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Ronald Allen Lineberry
Aug 11, 2016
Ronald Allen “Buck” Lineberry, 85, of New Philadelphia passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 11, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton.
Born in New Philadelphia on March 4, 1931, he was the son of the late John D. and Vera G. (Engler) Lineberry.
Buck was a Korean War veteran, honorably serving his country in the...
Lee Edward Lundenberger
Aug 11, 2016
Lee Edward Lundenberger, age 87, of Bolivar, who “never had any bad days, just some better than others”, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.
A son of the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Huffman) Lundenberger, Lee was born at Dover, OH on July 22, 1929.
He graduated from the former Bolivar High School...
Irene V. Preston
Aug 10, 2016
Irene V. Preston, 80, of Dennison, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in Oak Point Nursing Home at Baltic following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late John R. and Charlotte M. (Jones) Stull, Irene was born August 4, 1936.
Irene married the late Charles E. Preston, who preceded her in passing on January 28, 2013.
She...
Howard T. Kopp
Aug 9, 2016
Howard T. Kopp, 88 of Dover passed away August 9, 2016 surrounded by family at Hennis Care Center in Dover after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers.
Born November 24, 1927 in New Philadelphia Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Wilhelmina (Warner) Kopp.
After graduating from New Philadelphia in 1945, Howard joined the U.S. Navy where he...
Rudolph “J.R.” Ruffini, Jr.
Aug 5, 2016
Rudolph A. “J.R.” Ruffini, Jr. age 83, of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover and formerly of Roswell died early Friday, August 05, 2016.
Born on October 15, 1932, J.R. was born at Roswell on October 15, 1932 a son of the late Rudolph A. and Wilma (Conley) Ruffini.
J.R. graduated from Midvale High School, served in the United...
Shirley Garabrandt
Aug 5, 2016
Shirley Jean “Jeannie” Garabrandt, 85, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.
A daughter of the late Henry and Harriet (Jones) Shull, Shirley was born September 11, 1930 at New Philadelphia.
Shirley graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1949. She retired from the Tuscarawas County Commissioners Office after serving her community for 17...
Lloyd E. Roth
Aug 4, 2016
Lloyd E. Roth, 88, of Dover and formerly of Port Washington, entered into a closer presence with God on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Inn at Northwood in Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Tuscarawas on September 15, 1927, he was the son of the late Edward and Lucy (Rummell) Roth. After graduating from Tuscarawas-Warwick High...
Donald W. Weaver
Aug 3, 2016
Donald William Weaver, 88, of Dover, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Ilem Carow and Rita Mae (Townsend) Weaver, Donald was born February 25, 1928 at Moon Run, Pennsylvania.
On July 2, 1949, Donald married the love of his life, the former Shirley...
Lois C. Brown
Aug 2, 2016
Lois Charlene Brown, age 91 of Park Village Assisted Living Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday, August 02, 2016.
Born at New Philadelphia on April 21, 1925, Lois was born to the late Charles W. and Tessie (Dillehey) Carpenter.
Lois was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...
Ivor E. Lab
Aug 1, 2016
Ivor E. Lab, 88, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 in Hennis Care and Retirement Centre at Dover.
A son of the late Peter and Mary (Kipfsthul) Lab, Ivor was born April 2, 1928 at Zoarville, Ohio.
Ivor served in the United States Army, and upon receiving his discharge, he worked as a Dover City Schools bus driver for 10...
Britt Caroline Stratton
Jul 30, 2016
Britt Caroline Stratton, died early Saturday morning, July 30, 2016, in the Hospice House at New Philadelphia, with her devoted husband John by her side.
Britt was born in Montreal, Canada to Swedish parents and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics with top honors....
Larry A. Bair
Jul 30, 2016
Larry A. Bair, 64, a loving husband, father, and United States Army veteran, passed away July 30, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital at Pittsburgh following a battle with cancer.
Born in Dover on July 9, 1952 he was the son of Edith (Meldrum) Bair of New Philadelphia and the late Dale Bair.
Larry was devoted to his family and country....
Grace Duke
Jul 24, 2016
Grace Duke, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Joseph Weber and the late Iva Wilson, Grace was born November 9, 1931 at Millersburg, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Kathy (Rob) Beagle, Reccine (Richard Sr.) Wigfield and Laverne Duke Jr. all of New Philadelphia;...
Denny W. Huston
Jul 23, 2016
Denny W. Huston, 66, Of New Philadelphia died July 23, 2016 with his loving wife Carol by his side. Denny was born November 6, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to William and Gertrude Huston.
He attended Canton South Schools. He was employed as a well operator for Stocker-Sitler, Deupty Sheriff and Correctional Officer for Tuscarawas County Sheriff Department, and Laborer for...
Vernon Robertson
Jul 22, 2016
Vernon “Toot” Robertson, 89, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.
A son of the late Nellie Robertson, Vernon was born October 24, 1926 at Cambridge, Ohio.
Vernon served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946. Upon his discharge from the...
E. Hope Gopp
Jul 21, 2016
E. Hope Gopp, 96, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 in the care of New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover.
A daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Brinkman) Pake, Hope was born April 12, 1920 at New Philadelphia. In 1939 she married her loving husband of 33 years, Albert Gopp.
She was a graduate from New Philadelphia High School...
Betty M. Lorenz
Jul 20, 2016
Betty M. (McMillin) Lorenz of Stone Creek, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover.
Born on May 16, 1920, Betty was born in Uhrichsville to the late James Orloff “Mac” and Ruth Estella (Downs) McMillin.
Betty graduated from Stone Creek High School and continued her formal education at Canton Actual Business College....
Larry E. Barnhart
Jul 19, 2016
Larry E. Barnhart, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Bowerston Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Donald and Catherine (Phillips) Barnhart, Larry was born January 21, 1947 at Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Larry graduated from Garaway High School. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...
Cathy L. Colvin
Jul 17, 2016
Cathy L. Colvin, 48, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Jim Bonner of New Philadelphia; her father, Tom Colvin Sr. of Dover; her sister, Rhonda Colvin of Uhrichsville; a brother, Tom Colvin Jr of Malvern and her nephews, great...
Jacqueline E. Schlingman
Jul 17, 2016
Jacqueline E. Schlingman, 82, of Dover, passed away in Country Club Retirement Campus on July 17, 2016 following a period of declining health.
Born in Canton on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Helen I. (Saunders) Booth.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1952, Jacquie continued her formal education receiving her diploma...
