Obituaries

Nov 14, 2016

Dorothy S. Bair, 89, of Dover died Monday, November 14, 2016 in the Hennis Care Centre. Born August 26, 1927 in Midvale she was a daughter of the late Branko and Leona Kocis Samardeya. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Morris in 1975 and a sister, Helen Moore in 2010. She attended Midvale High School...

Nov 14, 2016

Robert P. "Bob" Spinell, 89, of Dover passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Community Hospice Truman House, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 18, 1927 in Dennison he was a son of the late Frank and Meri Ponzio Spinell. Bob graduated from St. Mary's High School in Dennison and proudly served his country with the United...

Nov 13, 2016

Theodore R. "Ted" Loessi, 90, a lifelong resident of Dover died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 in his home from natural causes. Born May 17, 1926 in Dover, he was the son of the late John E. and Lida (Zimmerman) Loessi. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Loessi and Ruth McIntire and three brothers, Tom,...

Nov 13, 2016

Marla McDonald, 75, of Dover went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. Born on September 18, 1941 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ann (Lomen) Rankin. Marla was also preceded in death by her sons, Vernon Jr. and John "Leroy" McDonald. She...

Nov 12, 2016

Nov 12, 2016

Dolores Jean "Sally" Zeltman, age 81, of Strasburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016, in Community Hospice's Truman House at New Philadelphia. Born October 23, 1935, at Mount Eaton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew M. and Jean I. Myers Thompson. Sally graduated from Beach City High School in 1953, and married Robert Dale "Bob" Zeltman two years...

Nov 11, 2016

Carrie Marie "Dixie" Biechler, 63, of Strasburg died on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Union Hospital in Dover following an extended illness. Born on the Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune in North Carolina on November 30, 1952 she was the daughter of Carl "Frosty" and Beryl (Koon) Biechler. She is preceded in death by her father. Dixie graduated from Strasburg...

Nov 11, 2016

Dolly R. Gentry, 77, of Dover died on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Trinity Hospital. Born on July 10, 1939 in Elkins, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Holly and Maude (Murphy) Isenhart. On May 31, 1972 she married the love of her life, Roy L. "RL" Gentry, who preceded her in death on February 29, 2016....

Nov 9, 2016

Faye Eileen Espenschied, 87, of St. Clairsville, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Born February 15, 1929 at Stone Creek, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Flossie Pfeister Espenschied. Survivors include her many nieces and nephews, including Larry (Betty) Walker, Dave (Betty) Walker and Bernice (Earl) Heavlin; her great-nieces and nephews, including...

Nov 8, 2016

Clarence E. Doney, age 95, a long-time resident of Strasburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Park Village at Dover. Born Aug. 14, 1921, at New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Frank "Pont" and Phoebe E. Schneider Doney. Clarence moved with his family at a young age to Strasburg and graduated from Strasburg Franklin High School...

Nov 6, 2016

Elder Glenn Richard Carlisle, 93, of Goshen departed this life on Sunday, November 6, 2016 after many years of faithful service to church, country, and community. Glenn was born October 2, 1923, to Elder John D. and Vera L. (Serig) Carlisle, and raised in Goshen along the Tuscarawas River. Glenn was united in marriage on January 12, 1947 to Leah...

Nov 5, 2016

Glenna J. Fisher, 80, of Dover died Saturday, November 5, 2016 in the Park Village Health Care Center. Born September 18, 1936 in Rush Township she was a daughter of the late Russell and Evelyn Kensey Edwards. Glenna was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne W. Fisher on February 27, 1973; brothers, Larry and Ronald Edwards; sisters, Linda...

Nov 5, 2016

James "Chip" Eichel, 55, of Carrollton, and a former resident of the New Philadelphia-Dover area, passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, due to complications that occurred during open heart surgery at. O.S.U. Ross Heart Hospital. His wife, Teri, was by his side. The son of Jim and Karen Eichel of New Philadelphia, Chip was born April 25, 1961. He graduated...

Nov 4, 2016

Jerry D. Walker, 66, of Dover died Friday, November 4, 2016 at his home. Born July 24, 1950 in Waynesboro, Tennessee he was a son of the late Charlie Walker and Maxine Pulley Walker Gardner. Jerry was also preceded in death by a brother, Rex Walker and sister, Annie Walker. Jerry is survived by his siblings, Jewell Hixson, Mary Walker,...

Nov 3, 2016

June M. Thomas, 83, of 136 Karns Dr., Dover, Ohio died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 in the Community Hospice (Truman House) at New Philadelphia following complications from congestive heart failure. In her earlier years, June worked for Chase Bank in Coshocton and later assisted her husband, Don in the operation of his carpentry business. Born April 8, 1933 in Dover,...

Nov 1, 2016

Louis W. Kendle, 87, of Dover died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Union Hospital. Born August 12, 1929 in Dover he was a son of the late Norman and Margaret Grove Kendle. Louis was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie and Paul Kendle and three great grandsons. He retired in 1991 from Columbia Fire Brick after 36 years...

Oct 30, 2016

Arlie D. Gooch Jr., 72, of Dover died Sunday, October 30, 2016. There are no services or calling hours. Funeral Home: Toland-Herzig Dover 803 N. Wooster Ave. Dover, OH US 44622

Oct 27, 2016

Connie Jo (Zifer) Reese, 87, of Dover died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Union Hospital in Dover following an extended illness. Connie assisted her mother in the operation of Mary Zifer Pizza Shop for several years. She and her husband Jesse owned and operated the former Zifaro's Pizza Shop in Uhrichsville and the Bassetti's Restaurant in New Philadelphia. They also...

Oct 27, 2016

James R. "Jim" Knecht, age 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016, in the New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover. Born August 11, 1937, at Zoar, he was a son of the late Russell and Ida Gardner Knecht. Jim attended school at Bolivar, and went to work for the Spring Brothers Co. at New Philadelphia. He was...

Oct 26, 2016

Gene A. Flickinger, 72, of Dover died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Union Hospital following a brief illness. Gene was the President of Flick's Drilling Inc. in Dover. Born September 19, 1944 in Dover, he was the son of the late Roy and Ada (Hanni) Flickinger. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin,...