Obituaries

Jul 27, 2025

Kendall Dwaine Matthus, age 81, of Mineral City, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Hennis Care Centre, Dover, with his loving family at his side.

Born March 13, 1944, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Karl and Evelyn (Helter) Matthus. Kendall attended elementary school in Bowerston before his family moved to Dover, where he graduated from...

Jul 26, 2025

Patricia A. “Patsy” DeMichael Kinsey, 80, of New Philadelphia passed away at the Hennis Care Centre at Dover on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

She was born on June 5, 1945 in Dover to the late Nick and Ruby McClanahan DeMichael. Patsy was also preceded in death by her son, John Kinsey III; sister, Lola Bond; brother, Robert DeMichael; granddaughter, Destani Kinsey...

Jul 26, 2025

Peggy Sue Feutz Reichman, born on August 16, 1949, in Dover, Ohio, passed away at home in Dover on July 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Nelle (Moss) Feutz.

Peggy Sue graduated from Dover High School and dedicated many years of her professional life to Zimmer, where she worked in scheduling.

She had a profound love...

Jul 23, 2025

Jul 21, 2025

Terry Allen Rinehart, age 77, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1947 in Dover, the son of the late Homer and Marylou (Mishler) Rinehart.

Terry was a graduate of Dover High School Class of 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force as an aircraft maintenance specialist, serving with the...

Jul 19, 2025

Carol Anne Frantum, age 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover, from complications after a series of strokes.

Born July 26, 1945, in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anne (Dorosky) Popichak. Carol Anne graduated from Canton Timken High School and went on to study at Kent State...

Jul 18, 2025

Mildred "Milly" Ellen (Paulus) Sudduth, age 92, of Dover, passed away on Friday, July 18 after a short illness. She was born October 23, 1932 in New Philadelphia Ohio to the late Clyde and Ester (Hefling) Paulus. A graduate of New Philadelphia High School in 1950. Upon graduation, Milly was employed by Shenango Penn Mold as a secretary and later...

Jul 15, 2025

Lynn D. Zehnder, age 78, of Strasburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Born December 19, 1946, in Dover, he was the son of the late Delbert D. and Erma (Reidenbach) Zehnder. Lynn graduated with the great class of 1964 from Strasburg-Franklin High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force, serving...

Jul 13, 2025

Ruth Ann Bolitho, 85, of Beach City, and formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

She was born on April 8, 1940 in Massillon and was a daughter of the late Thomas Littlefield and Helen Kuthan Mayberry. Ruth Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bolitho on October 2, 2024 and her brother, Jim Littlefield.

Ruth...

Jul 11, 2025

Eva M. Haines, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home, on Friday, July 11, 2025. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Marion C. Haines Sr., whom she had missed terribly since his passing in early 2023.

Born March 25, 1937, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Ted”...

Jul 9, 2025

Connie L. Belknap, age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Dover, following a long illness.

Born October 31, 1955, in Summit County, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosemary (Mace) Masten. Connie moved with her family to Tuscarawas County as a young lady and graduated from Claymont High School in...

Jul 5, 2025

Elaine K. Yeager, 63, of Gnadenhutten passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.

Born on June 2, 1962 in Dennison she was a daughter of the late David and Sherry Zobel Risley.  Elaine was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry M. "Matt" Yeager on April 18, 2022, and her sister, Christy...

Jul 3, 2025

Anita Gal, 58, of New Philadelphia passed away at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

She was born on August 5, 1966 to Kenneth Laizure of New Philadelphia and the late Lillian "Sue" Huebner Laizure. Anita was also preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth W. Snyder.

She had been employed at Signet Jewelers in Akron as...

Jul 3, 2025

Clarence G. Gorby, 91, of New Philadelphia passed away at Akron City Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

He was born on January 18, 1934 in Moundsville, West Virginia a son of the late Rose Gorby. Clarence was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Gorby.

He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. After...

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Hugh MacKay , 76, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born in Dover, Ohio on September 22, 1948, he was the son of the late David Hugh MacKay and Jane Elizabeth Thomas MacKay.

Married to the love of his life, Louise Ann Pierce MacKay, the two met at Ashland College in 1970 and were inseparable...

Jul 2, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our precious daughter Blakely James Blosser, who left us far too soon on July 2, 2025. Born on May 23, 2024, Blakely brought immeasurable joy, light and love into our lives from the moment she arrived. With her bright eyes, infectious giggle, deep stare, and fearless, courageous spirit, she...

Jun 30, 2025

Ronald F. Bertle, 89, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 27, 1936 in New Philadelphia he was a son of the late John and Kathleen Mowrer Bertle. He was also preceded in death by his brothers in law, Bill Stallings and Ron Johnson.

He was a proud...

Jun 29, 2025

Betty J. Povick, 74, of Canton Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Care Center in Louisville after a long battle of health issues.

Betty was born May 4, 1951, in Dennison, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Michael Povick and Opal (Gnagy) Parrish. She is preceded in death by her sister,...

Jun 27, 2025

Edward V. Streb, age 91, born on October 10, 1933, in Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Louis and Edna (Greenwell) Streb.

He was a man of dedication, having honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. This commitment to service defined much of...

Jun 26, 2025

Janet Kay Coyle, born on February 1, 1934, in Mineral City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late Harold J. and June (Brinkman) Giles. Janet's life was marked by her dedication to family, career, and a love for travel.

As a professional, Janet served as...