Obituaries

Sep 24, 2022

Allen T. Hicks, 97, of Dover, went to be with the Lord after a period of declining health.

He was born in Uhrichsville on May 1, 1925, the son of the late Thomas and Celestine Hicks.

In 1945, he married the late Eva May Locker, who died in 1973. His children are; Lola (Larry) McMillen of New Philadelphia, Tom (Judy) Hicks of...

Sep 22, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

Warren P. Van Fossen Sr., 93, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Born on January 3, 1929, he was the seventh of nine children born to Delbert E. and Mary J. (Morhardt) Van Fossen. He grew up on the family farm located on the Strasburg-Bolivar Road. As a child along with his brothers and sisters he attended...

Sep 18, 2022

Robert D. “Dud” Andreas, 91, of Dover passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

He was born on June 13, 1931 in Strasburg and was a son of the late Harvey and Minnie Shutt Andreas. Dud was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Andreas Baker; siblings, Ruth, Hank and Ed; step son,...

Sep 17, 2022

Linda S. “Lenny” Bayer, 67, of Strasburg passed away at her home on Saturday, September 17, 2022 following an extended battle with cancer.

Linda was born on May 27, 1955 in Dover and was a daughter of Jean Cobes Hawk of Strasburg and the late Frederick Wendling. She had been employed at the Tuscarawas County Juvenile Attention Center until illness forced...

Sep 14, 2022

Wayne Ellis Specht was born October 30, 1932, to Arthur Specht and Mabel (Swihart Specht) Ritchey, in the same house in which his father was born, in Ragersville, Ohio. In 1943, Arthur sold the original farm to a coal company and moved his family to the current Specht farm northwest of Dover. Wayne loved growing up on a dairy farm...

Sep 13, 2022

David H. Schwab, 86, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the Community Hospice Truman House.

He was born on September 19, 1935 in Canton and was a son of the late Raymond and Melba Huffman Schwab. David was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Schwab and two sisters, Maxine Hawkins and Margaret Knoff.

He proudly served...

Sep 13, 2022

Jeffery A. “Jeff” Moore, 63, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 in his home.

Jeff was an employee for Handy & Harman in Dover for 20 years and also was employed at Dalton Woodworks Inc. for 5 years until disability forced his retirement in 2005.

Born June 19, 1959 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son...

Sep 13, 2022

Harriet L. Duvall, 97, a life resident of Strasburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 following a period of declining health.

She was born on August 21, 1925 and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Hinig Haswell. Harriet was also preceded in death by her brothers, Pete, Tom, Bob, John and Jerry Haswell;...

Sep 13, 2022

Nancy Rae Reichman, 87, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her five daughters.

Born on July 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. and Mary Kay (Meyer) Hayward. She married Howard Richard “Dick” Reichman on June 13, 1954. Dick preceded her in death following 35 years of marriage on...

Sep 13, 2022

Joseph E. Doutt, 75, of Dover passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

He was born on September 24, 1946 in Dover and was a son of the late Lester “Jack” and Irene Salina Doutt. Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Terry Doutt on November 25, 1997.

He served his country from 1965 to 1968...

Sep 10, 2022

Laura L. Mallernee, 85, of Bolivar passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

Born in Woodsfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Ellen (Dye) Ward.   She married Bill G. Mallernee on June 28, 1958.  He preceded her in death on January 13, 2021.  She was also preceded in death by...

Sep 8, 2022

Clarence R. “Bob” Vierheller, 85, of New Philadelphia passed away on September 8, 2022, at Amberwood Manor in New Philadelphia.

Born in Dover on May 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Jacob and Margaret (Ayers) Vierheller. He was also preceded in death by his sons; Mark and David Vierheller; brother, Harry Vierheller; and his sisters, Gloria Halderman, and...

Sep 4, 2022

Linda J. Tate, 61, of Dover passed away on September 4, 2022, at her home.

Born on January 7, 1961, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Bessie (Banks) Tate. She was also preceded in death by her aunt, Ruth.

Linda was a graduate of Dover High School. She worked at Burger King, The Antique Store, and Snyder...

Sep 3, 2022

Douglas J. Proper, 69, of Canton passed away at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

He was born on July 21, 1953 in Dover and was a son of Paul Proper and the late Barbara Dupler Proper. Doug was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Proper and two brothers.

Doug proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with...

Sep 1, 2022

Sharon E. Yoder, 74, of Dover passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Born on April 28, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Norma Logue Harmon. Sharon was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilbur Harmon Jr. and son in law, Howie Stevens.

She had been employed at Sugarcreek Budget...

Sep 1, 2022

Margie Rupe, 97, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1 surrounded by her family.

Born on November 23, 1924, in Willowdell, Ohio, she was the daughter of Arthur and Merle Banks Kelch. She married Robert Rupe on August 11, 1946. Bob preceded her in death on April 21, 1987 as well as one son Jay on February 20,...

Aug 31, 2022

Cheryl L. McBride, 64, of Uhrichsville passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 following a two year battle with lung cancer.

She was born on August 20, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was a daughter of Carol Stewart Zellhart of Uhrichsville and the late Paul Zellhart.

Cheryl proudly served her country with the United States Navy. She was employed at Harcatus Head...

Aug 30, 2022

Judy A. Moder, 83, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on October 10, 1938, in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Haynes) Lynch. She married Gerald P. “Jerry” Moder on August 4, 1962. Jerry preceded her in death on November 7, 2019. She was...

Aug 30, 2022

Marilyn M. Colaner, 79, of the Hennis Care Centre in Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 following a brief illness.

Born May 22, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Laura (Harbold) Moreland. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her sister, Esther Moreland and two...