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Charles W. "Charlie" Albaugh
Jul 27, 2024
Charles W. "Charlie" Albaugh, 87, passed away on July 27, 2024 in Ohio’s Lifecare Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born at Uhrichsville, Charlie was one of four children born to the late Mary (Maxwell) Albaugh and was a 1954 graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School at Uhrichsville. Later in life, Charlie furthered his education by attending...
Gale P. Huffman "Together Again"
Jul 24, 2024
Gale P. Huffman, 87, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully at Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born in the sewing room of the family residence at Strasburg on July 27, 1936, he was the son of the late James “Ivan” and Olga G. (Oplinger) Huffman. After completing his formal education at Strasburg High School, he began a...
Deborah Veigel
Jul 23, 2024
Deborah Boich Ireland Veigel, passed away from this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
“Deb,” as she was often called, was born in Dover on January 18, 1954, to the late Voin W. and Jeanne E. (Keppler) Boich.
She was a 1972 graduate of Dover High School and became...
Steven Allen Limbacher
Jul 23, 2024
Steven A. Limbacher, 67, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Steven was the son of Betty J. (Gingery) Limbacher of Dover and the late Donald V. Limbacher.
In 1975, Steven proudly graduated from New Philadelphia High School, marking the...
Tracy Jo Caughey
Jul 19, 2024
Tracy Jo Caughey, 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away July 19, 2024 in the loving care of her sisters following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Dover on February 5, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Jerry T. and Betty Ann (Rennicker) Ferren. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Tracy served as a dispatcher for the sheriff’s...
Mary Ann Sheafer
Jul 19, 2024
Mary Ann Sheafer, 94, a loving and compassionate woman of faith, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 in Country View of Sunbury.
Born November 26, 1929 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles Oscar and Eunice Adele (Morrell) Dudt. Following her graduation, Mary Ann married the love of her life, the late Richard Sheafer, with whom she...
Elaine Carmany
Jul 19, 2024
Elaine A. Carmany, age 71 of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, in New Dawn Retirement Center of Dover after a period of declining health.
Elaine was born on October 4, 1952 in Dennison. She was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma (McKee) Smith.
On September 16, 1978 she married Homer Carmany and together they have enjoyed 45...
Donald L. Gopp
Jul 18, 2024
Donald L. “Don” Gopp, 85, of Dover, passed away at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on August 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Donald Raymond and Mildred Fern (Kaiser) Gopp.
After high school graduation, Don earned his bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University. Don owned D.L. Gopp and Associates where...
James Allen Gowan
Jul 18, 2024
James Allen “Jim” Gowan, 76, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 18, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cleveland on March 18, 1948, he was the son of the late William H. and Virginia Gowan, Jr.
On August 29, 1969, Jim married the love of his life, Sandra Kay “Sandy”...
Gary Aubihl
Jul 18, 2024
Gary Aubihl, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, age 75 of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital from complications of cancer.
Gary was born on December 9, 1948 in New Philadelphia. He was a son of the late David and Lillian (Varadi) Aubihl.
On July 31, 1992 he married Judy Holderbaum Burris and...
Harry M. Nichols, Jr.
Jul 14, 2024
Harry M. Nichols, Jr., 76, of New Cumberland, a beloved family man, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2024 at his residence.
Born on December 8, 1947, Harry was the son of the late Harry M. and Armatha (Atkins) Nichols, Sr. and graduated from Carrollton High School at Carrollton. He had also attended Stark State College at Canton to further his...
John Scopel, Jr.
Jul 14, 2024
John Dominic Scopel, Jr. age 79, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, July 14, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on February 27, 1945, in Dennison, Ohio, John was a son of the late John Dominic Scopel, Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Heck Scopel.
John attended the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and while...
Robert D. "Bob" Levengood
Jul 12, 2024
Robert D. "Bob" Levengood, 71, went home to his heavenly father on July 12, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born January 5, 1953, in Dover, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Clyde “Bud” Levengood and is survived by his mother, Nancy (Lahmers) Levengood of Beach City. His journey...
Nathan Daniel Hagey
Jul 11, 2024
Nathan Daniel Hagey, 45, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on July 11, 2024 , at his residence.
Nathan was the son of Danny L. and LuAnn (Smith) Hagey of New Philadelphia and was a 1998 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He was the Owner and Operator of EBH Trucking at New Philadelphia and dedicated himself to...
Paul Gopp
Jul 11, 2024
Paul David Gopp, age 62, of Bowerston, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, in his residence, following a period of declining health.
Born on August 18, 1961, in Dover, Ohio, Paul was a son of the late David L. and Betty L. Riggle Gopp.
He was a 1979 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on May 7, 1988, on the family farm,...
Alton Bishop
Jul 11, 2024
Alton L. Bishop, 86, of Beach City, passed away on July 11, 2024 in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar.
Born in Wadsworth, Alton was the son of the late John and Bessie (Wolf) Bishop. Alton owned and operated Bish’s Sign and Bucket Service for many years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, growing flowers and houseplants, feeding the birds and squirrels, and most...
Laura M. Dutton
Jul 10, 2024
Laura Mae Ricklic Dutton, 103, of Mineral City, passed away July 10, 2024 following an accident in her home.
Born in Fairfield Township on December 5, 1920, Laura was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Martha (DeWalle) Ricklic.
She was a farm homemaker and enjoyed caring for sheep. She attended Dog Run School and graduated from Midvale High School in...
Betty Clark
Jul 9, 2024
Betty Jane Clark, age 96, of Carrollton and formerly of Steubenville, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice at Carroll Health Care in Carrolton.
Born on December 31, 1927, in Steubenville, Ohio, Betty was a daughter of the late Benjamin Howard and Marie (Hazencomb) Nelson.
She was a graduate of Steubenville High School and on April...
Gladys M. Harrison
Jul 6, 2024
Gladys M. Harrison, 88, of Massillon, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, on July 6, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Born January 14, 1936, in her beloved hometown of Stone Creek, Gladys was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Bontrager) Haver. In her youth, Gladys attended the former Stone Creek High School before embarking...
Jon "Eric" Levengood
Jul 5, 2024
Jon “Eric” Levengood, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 5, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a year-long battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
Born in Dover on February 15, 1957, he was the son of Robert “Jack” and Phyllis Ruth (Barnes) Levengood.
Eric was a 1976 graduate of New Philadelphia where he...
