Obituaries

Oct 14, 2018

John Anthony Mack, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Robert and Sarah (Holland) Mack, John was born August 31, 1949 at Ashland, Ohio.

On August 8, 1979, John married the former Beverly Robb and the couple raised...

Oct 14, 2018

Donald Merrill Kamban, age 87, of New Philadelphia, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 14, 2018, when he surely heard “well done my good and faithful servant”. Don passed away after a period of declining health and was lovingly surrounded by his family.

Don was the son of the late Martin and Lillie...

Oct 13, 2018

T. Jane Randolph, age 92, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, October 13, 2018 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born on February 21, 1926, Jane was a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Violet V. Strickmaker Eckert. She was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married James R. Randolph on...

Oct 13, 2018

Pamela K. Deyo, 63, of Somerdale, lost her fight with cancer, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

Born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Grace Dean. The past two years, she had worked at Dilly’s Dog Pawlor in South Canton and loved gardening, animals and riding...

Oct 12, 2018

William L. Henderson, 91, formerly of Otisco Valley, Marietta, New York died peacefully, Friday, October 12, 2018, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

A son of the late Ray M. and Edna M. Brezee Henderson, Bill was born on March 9, 1927 at Syracuse, New York and was a graduate of Solvay High...

Oct 12, 2018

Oct 10, 2018

Harold William “Bill” Allen, 93, of New Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 following a brief illness.

A son of the late Harry and Isabelle (Lucas) Allen, Bill was born in Cadiz, Ohio and grew up in Jewett, Ohio.

A World War II Army Veteran, Bill served in N. Caledonia and the Philippines and earned the Asiatic Pacific...

Oct 7, 2018

Michael S. Locker, 63, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

Born in Dover on March 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles D. Locker, Sr. and Maxine V. Murphy Locker of New Philadelphia. Michael had retired from the Village of Midvale Street Department and...

Oct 5, 2018

Jo Lynn Markay Papuga, 47, of New Philadelphia passed away in her home on October 5, 2018.

Born April 20, 1971 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Linda (Marion) Zalesky and Joseph Zalesky.

After graduating from Tuscarawas Central Catholic in 1989, Jo Lynn continued her formal education at the University of Akron obtaining her bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 3, 2018

Edwin Dale Limbacher, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health while surrounded by his family.

A son of the late Russell and Mary (Holderbaum) Limbacher, Edwin was born August 9, 1935 at Winfield, Ohio.

Edwin graduated from Dover High School in 1953. Then on December 14,...

Oct 1, 2018

Nancy Lee Yaggi, 75, of Tuscarawas, died suddenly on Monday, October 1, 2018 at her home.

A daughter of the late Jewel Virgil and Rosemary Reta (Corey) Maddox, Nancy was born August 19, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.

Nancy was a graduate of Dover High School and was a longtime employee of Joy Manufacturing where she retired after 38 years of...

Oct 1, 2018

Ethel Irene Beavers, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Country Club Retirement Center on October 1, 2018.

Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William Alonzo and Ida Mae (Higgs) Reese.

After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School, Ethel married the late Willard E. Beavers on June 3, 1950 in...

Sep 30, 2018

Charles William “Chuck” Airhart, age 80 of Navarre, passed away peacefully in his residence on Sunday, September 30, 2018, surrounded by many of his loving family.

The oldest of three children born to the late Vincent William and Florence Ethel Neal Airhart, Chuck was born in Massillon City Hospital on October 29, 1937.

He attended St. Clements and Navarre High...

Sep 30, 2018

Peggy A. Swaldo, 83, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died while in the care of Community Hospice in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover on Sunday, September 30, 2018 following a battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 1, 1935, Peggy was a daughter of the late Warren B. and Helen E. Walton Lorenz.

She...

Sep 29, 2018

Brenda Sue Rings, 62, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Saturday, September 29, 2018 in her residence.

Born at Millersburg on May 19, 1956, Brenda was a daughter of the late William and Geraldine Goss Arnold.

Brenda’s professional career began with the former Knights Inn at Dover and she later became the owner and operator of the former Cardinal Cleaning at...

Sep 27, 2018

Robert B. “ Bob” Masters, 91 of Bowerston, died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

Born in Bowerston, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Alice B. Timmerman Masters. He was a graduate of the former Bowerston High School and a veteran having served with the US Army Air...

Sep 24, 2018

E. Jeanette Larkin, 82, of Newcomerstown and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to her heavenly home, Monday, September 24, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia August 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Garnet and Frances I. Randolph Larkin and was a 1954 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. Jeanette received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kent State University...

Sep 24, 2018

Doris Irene Morton Jackson, 90, of Altavista, Virginia, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. She was the wife of the late Gayle R. “Bud” Jackson for thirty-seven years.

She was born July 24, 1928 in Shelby, OH a daughter of the late William Leonard Morton and Lula Belle Scott Morton. Doris was a very special lady and loved by many,...

Sep 21, 2018

Sep 19, 2018

Randall L. Meese, 65, of Dover was born ornery on January 16, 1953 and was ornery until the day he passed away on September 19, 2018 fighting Esophageal Cancer. He was surrounded by his family as his life in heaven with his heavenly Savior began.

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