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James A. Parker
Nov 12, 2015
James A. Parker, Age 75, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones; while in the care of Community Hospice House, following complications from open heart surgery.
James was born on October 29, 1940 in his family’s farmhouse in Perry Township to the late Ambrose A. and Della M. (Beckett) Parker.
Following his graduation from...
Glenda Estes
Nov 11, 2015
Glenda Erbse Estes, 90, a resident of Windsor House in Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Born January 29, 1925, in Marietta, OH, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Stella Oliver Erbse and widow of The Rev. William Haston Estes.
A retired secretary with the Dover Baptist Temple, Mrs. Estes, was a member of First...
Edna F. Dunfee
Nov 10, 2015
Edna F. Dunfee, age 88, of Dover, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Esther (Mathieu) and Walter Kendle, Edna was born July 14, 1927 in Zoar, Ohio.
Enda was an active member of the First Church of the Brethren. She loved to...
Denver McConnell
Nov 8, 2015
Denver Dwight McConnell, age 86, of Dover, died peacefully, Sunday, November 8, 2015, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Fremont and Della Tidrick, Denver was born at Tippecanoe, Ohio on July 29, 1926.
He was employed by the former Superior Brand Meats at Massillon for a number of...
Dorothy Mae Wenger
Nov 8, 2015
Dorothy Mae Wenger, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Hennis Care & Retirement Center at Dover following a lengthy illness.
A daughter of the late George and Bertha (Clark) Russell, Dorothy was born August 18, 1928 at Magnolia, Ohio.
On September 25, 1948, Dorothy married the love of her life, Theodore R. Wenger and together they...
Richard Dula
Nov 8, 2015
Richard J. Dula, beloved husband and best friend of Sharon Dula for 63 years, died at home at Tappan Lake at the age of 83.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Rick, Sherrie, Jeff (Connie) and his grandchildren, Kristin (Jon), Matthew, Katy, Aaron (Adrienne), Lynn and RJ and two brothers, Robert (Karen) and Ronald.
In...
Danielle Johns
Nov 7, 2015
Danielle L. Johns, 30, of Tuscarawas, passed away November 7, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Massillon on April 18, 1985, she was the daughter of Kenneth W. (Linda) Johns of Massillon and Evelyn L. (Robert) Gardner of Sherrodsville.
Danielle was a graduate of Conotton Valley High School. Ten years ago, Danielle became the mom of...
Frederick “Fred” Indermill
Nov 7, 2015
Frederick Dean Indermill, 82, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Altman Hospital at Canton, Ohio after a period of declining health.
A son of the late Harry and Nola (Coates) Indermill, Fred was born March 12, 1933 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
He was a 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and went on to serve in...
Homer Gene Boitnott
Nov 7, 2015
Homer Gene Boitnott, age 81, of Dover, died unexpectedly following a brief illness in Union Hospital at Dover on Saturday, November 7, 2015.
A son of the late Homer and Daisy Johnson Boitnott, Homer was born on the family farm outside of New Philadelphia near Stone Creek on July 31, 1934.
Homer attended New Philadelphia High School and worked for...
Edie K. Hobart
Nov 6, 2015
Edie K. Hobart, age 47, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Friday, November 6, 2015 at her residence.
A daughter of Edward (Juanita) Kramer of Blue Rock, Ohio, the late Edna Wood Steed and step-daughter to Sonny Steed of Duncan Falls, Ohio; Edie was born at Zanesville, Ohio on November 26, 1967.
Edie graduated from Philo High School in 1986...
Jerry Lee Edie
Nov 6, 2015
Jerry Lee Edie Sr., 73, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, November 06, 2015 at the home of his son following a lengthy illness.
A son of Loretta Mae Kopp of Dover and the late Harold Eugene Edie Sr., Jerry was born October 31, 1942 at Dover, Ohio.
Jerry graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1962. He then enlisted with...
Doyle Eugene Metzger
Nov 4, 2015
Doyle Eugene Metzger, 84, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in his residence following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Walter Russell and Inez Viola Myers Metzger, Doyle was born at Uhrichsville on February 19, 1931.
He was a member of the former Uhrichsville High School class of 1949 and entered into the United...
Sandra Kay Hall
Nov 4, 2015
Sandra Kay Stemple Hall, age 71 of Bolivar, died Wednesday, November 04, 2015, in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late David H. and Mary Jane Diefenbach Stemple, Sandy was born at Dover, Ohio on April 10, 1944.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a member of...
Jean Anne Owens
Nov 2, 2015
Jean Anne Owens, passed away after a long bout with cancer, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia on November 2, 2015.
Born in Conneaut, Ohio on November 7, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Doris (Bender) Owens.
After completing her formal education, Jean was employed at Buckeye Career Center for nearly two decades as a guidance...
Dora Mae Stempfly
Nov 1, 2015
Dora Mae Stempfly, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at her home.
A daughter of the late Dewey and Marie (Kron) Gopp, Dora was born January 8, 1922 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Dora graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939 and was retired from the Woolworth Company where she worked for 30 years.
She was a...
Margaret Ann Renner
Nov 1, 2015
Margaret Ann Gibb Renner moved into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.
Born on August 4, 1941 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Alma M (Heston) Gibb.
She attended Wooster Highway School and graduated from Dover High School...
Garland G. Monroe
Nov 1, 2015
Garland G. Monroe, Sr., 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Park Village Health Care at Dover while surrounded by his loved ones.
A son of the late Gay Monroe and the late Peggy (Jarvis) Berry, Garland was born May 31, 1932 at Spencer, West Virginia.
Garland was a veteran of the United States Air Force and...
Richard “Dick” L. Beamer
Nov 1, 2015
Richard L. “Dick” Beamer, Jr., 80, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.
Born August 5, 1935 in Goshen, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Edith I (Krocker) Beamer, Sr. After graduating from Dennison St. Mary’s High School, Richard...