Obituaries

Mar 4, 2019

Caroline Dorothy Huprich, 78, of Dover, Ohio died Monday morning, March 4, 2019 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following an extended illness. Caroline was born Nov. 12, 1940 in Bucks Twp., Tuscarawas County, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Dittmar) Huprich. In addition to her parents, Caroline was preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2019

Curtis Dale Abbuhl, Jr., 66, of New Philadelphia, went home to his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born August 29, 1952, eldest son of the late Curtis Dale Sr. and Daisy (Applegarth) Abbuhl. He resided in New Philadelphia with the love of his life, Therese Abbuhl. Dale graduated from Dennison High School in...

Mar 1, 2019

Destiny Lee Stull, 19, of Coshocton passed away in Coshocton on Friday, March 1, 2019, from injuries sustained in a car accident as a result of being struck by a drunk driver. Destiny was born in Dover on September 7, 1999. She was the beloved daughter of Stacy and Josh Robinson of Dundee and Richard and Dana Stull of Newcomerstown....

Feb 26, 2019

Richard G. “Dick” Barr Jr., 73, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dover died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Schoenbrunn Health Care Center following an extended period of declining health. Richard (Dick) Barr, born Oct. 5, 1945 in Dover, he was the son of the late Richard G. Barr Sr. and Helen (Halter) Barr. He graduated in 1964 from Dover...

Feb 26, 2019

Lester W. "Bud" Longacher, age 95, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in Union Hospital under the care of Community Hospice. Born January 14, 1924, he was a son of the late William F. and Elizabeth E. Rufener Longacher. Lester attended Dover High School, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army...

Feb 26, 2019

Geraldine G. Smitley, 98, of Walnut Creek went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Born October 21, 1920 in Brewster she was a daughter of the late Ewell Logan and Eva Matilda Williams Napier. Geraldine was also preceded in death by her husband, Dale Smitley on July 26, 1997; brothers, Earl F., Lewis W. Napier...

Feb 23, 2019

Patricia J. “Patt” Hadorn, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born August 13, 1942 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Ida Smitley Miller. Patt was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Ruthann Miller and her brother, Johnny Miller. Patt was a...

Feb 17, 2019

Charles D. “Dan” Ledsome, 68, of Dover passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Born August 12, 1950 in Marietta he was a son of the late Charles and Delma Shears Ledsome. Dan proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War; following his discharge he was employed at Marsh...

Feb 13, 2019

George H. Windate, age 89, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2019. Born March 3, 1929, in Akron, he was the son of the late George H. and Ida McCoy Windate. George graduated from Akron’s Kenmore High School and went on to serve honorably with the U.S. Air Force. He started his own financial, investment...

Feb 12, 2019

Ronald D. Griesen, 68, of Uhrichsville, and formerly of Strasburg and Bolivar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born November 22, 1950 in Bolivar he was a son of the late William and Maxine Grove Griesen. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Linda Griesen. Ron was a caring...

Feb 10, 2019

David J. Aeling, 81, of Columbus, and formerly of Dover, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the Mount Carmel East Hospital at Columbus. Born August 7, 1937 in Dover he was a son of the late Charles and Anna Prince Aeling. Dave was also preceded in death by his wife, Connie S. Aeling on February 16, 2010; three...

Feb 10, 2019

Marilyn Torgler, age 79, of Dover, died Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born March 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Arlene Miller Rentsch. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Richard; her children, Rich (Doris) Torgler and Cheryl Miller; her grandchildren, Matt Torgler and Daphne Chek; her great-granddaughter, Kyra; her brother, Frank (Karen) Rentsch; and her sister-in-law,...

Feb 10, 2019

Arlene R. “Leeny” Reed, 94, of Dover passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 10, 2019, at Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover. Born in Ragersville, Ohio on March 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Homer M. and Katherine (Huprich) Breniser. She married Cletus “Dick” Reed on March 18, 1948. Dick preceded her in death on January...

Feb 7, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Kinsey, 67, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his home. Born on August 29, 1951, in Dover, he was the son of the late John and Betty (Ellwood) Kinsey. Joe graduated from Indian Valley North High School with the class of 1969. He honorably served our country in the Army National Guard. Joe...

Feb 6, 2019

James L. “Jim” Thompson, age 60, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in his home. Born February 28, 1958, in Dover, he was a son of the late Raymond and Emilia Tedesco Thompson. Jim graduated from Dover High School, and was employed as a cook by Bob Evans, Dover. He was a member of St. Joseph Church,...

Feb 5, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

Steven L. Tucker, 65, of Strasburg died Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born November 18, 1953 in Canton he was a son of the late John and Ramona Waller Tucker. Steve was also preceded in death by his infant twin children, Shawn and Holly Tucker; sister, Terri Mallett and nephew, Shane Hanni. Steve retired from...

Feb 1, 2019

Richard C. “Dick” Wilson, 93, of Dover passed away at Majora Health Care in Millersburg on Friday, February 1, 2019. Born on November 19, 1925, in Union Furnace, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Murle (Goff) Wilson. Dick graduated from Magnolia High School with the class of 1943. He honorably served our country in the United...

Jan 31, 2019

Raymond M. Thomas, age 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, in Amberwood Manor, from complications following a series of strokes. Born June 24, 1934, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Donald and Katie Arth Thomas. Raymond graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1953, and went on to serve honorably with the...

Jan 29, 2019

Jean M. Zurfley, age 92, of Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in the Country Lawn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, Navarre. Born September 15, 1926, in Strasburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann Meyer Aul. Jean graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School and was employed by the U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta....