Obituaries

Jun 30, 2004

R. Dennis “Denny” Potschner, 65, of 209 N. Main St., Navarre, Ohio died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 in the Justin T. Rogers Care Center in Akron following an extended illness. Denny was a master mechanic for Martin Enterprise in Cleveland until illness forced his retirement. He also previously worked for the Cleveland Land Development, Hechett Engineering Company in Canton and...

Jun 29, 2004

Sarah J. Jasper, known to friends and relatives as Sally, succumbed to a stroke at Aultman Hospital, Canton on Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Sally was born August 2, 1932 in Sharon Valley to John and Florence Morton Roth. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Joseph. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years,...

Jun 28, 2004

Adrian H. Mathias, 102, of Dover died Monday, June 28, 2004 at the Country Club Center. He was a mail carrier for the Dover Post Office, having retired in 1965 after 40 years of service. Born December 8, 1901 in Warwick Twp., Tuscarawas County, Ohio he was a son of the late Philip and Martha Metzger Mathias. Adrian was a...

Jun 27, 2004

Dolores M. Barrows, 81, a former resident of Mineral City as well as Brooklyn, Ohio, was promoted to Glory on June 27, 2004. She retired in 1979 having worked as a book keeper. Born September 28, 1922 at Highridge, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late David J. & Julia Lucas Clifford. Dolores was an active, longtime member of...

Jun 26, 2004

Kenneth R. 'Kenny' Dupler, 76, of Dover, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, from complications following brain surgery. Born November 17, 1927 in Dover, he was a son of the late Douglas and Florence Harper Dupler. Kenny graduated in 1945 from Dover High School, and served honorably in the United States Air Force. On March 16, 1948,...

Jun 25, 2004

Robert W. 'Bob' Potschner, 87, of Dover, died Friday, June 25, 2004, in Hennis Care & Assisted Living Centre, Dover. Born March 23, 1917, in Bolivar, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Phoebe Lieser Potschner. His family later moved to Dover where Bob graduated high school. He married the former Wilma 'Willie' Schwarm on May 9,...

Jun 24, 2004

Myrtle “Pauline” Crossan Skwara, 74, a longtime resident of Canton who has lived in Strasburg for the past three years, died peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 24, 2004 where she was surrounded by her family and friends. Born May 18, 1930 at New Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Elmer & Myrtle Graham Renicker, Sr. She was...

Jun 23, 2004

Elmer E. Ladrach, 86, of Mineral City, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in his home, following a brief illness. Born June 20, 1918, in Ragersville, he was a son of the late Walter F. and Carrie Mizer Ladrach. Elmer was a graduate of Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School, Heidelberg College, and earned a Masters' Degree in Guidance from Kent State University. He...

Jun 19, 2004

Kenneth L. Case, 77, of Lore City, Ohio died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at his home. Born March 25, 1927 in Adena, Ohio he was a son of the late Joseph and Fannie Mae Rankin Case. Kenneth is survived by his sister, Marge DeVore of Dover, along with many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by four...

Jun 18, 2004

Arthur E. Littlepage, 89, of Dover died Friday, June 18, 2004 at Morning View Care Center. He was a welder, having retired in 1973 from the Thrall Car Company in Illinois. Born March 10, 1915 in Olive Branch, Illinois he was a son of the late Samuel and Maude Jesse Littlepage. He was a member of First Assembly of God...

Jun 18, 2004

Cynthia Ann Berner Knisely, 52, loving mother, daughter and sister died unexpectedly at her summer home in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina on June 18, 2004. Born May 26, 1952 in Millersburg, Ohio she was the daughter of John and Adrienne Quillin Berner of Dover. She graduated in 1970 from Dover High School and was a 1975 graduate of Franklin...

Jun 13, 2004

James M. Dearth, 81, of Dover died Sunday, June 13, 2004 in University Hospital at Cleveland following a three month illness. He retired in 1964 from the United States Air Force. Following retirement, he was an employee of the Gradall Company in New Philadelphia. Born January 7, 1923 in Dover, he was the son of the late Glen and Clara...

Jun 13, 2004

Fred Bory, 92, of Dover died Sunday, June 13, 2004 in Aultman Hospital at Canton. He was a retired truck driver. Born July 20, 1911 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Joe and Sophie Popovich Bory. Fred was a member of the Dover Bible Church. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends and neighbors. In...

Jun 11, 2004

In the early morning hours of June 11, 2004, Eva Marie Clum went peacefully to be with her husband and children. Marie, “Grandma Tucky,” was 82 years old and a long-time resident of Tuscarawas. Born July 16, 1921, in Freeport, Marie was a daughter of the late O.H. and Mary A. Braniger Fisher. She graduated Port Washington High School, and,...

Jun 10, 2004

Betty L. Brown, 80, of Dover, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, in Union Hospital, following an illness of six months. Born June 15, 1923, in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Ruth Siegfried Boyd. Betty graduated Cambridge High School, and was employed by the Timken Roller Bearing Co. during World War II. She married Lewis Brown...

Jun 10, 2004

Roberta Watson, 73, of Anaheim, CA passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004. Born October 19, 1931 at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Virginia and Hubert Francis. Roberta graduated from Dover High School in 1949. She worked at the County Court House and The Diamond Shop when she resided in New Philadelphia. Among her many interests, Roberta enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2004

Jun 9, 2004

Agnes Marceil “Maysie” Hammerstrom of 221 Superior Ave., Dover, Ohio died Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at Union Hospital in Dover following a brief illness. She would have celebrated her 89th birthday Friday (today). She was a retired nurse anesthetist having worked for 25 years at Union Hospital in Dover. Her last assignment was at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron when...

Jun 8, 2004

Frances E. Porter, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in her home. Fran�(TM)s death was due to cancer, an illness she faced with courage and humor. Born October 1, 1916 in New Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Mayme G. Kinsey Gray. Fran grew up on College Avenue N.W., New Philadelphia, and...

Jun 6, 2004

Mary L. Hinkel, 92, of Dover, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. She retired from Union Hospital in 1976 where she had worked in the housekeeping department. Born August 11, 1911 at North Canton, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Grace Schario Floom. Mary was a graduate of North Canton High School. She was a longtime member of...