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Marilyn Yarnell
Dec 23, 2024
Marilyn Jean (Mears) Yarnell, 93, died Monday, December 23, 2024 after a short illness.
Marilyn was born May 2, 1931 to Homer G. and Lela E. (Hollingsworth) Mears in Port Washington, Ohio. Marilyn graduated from Freeport (Ohio) High School in 1949 and attended Bliss Business College in Columbus, Ohio from 1949-1951.
On May 20, 1951, Marilyn married the love of her life...
Lucy E. Johnson
Dec 22, 2024
Lucy E. “Laura” Johnson, 105, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, December 22, 2024.
A daughter of the late Boleslaw and Alexandria (Milewski) Adamowicz, Lucy was born on October 26, 1919 in New Britain, Connecticut.
Prior to World War II, Laura enlisted in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps. Lt. Laura served her country honorably. For most of the war she served overseas in...
Norma Beach
Dec 19, 2024
Norma J. Beach, age 95, of New Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Country Club Retirement after a period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, on April 30, 1929, Norma was a daughter to the late Mario and Alice (Boni) Besozzi.
On September 9, 1950 she married Darl Beach, and together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage before his...
Deborah L. Kaser
Dec 18, 2024
Deborah L. Kaser, age 68, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Born on September 1, 1956, in Akron, Ohio. Debbie was a daughter of the late Gerald and Darlene (Godwin) Sneed.
Debbie loved to travel with her husband Jim. Early in their marriage she was told...
Tina Hoffman
Dec 17, 2024
Tina L. Hoffman, age 52, of Dennison, passed away on December 17, 2024, in her home after a period of declining health.
She was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 27, 1972. Tina was the daughter of Jerry and Marlynn (Newell) Hoffman.
Tina was a 1990 graduate of Indian Valley South High School. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Sarah J. Tipka
Dec 16, 2024
Sarah J. Fosbrink Tipka was born April 23, 1945 to Dr. E. L. Fosbrink and Mary Elizabeth Humke Fosbrink. The Fosbrink family valued education, integrity, and community service, values which Sarah embodied throughout her life.
A woman of boundless energy and enthusiasm, Sarah managed to fit not one, but two, successful careers into one lifetime. After earning a BA from Purdue...
Rebecca S. "Becky" Espenschied
Dec 16, 2024
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Espenschied, 69, of Strasburg, passed away on December 16, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 30, 1954, to the late Jack E. and Lillian Margaret (Kessler) Sims, Sr., Becky graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973. She began a successful 40-year career as a cook, starting...
Laurel Lynn McAbier
Dec 16, 2024
Laurel Lynn McAbier, 82, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia, following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Laurel was the daughter of the late Kenneth Gephart and was a vibrant spirit whose love for life was infectious. A beloved grandmother, she found her greatest joys in spending time with...
Theresa Ann Shonk
Dec 14, 2024
Theresa Ann Shonk, 78, of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.
Born at Martins Ferry, Theresa was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Betty V. (Tipton) West and was a proud graduate of the former Gnadenhutten High School at Gnadenhutten.
Theresa worked as an Accounts Receivable Clerk at Square Deal Auto Parts, where...
Joann Lois Stewart
Dec 13, 2024
Joann Lois Stewart, age 91, of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Clearwater, Florida, died Friday, December 13, 2024, in Mease Countryside Hospital at Safety Harbor, Florida following a period of declining health.
Born on the family farm in Oldtown Valley, Jefferson Township, on August 13, 1933, Joann was a daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Arbogast) Shull.
She was a 1952...
Harley W. Sefert
Dec 11, 2024
Harley W. Sefert, age 80, of New Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 after living a full life of making memories and creating art.
Born in Canton, Ohio on September 8, 1944 he was the son of the late Clarence William and Marguerite (Staggs) Sefert.
After high school graduation Harley spent 4 years in the US Army. He was stationed...
Patricia L. Hitchcock Nagorski
Dec 11, 2024
Patricia “Patty” L. Hitchcock Nagorski, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following a period of declining health.
Born in Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio, on October 20, 1941, Patty was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Evelyn V. Crider Hitchcock.
Following her graduation from the former Uhrichsville...
Brenda I. Clever
Dec 8, 2024
Brenda I. Clever, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Hennis Care Centre of Dover after a period of declining health.
Born on May 24, 1940, Brenda was the daughter of the late Patrick Brennen and Irene Rachel (Swinderman) Kelly.
Brenda was a long-time employee of Buehler’s Fresh Foods of New Philadelphia. Brenda was known by many as...
Brian L. Everett
Dec 8, 2024
Brian L. Everett, 63, of New Philadelphia, passed away on December 8, 2024 at home.
Born on April 14, 1961, to Sarah M. (Kilchenman) Everett of Bolivar and the late Lynn Earl Everett in Dennison, Brian was a proud graduate of Indian Valley North, class of 1979. His professional career spanned many years as a heavy equipment operator with Local Union...
David L. Harmon
Dec 6, 2024
David Lee Harmon, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on December 6, 2024, following a lengthy period of declining health.
Born in Dover on June 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert Gene and Marjorie Louise (Carling) Harmon.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1968, Dave worked for Davy Tree Service...
John T.F. Friend
Dec 5, 2024
John T.F. Friend, age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away in his home early Thursday, December 5, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia on February 21, 1949, John was the son of the late John T. Friend and Ingeburg W. (Dorr) Friend.
John grew up in Canton, Ohio, graduating from Timken Vocational High School. He worked...
Geraldine S. Haver
Dec 3, 2024
Geraldine “Geri” S. Beitzel Haver, 73, of New Boston, Texas and formerly of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully, December 3, 2024, with her family by her side.
A daughter of the late Arnold Hiram and Ruby Mae (Hawk) Beitzel, Geri was born at Dover on February 14, 1951.
She worked briefly as a phlebotomist and spent most of her life as a...
Richard Dean Swaldo
Nov 28, 2024
Richard Dean Swaldo passed away early on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024 at Medina Cleveland Clinic at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Donna Jean Lahmers Swaldo, and by his infant son, David. Dean was born to Eugene and Mary (Gervasi) Swaldo on December 6, 1931. He is survived by daughters Laurie...
Mona L. Heaton
Nov 28, 2024
Mona L. Heaton, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 97 in Warren, Ohio.
Born on April 24, 1927, in Minerva, Mona was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Florence (Schumacher) Haupert and lived a life full of love, laughter and dedicated service.
A graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School, Mona embraced her...
Wayne E. Smith
Nov 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne E. Smith, a devoted husband and cherished father who left this world on November 28, 2024 after a life dedicated to the love of his late wife, Shirley.
His love for Shirley was a beacon of inspiration to all who knew them, and their bond will forever remain a testament to the...
