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David Endres
Aug 15, 2024
David Paul Endres, 81, of Grafton passed away peacefully in his home on August 15, 2024.
He was born in New Philadelphia on March 24, 1943, to Paul E. and Lucy (Barnes) Endres. His family lived in a converted one room schoolhouse on a hill overlooking the family business Endres Floral. As a young boy he was often focused on getting...
Numan Keith "Turtle" Richmond
Aug 15, 2024
Numan Keith “Turtle” Richmond, 87, passed away on August 15, 2024 in Schoenbrunn Retirement Center at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. Everyone knew him as Keith, but to his brothers on the road, he was affectionately known as “Turtle”. Born on April 25, 1937 in Liverpool, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Lewis and...
Virginia Cunningham
Aug 14, 2024
Virginia Carol Cunningham, age 86, of Atwood Lake, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in her residence while under the care of Traditions Hospice.
Born in Dover, Ohio on January 30, 1938, Virginia was a daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine Reese Meyer.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and furthered her education at Purdue University where she...
Wayne Alfano
Aug 13, 2024
Wayne A. Alfano, 64, of Mineral City, passed away on August 13, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a sudden illness.
Born on December 8, 1959 in Dennison, he was the son of the late Carl “Coke” and Wanda (Keffer) Alfano.
Wayne was a hard worker all of his life. He retired from Tolotti Pipe then began a...
M. Ellen Hicks
Aug 11, 2024
Marian Ellen Hicks, 94, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, known for her kind and welcoming personality, passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Lifecare Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on July 12, 1930, in Dover, Ohio, Ellen was the daughter of the late Henry T. and Ella L. (Waddington)...
Barbara Devore
Aug 11, 2024
Barbara Jean Devore, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, early Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Hennis Care Center at Dover.
Born on May 9, 1935, in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, Barbara was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Watkins Slocum and the step-daughter of the late Harold “Doc” Barr.
She married Donald D. Devore on June 15, 1953, and together the...
Nancy Ann Kurtz
Aug 10, 2024
Nancy Ann (Walker) Kurtz, age 90, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Born November 25, 1933, Nancy was the first of three children of Niles and Freda Walker from New Philadelphia, Ohio. In high school, Nancy played the coronet in the New Philadelphia High School marching band and helped on the family farm. Nancy also...
Lois Hinds
Aug 10, 2024
Lois M. Hinds, age 96, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 10, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Born in Alliance on July 20, 1928, she was one of 13 children of the late Glen and Lucile (Wilhelm) Slabaugh.
Lois married Jack E. Hinds on September 20, 1947, and together they raised three children and shared 54 years of...
Cathy Elaine Patashinsky
Aug 10, 2024
Cathy Elaine Patashinsky, 71, of Dover, passed away peacefully with her husband, Joseph, daughter, Sarah and son-in-law, Nick, by her side on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Hennis Care Center at Dover, following complications from a stroke.
Cathy was born on March 17, 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Gerald E. and Ruth J. (Willis) Overholtzer and throughout her life,...
William Nelson Morrison
Aug 8, 2024
William Nelson Morrison, age 88, of New Philadelphia, died early, Thursday, August 8, 2024, while in the care of Crossroads Hospice while in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.
Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on November 20, 1935, Bill was a son of the late William Jackson Morrison and Faye Zelma Utter Morrison.
Bill served eight years with the Ohio National Guard...
Sharon Yates
Aug 6, 2024
Sharon Kay (Cox) Yates, the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, at the age of 82, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones.
A longtime resident of New Philadelphia, Sharon was born in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1942, Sharon was the daughter of Ima Mae (Mossbarger) and W. Ralph Cox. She graduated...
Mary M. Heter
Aug 6, 2024
Mary M. Heter, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Springfield, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Prescott and Catherine (McGuire) White and is survived by her husband, Fred Heter; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jan Downing of New Philadelphia; her son, Greg Heter and his girlfriend, Jan...
Gay Lynne Hilton
Aug 1, 2024
Gay Lynne “Gig” Hilton, 78, passed away on August 1, 2024 in Schoenbrunn Retirement Center at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born on June 2, 1946 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jeanette (Kaderly) Moore.
She was a graduate of Stone Creek High School. She worked for several years at Rich Industries. But her...
Dennis Sherrell
Aug 1, 2024
Dennis P. Sherrell, 71, passed away on August 1, 2024 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar, following a period of declining health.
Born on June 5, 1953 in Dover, he was a son of Willie P. and Iommiesene (Ray) Sherrell.
After high school graduation he spent years in the construction industry. His greatest love was playing bass guitar in many bands in...
Larry "CJ/Codi" Cross
Jul 31, 2024
Larry Codi James Cross affectionately known by family and friends as “CJ” & “Codi” unexpectedly and so tragically passed away on July 31, 2024, just ten days after his 15th birthday.
Born July 21, 2009, Codi was the son of Lacoln K. Cross and Donald (Amanda) Gatchell.
Codi’s family will always remember him as a smart, outgoing and funny person. He loved...
Maxine J. Baer
Jul 31, 2024
Maxine Joan Baer, 92, of Dennison, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family following a short battle with cancer.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Silvio and Katherine Marie (Tollotti) Zorzi.
On July 26, 1952, Maxine married the love of her life, Richard A. Baer, Sr. They celebrated...
Joyce Bryant Henry
Jul 31, 2024
Joyce Bryant Henry, age 88, of Strasburg, Ohio and formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Lifecare Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born on October 15, 1935, in Corinth, Mississippi, Joyce was a daughter, of the late Frank Lewis and Thelma Louise Hartz Bryant.
Joyce earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from University...
Maxine Slagle
Jul 29, 2024
Maxine R. Slagle, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born on February 27, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Howell and Grace (Higgins) Williams.
After graduation from high school, Maxine married the love of her life,...
Jeffrey R. Leonard
Jul 29, 2024
Jeffrey R. Leonard, 74, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 29, 2024 following a period of declining health.
Born in Canton on January 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Winton and Ruth Thalia (Rhodes) Leonard.
After completing his formal education at Tuscarawas Valley High School, Jeff served in a variety of professional roles...
Elizabeth Cardani
Jul 27, 2024
Elizabeth Jane Cardani, age 83, of New Philadelphia, is dancing with the Lord after leaving her earthly home, Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Born in Goshen Township, on December 18, 1940, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Edgar Emerson and Margaret Elizabeth Eckert Warner.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School on May 30, 1962, she married Robert John Cardani...
