Obituaries

Jan 9, 2024

 

Harry G. Ault, age 87, of Mineral City, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2023, in Aultman Hospital, Canton,  from complications after a fall at home.

  Born September 8, 1936, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James and Carrie Kaserman Ault. Harry attended school on Tabor Ridge near New Philadelphia, and later went on to...

Jan 9, 2024

Beulah A. Hensel, 85, of Strasburg went home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She had battled cancer for 11 years.

She was born on July 28, 1938, in Dundee to the late Algie and Hazel Roush Lewis.  Beulah was also preceded in death by her brother, Gomer...

Jan 7, 2024

 

Eleanor F. Leonetti, age 100, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. She was born on January 2, 1924, in Moorestown, New Jersey, to the late Frank Bonaventura and Teresa Carpenter.On September 4, 1946, she married Sandy Leonetti.  He preceded her in death on June 15, 2012.  

She spent the...

Jan 2, 2024

 

Raymond Eugene Mills, age 86, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.

  Born June 12, 1937, in Jewett, he was a son of the late Walter and Dorinda Masters Mills. Raymond graduated from Jewett High School, and went on to serve honorably with the United States...

Dec 31, 2023

Thomas Eugene Rothacher, known to his family as Tom, passed away suddenly at home in Dover, Ohio on December 31, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1951, in Dover, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Dale Edward and Phyllis Jean (Swisshelm) Rothacher.  In his younger years, he worked as a truck driver before transitioning into construction work....

Dec 30, 2023

 

Donald D. Walls, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away on December 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born on February 28, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio, Donald was the son of Luther and Gertrude (Fackler) Walls. Donald dedicated a significant portion of his life to working at Endres Floral as a rose grower. ...

Dec 27, 2023

 

Christopher J. “Chris” Bolek, age 60, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, of complications from a series of strokes. 

  Born October 12, 1963, in Cleveland, he was a son of Eleanor “Dee” Grimsley Bolek of Bradenton, Florida, and the late Richard Bolek Sr. Chris moved...

Dec 24, 2023

Dale E. Randulic, 79, of New Philadelphia, a loving husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at New Dawn Retirement Center in Dover. He was born on September 15, 1944 in Dover, and was the son of Ruth Myers Randulic of Dover and the late Ernest Randulic.Dale began his career at Reeves Steel in Dover....

Dec 22, 2023

Robert E. Miller, 100, of Dover passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1923, in New Philadelphia to the late Earl E. and Martha Jarvis Miller.  Robert was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice June Miller in 1991; son, Charles Miller; and brothers, Richard, Paul and Earl...

Dec 21, 2023

 

With sadness, we announce the death of Dorothy Marinelli, age 104, of Dover. Dorothy passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House.

  Born April 3, 1919, in Bellaire, she was the daughter of  the late Antonio and Esther Matiola DiTomaso. Dorothy graduated from Bellaire’s St. John High School in 1936. She met John...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Stephen Joseph Gombos, DDS, a.k.a. LTC Stephen J. Gombos, USA, Ret., 91, of Dover died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health. 

He retired from his dental practice in July 2017-after 47 years of service to our community. He then sold the practice to Dr. Stephen Dowell of Carrollton.  

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Dec 20, 2023

Thomas M. Bearducci, 85, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born on September 1, 1938, in Dover, he was a son of the late Pasquale "Patsy" and Henrietta Reidy Bearducci.  Thomas was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Martha Cenci Bearducci on December 9, 2017; son, Patrick Bearducci; brother,...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Eugene R. Greene, affectionately known as "Greenie", peacefully passed away on December 20, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born on November 17, 1936, in Sutton, West Virginia he was the son of the late Nellie Wyne.   Eugene lived a remarkable life filled with hard work, dedication, and a love for the great outdoors.

In...

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 16, 2023

Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Lynch, 80, of Dover passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  

He was born in Olean, New York, to Francis and Dorothy (Karl) Lynch on September 5, 1943.  

Jerry was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.  He attended college at the University of Scranton and graduated from Union...

Dec 15, 2023

Jerry D. Haas, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 82, at The Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born on January 10, 1941, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Reuben and Mildred Haas.  He was also preceded in death by his three brothers; Samuel, Gene, and Joe Haas. 

Jerry served in...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Ralph E. Cunningham, 94, of Navarre passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, six days before the start of a Caribbean cruise, now he rests in true paradise with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on June 20, 1929, in Canton, and was a son of the late Burton...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Emma “Louise” Keplinger, 83, of New Philadelphia passed away at Akron General Hospital on Monday, December 11, 2023 following a very sudden illness.  

Born on May 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Luthy and Doris (Krebs) Darbee.  

Louise was a 1958 graduate of Dover High School.  On August 8, 1959, she married Tim Keplinger.  

For...

Dec 10, 2023

 

 

Tanner Folks, age 24, of Dover, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.

  Born March 28, 1999, in Dover, Tanner was the son of Laurie Flanagan and the late Daniel Folks. He loved his dad very much and was his caregiver; Tanner was crushed following his dad’s death this past June. 

  Tanner attended Dover City Schools where...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Heather A. Immel, age 66, of Dover, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, with her loving family by her side.  She had been diagnosed three short weeks ago with an inoperable brain tumor.

Born September 3, 1957, in Dover, Heather was one of twin daughters born to the late Roger W. and...