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Harold "Butch" Baker
Aug 22, 2023
Harold P. “Butch” Baker, Jr., 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Harold P. and Irene E. (Orr ) Baker, Sr. and was a graduate of the former Stone Creek High School at Stone...
John E. Roth
Aug 21, 2023
John E. Roth, age 84, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 30, 1939, in Findlay, Ohio he was a son of the late Emmett F. Roth, Sr. and Christal M. (Killinger) Roth.
John worked in the Massillon Steel Mill for many years. But...
Michael E Dorsey
Aug 18, 2023
Michael Eugene Dorsey, 80, of Dennison and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at Fairview Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a long period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on February 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert John and Mary Helen “Tink” (Kail) Dorsey.
After graduating from St. Mary’s in...
Irene Kyle
Aug 18, 2023
Irene Kyle, age 72, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Legends Care Center at Massillon, after a period of declining health.
Born on April 4, 1951, in her family home in Jefferson Township, Ohio.
Irene worked in many fields throughout her working life. However, her favorite job was working at the Tuscarawas County Humane...
Dolly Mizer
Aug 16, 2023
Dolly Dee Mizer, age 77, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 31, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee she was a daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Crowson) Erwin.
Dolly worked for many years at CMA in Bolivar, where she retired after 28 years.
On September...
Patricia Metzger
Aug 14, 2023
Patricia A. Metzger, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, while surrounded by her family.Born in Highland Park, Michigan, she was one of three children born to the late Emile and Alice (Bourassa) Gaudreau. First and foremost, Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Church at New Philadelphia...
Jim Hothem
Aug 12, 2023
James M. Hothem, age 73, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, on June 17, 1950, Jim, and his identical twin brother, are sons of the late Milton A. Hothem and Elizabeth Nylund Hothem.
Jim was...
Janet Sue Hurst-Loughrey
Aug 10, 2023
Janet Sue (Sours) Hurst-Loughrey, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Midvale on May 8, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Roach) Sours and the late Benton (Janice) Sours. Janet was a 1959 graduate of New...
Sarah J. Simmons
Aug 10, 2023
Sarah J. Simmons, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Born in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Cecilia (Miller) Everett. Sarah had retired from the Indian Valley School System in 2007 after serving as a School Bus Driver for many years and was a member of the...
Rodney Ault
Aug 10, 2023
Rodney Lee Ault, age 74, of Gnadenhutten, died peacefully, Thursday, August 10, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Rodney was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 3, 1949, one of ten children born to the late Charles and Elizabeth Reichman Ault.
He was a member of the last graduating class...
Richard A. Huff
Aug 6, 2023
Richard A. Huff, 78 of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Garnet and Eleanor (Applegarth) Huff and a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Richard proudly served his country in the United States...
Gail Uptegraph
Aug 6, 2023
Gail Lynn Uptegraph, 73, of Midvale, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Alliance, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and DeLoris G. (Schreckengost) White and was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Gail worked as a cook for a number of restaurants that include, the former...
Jack Little
Aug 6, 2023
Jack Little, 81, passed away peacefully in his home in Strasburg, Ohio on August 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Jack was born on December 8, 1941, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Jack was a beloved husband, father, and PopPop. He was married to Winnie Little for over 53 years. Together, they created a loving and nurturing home for their...
Robert Ward
Aug 4, 2023
Robert Derrill Ward, age 58, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 4, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on December 2, 1964, in Alliance, Ohio, Bob was a son of the late John Wayne and Mary Francis (Gill) Ward.
Bob loved spending time with his grandkids. He was also...
Santina "Tina" Mathias
Aug 2, 2023
Santina “Tina” P. Mathias, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice while in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.
Born in the family home at Roswell, Ohio on December 3, 1938, Tina was one of six children born to the late Domenico and Melita DiSanto Pallotto.
She was a 1957 graduate...
Dean R. Herron
Aug 1, 2023
Dean R. Herron, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Belden Village on August 1, 2023 following a short period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Mark Glenwood and Hazel D. (Morrow) Herron.
After graduating from Midvale High School, Dean was a professional welder...
Ronald Akridge
Jul 31, 2023
Ronald L. Akridge, 62, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away July 31, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following years of declining health.
Born in Enterprise, Alabama on June 27, 1961, he was the son of the late Clifford and Alma L. (Thompson) Akridge. After graduating from Enterprise High School in 1979, he continued his formal education at Auburn University where he...
Charles H. Murray, II
Jul 28, 2023
Charles H. Murray II, 80, of Dundee, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in the family home at Winfield, Charles was the son of the late Charles H. and Grace (Aul) Murray, Sr. and had retired from AK Steel at Dover. Following his graduation from high school,...
Edna M. Barnes
Jul 28, 2023
Edna M. Barnes, 89 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Born in Layland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Alma A. (Fry) Young and was a graduate of Killbuck High School. Following high school, Edna attended Massillon City School of Nursing and upon graduation, she began...
Ruth Ann Govanello
Jul 27, 2023
Ruth Ann (Gordon) Govanello, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a brief illness while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on December 6, 1946, Ruth was a daughter of the late James G. “Sam” Gordon and Donna F. Newton Gordon.
Ruth was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended...
