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Shirley Rose
Feb 27, 2019
Shirley L. Rose, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 11 AM in East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia.
Richard Schweitzer, Sr.
Feb 27, 2019
Richard Jay Schweitzer, Sr., 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Richard was born July 27, 1934 at Bolivar, Ohio and was raised by his grandmother, the late Hazel Schweitzer.
He was an avid racing fan and could often be found at Midvale Speedway.
He...
Thomas Smith
Feb 27, 2019
Thomas J. Smith, age 86, of Dover, died early Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Park Village Health Care at Dover.
Born on January 3, 1933, in Amsterdam, Ohio, Tom was one of 10 children born to the late Michael and Anna Fatyura Smith.
Tom was a graduate of Amsterdam High School and served his country in the United States Army...
Beverly Black
Feb 26, 2019
Beverly J. Black, 80, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Claymont Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.
A daughter of the late Lewis Frank and Rosaline A. (Craine) Miller, Beverly was born July 4, 1938 at Flint, Michigan.
She is survived by her children, Carl Louis Schmitz, Lorena Schmitz and Ferna Hamm; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great...
Linda Carter
Feb 25, 2019
Linda Sue Carter, 56, of Sugarcreek died unexpectedly on Monday, February 25, 2019, in her residence.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on October 12, 1962, Linda was one of four children born to the late Russell and Darleen Fincher Ault.
Linda was a graduate of Garaway High School and Buckeye Career Center where she studied Horticulture. Following school, she...
Ada Beitzel
Feb 25, 2019
Ada M. Beitzel, 77, of Zoarville, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 25, 2019 in her residence.
Born February 5, 1942, Ada was the daughter of the late Roy and Sylvia Martin McNutt and worked as a bus driver for both the Tusky Valley and New Philadelphia School systems. She attended LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia and loved riding with...
Betty Staten
Feb 23, 2019
Betty Ann Staten, age 83, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on February 23, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadephia.
Betty was born on February 6, 1936 at Jackson, Ohio to the late Hiram and Bessie E. (Coffman) Oliver.
On April 9, 1960, Betty was united in marriage to the late Larry Staten.
In 1954, Betty graduated from...
Harold Gridley
Feb 21, 2019
Harold D. Gridley, 93, of Dover and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Twinsburg, he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Matti Gridley and had served with the US Army in Europe during WWII, having taken part in both the D-Day Invasion and...
Charles Deeds
Feb 21, 2019
Charles L. Deeds, 85, of Dover, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2019, in his home following a period of declining health.
Charlie was a family man and businessman. He was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Virginia (Williams) Deeds.
In addition to Virginia, Charlie is survived by his four children, Melinda S. Deeds, Ginger D. (David)...
John Hursey, Sr.
Feb 20, 2019
John Lorin Hursey, Sr., age 84, of Newcomerstown, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Newcomerstown on February 19, 1935, John was a son of the late John R. and Edra Clark Hursey.
John was a 1953 graduate of the former Port Washington High...
Larry Perkins
Feb 18, 2019
Larry Dee Perkins, 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Darrell and Alyce (Williams) Perkins, Larry was born March 24, 1946 at Dennison, Ohio.
Larry graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964 where he was a member of the...
Helen Barnhill
Feb 17, 2019
Helen Barnhill died February 17, 2019. She was born in Athens County, the daughter of the late Warren and Emma (Houenstine) Barnhill.
She was a graduate of Shade High School, Ohio University with honors, and the Springfield City Hospital School of Medical Technology. She was a member of the former Faith United Methodist Church, American Association of Clinical Chemists,...
Sue Meyer
Feb 14, 2019
Sue A. Helbling Meyer, age 78, of Grove City, Ohio died Thursday, February 14, 2019 in her residence.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 30, 1940, Sue was a daughter of the late Leo A. and Catherine E. Haley Helbling.
Sue was a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and furthered her education by attending secretarial school...
Robert Ledrich, Sr.
Feb 10, 2019
Robert J. Ledrich Sr., 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away in his home, Sunday, February 10, 2019 while under the care of Community Hospice following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Alvin and Betty Medley Ledrich and had retired from Hendrickson Suspension in Canton where he worked as a welder.
He...
Harris Nordin
Feb 10, 2019
Harris E. Nordin, 77, of Strasburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.
A son of the late Olaf H. and Helen E. (Burnell) Nordin, Harris was born December 18, 1941 at Hallock, Minnesota. He graduated from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Minnesota in...
Garry L. Daniels
Feb 9, 2019
Garry Lee Daniels, 69, of Dover, passed away peacefully in his home under the care of Community Hospice on February 9, 2019 after many years of declining health.
Born in East Sparta on February 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond Luther and Ruth Rosabelle (Stocker) Daniels.
After completing his formal education, Garry served his country...
Marjorie Gintz
Feb 8, 2019
Marjorie G. Gintz, 98, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 8, 2019 in Park Village Healthcare at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Beitzel) Diefenbach, Marjorie was born November 17, 1920, at New Philadelphia.
Marjorie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1938 and continued her education...
Leo Forrest
Feb 4, 2019
Leo Francis Forrest, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 4, 2019 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late William and Frances (McGonigal) Forrest, Leo was born June 28, 1926 at Benwood, West Virginia.
Following high school, Leo enlisted with the United States Army and served stateside during World War II....
Travis W. Alberts
Feb 2, 2019
Travis W. Alberts, 47, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Coshocton on October 3, 1971, Travis is the son of John William Alberts, Jr. and Marilyn Eileen (Hoffman) Alberts.
After graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1990, he continued his formal education at Walsh University obtaining a bachelors degree in...
Honey Zimmerman
Feb 1, 2019
Honey L. Zimmerman, 76, of Dennison, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
In keeping with her wishes, Honey is to be cremated through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory and no services have been scheduled.
