Obituaries

Sep 20, 2017

Sherry Lee Collinsworth, 56, of Dover passed away suddenly at Aultman Hospital on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Born in Dover, she was the daughter of Sterling and Nancy (Goudy) Collinsworth. She is preceded in death by her father and nephew; Michael Kleyman; along with her fur babies, Betsy, Sugar, Molly, and Bonnie. Sherry was a 1979 graduate of New Philadelphia...

Sep 19, 2017

John J. Monaco, 85, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in the Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born October 29, 1931 in Dover, he was a son of the late Joseph and Consetta Odi Monaco. John was also preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Monaco on May 7, 2013, and five brothers and sisters. He retired...

Sep 15, 2017

Mackenzie Michaela DiPiero, age 23, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 15, 2017, in Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a motorcycle accident. Born February 28, 1994, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Kim Bush DiPiero. Mackenzie attended New Philadelphia High School where she was a member of the Marching Quakers. She graduated in 2012, and...

Sep 12, 2017

Lloyd E. Straub, age 90, of Strasburg, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in Park Village, Dover. Born March 29, 1927, in Dover, he was a son of the late Louis and Minnie Kaserman Straub. Lloyd graduated from Dover High School in 1945, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Navy at the end of the Second...

Sep 11, 2017

Hallie Mason (nee Deems) left us September 11, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 11, 1956, of loving mother, Josephine (nee Wells), and father, Charles R. (Jiggs) Deems. Raised in Uhrichsville, she went to Claymont High School, and later attended Kent, Ashland, and Franciscan Universities. Hallie learned much about medicine and about life from her beloved stepfather,...

Sep 11, 2017

Luke William Cabbage, 19, of New Philadelphia died on September 11, 2017. His life was tragically taken. Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 4, 1998, Luke was the son of Billy and Kathy (West) Cabbage. He was preceded in death by his father; and grandfather, William “Bill” West; along with his great grandparents, Lomas and Isabelle Shuman. Luke graduated...

Sep 10, 2017

Rodney C. “Rod” Bonifant, 61, of Millersburg, and formerly of Strasburg, died at Aultman Hospital on Sunday, September 10, 2017 following a brief illness. Rod had been employed at Dish Network in Millersburg. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed watching all sports. Born November 11, 1955 in Dover, he was a son of Max and Joyce Williams Bonifant. In...

Sep 9, 2017

Larry M. Nicsinger, 75, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born in Beach City on October 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Jacob and Violet (Levengood) Nicsinger. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Beach City High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball and lettered in each sport...

Sep 9, 2017

Janet J. Prysi, 81, of Midvale died Saturday, August 9, 2017 in the Claymont Health Center. Born September 7, 1936 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mereda Burkheimer Kratzer. Janet was also preceded in death by her son, James Prysi II; two brothers and two sisters. She retired in 2007 from the American Red...

Sep 5, 2017

Robert R. Everhart, 59, passed away at his home on September 5, 2017. Born on March 14, 1958 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Janet (McRobie) Bailey. Bob attended New Philadelphia High School until he joined the United States Army at the age of 17, later receiving his high school diploma while stationed...

Sep 4, 2017

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Sep 3, 2017

Barbara Lou Barcroft, 80, of Dover died suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born on June 12, 1937 in Somerdale, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert “Osby” and Mabel (Roberts) Barnes. She attended Dover High School. On July 30, 1954 she married the love of her life, and high school sweetheart, Tom...

Sep 2, 2017

Mary Brown, age 73, of New Philadelphia (Midvale), passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, in Community Hospice’s Truman House. Her final words to her family were, “I want to go fishing with my grandson and sit on a rock and drink some beer.” Mary was born October 28, 1943 in Marion, the daughter of the late George and Mary Virginia...

Sep 1, 2017

Joseph J. Nuzzi Jr., 86, of Dover, passed away on September 1, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Perri) Nuzzi. Joe was the owner of J & J Food Market, Philadelphia, PA. He was the beloved husband of Josephine "Jane" (nee Marotta) Nuzzi; loving father of Ellen Iannelli,...

Aug 31, 2017

Gaynelle C. Schlabach, 74, of Dover, died on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on August 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Bertha (Haskew) Coon.  Gaynelle graduated from Opelika High School.  On August 14, 1965, she married Perry Schlabach, who preceded her in death on...

Aug 30, 2017

Patricia L. Espenschied, 87, of Dover died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born August 3, 1930 in Dover she was a daughter of the late George and Catherine Engeldinger Penrod. Pat was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Espenschied on October 21, 2014; brothers, Bob, Walter, Joe and Max Penrod; sisters, Maxine...

Aug 26, 2017

Raymond T. Patterson, 74, of Dover died Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born December 8, 1942 in Dover, he was a son of the late Sam and Elsie Cercone Patterson. Ray retired from Reeves Steel after 35 years of service. When it comes to passions, family was the obvious priority for Ray. He was supportive...

Aug 25, 2017

Lois M. Johnson, 95, of Dover, died Friday, August 25, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born January 27, 1922 in Goshen, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Cora Rausch Winkler. Lois was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maxine Cox and Thelma Douglas. She was an active member of the First Moravian Church in...

Aug 24, 2017

Randy D. Shull, 64, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 4, 1953 in Dover. Randy was a proud member of the United States Army, where he retired after 21 years of service to his country. Following his retirement, he owned and operated RDS Computers for...