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Shelley Foote
Jun 28, 2019
Shelley Rae Foote, 68, of New Philadelphia passed away May 28, 2019 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover on December 28, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Donald and Shirley Jean (Shull) Garabrandt.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on March 29, 1970, she married Gregory A. Foote.
Shelley...
Jerry Ray Belknap
Jun 28, 2019
Jerry Ray Belknap, 76, of Dover, died suddenly on Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Raymond C. and Evelyn Maxine (Davis) Belknap, Jerry was born March 17, 1943 at Canton, Ohio.
Jerry graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961 and retired from Howden-Buffalo in 2006 after more...
James Sulzener
Jun 25, 2019
James R. “Jim” Sulzener, 86, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Community Hospice, Truman House, at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Dudley W. and Margaret L. Affolter Sulzener. He was a 1950 graduate of New...
Benton “Skip” Sours
Jun 23, 2019
Benton Lee “Skip” Sours II, 63, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 in The Ohio State Medical Center at Columbus following a sudden illness.
A son of the late Benton Lee and Janice Beth (Everett) Sours, Skip was born April 14, 1956 at Dover, Ohio. He graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1974.
One of Skip’s...
Virgil L. Watson
Jun 22, 2019
Virgil L. Watson, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2019 in his home while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Canton, he was the son of the late Arthur and Grace Hinton Watson and was the owner and operator of Virgil L. Watson Electric Plumbing Plus. Prior to starting his own business, Virgil worked as...
Jenny Jo Risley
Jun 22, 2019
Jenny Jo Risley, 41, of Tuscarawas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late John E. McLandsborough and is survived by her mother, Marla J. Hutchison of New Philadelphia. She was a homemaker and was known for her crafts. She made diaper cakes for her family and friends and handcrafted...
Jane Bair
Jun 21, 2019
Jane Ann Bair, age 75, of New Philadelphia died Friday, June 21, 2019, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on June 19, 1944, Jane was a daughter of the late William and Mary Green Lukens.
Jane was a 1962 graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School...
Doris Taylor
Jun 21, 2019
Doris E. Taylor, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 21, 2019 in her home following a period of declining health.
Born in Smyrna, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Orval and Katherine Corbin Moore and was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School in Freeport. Doris had retired from the former Kroger Foods at Dover where she...
Johnathan Brinkman
Jun 20, 2019
Johnathan Daniel Brinkman, 23, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born May 21, 1996, in Union Hospital Johnathan is a son of Jason Brinkman and Carla Pringle both of New Philadelphia.
He was a 2015 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and worked alongside his father as an independent carpet and...
Donald Gerbig, Sr.
Jun 20, 2019
Donald G. Gerbig, Sr., 85, formerly of Dover, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Newark following a period of declining health.
Born in Western Star, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Ida Holden Gerbig. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and a veteran having served with the United States Army. Don started his...
George Torch
Jun 18, 2019
George Torch, 64, of Dennison, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
A son of the late Frank Peter and Irene (Ross) Torch, George was born June 1, 1955 at Dennison, Ohio.
A lifelong resident of Dennison, George graduated from Claymont High School in 1973. Then on August 30, 1980 he...
Michael E. Duda
Jun 17, 2019
Michael E. Duda, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his home following a 3-year battle with cancer.
Born October 19, 1941 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Mike was the son of the late Frank A. and Alice “Q” (Evans) Duda. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover.
Mike and...
Thelma Carroll
Jun 17, 2019
Thelma E. Carroll, 94, of Dover, passed away June 17, 2019, in Park Village Care Center at Dover under the care of Great Lakes Hospice following a period of declining health.
Born in Brilliant, Ohio, on September 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Merle and Clair Rozella (Robinson) Stubbins.
Following graduation from Bowerston High School, she...
John J. Smith
Jun 13, 2019
John J. Smith, age 85 of North Canton died June 13, 2019.
Born on July 24, 1933, at Cadiz, Ohio, John was the son of the late John and Margaret Smith.
After his graduation from Timken High School at Canton, John accepted an apprenticeship with the Hoover Company that led to a 45-year career as a tool and die maker.
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Teresita “Terry” Miller
Jun 12, 2019
Teresita Jane “Terry” Miller, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in the Inn at Northwood Village following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at New Philadelphia on November 25, 1941, Terry was a daughter of the late Michael Seibold and Anna Cihon Fox.
She graduated from St. Joseph at Dover...
William DeGarmo
Jun 11, 2019
William H. DeGarmo, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019, in Park Village Southside following a period of declining health.
Bill was born in Lowellville, Ohio on March 18, 1927 to the late Paul Adelbert and Anna Cecelia (Burke) DeGarmo.
He was a 1945 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School where he lettered four years...
Carroll Meese
Jun 9, 2019
Carroll D. (Penick) Meese, 85, of New Philadelphia, went to her heavenly home on June 9, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Edward M. and Violet (Smitley) Penick, Carroll was born January 9, 1934 in Dover.
On October 25, 1950, she married the late Elmer D. Meese, Jr. and together they...
Larry Holmes
Jun 8, 2019
Larry A. Holmes, 64, of Tuscarawas, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Arnold and Alice James Holmes and was a 1973 graduate of Indian Valley North High School and also a graduate of Stark Tech in...
Jeffrey Bechtel
Jun 8, 2019
Jeffrey J. Bechtel, 65, of Stone Creek, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Coshocton, he was the son of the late Delmer and Susan Randles Bechtel and was a graduate of River View High School at Warsaw. Jeffrey was a veteran having served with the United States Marine Corps and was retired from the...
Florence Trepin
Jun 7, 2019
Florence L. Trepin, 97, of Dover, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Wainwright, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Marguerita Besozzi Stellerini and was a member of Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia. Florence had worked for a number of...
