Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Robert W. “Bob” Porter Jr., 70, of Newcomerstown died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born January 5, 1949 in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert W. Sr. and Elizabeth (English) Porter. Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pamela Crites, Jill Porter, and Rebecca Lawver. Bob graduated as a...

Jul 12, 2019

William H. “Bill” Waltz, 94, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Union Hospital in Dover. Bill was born on October 27, 1924 in Navarre to the late Herbert and Celeste Black Waltz. Bill was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Waltz and brothers, James and Donald Waltz. He graduated from New Philadelphia...

Jul 9, 2019

Ruth E. Moore, 81, of Strasburg died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness. Born April 16, 1938 in Dover she was a daughter of the late James and Opal Kennison Cappillo. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Rolland J. “Jim” Moore. Ruth was a homemaker who also assisted her...

Jul 6, 2019

Florence E. (DeTorio) McCleary, 94, of Dover and formerly of Canton, went to her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was born September 2, 1924, in Dover to the late Anthony and Arcenza (Tristano) DeTorio. On November 16, 1946, she married Robert F. McCleary, who passed...

Jul 5, 2019

William H. “Bill” Greenough, age 68, of Dennison, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 5, 2019 in Trinity Hospital Twin City, Dennison. Born April 13, 1951, in Johnson City, New York, he was a son of the late Donald and Edith Delamarter Greenough. Bill attended school in Rochester, New York, and enlisted in the United States Army, ultimately serving three tours...

Jul 5, 2019

Jul 2, 2019

Shirley G. Egler, 83, of Dover died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness. Born August 26, 1935 in New Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mary Schlafly Murphy. Shirley was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Melvin Murphy; sisters, Alice Denslow and Ann Murphy. She...

Jul 2, 2019

Carol A. Bambeck, age 89, of Dover died July 2, 2019, after a period of declining health. Born on June 22, 1930, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Terry” Moore and Mary E. Milliner Moore. Carol was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover, where she was active with the Christian Mothers in earlier...

Jul 1, 2019

Dave D. Dayton, 73, a lifelong resident of Strasburg died in his home Monday, July 1, 2019. Dave was a retired employee of the Tuscarawas County Road and Bridge Department. Born April 10, 1946 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clyde and Gladys (Heid) Dayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jun 29, 2019

James N. Keller, 88, of Uhrichsville died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Born April 11, 1931 in Charleston, West Virginia he was a son of the late Richard N. Keller and Racheal Snodgrass. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Carolyn Keller and two brothers, Leroy and David Williams. James served...

Jun 29, 2019

Lena Inez Hilbert, 87, of Dover and formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at The Inn at Northwood. Lena was born in Lamar County, Alabama on November 29, 1931 and raised in Mississippi, a daughter of the late C. Verdo and Wilma (Cook) Davis. Lena graduated S. D. Lee High School in Columbus, Mississippi in...

Jun 27, 2019

Isabel M. Ravine, 84, of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Park Village Health Care Center. Born on August 19, 1934, in Tuscarawas County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Dorothy (Rank) Simmerman. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Simmerman. Isabel was a homemaker and caregiver to her children. She...

Jun 26, 2019

Kathryn Mae “Kay” Specht, 87, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, following a sudden illness. Born December 27, 1931, in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Edward and Florence Mae (Summerville) Daugherty. Kay was a 1949 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School; she went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Essex...

Jun 22, 2019

Karen Jean Baker, 66, of Dover, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Saturday evening, June 22,2019, after a long period of declining health. Karen lived at Country Club Retirement Center, where she took part in many activities including listening to music, crafts and visiting with her friends. Karen was Catholic by faith and especially enjoyed Bible study and...

Jun 21, 2019

Roger L. Shelt, 76, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 after a year and a half battle with cancer. Born August 6, 1942 in Massillon he was a son of the late Lester and Virginia “June” Schook Shelt. Roger was also preceded in death by his brothers, David, Russell, Graylon “Pug” Shelt; and a sister, Linda Alexander....

Jun 20, 2019

Beatrice A. Huff, 98, of Dover died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Country Club Retirement Community. Born March 22, 1921 in Dover Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Arline Reiss Keplinger. She retired from the Tuscarawas County Public Library in New Philadelphia, and was a member of the Tuscarawas County College Club and the...

Jun 19, 2019

Dorothy M. Lewis, age 93, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre. Born February 20, 1926, in Strasburg, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Mildred Fannin Sommers. Dorothy attended school in Strasburg, and was employed for many years as a custodian at Dover City Schools from which she retired. She was...

Jun 18, 2019

Bruce L. Adams, 64, of Dover passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, under the care of Crossroads Hospice, following a lengthy battle with MS. Born July 4, 1954 in Dover he was a son of the late Jack and Helen Macik Adams who passed in August and September of 2016. Bruce was an avid car enthusiast...

Jun 17, 2019

Misty Breitenstein, age 39, of Dover, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, in Community Hospice’s Truman House, New Philadelphia. Misty had battled cancer much of her life. Born August 15, 1979, she was a daughter of Rose Potts Breitenstein of Dover, and the late Robert Breitenstein. Misty attended Dover High School and Buckeye Career Center, graduating in 1997. While in...

Jun 15, 2019

Kenneth L. “Ken” Myers, 74, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Roselane Nursing Home in Massillon. Born on December 11, 1944 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Milligan) Myers. He graduated from Glassport High School with the class of 1963. He joined the United States Navy where he honorably...