Obituaries

Jul 19, 2015

Ruth M. Reed of Sugarcreek died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her daughter's home following a period of declining health. She celebrated her 99th birthday on April 18th, having been born to the late Arthur C. and Elsie Roth Putt. She was married to the late Glenn E. Reed in June of 1935 and celebrated 41 years of marriage until...

Jul 19, 2015

Jul 18, 2015

Bryan L. Elifritz, 53, of New Philadelphia died suddenly on July 18, 2015 at Union Hospital. Born March 9, 1962 in Canton he was a son of Ruby Keener Elifritz of New Philadelphia and the late John Elifritz. Bryan was also preceded in death by a brother, Warland Elifritz and sister, Peggy Morris. Bryan had been employed at the former...

Jul 17, 2015

David F. Berger, 73, of Dover died suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Union Hospital. Born January 12, 1942 in Baltic he was a son of the late Roland and Lucille Ott Berger. David was also preceded in death by an infant brother. He was the owner and operator of David Berger Heating and Air Conditioning for over 20...

Jul 15, 2015

Kathleen Y. Lang, 83, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born on May 18, 1932 in Coshocton, she was the daughter of the late Rolland and Marie Brink. She attended Beach City High School. On September 14, 1957, she married Joe T. Lang, who survives. The couple owned and...

Jul 14, 2015

Charles E. Wilson, who was often known as "Charlie" or "Chuck," age 93, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Community Hospice House, New Philadelphia, surrounded by his family. Born May 19, 1922, in Mowrystown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy W. and Edna (Poorman) Wilson. Charlie graduated from Mowrystown High School, and entered the...

Jul 13, 2015

Don A. Ulrich, 85, of New Philadelphia died Monday, July 13, 2015 in the Park Village Health Care Center. Born October 26, 1929 in New Philadelphia he was a son of the late Howard and Emma Treacle Ulrich. Don was also preceded in death by his sisters and brother in law, Edna Shroyer, Doris Fenton, and Sara (Harold) Fenton. Don...

Jul 13, 2015

Dorothy L. Snyder, 85, of Dover and formerly of Akron died Monday, July 13, 2015 in the New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover. Born March 26, 1930 in Morgantown, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Lester and Maude Wright Sandy. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Harold Snyder on October 14, 2005; five...

Jul 11, 2015

Robert J. Swinderman, 94, of Dover died Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Altercare of Navarre. Born August 23, 1920 in Midvale he was a son of the late John and Mary Dallas Swinderman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Swinderman on June 25, 2008 and nine brothers and sisters. He retired from Superior Clay at Uhrichsville....

Jul 7, 2015

James C. "Jim" Fox, 83, of Dover passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Park Village Health Care Center after a brief illness. He loved his family and friends and all of the caretakers at Park Village who provided tender care to him during his residence. He enjoyed a visit and conversation with anyone, talking about cars, racing, his Navy...

Jul 2, 2015

Doris "Jeannie" Rothacher, 79, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, July 2, 2015 in her home. Born June 2, 1936 in New Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Grund Mowls. Jeannie was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Rothacher on January 26, 2000; great granddaughter, Casey Rothacher; sister, Marjorie Mowls and four brothers, Lloyd...

Jul 2, 2015

Rebecca J. Ward, 88, of Dover died Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the Country Club Retirement Center. Born October 22, 1926 in South Webster, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Allan and Sarah Waggoner Morris. Rebecca was also preceded in death by her husband, Merle D. Ward Sr. They were married on December 8, 1943 and celebrated 40...

Jun 20, 2015

Delores M. Wright, 86, of Dover died Saturday, June 20, 2015 in the Community Hospice House. Born September 9, 1928 in Sugarcreek she was a daughter of the late Henry and Carrie Spies Medley. Delores was also preceded in death by her husband Clifford Wright Sr. on August 22, 2006; two grandchildren and five brothers and sisters. She was a...

Jun 19, 2015

James E. Kneubuehl, 93, of Dover passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 in his home. Born June 13, 1922 in Dover, he was a son of the late Edward and Lydia Torgler Kneubuehl . Jim was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Mattingly Kneubuehl on April 14, 2010; son in law, Brian Gregg; sister in law, Kay...

Jun 18, 2015

Harold I. "Hal" Snyder, 93, of Dover died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home following a sudden illness. Born on October 15, 1921 in North Canton, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Ruth T. (Lantry) Snyder. His father passed away when Hal was four years old. At the age of 13, he went to work...

Jun 18, 2015

Emmet L. Riley, 97, of Dover, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2015 at Park Village in Dover. Emmet was born on August 18th 1917 in New Philadelphia to Roy and Edith (Angel) Riley who later settled in Winfield. He cared deeply for his family and friends and truly enjoyed the many conversations he had with all. As a...

Jun 17, 2015

Anna M. West, 87, of Strasburg, Ohio died Wednesday morning, June 17, 2015 in her home following a period of declining health. She retired in 1990 as cashier of the Union Hospital Dietary Department where she worked for 20 years. Born Sept. 28, 1927 in Pennsboro, West Virginia, the daughter of the late J. Emery and Olive (Elder) Cottrill. Anna...

Jun 15, 2015

Glenn S. Gentry, 66, of Bolivar died Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 9, 1949 in Canton he was a son of Roy Gentry of Strasburg and the late Helen Brown Gentry. Glenn was also preceded in death by his grandson, Alvie Rennicker and brother in law, Eugene Such. Glenn was a devoted...

Jun 12, 2015

James "Ray" Stein, 64, of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Born on March 14, 1951 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert and Alberta (Ladrach) Stein. Ray graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1969. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army and served in Korea. Ray later graduated from Kent State...

Jun 10, 2015

Rev. Robert L. "Bob" Sherrell, age 84, of Dover, entered into the joy of the Lord, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Bob had battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the past several months. Born July 9, 1930, at Midvale, he was a son of the late Rev. Enoch and Lena (Chandler) Sherrell. Bob attended Midvale High School and played basketball for the school's...