Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Apr 10, 2020

Richard Dale Buss, 92, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. Born in Stone Creek, Ohio on May 19, 1927, he was one of three children. He went to Stone Creek High School and was drafted before finishing his senior year into WWII. Richard and his best friend, Robert Lorenz, entered the Army together. While in the...

Apr 6, 2020

Ronald J. “Jack” Dotts, Sr., 81, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home on Monday, April 6, 2020. Born March 14, 1939 in Dover he was a son of the late Homer Sr. and Anne Smitley Dotts. Jack was also preceded in death by his brother, Homer Dotts, Jr.; sisters, Gracie Dotts, Betty Champion and two nephews. Jack was...

Apr 4, 2020

Landon S. Abel, 24, of Dover, took his own life at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born on April 30, 1995 in Canton, and was a son of Wilbert Abel and Kelly Green, both of Dover. Landon was a 2013 graduate of Buckeye Career Center; with great love and patriotism for our country, he proudly joined...

Apr 3, 2020

Kathleen A. Houser, 71, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 in the Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia. She was born on December 8, 1948 to the late Ralph and Jean Scott Houser. She was also preceded in death by a sister. Private graveside services will be held in the Grandview Union Cemetery at Strasburg. Those wishing to express...

Apr 2, 2020

Don “Wags” Wagner, age 89, of Dover, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness. Born September 25, 1930, in Uhrichsville, Don was the son of the late Chester and Gladys Pocock Wagner. He graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1948, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army during...

Mar 31, 2020

Gerald P. “Joe” Argento, 87, of Dover passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A son of the late Luigi and Concetta (Lauria) Argento, Joe was born on December 28, 1932 in Mineral City. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and later married the love of his life, Twila Steinmetz on Nov. 2,...

Mar 25, 2020

Jillian Ann Calley, 27, of Oakland, California and formerly of Dover died unexpectedly on March 25, 2020. After battling the symptoms of PMDD for years, Jillian could fight no longer and ended her own life. Jillian was born on April 6, 1992 in Marshall, Michigan. She lived in Battle Creek and attended Lakeview schools through the sixth grade when she...

Mar 25, 2020

James R. “Jim” or “Chickie” Hawk, age 74, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from complications following a series of strokes. Born January 15, 1946, in Dover, he was the son of the late James E. and Venetta Briggs Hawk. Jim attended New Philadelphia High School and married Elizabeth Jayne Colburn on November 15, 1965, who survives. He...

Mar 25, 2020

Rick Rinehart, age 70, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Mercy Medical Center, Canton. Born March 2, 1950, in Dover, he was the son of the late Edward and Donna Angel Rinehart. Rick graduated from Dover High School in 1970, and was employed by Dover City Schools for 35 years, from which he retired. Rick was...

Mar 24, 2020

Kyle D. Reed, 65, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 following a brief battle with Spindle Cell Sarcoma. Born on November 27, 1954 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Ernie and June Marie Marty Reed. Kyle was also preceded in death by his brothers, Mark and Monty Reed; infant...

Mar 23, 2020

Roberta A. Allman, 81, of Strasburg passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in the Country Club Retirement Community. Born March 29, 1938 in Gnadenhutten, Roberta was the daughter of the late David and Florence Lewis Rankin. In her spare time, she loved painting and gardening. Roberta is survived by her children, Robert Allman of Strasburg, Tammy (Kirk) Mills of...

Mar 23, 2020

Además de su padre Juan Hernández Mejía y su madre Ángela Hernández Hernández, le sobreviven su hermana Sarai Arianna Hernández Hernández. También la familia quiere reconocer sus abuelos de lado de su madre: Francisco Hernández y Catalina Hernández Argueta (ya fallecida) y sus abuelos de lado de su padre: Santiago Hernandez Box y Basilia Hernandez Hernandez. También le sobreviven varios...

Mar 22, 2020

James D. Murray, 66, of Dover passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Jim was born on April 25, 1953 in Dover, and was a son of the late John and Catherine “Katie” Polka Murray. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Martin Murray on November 27, 2016. Jim was a 1971 graduate...

Mar 22, 2020

Cheryl A. Ditto, 70, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in the Schoenbrunn Health Care Center. Born on August 19, 1949 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Ed and Evelyn Shull Ditto. Cheryl was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bob and Ed Ditto. She retired from Union Hospital after 13 years...

Mar 22, 2020

Robert E. (Bob ) Bertle, age 82 of Dover, Ohio passed away peacefully one week shy of his 83rd birthday on March 22, 2020, at the Inn at Northwood Village under Community Hospice care following a long illness. Born March 29, 1937, in Dover, Bob is the son of the late Frank and Ella Bertle. Bob graduated from Dover High...

Mar 20, 2020

Virginia “Jane” Walters, 86, of Dennison passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born July 8, 1933 in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late George and Pansy Ringer Schiffbauer. Jane was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde R. Walters on January 14, 2009; one sister and two brothers....

Mar 19, 2020

On March 19, 2020, with his children beside him, Clinton C. Prough, 88, of Strasburg, re-joined his wife of 55 years, Alice, who passed away on December 27, 2011. Clinton’s mother, Margret Prough of Calvin, PA, and a sister, Dorothy Roland, of Mundelein, IL are also deceased. Clinton was born on December 7, 1931 in Calvin, PA where he spent...

Mar 18, 2020

K. Melvin Dessecker, age 86, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, March 18, at his home. He was born December 20, 1933 in Goshen, Ohio to the late Ada (Durbin) and Karl Dessecker. He graduated from Dover High School in 1951 and on June 7, 1953, married Mary Walter with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage before her passing in...

Mar 18, 2020

Janet L. Phillips, age 93, of West Chester, and a former Dover resident, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in West Chester. Born February 3, 1927, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. and Clara Beatty Luthy. Janet graduated from Dover High School in 1945. While in high school, she was a cheerleader and fondly remembered...