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Nova Jane Fidler
Nov 13, 2016
Nova Jane “Janie” Fidler, 73, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the care of Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Born in Canton on October 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ezma (Ray) Brooks, and was raised by her grandparents, Clayton and Bess Ray of Carrollton.
Janie graduated from Carrollton High School in 1961....
Madge M. Beamer
Nov 12, 2016
Madge M. Beamer, 88, of Louisville, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.
John L. Donahue
Nov 11, 2016
John L. Donahue, age 90 of Poland, Ohio and formerly of Strasburg, died peacefully, Friday, November 11, 2016 in Ashville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.
A son of late Lacey W. and Ida M. (Eichel) Donahue, John was born at Uhrichsville, Ohio on June 27, 1926.
He was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. Following graduation, He...
Jonathan Wayne Sprinkle
Nov 10, 2016
Jonathan Wayne Sprinkle, age 62, of New Philadelphia died on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
A son of Mary and Paul Dallos of Virginia and the late Myron Sprinkle, Jonathan was born at Elyria on January 24, 1954.
Following graduation from Elyria High School, Jonathan worked for a period of time at a steel mill and later became a stay at...
Irene Katherine Slasor
Nov 8, 2016
Irene Katherine Slasor, age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 08, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on December 31, 1924, to the late Tom and Katherine (Cerveni) Nepsa. Irene was an active member of the First United Church of Christ for 60 years and served the church in many different ministries. She was a member of the New Philadelphia...
Norma G. Briggs
Nov 7, 2016
Norma G. Briggs, 92, passed away, Monday, November 7, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Lewis and Zora (Montgomery) Smith, Norma was born September 26, 1924 at Glenwillow, Ohio.
Norma was a member of First Baptist Church since 1955 where she sang in the church choir. She also enjoyed traveling with her sisters,...
Norma Jean Specht
Nov 7, 2016
Norma Jean “Gee Gee” Specht, age 83 of Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday, November 7, 2016 while in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Dominic and Margherita (Pace) Cugliari, Norma was born at Dover on December 22, 1932. She was a graduate of the former...
Junious “JL” Fletcher
Nov 4, 2016
Junious “JL” LD Fletcher, 86, of New Philadelphia, went home peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Onia, Arkansas , he was the son of the late Emmitt J. and Ella (Ballentine) Fletcher.
On December 20, 1952, JL married his lifelong companion and servant of God,...
Dale Milburn
Nov 1, 2016
Dale Milburn, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, following a brief illness.
A son of the late Homer and Emma (Kollar) Milburn, Dale was born September 9, 1940 at Newport, Ohio.
Dale enjoyed playing golf and horse shoes, as well as hunting and going to garage sales and flea...
Mary Catherine Comignaghi
Nov 1, 2016
Mary Catherine Comignaghi, 68, of Dover, died November 1, 2016 in the Cleveland Clinic following a recent illness.
A daughter of the late Jasper Ray and Elizabeth Jane (Varner) Flaherty, Mary was born July 31, 1948 in Terra Alta, West Virginia.
Mary had been a longtime Executive Housekeeper at both the Comfort Inn and Country Inn & Suites at Dover. She...
Clara M. Hinig
Oct 30, 2016
Clara Mae Aldergate Hinig, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died early Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover, following a brief illness.
Clara was born January 19, 1923 in Midvale, Ohio. She was a daughter of Irene and Joseph Aldergate. Clara attended Immaculate Conception for grades 1 through 8 and then attended Dennison High School where she graduated...
Garry C. Wallick
Oct 29, 2016
Garry C. Wallick, age 47, of Dover, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 following a period of declining health.
A son of Izena Couch of New Philadelphia and the late Marion Wallick, Jr., Garry was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 18, 1969.
Garry attended elementary school at New Philadelphia and high school at Dover. He worked for...
Eileen “Sis” Roberts
Oct 24, 2016
Eileen Leona “Sis” Roberts, age 95 of Uhrichsville, died Monday, October 24, 2016 in Hilliard Assisted Living & Memory Center following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Ray A. and Emma E. (Carlisle) Harmon, Eileen was born at Goshen, Ohio on February 24, 1921.
She was a graduate of Midvale High School and wed Marion A....
L. Eileen Watson
Oct 22, 2016
L. Eileen Watson, 91, of Dover, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Dover on October 22, 2016.
Born in Beach City on March 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nora (Nicewander) Strauss, Sr.
After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1944, Eileen married her late husband, Joe H. “Pat” Watson. They were blessed with...
Patricia Karnosh
Oct 22, 2016
Patricia Karnosh, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Bethany Village care facility in Centerville, Ohio.
Pat was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 25, 1936 to the late Frank and Dolores (Bucey) Pattison. At age two, she met her future husband, John (Jack) Karnosh, and they married on April 22, 1960. Jack preceded her in death in...
James R. Gellenbeck
Oct 21, 2016
James R. Gellenbeck, 1929 – 2016, 87, passed away October 21, 2016 in the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born in Canton on January 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Richard and Thecla Gellenbeck.
Jim graduated from Timken High School and was the owner and operator of several businesses throughout his construction and land development...
Florence Limbacher
Oct 20, 2016
Florence Jean Limbacher, age 78, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, early Thursday, October 20, 2016 surrounded by her family while in the care of Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late James and Bertha (Reidl) Bird, Florence was born in her family’s New Philadelphia home on February 5, 1938.
She attended New Philadelphia High School...
Gloria A. Harriff
Oct 20, 2016
Gloria A. Harriff, 85, of Dover, died October 20, 2016 at Park Village Healthcare Center.
Born on June 22, 1931, in New Philadelphia, she was the only child of James and Theresa (Abel) James.
Gloria graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1949 and then worked as an operator for the General Telephone Company.
On November 18, 1950, she wed...
Paul E. Duerig
Oct 18, 2016
Paul E. Duerig, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully while in the care of Community Hospice Truman House on October 18, 2016 following a period of declining health. Born on May 16, 1928 in Berne, Indiana, Paul was the son of the late Ernest and Ida (Gerber) Duerig. After completing his high school education at Washingtonville Central High School...
William Franklin Ellwood
Oct 17, 2016
Six days shy of his 77th birthday, William “Bill” Franklin Ellwood of New Philadelphia died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Union Hospital at Dover. He was born Oct. 23, 1939, to the late Juanita (Hunter) and James William Ellwood.
Bill was an accomplished carpenter and wood carver, and enjoyed fishing, coon hunting and in his younger years, race car driving....
