Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

Doris M. Haswell Minor, 93, a life resident of Strasburg passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover. She was born on August 25, 1928 in Strasburg and was one of 16 children born to Arthur and Ethel Hinig Haswell. Doris was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Pete”...

Jan 3, 2022

Paul J. Lair, 79, of Canton died Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 following a period of declining health. Born Sept. 17, 1942 in Canton, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Eleanor (Dallau) Lair. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister in law Edward and Beverly Lair. Paul began his five- year apprenticeship with...

Jan 2, 2022

Peggy Ann Arredondo, 89, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on January 1, 1933, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd “Buck” and Helen (Whitman) O’Connor. Peggy was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School with the class of 1950. She worked in the accounting department...

Jan 1, 2022

Barbara Kay Page, 80, of Dover passed away at the Community Hospice Truman House on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born in Coshocton on September 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Hazel (Lindell) Walker. She is also preceded in death by her daughter; Beth Moore; her granddaughter, Christie Kay Mann; sister, Sandra (Dick) Gatchell; and her...

Dec 31, 2021

Bonnie J. Gwynn, age 88, of Dover, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center. Born September 1, 1933, in Stone Creek, she was a daughter of the late Leo Reinhart and Nola Cronebaugh Reinhart Shurtz. Bonnie graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1951, and later, on June 14, 1953, married Larry G. Gwynn, who...

Dec 31, 2021

C. William “Bill” Shell, 90, a longtime Dover resident died Friday, December 31, 2021 in his home following a brief illness. Bill was a retired barber having owned the former Shell Barber Shop in Dover that he operated for 18 years. He was a popular tour guide at the Warther Museum in Dover where he worked for 27 years. He...

Dec 31, 2021

Frank Boscarillo, age 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in New Philadelphia’s Community Hospice Truman House. Born March 6, 1938, in Cleveland, he was a son of the late Gasper and Jennie Prine Boscarello. Frank attended John Marshall High School in Cleveland, and then enlisted in the United States Navy where he served honorably for 20...

Dec 29, 2021

Susan L. McCracken, 76, of Strasburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar. Born on July 2, 1945 in Toms River, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Gibbs Wortleman. Susan was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. McCracken Jr....

Dec 29, 2021

Jane Schooff, 83, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at TriPoint Hospital in Painesville, Ohio. Born on November 3, 1938, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Margaret (Ricksecker) Zollar. She graduated with the class of 1956 from Dover High School. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin, which is...

Dec 28, 2021

Lori M. Garber, 63, of Strasburg passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on June 12, 1958 in Massillon she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna Smith Lab. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Lab. Lori is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rich Garber, whom...

Dec 27, 2021

Robert T. Skelton, 44, of Dover passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 15, 1977 in Dover he was a son of Jewell Walker Skelton of Dover and the late Marshel Skelton. Robert was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Crim. Robert was a talented artist...

Dec 27, 2021

Dec 26, 2021

Danny R. Miller, 84, of Dover passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House. He was born on November 15, 1937 in New Philadelphia and was a son of the late Cheese Miller and Mary Jane McMillen Slates. Danny was also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Miller; brothers, Lanny and Gary Miller; and...

Dec 24, 2021

Ronald W. Crouse, 83, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in the Mercy Medical Center at Canton. Born February 22, 1938 in Dennison, Ohio he was a son of the late Norman and Sarah Caldwell Crouse. Ron was also preceded in death by his son, Ricky Crouse; great grandson, Roman; three sisters; one brother; and his former...

Dec 24, 2021

Alan H. Green, 81, of Canton passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in the Aultman Hospital at Canton. Born on March 29, 1940 in Alameda, California he was a son of the late Herbert and Doris Gibson Green. Alan was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Green. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Joy...

Dec 23, 2021

James M. “Jim” Domer, 82, a lifelong resident of Dover died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in the Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy period of declining health. Jim retired from Chemical Associates in Copley where he was a Quality Control Manager. He had previously worked in the same position for Union Camp in New Phila. Born Sept....

Dec 23, 2021

William A. Hawk, 96, of Dover passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 after a period of declining health. He was born on November 24, 1925 on the family farm outside of Bakersville, Ohio and was the oldest child of the late Albert and Christina Ott Hawk. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1943 and was drafted into...

Dec 21, 2021

Judith Ann Meanor, 72, of Dover passed away at Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Born on August 10, 1949, in Zanesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Glosser) Butcher. She graduated from Zanesville High School and retired from the US Box Factory. On June 23, 1984, she married Edwin Meanor, who preceded her in...

Dec 21, 2021

Gweneth Lynn Blumenauer, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Crohn’s disease. Born on January 15, 1948 in Dover, she was the oldest child of the late Wayne “Bud” Thomas and Grace Miller Thomas. Gwen was a 1966 graduate of Dover High School where she made lifelong friends....

Dec 20, 2021

Agustin Eduardo Cantera, 40, of Dover passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on August 24, 1981 in Toluca, Mexico and was a son of Agustin Cantera of Akron and Maria Elena Alvarez de Cantera of California. In addition to his parents, Agustin is also survived by his wife, Hannah...