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Donald “Sully” Sullivan
Oct 13, 2020
Donald L. “Sully” Sullivan, 84, of Dover and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away October 13, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover on October 29, 1935, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Flynn) Sullivan.
On June 24, 1960, Sully married his late wife, the former Laura Ann “Annie” Groah. They celebrated...
Dana Hafliger
Oct 11, 2020
Dana A. Hafliger, 60, of Dover passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 11, 2020 in her residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, July 21, 1960 she was the daughter of the late Richard F. and Charlene R. (Young) Snyder and graduated in 1978 from New Philadelphia High School. Dana began...
Paul Mishler
Oct 10, 2020
Paul Mishler, age 89, of New Philadelphia passed away in the Inn at Northwood Village at Dover on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Paul was born on March 10, 1931, to the late Howard and Olive (Horn) Mishler of Rush Township. In 1946, he moved to Uhrichsville where he lived with his grandparents John and Thedia Mishler, so he could attend...
Brandyn James Murtaugh
Oct 10, 2020
Brandyn James Murtaugh, 29, of Uhrichsville, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
A son of Kimberly Murtaugh of New Philadelphia and the late Brian K. Beal, Brandyn was born August 30, 1991 at Dover, Ohio.
Brandyn attended Indian Valley Schools where he was very active in sports and was a member of the baseball,...
Debra Lynn Moore
Oct 7, 2020
Debra Lynn Moore, age 57, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Fred and Betty Ferguson Sanders, Debbie was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on April 9, 1963. She was a graduate of Claymont High School and was employed by Ember...
Mary Elizabeth Headrick
Oct 4, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Headrick, age 85, of, Midvale died Sunday, October 4, 2020, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Brewster, Ohio on November 15, 1934, Mary was a daughter of the late Agnes Niedenthal Gradijan.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School at Canton and was employed as...
Robert E. Reynolds Sr.
Oct 4, 2020
Robert E. Reynolds Sr., 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late Ernest S. and Ellen Agnes (Christensen) Reynolds, Robert was born May 2, 1938 at Omaha, Nebraska.
Robert had a passion for cars whether it was rebuilding or simply having conversations...
Conradene “Connie” Lindon
Oct 3, 2020
Conradene “Connie” Lindon, 85, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Gnadenhutten, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Coleman W. and Jane Rosean (Schaar) Gibson, Connie was born October 27, 1934 in Tuscarawas.
Connie was the salutatorian for the Gnadenhutten High School...
Connie Espenschied Hess
Oct 3, 2020
Connie K. (Gehring) Espenschied Hess, 77, of Dover, went home to be with her heavenly father on October 3, 2020, in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born in Dover on October 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Dorothy Ellen (Weber) Smith and the late Myron W. Gehring.
After completing her formal education at Beach City...
Mary L. Gerthing
Sep 30, 2020
Mary L. Gerthing, 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away while surrounded by family, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born June 15, 1948 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, Mary was one of nine children born to the late William and Velma McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Niles-McKinley High School in Niles, Ohio and was a...
Anne Erb
Sep 28, 2020
Anne R. Erb, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Midvale, she was the daughter of the late Attilio and Emma (Gallinari) Dolzani and was a graduate of the former Midvale High School in Midvale. Anne was a homemaker and a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church, the Senior Citizens...
Melville Leroy Williams
Sep 27, 2020
Melville Leroy Williams, 57, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 in his home following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late James Williams and Capitola (Clevenger) Ritchison, Melville was born August 19, 1963 at Marion, Indiana.
In 1998, Melville and his partner, Sandra Law, moved to New Philadelphia...
Deputy Michael Creager, II
Sep 25, 2020
Deputy Michael E. Creager, II, age 45, of Uhrichsville, a warrior and beloved member of the Tuscarawas County Sherriff’s Office, died peacefully, early Friday, September 25, 2020, surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with cancer.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on November 27, 1974, Mike was a son of Deberah (Gus) Zoppi of Midvale and the...
Emily Ruth Rummell
Sep 24, 2020
Emily Ruth (Dillehay) Rummell, 98, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in her home following a short period of declining health.
A daughter of the late William and Hazel (Atkinson) Dillehay, Emily was born November 12, 1921 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Emily was a homemaker and a LD teacher having earned her BA in education with further certification in...
Frances Nicholson
Sep 22, 2020
Frances J. Nicholson, age 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 22, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.
Born on March 14, 1926, in Shanesville, Frances was the daughter of the late Lester and Irma Schrock.
In her younger years, Frances stayed at home to care for her family. She later returned to her...
Miriam Benson Pierson
Sep 21, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we must report the passing of Miriam Benson Pierson of Dover on September 21, 2020. Miriam, age 82, was called home by God on Monday after a brief illness.
An amazing, wonderful, loving person and mother, she will be greatly missed by her immediate family members—her husband John, daughters Barbara Pierson and Catherine...
William Tucker
Sep 19, 2020
William J. Tucker, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home following a recent illness.
A son of the late Leslie Leroy and Jennie (Keller) Tucker, William was born September 14, 1927 at Strasburg, Ohio.
William graduated from Strasburg High School in 1946. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy and served with...
Paul Shotwell
Sep 18, 2020
Paul W. Shotwell, 36, of Dundee, passed away unexpectedly and will be missed by all who knew him.
Born March 25, 1984 in Dover, he was the son of the late Gary Shuss and Pamela Sue (Davis) Shotwell of Dover. Paul was a 2003 graduate of Dover High School and loved his family, the outdoors and fishing.
In addition...
James T. “Snake” Nealey
Sep 18, 2020
James T. Nealey, 68, of Midvale, passed away September 18, 2020, in Aultman Hospital.
Born March 13, 1952 in Coshocton, Snake was the son of the late Wilbur and Carol (Stubbs) Nealey.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, he began his professional career. He was an employee of Puritan Laundry and Friendly Metals.
At Puritan Laundry he met his...
Richard G. “R.G.” Arvin Jr.
Sep 16, 2020
Richard G. “R.G”. Arvin Jr. 58, of New Philadelphia, Ohio and formerly of Hagerstown, Maryland, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy battle with cancer.
A son of the late Richard G. and Carman I. (Ruffino) Arvin, R.G. was born September 11, 1962 at Baltimore, Maryland.
R.G. was formerly...

