Obituaries

Jul 11, 2017

James C. Chaudrue, age 79, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in his home with his family around him. Born October 31, 1937, in Dover, he was a son of the late George and Lena Antonelli Chaudrue. James graduated from Dover High School and went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He married the former...

Jul 10, 2017

Marsha L. Gleaton, 69, of Zoar died Monday, July 10, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born October 2, 1947 in Dennison she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Betty Hart Gates. Marsha was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Gleaton. In her spare time Marsha enjoyed gardening. Marsha will be sadly missed by her...

Jul 8, 2017

Mary Jane (Tirabassi) Markino March 20, 1935 – July 8, 2017 Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was 82 years old. Originally from Waynesburg, she and her husband James Markino, Jr., who survives her, moved to Dover in 1962 when they bought Chicken Manor in Strasburg. They owned and operated the restaurant, later named...

Jul 6, 2017

Lola Mae Hoover, age 70, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 6, 2017. Born September 23, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Anna Mae Wendling Penrod. Lola graduated from Dover High School in 1965, and later that year, on December 18, married Wilbert “Bud” Hoover. She was a loving homemaker who especially...

Jul 6, 2017

Richard D. DeMattio, 74, of Midvale passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Born September 16, 1942 in Midvale he was a son of the late Leo and Dorothy Jaynes DeMattio. Dick was also preceded in death by his brothers, David and Joey DeMattio and sister, Sharon Shafer. Dick began his career as a Heavy Equipment...

Jul 4, 2017

JoAnn Mercer, 73, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Community Hospice (Truman) House following a six month battle with lymphoma. JoAnn formerly worked several years at Park Village Health Care Center in the activities department. Born March 23, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Frank “Whitey” and Margaret (Buddemeier)...

Jul 4, 2017

Roy Harold Baker, 91, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at the Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health. Roy was born in Dover on March 27, 1926. He was the son of the late Walter and Pearl (Prysi) Baker. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amy Baker; and three brothers,...

Jul 2, 2017

Bil P. Gallagher, 88, of New Philadelphia died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Born January 27, 1929 in Akron he was a son of the late William E. and Violet Carrol Gallagher. Bil was also preceded in death by his wife Sandy Gallagher. He proudly served his country with the Air Force during the Korean war,...

Jun 29, 2017

Maurice J. Froman, 74, of Bolivar died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born April 11, 1943 in Dover he was a son of the late Maurice H. and Esther “Sis” Longacher Froman. Maurice was also preceded in death by his brother, Doug Froman. Maurice retired from Conrail in Canton after 30 years of service as...

Jun 29, 2017

Stephen M. “Steve” Hodkinson, 34, of Dover, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born August 20, 1982 in Cambridge, Steve was a son of Julie Postlethwait Hodkinson of Dover and Michael Steven Hodkinson of New Philadelphia. He graduated from Buckeye Trail High School in Lore City, and was employed by Inca Pallets, Dover,...

Jun 26, 2017

Erma L. Stephan, 80, of Dover died Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Park Village Health Care Center. Born November 1, 1936 in Rinards Mill, Ohio she was a daughter of the late EJ and Lavina Law Blair. Erma was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Stephan and son in law, Thomas Jones. She is survived by...

Jun 26, 2017

Paul H. Degen, 91, of Dover passed away at Park Village Health Care Center on Monday, June 26, 2017. Born on May 11, 1926 in Bucks Township in Tuscarawas County, he was the son of the late Henry E. and Minnie E. (Youngen) Degen. On May 7, 1950, he married Norma Domer, who preceded him in death on May 4,...

Jun 26, 2017

Michael Harmon, 71, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away suddenly at Ohio Health Hardin Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 26, 2017. Michael was born in Liege, Belgium on November 13, 1945. He was the son of Lester and Josephine (Gruselin) Harmon. His father precedes him in death. He graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1964. Shortly following...

Jun 26, 2017

John W. Helmsdoerfer Sr., 87, a lifelong resident of Dover died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Wesley Glen in Columbus following an extended illness. John retired in 1985 as billing supervisor at Reeves Steel in Dover where he worked for over 36 years. Following retirement, he was an associate with Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory at Dover for nearly 20...

Jun 23, 2017

Fonta M. “Tena” Miller, 82, of Dover passed away at her home on Friday, June 23, 2017. Born in Dover on August 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (DiGenova) Penso. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Vince and nephew, Eugene Penso. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1954. On...

Jun 23, 2017

Jun 22, 2017

Marla L. Hartline, 49, of Dover died Thursday, June 22, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born January 22, 1968 in Coshocton, Ohio she was a daughter of Sandra Eddy Steed of Dover and the late Arthur Steed. Marla was a Nurse’s Aide at New Dawn Health Care Center and was also a Personal Home Health Aide for Elsie...

Jun 20, 2017

George H. Puntenney, 73, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Canton, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Union Hospital. Born October 2, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio he was a son of the late Claude and Alma Morris Puntenney. George was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Young Puntenney; second wife, Anita Austin Puntenney; daughter, Laura Ann Puntenney...

Jun 18, 2017

Jerry “Bubba” Herron, age 56, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Community Hospice’s Truman House. Born New Year’s Day, 1961, Bubba was a son of Shirley Meese Herron of Dover and the late Charles R. “Chink” Herron. He graduated from Dover High School in 1980, and was employed by U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta and...

Jun 18, 2017

William J. “Bill” Stallings, age 78, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, in the same home where he was born. Bill entered this world on February 18, 1939, the son of the late Robert J. and Melva Levengood Stallings. He graduated from Dover High School in 1957, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army....