OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Joan E. Vlad, 86, of Dover, died Sept. 16, 2011, at Union Hospital. Born Oct. 1, 1924, in Uhrichsville, Joan was a daughter of the late Delmar and Merle Cree. She retired from Dover Molded Products after 14 years of service and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Dover, and the Dover Women of the Moose. A wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, Joan will be sadly missed by her...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Kirsten R. Hanks, 45, of Dundee, died Sept. 16, 2011, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kirsten was born June 28, 1966, in Massillon, to Steve and Sandra Cunningham of Dundee. She was a 1984 graduate of Garaway High School, had worked in the bakery at Farmstead Restaurant, Berlin, and attended New Pointe Community Church near Dover. In addition to her parents, she is...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Janet Louise Winters, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 16, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health. A daughter of the late William and Helen Smith, Janet was born July 7, 1930, in Dover. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family. Surviving are her children, Michael Winters of Canton, Judy (Klaus) Weber of New Philadelphia, Susan (David)...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Marcos Perez Velasquez, 20, of Dover, died Sept. 8, 2011, in Canton, following an industrial accident. Born Dec. 12, 1990, in Joyabaj, Quiche, Guatemala, Marcos was a son of Pedro Perez and Maria Velasquez of Guatemala. He was an employee of Fresh Mark, Canton. He was a hard worker and a good son, brother, and friend. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Dover. In addition to his parents,...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Ronald B. Jaberg Sr., 70, of Dover, died unexpectedly Sept. 18, 2011, at Union Hospital. Born Jan. 2, 1941, in Dover, Ron was the son of the late William Ben and Faye I. Jaberg. He retired in 2003 from the parts department at Allstate Truck Sales, New Philadelphia. He also owned and operated Route 39 Auto Salvage, New Philadelphia. An avid car enthusiast, he was the owner of car #21, which...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Ernest Ellis Ross, 97, of Danville, formerly of Dennison, died Sept. 14, 2011, at his home, following a period of declining health. Born April 6, 1914, in Westchester, Ernest was a son of the late Ellis and Eva M. Ross. He was a Dennison area farmer and mechanic for many years, having retired in 1976. He was a longtime member of Park Christian Church, Dennison, a member of the Freeport Masonic...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Dorothy June Benedum, 86, of Uhrichsville, died Sept. 14, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 21, 1924, in Dennison, Dorothy was a daughter of the late William and Della M. Carr. A lifelong resident of the Twin City area, she was a graduate of Dennison High School in the class of 1942. She was currently a member of Park Christian Church, Dennison, and had previously been a longtime...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Jo Ann Knecht, 73, of Dennison, died Sept. 16, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health. Born Nov. 9, 1937, in Dennison, Jo was a daughter of the late Henry Heber and Mary Olive Hunter. A lifelong resident of Dennison, she was a graduate of Dennison High School in the class of 1955 and attended Dennison Presbyterian Church until her health prevented her. She was a...OBITUARY | 2011-09-20
Louis Eugene Scolati, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 16, 2011, following a period of declining health. A son of the late Abrose and Mary Scolati, Louis was born April 1, 1920, in New Philadelphia. He was a 1937 graduate of the former St. Josephs High School, Dover. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, the former Rose Lucille Posie Pancheri, whom he married August 5, 1944...