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Joann E. Denison
Jul 17, 2020
Joann Elizabeth Murphy Denison, 82, of Dover, entered her eternal home on July 17, 2020 following numerous years navigating Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Cleveland on April 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Jane K. (Marsh) Shields. Joann had many fond memories of summers spent on her grandparents’ farm, the late Joseph and Jessie Marsh....
Betty June Welshenbaugh
Jul 11, 2020
Betty June Welshenbaugh, 91, of Bowerston and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Betty was born August 13, 1929 at Stone Creek, she was a daughter of the late Harry Edmund and Serena (Miller) Neiger.
Betty enjoyed country music, playing cards, reading books,...
Barbara Ann “Barb” Page
Jul 11, 2020
Barbara Ann “Barb” Page, 49, of Dennison, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Margaret (Gano) Haney. Barb worked as an STNA for a number of years with Ember Complete Care at Uhrichsville and most recently with Trinity Hospital at Dennison. Always putting...
Charles “Leroy” Stucin
Jul 9, 2020
Charles “Leroy” Stucin, age 72, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in Akron General Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Akron, on July 9, 2020.
Born in Dennison on April 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Frank and Hazel (Swaney) Stucin.
After honorably serving his country in the United States Army, Leroy worked in the...
Vincent Fischio
Jul 9, 2020
Vincent “Jim” Fischio, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Sabatino and Angelina (Marchione) Fischio, Vincent was born June 28, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Vince served four years in the United States Navy before retiring from Greer Steel.
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William Robert “Bill” Wright, Sr.
Jul 8, 2020
William Robert “Bill” Wright, Sr., age 90, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1930, Bill was a son of the late John and Elena (Mosley) Wright.
Bill served as a Radio Operator in the United States Army from 1951-1953....
Ann Marie McConnell
Jul 7, 2020
Ann Marie McConnell, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a battle with early Alzheimer’s disease.
A daughter of Margaret (Michael) Maher and the late Joseph Leo Maher, Ann was born November 5, 1951 at Canton, Ohio.
Ann graduated from Southern Local High School in 1970. She retired from the...
Georgia Ann Maynard
Jul 6, 2020
Georgia Ann Maynard, 85, of New Philadelphia, died July 6, 2020, in Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born in Bragg City, MO, on September 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Della Van (O’Dell) Burch. After graduating from high school, Georgia was married on May 2, 1959 in Willoughby Hills, Ohio...
Col. John R. Meese
Jul 5, 2020
Col. John R. Meese, U.S. Army Ret., 87, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a short period of declining health.
A son of the late Richard Vernon and Dorothy Marie (Gribble) Meese, John was born July 18, 1932 at Dover, Ohio.
John graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1950....
Rena Beeson
Jul 5, 2020
Rena G. Beeson, 79, of Newcomerstown, passed away on July 5th 2020.
Rena was born June 1, 1941 in Ohio. On February 12, 2004, she married her husband of 16 years, Harry “Thomas” Beeson, who survives. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert L. Hurless.
Rena worked for 30 years at Hoover until her retirement.
Along with...
William H. “Bill” Hawkins
Jul 2, 2020
William H. “Bill” Hawkins, Jr. 73, of Strasburg, passed away suddenly, July 2, 2020 in his residence.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Bessie and Basil Bonisolli and the late William H. and Hazel Hawkins. A graduate of the former Midvale High School at Midvale and a veteran having served in the United States Army, Bill...
Joann Pringle
Jul 1, 2020
Joann E. Pringle, age 89, of Dover, passed away July 1, 2020 at Truman House Community Hospice.
Born May 19, 1931 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Mary Anna (Gragis) Chercony. She married James J. Pringle on August 18, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church. James passed away June 25, 2018.
Joann was hired...
Gregory Allen “Greg” Pierpoint
Jul 1, 2020
Greg Allen Pierpoint, age 41, of Dover and formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. He was born on August 17, 1978 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Greg’s life may have been cut short but he touched the hearts of many while he was with us.
An avid sports enthusiast, Greg was the biggest Pittsburgh Steelers...
Albert Pisony
Jul 1, 2020
Albert D. Pisony, 86, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in his residence.
Born in Roswell, he was the son of the late John and Julia (Popelas) Pisony and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Albert enlisted into the United States Army and after being honorably discharged, he...
Doris Ann McCort
Jul 1, 2020
Doris Ann McCort, 90, of Carrollton, died peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Carroll Health Center.
Born in Akron on June 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Mona (Pasley) Barrett.
After graduating from Perrysville High School in 1948, she married the late Richard D. McCort on September 2, 1950. Together, they were members...
David Engibous
Jul 1, 2020
David Engibous was born June 19, 1927 in Norway, Michigan, to Charles and Evelyn (McRae) Engibous, and was the last remaining of eight children. David and his three older brothers were hard workers and each had several years of riding their bicycles to meet the train from Green Bay into Norway, start up the fire in the train station, unload...
Kristina Sue Kail
Jun 30, 2020
Kristina Sue Kail, age 51 of New Philadelphia died early Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following an unexpected illness.
Born in Denver, Colorado on April 30, 1969, Kristina was a daughter of Claudette (Drury) Kail of New Philadelphia and the late Vernon Kail, Jr.
She was a 1987 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and furthered...
Sharon Elaine Perko
Jun 30, 2020
Sharon Elaine Perko, age 74, of Wainwright, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in the former Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 26, 1945, Sharon was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Opal (Edie) Perko.
She was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and for many years served...
William Stoetzer
Jun 28, 2020
William J. Stoetzer, 82, of Bolivar, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Navarre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Baker) Stoetzer. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy and had owned and operated Bill Stoetzer Photography. Bill was a member of The Church of the...
Carol Ann Zigman
Jun 26, 2020
Carol Ann Zigman, 80, formerly of Willard and Marietta, passed away peacefully at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover on June 26, 2020.
Born in Youngstown on October 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. and Mary (Ondra) Powell.
Carol attended Marietta College where she met her future husband, Anthony R. Zigman. On October 3,...
