Obituaries

Dec 29, 2020

David R. “Dave” Major, 79, of Dover passed away at Akron General Medical Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, with his beloved daughter by his side. David was born in Dover on December 12, 1941. He was the son of the late David W. and Laura (Stechow) Major Morrow. On June 25, 1965, he married Christina L. Brick, who preceded...

Dec 29, 2020

Russell James “Jim” Grimm, 76, of Dover, passed away at Union Hospital Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, following complications of a stroke. Born on January 26, 1944, in Dover, he was the youngest child of the late Vernon and Mary “Marie” (Hartman) Grimm. He was a 1962 graduate of Dover High School. He honorably served our country in...

Dec 29, 2020

Dec 29, 2020

Robert D. “Bob” Welling, 70, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in the Oak Pointe Nursing Home at Baltic following an extended illness. Bob was born on September 14, 1950 in Dover and was a son of the late Carl and Pauline Levengood Welling. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Don Welling and his...

Dec 28, 2020

Elaine Margaret Pietro, age 85 of Snellville, GA, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020, at her home with her devoted husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Renzi. Elaine is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald Pietro; son, Byron (Nancy) Pietro; grandson, Thomas (Maggie) Pietro; and a half sister, Carol Dull...

Dec 28, 2020

Pauline C. “Paula” Myers, 91, of Park Village and formerly of New Philadelphia (Brightwood) died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 following a long period of declining health. In addition to taking wonderful care of her family, Paula was previously employed at the former Diamond Shop and former Bond Shoe Store, both in New Philadelphia in her earlier years. Born April 27,...

Dec 26, 2020

Mildred Louise Burns Gray, age 88, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 26, 2020 and was also reunited with her husband, the late Francis Clifford “Cliff” Gray. Mildred was born January 27, 1932 to M. Rosetta “Rose” Hooks Burns and James Landon Burns. Her parents moved from Tennessee and the...

Dec 25, 2020

Brandee Lee Holcomb, 32, of New Philadelphia was born on March 29, 1988. She passed from the earth on December 25, 2020. Brandee is survived by the loves of her life, her daughters; Kennedy and Kelsey of the home; her parents, Sharon and Gary Knisely of Sherrodsville and Bob Holcomb of Indiana; her brother, Anthony Holcomb; sister, Brooke Stafford and...

Dec 25, 2020

Karen G. Eichel, 78, of New Philadelphia died Friday, December 25, 2020, as she finally got to spend Christmas in Heaven with her entire family. She was born on July 2, 1942 in Cadiz and was the daughter of the late George and Wilma Green. Karen was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Jimmy” Eichel on December...

Dec 25, 2020

Chester Aubra Beagle, 78, passed away peacefully December 25th, 2020, following a brief illness. Chester was born on September 22nd, 1942 to the late Gale A Beagle and Linnie Elaine Beagle. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in Bergholz, Ohio. After graduating, Chester proudly served in the United States Navy until 1965. While in the Navy he met...

Dec 24, 2020

William D. “Bill” McMann, 91, of Dover passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in the Park Village Health Care Center following a period of declining health. Born on March 7, 1929 in New Philadelphia, Ohio he was the son of the late Eli and Florence Jackson McMann. Bill was also preceded in death by his wife, Clara Limbacher McMann...

Dec 24, 2020

Lois A. Rennicker Alsept, 91, of Strasburg passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born in New Cumberland on October 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ora A. and Vesta (Shaffer) Davy. On April 3, 2005, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wensel L. Rennicker. On November 19, 2020,...

Dec 23, 2020

Harold D. “Gilly” Gilmore, 84, of New Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Union Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1936 in Gilmore, Ohio; retired from Reeves Steel after 30 years of service, and was a member of the New Philadelphia VFW Auxiliary. Gilly was an animal lover, especially dogs and cats. He was preceded in...

Dec 22, 2020

Mary E. Ruszin, 87, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the New Dawn Retirement Community. She was born on November 29, 1933 in New Philadelphia and was a daughter of the late Remus and Lillian Simmons Belknap. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ruszin on October 14, 2010; four sisters and a...

Dec 21, 2020

Debra K. McMurray Darrow, 64, of Fort Plain NY passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Mary hospital following a brief illness. Born December 2,1956 in Dover, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Mona & Clint Root and Gale McMurray. Deb attended Strasburg schools before moving to New York. She retired from Beechnut after 30 plus...

Dec 21, 2020

Daniel T. Murtaugh, of Dover passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. There are no services or calling hours.

Dec 21, 2020

JoAnn J. Bailey, 86, of Dover passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in the Park Village Health Care Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. There are no services or calling hours.

Dec 20, 2020

Bradley F. Applegarth, 62, of Uhrichsville died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at C laymont Health following a period of declining health. Born May 28, 1958 in Dennison, he was the son of the late Robert and Janice (Bell) Applegarth. Brad retired from Tusco Display in Gnadenhutten. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked spending time...

Dec 19, 2020

Darlene R. Hamlin, age 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Community Hospice’s Truman House from complications following a stroke earlier this year. Born November 3, 1948, in Uhrichsville, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Thelma McCue Sergent. Darlene graduated from Dover High School in 1966, and later, on December 9, 1967, married...

Dec 19, 2020

David R. "Dave" Schooff, 83, of Dover passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born July 29, 1937, in Janesville, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Richard and Vivian (Mabie) Schooff. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Janesville, Wisconsin and graduated from Janesville High School...