Obituaries

Aug 8, 2025

Norma J. Collins, age 97, of Troy, Michigan, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, in Troy.

Born June 25, 1928, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Nona (Watts) Wilson. Norma moved with her family at a young age to Tuscarawas County, where she grew up and attended school. She relocated to...

Aug 8, 2025

Danny Ray Green, age 59, born on September 19, 1965, in Dover, Ohio, passed away at home on August 8, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He was a beloved member of the community and is remembered for his vibrant spirit and passion for life. After a long journey filled with challenges, he has now found the peace that...

Aug 7, 2025

Margery A. Jones, 89, was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and cherished member of the Dover community, who passed away on August 7, 2025, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. Born on October 9, 1935, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Esther (Coyne) Mathias.

With unwavering commitment, Margery served as a...

Aug 6, 2025

Janet E. Simmons, age 86, of Mineral City, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, Dover.

Born July 11, 1939, in Moundsville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late R. Wilmer and Edna (Powell) McCombs. She attended Moundsville High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Ronald E. "Ron"...

Aug 6, 2025

Thomas David “Tom” Roush, age 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton. Tom had a very fast-growing form of cancer.

Born February 9, 1948, in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Mona M. (Clark) Roush. Tom graduated from Canton South High School in 1966 and soon...

Aug 3, 2025

Bruce E. Brokaw, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born on July 13, 1952 in Dover and was a son of the late Thomas and Audrey Brokaw. Bruce was also preceded in death by his wife, Robin M. Brokaw on October 14, 2024; son, Eric Thomas Brokaw and grandson, Justin...

Aug 1, 2025

Marie Eileen Festi, age 84, of Dover, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.

Born June 4, 1941, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Mary (Collar) Harig. Marie attended school in Midvale and was formerly employed by Alsco in Sugarcreek. She married Ralph J. Festi on May 27, 1967....

Aug 1, 2025

Heather J. Herbert, 56, of Dover passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, August 1, 2025 following a courageous ten month battle with cancer.

She was born on July 9, 1969 in Dover and was a daughter of Patricia A. Jones Bailey of Dover and the late James C. Bailey.

Heather was a 1987 graduate of Dover...

Jul 30, 2025

Kathleen Grace Corpman was born asleep on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.

She was the beloved daughter of Genesis Adele Amick and Timothy Corpman of New Philadelphia. She was the little sister of Paul Corpman of the home.  She will forever be missed and loved.  

She also leaves behind her grandparents; Tina Corpman of New Philadelphia,...

Jul 30, 2025

Donald L. "Don" Burnem, 86, passed away on July 30, 2025, at Hennis Care Center in Dover, following a sudden illness. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Virgil and Ina (Mooney) Burnem.

Don's professional endeavors showcased his incredible work ethic and determination. He devoted 27 years of his career...

Jul 29, 2025

Cherie G. Conidi, 91, of Dover passed away in the Park Village Health Care Assisted Living at Dover on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Born September 7, 1933 in Dover she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Hager Bevan. Cherie was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Whiz” Conidi on December 19, 2017; daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Conidi;...

Jul 28, 2025

Kent Robert Snyder, went to the Lord at the age of 73, passing unexpectedly July 28 while surrounded by family.

Kent was born May 21, 1952, in Dover, Ohio, and was a 1970 graduate of Dover High School and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Capital University.

Kent was a loving husband and father, a proud grandfather of three wonderful grandchildren...

Jul 27, 2025

Kendall Dwaine Matthus, age 81, of Mineral City, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Hennis Care Centre, Dover, with his loving family at his side.

Born March 13, 1944, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Karl and Evelyn (Helter) Matthus. Kendall attended elementary school in Bowerston before his family moved to Dover, where he graduated from...

Jul 26, 2025

Patricia A. “Patsy” DeMichael Kinsey, 80, of New Philadelphia passed away at the Hennis Care Centre at Dover on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

She was born on June 5, 1945 in Dover to the late Nick and Ruby McClanahan DeMichael. Patsy was also preceded in death by her son, John Kinsey III; sister, Lola Bond; brother, Robert DeMichael; granddaughter, Destani Kinsey...

Jul 26, 2025

Peggy Sue Feutz Reichman, born on August 16, 1949, in Dover, Ohio, passed away at home in Dover on July 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Nelle (Moss) Feutz.

Peggy Sue graduated from Dover High School and dedicated many years of her professional life to Zimmer, where she worked in scheduling.

She had a profound love...

Jul 23, 2025

Jul 21, 2025

Terry Allen Rinehart, age 77, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1947 in Dover, the son of the late Homer and Marylou (Mishler) Rinehart.

Terry was a graduate of Dover High School Class of 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force as an aircraft maintenance specialist, serving with the...

Jul 19, 2025

Carol Anne Frantum, age 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover, from complications after a series of strokes.

Born July 26, 1945, in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anne (Dorosky) Popichak. Carol Anne graduated from Canton Timken High School and went on to study at Kent State...

Jul 18, 2025

Mildred "Milly" Ellen (Paulus) Sudduth, age 92, of Dover, passed away on Friday, July 18 after a short illness. She was born October 23, 1932 in New Philadelphia Ohio to the late Clyde and Ester (Hefling) Paulus. A graduate of New Philadelphia High School in 1950. Upon graduation, Milly was employed by Shenango Penn Mold as a secretary and later...

Jul 15, 2025

Lynn D. Zehnder, age 78, of Strasburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Born December 19, 1946, in Dover, he was the son of the late Delbert D. and Erma (Reidenbach) Zehnder. Lynn graduated with the great class of 1964 from Strasburg-Franklin High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force, serving...