Obituaries

Dec 20, 2016

Marguerite “Skip” Ledger, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late John E. and Helen (Hare) Wise, Marguerite was born December 12, 1927 at New Philadelphia.

Marguerite graduated from the former St. Joseph High School in 1945. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the...

Dec 20, 2016

Mabel Eileen Markham Decker, age 94, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016, in Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Marvin and Ada (Arnold) Davidson, Mabel was born at Cambridge on March 15, 1922.

She was a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Philadelphia, a volunteer for the United Way Preschool and...

Dec 18, 2016

Robert Jay Jenkins, 91, of Dover, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home.

A son of the late David A. and Sarah N. (Guess) Jenkins, Bob was born March 31, 1925 at Bergholz, Ohio.

Bob graduated from Lincoln High School at Canton, Ohio in 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Army...

Dec 17, 2016

Dec 16, 2016

Larry Michael Mathias, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 16, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following complications from surgery.

A son of Glenn Mathias of New Philadelphia and the late Viola (Menefee) Mathias, Larry was born June 4, 1950 at Dover, Ohio.

Larry graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1968.  He was a member of the New...

Dec 16, 2016

Betty E. West, age 86, of formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Friday, December 16, 2016, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Ruth (Sickle) Bailey, Betty was born at Byesville, Ohio September 4, 1930.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and in her younger...

Dec 15, 2016

Everett Walter Cleveland, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 6, 1930. He was a son of the late Chauncey Gould Cleveland.

Walter grew up in Charlton, Massachusetts and following high school, he relocated to the Cleveland area to begin his four year carpentry apprenticeship. He then served two years...

Dec 14, 2016

Helen Norma Kamban, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Talaber) Chek, Helen was born at Roswell, Ohio on July 29, 1932.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married Donald “Don” M. Kamban...

Dec 13, 2016

Mary Pierce, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio after a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Virgil Clifton and Francis Esther (Shackleford) Pierce, Mary was born December 13, 1955 at Portsmouth, Ohio.

Mary was a very kind hearted person, who loved to discuss politics. She was a strong and warm...

Dec 11, 2016

Robert B. Devore, 75, of Uhrichsville, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio.

A son of the late Lawrence M. and Martha M. (Cole) Devore, Robert was born May 4, 1941 at Harrison County, Ohio.

Robert enjoyed his life in retirement. He liked to relax while watching television with his family, as well as his...

Dec 11, 2016

Marilyn Hope Risley, age 81, of Willow Spring passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 under the care of Universal Health Care in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

A daughter of the late Ralph and Doris (Everhart) Phillips, Marilyn, was born in Dover, Ohio on April 13, 1935.

She was a graduate of Dover High School’s class of 1953. She attended Hiram College...

Dec 11, 2016

Joseph L. Pauline, 77, of Dover died peacefully, Sunday, December 11, 2016 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Joseph L. Pauline, Sr. and Mary Skelly Pauline, Joe was born at Midvale on April 23, 1939.

He was a 1957 graduate of the former St. Joseph High School at Dover...

Dec 10, 2016

Betsy Ann Nixon, 65, of Dover, died Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Keller and Margaret “Peggy” (Tucker) Nixon, Betsy was born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on November 1, 1951.

Betsy graduated from Dover High School in 1970. She then continued her education...

Dec 7, 2016

Emma “Kay” Ellwood, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away December 7, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on October 17, 1940, she is the daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel K. (Maxwell) Davis. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, she served in a variety of capacities at area businesses.

Kay...

Dec 6, 2016

Jenkin D. “Shink” Williams, age 79 of New Philadelphia passed away in Aultman Hospital at Canton on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

A son of the late C. “Bucky” and Ruth (Hildebrand) Williams, Shink was born on April 16, 1937 at Gnadenhutten.

He was a 1955 graduate of the former Gnadenhutten High School and entered into...

Dec 6, 2016

Kenneth E. McMillen, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 6, 2016 in the Inn at Northwood Village at Dover.

A son of the late Delmer J. and Marie L. (Clark) McMillen, Ken was born November 5, 1931 at New Philadelphia.

Ken graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1950. Then on July 31, 1953, he married the love of...

Dec 5, 2016

Marjorie Marsh Quicksall, 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 5, 2016, surrounded by family members.

Born June 16, 1927, she will long be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Marge married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, the late William “Bill” Quicksall, on May 17,...

Dec 5, 2016

Joseph Blaine Miller, Sr., 80, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, December 5, 2016 in Akron General Medical Center following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Joseph Mac and Clare Edna (Iames) Miller, Joseph was born September 29, 1936 at Wellsburg, West Virginia.

He is survived by his children, Joey (Janet) Miller Jr. of Steubenville, Mike (Joann)...

Dec 4, 2016

Loueva Jane “Lou” Underwood, 87, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice room at Union Hospital Sunday morning, December 4, 2016.

Born in Newark, Ohio on July 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Charlotte (Murdock) Scott.

Lou graduated from Bolivar High School in 1947 and shortly thereafter, married the late John S. Underwood...

Dec 2, 2016

Robert E. “Bob” Snyder, 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday morning, December 2, 2016 in his residence under the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Dover on January 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert Leroy and Margaret M. (Stropky) Snyder. After completing his formal education, he honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corp.

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