Obituaries

Jul 28, 2019

Paul J. Reidenbach, 81, of Dover died Sunday, July 28, 2019 in the New Dawn Retirement Center. Born December 30, 1937 in Dennison he was a son of the late Paul and Thelma Fellers Reidenbach. Paul was the owner of PJ’s Arms and Archery in New Philadelphia for many years; was a life member of the Dover Elks Club and...

Jul 26, 2019

Mary L. Turkovich, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019 in the Hudson Grande Senior Living Center in Hudson, Ohio. Born August 21, 1923 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Martin and Josephine Anzur Lesjak. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Turkovich on January 18, 2002; sister, Elizabeth...

Jul 24, 2019

Timothy W. Miller, 39, of Strasburg died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief battle with Legionnaires Disease. Born August 6, 1979 in Massillon he was the son of Christine Williams Betz of Strasburg and the late Timothy L. Miller. Tim was a 1999 graduate of Strasburg High School and was a member of New Pointe...

Jul 20, 2019

William J. “Bill” Ress, age 78, a longtime resident of Tuscora Ave. N.W. in New Philadelphia, died peacefully Saturday evening, July, 20, 2019, following a brief illness. Born October 6, 1940, in Dover, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Dorothy M. Herzig Ress. Bill graduated in 1958 from New Philadelphia High School and went on to...

Jul 19, 2019

Robert L. “Bob” King, age 78, of Sugarcreek, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, in Community Hospice’s Truman House, New Philadelphia. Born May 26, 1941, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy Nelson King. Bob graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and went on to serve honorably in...

Jul 17, 2019

James J. “Jim” Pusateri, age 67, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, in Community Hospice’s Truman House, New Philadelphia. Born September 12, 1951 in Cleveland, he was a son of the late August J. and Rose M. Kurka Pusateri. Jim graduated from Cleveland’s West Tech High School and went on to attend technical...

Jul 16, 2019

Robert W. “Bob” Porter Jr., 70, of Newcomerstown died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born January 5, 1949 in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert W. Sr. and Elizabeth (English) Porter. Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pamela Crites, Jill Porter, and Rebecca Lawver. Bob graduated as a...

Jul 12, 2019

William H. “Bill” Waltz, 94, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Union Hospital in Dover. Bill was born on October 27, 1924 in Navarre to the late Herbert and Celeste Black Waltz. Bill was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Waltz and brothers, James and Donald Waltz. He graduated from New Philadelphia...

Jul 9, 2019

Ruth E. Moore, 81, of Strasburg died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness. Born April 16, 1938 in Dover she was a daughter of the late James and Opal Kennison Cappillo. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Rolland J. “Jim” Moore. Ruth was a homemaker who also assisted her...

Jul 6, 2019

Florence E. (DeTorio) McCleary, 94, of Dover and formerly of Canton, went to her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was born September 2, 1924, in Dover to the late Anthony and Arcenza (Tristano) DeTorio. On November 16, 1946, she married Robert F. McCleary, who passed...

Jul 5, 2019

William H. “Bill” Greenough, age 68, of Dennison, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 5, 2019 in Trinity Hospital Twin City, Dennison. Born April 13, 1951, in Johnson City, New York, he was a son of the late Donald and Edith Delamarter Greenough. Bill attended school in Rochester, New York, and enlisted in the United States Army, ultimately serving three tours...

Jul 5, 2019

Jul 2, 2019

Shirley G. Egler, 83, of Dover died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness. Born August 26, 1935 in New Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mary Schlafly Murphy. Shirley was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Melvin Murphy; sisters, Alice Denslow and Ann Murphy. She...

Jul 2, 2019

Carol A. Bambeck, age 89, of Dover died July 2, 2019, after a period of declining health. Born on June 22, 1930, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Terry” Moore and Mary E. Milliner Moore. Carol was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover, where she was active with the Christian Mothers in earlier...

Jul 1, 2019

Dave D. Dayton, 73, a lifelong resident of Strasburg died in his home Monday, July 1, 2019. Dave was a retired employee of the Tuscarawas County Road and Bridge Department. Born April 10, 1946 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clyde and Gladys (Heid) Dayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jun 29, 2019

James N. Keller, 88, of Uhrichsville died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Born April 11, 1931 in Charleston, West Virginia he was a son of the late Richard N. Keller and Racheal Snodgrass. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Carolyn Keller and two brothers, Leroy and David Williams. James served...

Jun 29, 2019

Lena Inez Hilbert, 87, of Dover and formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at The Inn at Northwood. Lena was born in Lamar County, Alabama on November 29, 1931 and raised in Mississippi, a daughter of the late C. Verdo and Wilma (Cook) Davis. Lena graduated S. D. Lee High School in Columbus, Mississippi in...

Jun 27, 2019

Isabel M. Ravine, 84, of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Park Village Health Care Center. Born on August 19, 1934, in Tuscarawas County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Dorothy (Rank) Simmerman. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Simmerman. Isabel was a homemaker and caregiver to her children. She...

Jun 26, 2019

Kathryn Mae “Kay” Specht, 87, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, following a sudden illness. Born December 27, 1931, in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Edward and Florence Mae (Summerville) Daugherty. Kay was a 1949 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School; she went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Essex...

Jun 22, 2019

Karen Jean Baker, 66, of Dover, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Saturday evening, June 22,2019, after a long period of declining health. Karen lived at Country Club Retirement Center, where she took part in many activities including listening to music, crafts and visiting with her friends. Karen was Catholic by faith and especially enjoyed Bible study and...