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John Gano
Sep 14, 2023
John W. Gano, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House after a hard-fought battle with multiple debilitating illnesses.
He was born on March 9, 1942, in Dover, Ohio to the late Forrest and Marie (Espenschied) Gano.
John graduated in 1960 from New Philadelphia High School as the class valedictorian. ...
Geoffrey A. Geers
Sep 13, 2023
Geoffrey Allen “Geff” Geers, 63, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Amberwood Manor on September 13, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 25, 1959, he was the son of Carol Ruth (Schwartz) Geers and the late Charles Frederick Geers.
After graduating from Tuscarawas Valley High School, he continued his formal education at Kent...
Herbert Eugene Neidig
Sep 10, 2023
Herbert Eugene Neidig, 92, of Sherrodsville, left behind his earthly struggles and entered his heavenly home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Born in Robertsville, Ohio on May 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Max W. Neidig and Laura I. (Treash) Libert.
After completing his formal education, Herb served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to...
Richard Donald Hutchison
Sep 9, 2023
Richard D. Hutchison, age 52, of Beach City passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in his home after a sudden illness.
He was born on November 19, 1970, in Dover, Ohio to Donald and Sandra (Grove) Hutchison.
Rick attended New Philadelphia High School. He was an avid dog lover and founded Sage Kennels where he breeds German Shepherds. ...
Kevin Michael Visher
Sep 9, 2023
Glory to God. Today I announce the death of my son, Kevin Michael Visher, age 44.
He was the most compassionate, caring and loving person that I have known. I now understand why parents are supposed to go before their children. It is heart-wrenching to lose your child. Kevin graduated in 1997 from Ravenna High School and his hobbies...
John Charles Spring
Sep 4, 2023
John Charles Spring, 84, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Sept. 4,2023 at Akron General Hospital. Born July 7,1939 in Martins Ferry, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ardella Spring.
John graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1957 and following his graduation, served 4 years in the US Army and then worked for the Tuscarawas County...
Lester "Butch" McNutt
Sep 3, 2023
Lester “Butch” McNutt, age 79, of Dover passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
He was born on March 3, 1944 in Dover, Ohio to the late Lester D. and Mary (Russell) McNutt.
Butch was a multi-talented man who loved to play guitar and banjo. He also enjoyed playing chess. His father was a minister, and Butch always loved...
Larry D. Goff
Sep 2, 2023
Larry Denver Goff, 69, of Freeport, passed away peacefully in Claymont Healthcare Center on September 2, 2023.
Born March 27, 1954 in Newcomerstown, he was the son of the late Floyd Denver and Loraine (Edwards) Goff.
After completing his formal education, Larry worked as a truck driver and filed worker for Echo Drilling.
In April of 1973, Larry married his...
Michael Ray McMorrow
Sep 1, 2023
Michael Ray McMorrow (Mike), age 63, died at his home in Durham on September 1, 2023. Mike was born December 30, 1959 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the second child of Harold Gaile and Marion “Liz” McMorrow. He grew up with a love of sports, and his parents instilled in him a strong respect for hard work. This is a value that...
William David Connelly
Aug 31, 2023
William David Connelly, age 73, of New Philadelphia passed to his Heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
He was a member of First United Methodist in New Philadelphia.Born on March 28, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada he was the son of William Argyle and Lorna (Withers) Connelly.Dave graduated from Akron University in 1976. He...
Wanda L. Schlafly
Aug 30, 2023
Wanda Lee Schlafly, age 97, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Her husband of 62 years, Warren Schlafly, preceded her in death in 2008.
Born in Lufkin, Texas on May 31, 1926, Wanda was the daughter of the late George Lee and Annie Christine (Corley) Jordan of Florien, LA, having...
Joshua Williams
Aug 29, 2023
Joshua A. Williams, age 40, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Through his death, Josh shared the gift of life to others by organ donation.
He was born on February 24th, 1983 in Akron, Ohio to Richard and Mary (Howard) Williams.
Josh was a 2001 graduate from New Philadelphia High School. He was a loving father to...
Tania Lynn Shaver
Aug 28, 2023
Tania Lynn Shaver, 56, of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, in Cleveland Clinic - Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Dennison, Tania was a graduate of the former Indian Valley South High School at Gnadenhutten and had been employed by the Tuscarawas County Child Enforcement Agency. Tania then became a long-time caregiver for her...
Thomas E. Wells
Aug 28, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Eugene Wells, 85, of Dover, passed on peacefully to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on August 28th, 2023. Tom’s senior yearbook quote next to his picture was “I take life as it comes, and if it doesn’t come, I take it anyway.” Years later he would say, “yeah, that’s about right.”
Tom lived a full life, and...
Rita May Fenton
Aug 28, 2023
Rita May (Huether) Fenton was born in Fargo, ND on February 22, 1950. She attended LeTourneau University in Texas, where she met her future husband, Dennis Fenton. After marrying, they moved to New Philadelphia, OH, where they lived and raised their family for almost five decades.As a mother, Rita liked adventure and travel and made days fun for her children....
Deborah L. Kagaoan
Aug 26, 2023
Deborah Lynn Kagaoan, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Saturday evening, August 26, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice at Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia on July 12, 1947, Debbie was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Bernadine Mellot Anderson. She was a 1965 graduate of St....
Andreas G. Reichert
Aug 24, 2023
Andreas Gerhard Reichert, 30, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24, 2023, after battling cancer. He was surrounded by his family singing his favorite worship songs as he left to join his Lord and Savior in Heaven.
Born on January 19, 1993, in Ottawa, Ontario, Andreas was the firstborn son of Gerhard and Gayle (Sloan)...
Katherine "Katie" France
Aug 24, 2023
Katherine J. “Katie” France, age 79, of Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia, on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 16, 1944, Katie was a daughter of the late Fred and Kate Kaiser Wilson.
Katie was a 1962 graduate of New...
Roger Zacher
Aug 23, 2023
On August 23, 2023, the world lost a warrior, Roger Alan Zacher, following a four-year battle with stage IV cancer.
Born March 19, 1961, he was the fourth of five children born to Herbert and Arlene A. (Hanzal) Zacher of Parshall, North Dakota. He was raised on the family farm in the Parshall area.
The phrase “Work Hard, Play Hard” described...
Max Carroll
Aug 23, 2023
Max E. Carroll, age 93, of Brightwood, died early, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice, in Sycamore Run Nursing Home at Millersburg.
Born in Midvale, Ohio on January 16, 1930, Max was a son of the late Ralph and Anna Halter Carroll. He was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and served his...
