Obituaries

Apr 27, 2017

Joseph Ronald Vaughn, 80, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Thursday afternoon, April 27, 2017, in his residence.

A son of the late Charles and Bernice Ralph Vaughn, Joe was born on June 6, 1936 at Dover, Ohio.

Following his graduation from Dover High School in 1954, Joe studied at Ohio University and the Ohio State University. He soon pursued his...

Apr 24, 2017

Patricia Ellen Matlick, 77, of Barnhill, died suddenly on Monday, April 24, 2017 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Daniel and Pauline (Swinderman) Mazzy, Pat was born March 13, 1940 in her childhood home at Midvale, Ohio.

She graduated from Midvale High School in 1958 where she was a cheerleader for the...

Apr 22, 2017

Dina L. Toland, 74, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House Saturday morning, April 22, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Canton on November 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Betty E. (McMillen) Breehl.

After graduating from St. Joseph High School, she worked professionally at area...

Apr 19, 2017

Martha “Evelyn” Kinsey, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Wilfred and Laura (McGuire) Dainty, Evelyn was born January 5, 1922 at Strasburg, Ohio.

Every Monday, Evelyn would take a grandchild out to dinner.  She was a member of a bowling league and...

Apr 18, 2017

Apr 17, 2017

Terry Lynn St. George, 68, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Monday, April 17, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late John St. George and Marjorie (Johnson) Stevens, Terry was born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on July 1, 1948.

He was a 1966 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and briefly attended Kent State University...

Apr 16, 2017

William Fodor, Jr., 79, of Scio, passed away April 16, 2017, at Hennis Care Center in Dover.

He was born June 25, 1937 to the late William and Katherine (Macky) Fodor, Sr.

On July 21, 1958, Bill married the former Mary Lou Pcionek. In addition to Mary Lou, Bill is survived by his sons, Steven (Trish) Fodor of Columbus and...

Apr 16, 2017

Julius Ricklic, Jr., 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Select Specialty Hospital at Newark, Ohio following a recent period of declining health.

A son of the late Julius Ricklic, Sr., and the late Elizabeth (Lesjak) Ricklic, Julius was born September 26, 1933 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Julius graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was a...

Apr 15, 2017

Sumner Isaiah Snyder, 19 years old, went home to Heaven on Saturday evening, April 15, 2017 surrounded by those who loved and cared for him.

Born at Dodge City Kansas, on November 25, 1997, Sumner is Pastor Jason and Angel Snyder’s first born son.

Sumner, who battled a severe birth brain injury, loved music, musicals, balloons, going on walks, being...

Apr 10, 2017

Margaret M. Kopp, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Jerry and Anna (Dussani) Destefani, Margaret was born February 29, 1928 at New Philadelphia.

Margaret retired from Union Hospital after working as a housekeeper for 12 years.  She was a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Apr 9, 2017

Richard A. Deibel, 64, of Strasburg, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a courageous two year battle with cancer.

A son of the late Roy and Betty (Crossland) Deibel, Rich was born September 2, 1952 at Dover, Ohio.

Rich graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1970 and was a member of the...

Apr 8, 2017

Harold L. McCahill, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2017.

Born in Dennison on June 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Dennis and Mary (Reichman) McCahill.

He was a 1967 graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and continued to educate himself in the...

Apr 8, 2017

Apr 7, 2017

Sharon L. Reichman, 57, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 7, 2017, following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born in Dover on August 21, 1959, she was the daughter of Donna L. (Ashbaugh) Booth of Tuscarawas and the late Daniel Booth.

After graduating from Indian Valley North High School in 1977, she married her husband,...

Apr 7, 2017

Christian Sommers, 92, of Dover, went home to be with his heavenly father, surrounded by his loving family, on April 7, 2017 at the Inn at Northwood in Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Barrs Mill on August 2, 1924, he was the son of the late William Arletus and Nellie (Hochstetler) Sommers.

As a young student...

Apr 7, 2017

Cheryl Ann “Cherry” Clark, age 60 of Beach City, died Friday, April 07, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Clinton and Clara (Reinhart) Hall, Cherry was born at Rochester, Minnesota on February 17, 1957.

Cherry was an artistic fun loving individual who had a great passion for crafting,...

Apr 4, 2017

Kyle W. Adkins, 59, of Port Washington, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Trinity Hospital Twin City at Dennison, Ohio.

Born at Columbus, Ohio on June 2, 1957, Kyle is a son of Bill and Ruth (Vanhoose) Adkins of Port Washington.

At an early age, the family relocated to California where Kyle graduated from Rowland High School. A passion...

Apr 4, 2017

Apr 4, 2017

Norma Jean Buehler, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.

A daughter of the late Clifford and Carol (Harper) Froelich, Norma was born May 23, 1930 at Dover, Ohio.

Norma graduated from Dover High School in 1948 and retired from Huntington Bank where she was employed as a teller for 35...

Apr 3, 2017

Dale Tipton, 67, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home after a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late George Hardy and Faye (Kampus) Hawksworth, Dale was born April 10, 1949 in Massillon, Ohio.

Dale was a graduate from Massillon High School and went on to work with disabled individuals for over 20...