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Dian Nemitz
Sep 1, 2024
Dian D. Nemitz, 77, of Dover, passed away September 1, 2024 in her home after a period of declining health. Born August 7, 1947, she was the only child of the late John D. and Florence J. “Betty” (Levengood) Thomas.
Throughout Dian’s life she enjoyed crafts and practicing her artistic talents. She was accomplished in painting with watercolors. She also used...
Daniel DeVecka
Sep 1, 2024
Daniel DeVecka, 80, of New Philadelphia, died September 1, 2024, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
A son of the late John and Jean Kathryn (Mals) DeVecka, Dan was born May 14, 1944 in Dover.
Dan honorably served his country in the United States Navy.
On November 11, 1969, Dan married the late Sue Ellen Kiser in First United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia...
Evelyn Claire Troyer
Aug 30, 2024
Evelyn Claire Troyer, infant daughter of Eli and Susan Troyer of Dover, went into the arms of Jesus, on August 30, 2024, following birthing complications.
Evelyn’s birth was greatly anticipated by her parents and sisters, Amanda and Melissa.
A graveside service will be held in Dover Burial Park on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Doris Bury
Aug 27, 2024
Doris Ann Bury, 93, formerly of Massillon, passed away in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover on August 27, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Born in Massillon, Ohio on January 21, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Coyla I. (Braucher) Fritz.
Doris married her loving husband, Clark A. Bury, on January 15, 1955 and together...
James M. "Jim" Herschel
Aug 26, 2024
James M. "Jim" Herschel, a cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, at the age of 89.
Born on July 18, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, Jim's journey took him through a remarkable life filled with passion, innovation, and adventure. Jim was the son of the late John and...
Esther Batten
Aug 26, 2024
Esther Irene Batten, 89, of Dover and formerly of Freeport, passed away August 26, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Campus.
Born in Polk, Nebraska on September 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late David Reck and Elizabeth Irene (Dean) Reck.
After graduating from high school, Esther spent her life as a homemaker caring for her late husband, Edward J. Batten,...
Zoa Torgler
Aug 24, 2024
Zoa D. Torgler, age 97 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Saturday, August 24, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia on July 22, 1927, Zoa was a daughter of the late William Floyd and Alma Cook George.
She was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...
Alice M. Davis
Aug 24, 2024
Alice M. Davis, 99, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, in her home, on August 24, 2024, in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born on May 10, 1925, in Archbald, Pennsylvania, Alice was the daughter of the late Camillo and Raffaela (Coccia) DeAngelis and after graduating from high school, Alice pursued further education at Lackawanna College in Pennsylvania, where...
Bobbie E Lax
Aug 24, 2024
Bobbie Ellen Lax, age 75, of Dover, died unexpectedly, in her residence, on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024.
A daughter of the late Robert Breitenstein and Dorothy Mason Breitenstein, Bobbie was born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on March 1, 1949.
She was a 1967 graduate of Dover High School and for a brief period put her love for all animals...
Judy K. Croy
Aug 23, 2024
Judy K. Croy, 73, of Dennison died August 23, 2024.
A daughter of the late Robert Charles Croy and Edith (Rinehart) Croy, Judy was born September 6, 1950 in Dover.Judy graduated from Dover High School in 1969. She was employed by Even Start and Harcatus Head Start as a cook.
Judy is survived by her children, Sandra Ann Peveto of Silver Springs,...
Ashley Nicole Passio
Aug 22, 2024
Ashley Nicole Passio, 35, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly in her home on August 22, 2024. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her.
Born December 21, 1988 at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Andrew A. Bedard, Sr. and is survived by...
Thelma Miller
Aug 22, 2024
Thelma Lucille Miller, age 93, of Port Washington, died early Thursday, August 22, 2024, while in the care of Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Stone Creek, Ohio on December 20, 1930, Thelma was a daughter of the late John A. and Bernice Isnogle Wyler.
She was a graduate of the former Stone Creek School...
Janet Espenschied
Aug 22, 2024
Janet Espenschied, age 82, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, after of period of declining health.
Born in Springfield, Ohio on June 27, 1942, Janet was a daughter to the late Conrad and Donna (Call) Butcher.
She was a 1965 graduate of The Ohio State University where she received...
James E. Weaver, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
James E. Weaver Jr., 94, of Arlington, Texas and formerly of the area, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Texas.
Born in Wooster, he was the son of the late James E. and Ruth (Hageman) Weaver, Sr. and was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Army, 7th Cavalry, during the occupation of Japan, following the end...
Betty Sayre
Aug 21, 2024
Betty J. Sayre, 75, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Park Village Nursing Home at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Carl W. Price and Lois (Murry) Savage and her step-father, George Savage, Betty was born November 24, 1948 at Massillon, Ohio.
Betty married Samuel Sayre and enjoyed 55 years of wonderful marriage....
Gregory Zontini
Aug 21, 2024
Gregory Arnold Zontini, age 66, of the Brightwood area of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, following a brief illness.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on March 1, 1958, Greg was the son of Arnold Zontini, Jr. and Katherine June Walters Zontini of Fairfield, Kentucky.
He attended school at the former Indian Valley North...
Roselia D. Milburn
Aug 17, 2024
Roselia Deanne Milburn, 86, passed peacefully on August 17th, after living a long and productive life. Born June 10th, 1938, in Lodi Ohio to the late Ross and Mable Hoy, Roselia was the oldest of four children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John David Milburn in 1975.
Roselia graduated from New Philadelphia High...
Joanne Kelly
Aug 17, 2024
Joanne (Gordon) Kelly, age 91, formerly of Brightwood, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 18, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Bertha (Ball) Gordon.
On February 20, 1954, Joanne married her husband, James Kelly. Together they enjoyed 64 years of...
Clark D. Todd
Aug 16, 2024
Clark D. Todd, 94, of Medina, and a long-time resident of New Philadelphia, passed away August 16, 2024 at the Masonic Home in Medina following a period of declining health.
Born June 2, 1930 in Harrison County, he was the son of the late Charles E. Todd and Hilda (Moore) Todd Nichols.
Clark honorably served his country in the United States Army...
Marybelle Pake
Aug 16, 2024
Marybelle Pake, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 16, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on February 1, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Pongrat) Carruthers.
Marybelle graduated from New Philadelphia High School in the class of 1947. After graduation she was employed at the former Joy Manufacturing,...
