Mobley Ralston. She was a 1953 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She retired in 2000 from the Ohio Department of Transportation District 11...

Jun 15, 2011

Ronald K. (Red) Ewing, age 54, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 2011 following a brief illness lovingly surrounded by wife, sons, and close family members. Red was a member of Laborer's local #134 for eighteen years until illness forced his recent retirement. He is survived by his wife Judy (Amistadi) Ewing with whom...

Jun 14, 2011

Vincent "Flash" Rondinella, 82, of Dover died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Park Village Health Care Center. Vince had retired from US Ceramic Tile in East Sparta after 33 years of service and had also worked at Pruni's Men's Shop in Dover. Born July 26, 1928 in Dover he was a son of the late Basilio and Benigna Pace Rondinella....

Jun 13, 2011

Robert "Bob" Raynow, age 75, of Strasburg, OH passed away peacefully on June 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Akron Ohio, and is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cathryn Raynow and brothers, Douglas and Roger Raynow. He is survived by his wife of 55+ years, Joanne Yuhas Raynow and children, Susan &...

Jun 10, 2011

Jun 10, 2011

Terry L. Shull, 55, of Strasburg died Friday. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 1:00 pm in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Dover.

Jun 5, 2011

Kristy Dawn Rothacher, 37, of Winfield, passed away on June 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family, and in the arms of her Mother. She ran through heaven's gates into the open arms of her grandmother. Kristy fought a life long battle with cerebral palsy, but a short battle with cancer that took a toll on her. Kristy...

Jun 4, 2011

Herbert L. Beitzel, 92, retired auctioneer, realtor, and dairy farmer passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 following a brief illness. Born in Auburn Township in Tuscarawas County on September 8, 1918, he was the son of the late Jacob L. and Anna Roth Beitzel. On February 15, 1948, he married the love of his life, Isabelle Reif. In 1940,...

Jun 2, 2011

Jun 2, 2011

Lail E. Conner, 88, of Strasburg died peacefully early Thursday evening, June 2, 2011 in his home following a period of declining health. Born April 2, 1923 in Chicago Hts., Illinois, he was the son of the late Bryan and Stella (Holman) Conner. Lail retired in 1983, as a machinist for the former Shenango Company at Dover where he worked...