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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...
Michael D. Winters, II
Jul 16, 2016
Michael D. Winters, II, 44 of New Philadelphia passed away Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following complications from a surgery related to the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 28, 1972, he graduated from New Philadelphia High School. He was a true entrepreneur at heart. Mike was the owner and manager...
Kelli Mason-Devlin
Jul 13, 2016
Kelli Jeanne Mason-Devlin, 53, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of Barbara Mason of New Philadelphia, and the late Ronny Mason (died January 13, 2016), Kelli was born December 28, 1962 at Dover, Ohio.
Kelli was a 1981 New Philadelphia graduate, having participated in the marching...
Tamie Lynn Weist
Jul 12, 2016
Tamie Lynn Weist, 59, of Canton, blew into this world as a precocious child on August 3rd, 1956, and on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 she went to Heaven to find her parents so she could tattle on the rest of us, following a sudden illness. Some people will do anything to avoid their surprise 60th birthday party.
Born in Dover,...
Brent Wesley Haver
Jul 11, 2016
Brent Wesley Haver, 39, of Dover, died Monday, July 11, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a recent illness.
A son of Wesley and Rise` Jean (Steele) Haver of New Philadelphia, Brent was born September 1, 1976 at Dover, Ohio.
Brent graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1994, where he was known by classmates as the “Gentle Giant.” ...
Margaret Jane Morgan
Jul 11, 2016
Margaret Jane Morgan, 91, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in the Inn at Northwood on July 11, 2016.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late David J. and Lucile M. (Harris) Morgan.
She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1943. The majority of her professional career...
Joan M. Nigro
Jul 4, 2016
Joan M. “Toots” Nigro, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, July 4, 2016 following a brief illness.
One of nine children born to the late Harold T. and Charlotte W. (Jenkins) Allman, Joan was a triplet sister to Joyce and Joy.
Joan was a 1957 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and then began working as a telephone company...
Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler
Jul 1, 2016
Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away in Aultman Hospital on July 1, 2016 following a sudden illness.
Born in Dover on August 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Harold and Hilda Lucille (Baker) Enold.
After completing her formal education at New Philadelphia, Beebe served as an executive housekeeper at Country...
Joseph W. Lanza
Jun 29, 2016
Joseph W. Lanza, 90, most recently residing in Marietta, Georgia and formerly of Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016.
Born in Canton, Ohio on August 29, 1925, he was the son of the late James and Angela (Coco) Lanza.
After honorably serving his country in the United States Army 83rd Infantry Division during WWII, he spent his...
Gloria Mae Donehue
Jun 26, 2016
Gloria Mae Donehue, 84, of Dover, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late Clarence and Madeline (Fowler) Rouch, Gloria was born May 16, 1932 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
Gloria graduated from Dover High School in 1950. In her younger years, she served as a correspondent for the Times Reporter covering...
Mary Lou Fowles
Jun 24, 2016
Mary Lou Fowles, 67, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.
A daughter of the late Louis and A. Mary (Cardani) Caravati, Mary Lou was born July 18, 1948 in Dennison, Ohio.
Mary graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1966 and went on to work at General Electric in Dover for more than...
Roberta Kay Beamer
Jun 22, 2016
Roberta Kay Beamer, age 75, of Wainwright died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late William R. and Mary (Nelson) Syler, Roberta was born at the family home in Baltic on February 23, 1941.
She graduated from Baltic School, now Garaway Schools, and married Donald D. Beamer...
Dale “Wally” Waldenmyer
Jun 22, 2016
A life that began in Northwest Pennsylvania that forever changed the residential landscape of Dover has come to a peaceful earthly end, and has begun anew in a place prepared for him by the Master Developer.
Dale “Wally” Waldenmyer, a well-respected builder, developer, realtor and community visionary, entered his heavenly reward Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the age of 92...
Shelly A. Knisely
Jun 20, 2016
Shelly A. Knisely, 51, a loving mother, devoted wife, and kind spirit, passed away peacefully in Community Hospice House on Monday, June 20, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Dayton on August 3, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Dennis E. and Sarah G. (Carl) Ledbetter. After completing her formal education, she met and fell...
Betty Hilliard
Jun 20, 2016
Betty Hilliard, 82, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 in Beacon Point Health Care Center at Uhrichsville, Ohio.
A daughter of the late William and Margaret (Ickes) Tidrick, Betty was born September 12, 1933 in Dennison, Ohio.
Betty met her late husband, Pete whom she married August 27, 1956 at Midvale High School where she was a secretary until the...
David A. Eckert
Jun 19, 2016
David A. Eckert, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away June 19, 2016 in his home following an apparent heart attack.
Born in Massillon on February 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Calvin A. and Phyllis L. (Bliss) Jr. After graduating from Dover High School he continued his education at Kent State University and was a member of...
Robert Lewis Blackwell
Jun 18, 2016
Robert L. “Bob” Blackwell, 77, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Born in Dover on July 9, 1938, he was the son of the late Rester E. and Irene C. (Griffin) Blackwell. Bob honorably served his country in the Army National Guard and then the United States Air...
Lorin “Burt” Beaber
Jun 16, 2016
Lorin “Burt” Beaber, age 88, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016, following a short period of declining health in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A lifelong member of the community, Burt was born April 18, 1928 at New Philadelphia, and was a son of the late Lorin H. and Harriet...
Ray Ammons
Jun 14, 2016
Leamon Ray Ammons, 73, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
A son of Pauline (McClain) Ammons Singletary and the late Everett Ammons, Ray was born, December 4, 1942 at Hohenwald, Tennessee.
Ray graduated from Lewis County High School in 1960. He was retired from Fleming Foods where...
Gail Fitzgerald
Jun 11, 2016
Gail E. Fitzgerald, 67, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Hennis Care & Assisted Living in Bolivar, Ohio.
A daughter of the late George Manning and Patricia Fetterman, Gail was born June 4, 1949.
Gail graduated from John Marshall High School and then went on to become a nurse’s aide for many years at both Hennis and New Dawn...
