Obituaries

Feb 26, 2019

Geraldine G. Smitley, 98, of Walnut Creek went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Born October 21, 1920 in Brewster she was a daughter of the late Ewell Logan and Eva Matilda Williams Napier. Geraldine was also preceded in death by her husband, Dale Smitley on July 26, 1997; brothers, Earl F., Lewis W. Napier...

Feb 23, 2019

Patricia J. “Patt” Hadorn, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born August 13, 1942 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Ida Smitley Miller. Patt was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Ruthann Miller and her brother, Johnny Miller. Patt was a...

Feb 17, 2019

Charles D. “Dan” Ledsome, 68, of Dover passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Born August 12, 1950 in Marietta he was a son of the late Charles and Delma Shears Ledsome. Dan proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War; following his discharge he was employed at Marsh...

Feb 13, 2019

George H. Windate, age 89, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2019. Born March 3, 1929, in Akron, he was the son of the late George H. and Ida McCoy Windate. George graduated from Akron’s Kenmore High School and went on to serve honorably with the U.S. Air Force. He started his own financial, investment...

Feb 12, 2019

Ronald D. Griesen, 68, of Uhrichsville, and formerly of Strasburg and Bolivar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born November 22, 1950 in Bolivar he was a son of the late William and Maxine Grove Griesen. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Linda Griesen. Ron was a caring...

Feb 10, 2019

David J. Aeling, 81, of Columbus, and formerly of Dover, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the Mount Carmel East Hospital at Columbus. Born August 7, 1937 in Dover he was a son of the late Charles and Anna Prince Aeling. Dave was also preceded in death by his wife, Connie S. Aeling on February 16, 2010; three...

Feb 10, 2019

Marilyn Torgler, age 79, of Dover, died Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born March 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Arlene Miller Rentsch. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Richard; her children, Rich (Doris) Torgler and Cheryl Miller; her grandchildren, Matt Torgler and Daphne Chek; her great-granddaughter, Kyra; her brother, Frank (Karen) Rentsch; and her sister-in-law,...

Feb 10, 2019

Arlene R. “Leeny” Reed, 94, of Dover passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 10, 2019, at Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover. Born in Ragersville, Ohio on March 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Homer M. and Katherine (Huprich) Breniser. She married Cletus “Dick” Reed on March 18, 1948. Dick preceded her in death on January...

Feb 7, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Kinsey, 67, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his home. Born on August 29, 1951, in Dover, he was the son of the late John and Betty (Ellwood) Kinsey. Joe graduated from Indian Valley North High School with the class of 1969. He honorably served our country in the Army National Guard. Joe...

Feb 6, 2019

James L. “Jim” Thompson, age 60, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in his home. Born February 28, 1958, in Dover, he was a son of the late Raymond and Emilia Tedesco Thompson. Jim graduated from Dover High School, and was employed as a cook by Bob Evans, Dover. He was a member of St. Joseph Church,...

Feb 5, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

Steven L. Tucker, 65, of Strasburg died Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born November 18, 1953 in Canton he was a son of the late John and Ramona Waller Tucker. Steve was also preceded in death by his infant twin children, Shawn and Holly Tucker; sister, Terri Mallett and nephew, Shane Hanni. Steve retired from...

Feb 1, 2019

Richard C. “Dick” Wilson, 93, of Dover passed away at Majora Health Care in Millersburg on Friday, February 1, 2019. Born on November 19, 1925, in Union Furnace, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Murle (Goff) Wilson. Dick graduated from Magnolia High School with the class of 1943. He honorably served our country in the United...

Jan 31, 2019

Raymond M. Thomas, age 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, in Amberwood Manor, from complications following a series of strokes. Born June 24, 1934, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Donald and Katie Arth Thomas. Raymond graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1953, and went on to serve honorably with the...

Jan 29, 2019

Jean M. Zurfley, age 92, of Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in the Country Lawn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, Navarre. Born September 15, 1926, in Strasburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann Meyer Aul. Jean graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School and was employed by the U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta....

Jan 28, 2019

Shirley A. Contini, 80, of Dover entered into heaven at Mercy Medical Center in Canton early Monday, January 28, 2019, after winning a courageous 17 year battle with cancer. Shirley was born on January 3, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Rose (Gaffoli) Tristano. She graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1958....

Jan 28, 2019

Claire J. “Joanne” McDonald, 86, of Dover passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 28, 2019 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born October 26, 1932 in Bolivar she was a daughter of the late George “Fred” and Wilma Brown Hawk. Joanne was also preceded in death by her grandson, Kevin Eckhardt and stepmother, Margaret...

Jan 24, 2019

Keith A. Anderson Sr., age 69, of Sugarcreek, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born October 6, 1949, in Dover, he was a son of the late Lester and Vesta Hupp Anderson. Keith served honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was later employed by the Galion-Godwin Co., Winesburg, from which he retired. He loved the...

Jan 19, 2019

Jeanette M. Wiegand Becker Hunter, age 77, of Coshocton, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, in her home. Born August 30, 1941, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Earl Sr. and Jean Gornek Wiegand. Jeanette attended Dover High School and was a loving homemaker. She was employed for many years by Essex Wire of Zanesville and its...

Jan 19, 2019

Richard W. Imhoff, 79, recently of Painesville, and a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 following an extended illness. . Richard was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on August 5, 1939. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Esther (Indorff) Imhoff. He was also preceded in death by his sister in-law, Donna Imhoff....