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Beverly A. Welsch

Beverly A. Welsch

Oct 21, 2024

Beverly Ann Welsch, 86, of Sugarcreek, passed away peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on October 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Born in Millersburg on April 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Donald Elton and Evelyn Jennie (Buren) Christopher.

After graduating from Killbuck High School, Beverly continued her formal education in the cadet program at...

Keith W. Sankey

Keith W. Sankey

Oct 17, 2024

Keith W. Sankey, 74, of New Philadelphia, a cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born on February 22, 1950, in Coshocton, Keith was the son of the late Arthur D. and Vesta N. (Senter) Sankey and lived a life full of dedication, service, and love for his family.

A 1968 graduate of...

Shirley L. Barker

Shirley L. Barker

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley L. Barker, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, following a brief illness.

Born on June 13, 1935, in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Margaret (Scott) Maxwell and was a proud graduate of the former Dennison High School at Dennison. A place where she cultivated her...

Mary Marinelli

Mary Marinelli

Oct 16, 2024

Mary V. Marinelli, 99, of Dover, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover.

Born June 19, 1925 in Lisbon, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary R. (Vichone) Battalio.

After completing her formal education, Mary was united in marriage with her late husband, Louis J. Marinelli. 

She served at Palmer’s Dairy Bar for...

Donna Jean Linard

Donna Jean Linard

Oct 15, 2024

Donna Jean Linard, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health. 

Born in New Philadelphia in the family home on August 13, 1935, Donna was one of 10 children born to the late George H. and Anna Marie McNutt Martin. 

Donna attended New Philadelphia High School and married Carl...

Lois V. Jarvis

Lois V. Jarvis

Oct 13, 2024

A woman of great faith and courage, Lois Virginia (Edwards) Jarvis went to her heavenly home with her family at her side on October 13, 2024, after battling a recent illness.

Lois was born in Rush Township on December 14, 1926, the youngest daughter of Daniel Kees and Anna Margaret (Rieker) Edwards.

On July 22, 1944 in the Rush Methodist Church parsonage...

Darlene Baumer

Darlene Baumer

Oct 13, 2024

Darlene G. Baumer, age 85, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in the care of Aultman Compassionate Care at Canton, Ohio.

Born on August 15, 1939 in Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Minor) Beatty. After graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1957, she worked as a salesperson in retail...

Thomas Mackey

Thomas Mackey

Oct 11, 2024

Thomas Mackey, age 79 of New Philadelphia, passed away October 11, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a period of declining health.

Born April 27, 1945, in Dover, he was the son of the late Harry and Adeline (Gwin) Mackey.

After graduating from high school, he spent several years in the US Marine Corps. He earned the rank...

Willard "Willie" Miller

Willard "Willie" Miller

Oct 9, 2024

Willard P. Miller, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 9, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born April 9, 1958, in Millersburg, he was the son of the late Jonas and Catherine (Dueker) Miller.

After graduating from high school Willie began his career. He worked in the shipping department of Chemical Manufacturing...

Pastor Alvin B. Conkey

Pastor Alvin B. Conkey

Oct 8, 2024

Pastor Alvin B. Conkey, age 77, of Dennison was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 8, 2024, while in the care of Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover. A man of strength, kindness, humility and resilience, Alvin was blessed to have a miraculous second chance at life when he received the gift of a...

Jerry McMillen

Jerry McMillen

Oct 7, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” E. McMillen, 67, of Dover, passed away October 7, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a battle with cancer.

Born March 13, 1957, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Alice Lenora (Rose) McMillen.

After graduating from Lakeland High School in Freeport, he began his professional career with Pepsi Bottling Company...

Anita L. Hamrick-Edwards

Anita L. Hamrick-Edwards

Oct 6, 2024

Anita L. Hamrick-Edwards passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in her home in New Philadelphia, OH, following a lengthy illness.

Anita was an avid music lover and had the opportunity to share her love of music as both staff member and on-air personality for WJER for 25 years. Her dream job as a child was to be an on-air...

Barbara J. Renner

Barbara J. Renner

Oct 6, 2024

Barbara Jean Renner, 80, of Dover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 6, 2024 in her home after a brief diagnosis with Glioblastoma.

Born in Dennison on May 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Gertrude (Cecil) Triplett. 

Barb’s high school class was the last to graduate at the former Uhrichsville High School in...

Irene M. Coventry

Irene M. Coventry

Oct 4, 2024

Irene M. Coventry, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover, following a sudden illness.

Born on September 17, 1929, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Marie E. (Dillon) Turrin, Sr. and in her adult life, devoted much of her career as a longtime sales...

Richard Victor Cargnel

Richard Victor Cargnel

Oct 3, 2024

Richard Victor Cargnel, age 89, of Akron and formerly of New Philadelphia, died late Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Summa Akron City Hospital.

Born in New Philadelphia on June 10, 1935, Richard was a son of the late Geno and Lottie Gladstone Cargnel.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Richard entered the United States Army and proudly served his country during...

Susan Menapace

Susan Menapace

Oct 2, 2024

Susan L. Menapace, 70, of Dover, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 2, 2024.

Born March 5, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, Susan will be greatly missed by her loving parents, Tom and Pauline (Aschenbach) Watkins, whom still reside in Sidney, Ohio. Susan was the eldest of four siblings and is survived by Marianne (Joe) Antram, Mark (Susannah) Watkins,...

Dennis Kohlstedt

Dennis Kohlstedt

Oct 2, 2024

Dennis, fondly known as Den was born to Bill and Janice Kohlstedt on May 29, 1973 in La Grange, Illinois. He passed peacefully on October 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He fought a heroic 3-year battle with cancer. He was 51.

 Dennis held many titles in his life, husband, son, brother, friend, from artist to entrepreneur,...

Stephen Patrick

Stephen Patrick

Oct 2, 2024

Stephen Leroy Patrick, 76, of Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. He was born on February 29, 1948, in Dayton, OH, to the late Dorothy and John Patrick.

Steve graduated from Belmont High School in Dayton, OH. He continued his education at Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Following his calling to ministry, Steve...

Donald Farnsworth

Donald Farnsworth

Oct 1, 2024

Donald E. Farnsworth, age 92, of Bolivar and formerly of Mineral City died peacefully, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. 

Born in Mineral City, Ohio on December 15, 1931, he was a son of the late Marion and Nellie Burke Farnsworth. Following his graduation from the former Mineral City High School, he married the former...

Norma Page

Norma Page

Oct 1, 2024

Norma L. Page, 97, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, October 1, 2024 in Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn in New Philadelphia. 

Born at Dennison, Norma was the daughter of the late Herbert Ross and Edith Lois (Host) Hathaway and had formerly worked as an Aide for the former Valley Manor Nursing Home at New Philadelphia. 

On December 18, 1948, she...