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Patricia Ann Roth
Sep 7, 2015
Patricia Ann Roth, age 73 of Tuscarawas, died Monday, September 7, 2015 in Schoenbrun Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Warren E. and Wandalea C. Briggs Fox, Patricia was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on November 14, 1941.
On February 22, 1958, she married Homer G. Roth and together the couple had three children. Professionally, she was...
Darlene Mahaffey
Sep 7, 2015
Darlene Kay Mahaffey, 55, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 7, 2015 in Beacon Pointe Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
A daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma (Hodkinson) Mahaffey, Darlene was born April 15, 1960 in Dennison, Ohio.
Darlene enjoyed the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping and fishing. She also enjoyed listening to music. Most of all, she...
Jeffrey J. Smith
Sep 6, 2015
Jeffrey J. Smith, affectionately known as “Jeff or “JJ” to family and friends who knew and loved him, age 50, passed away unexpectedly September 6, 2015.
Jeff was born on July 18, 1965. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1983 and Rio Grande College in 1987 with a degree in Hospitality Management before beginning his career as a General...
Glen R Byers
Sep 5, 2015
Glen R. Byers, age 73, of New Philadelphia and formerly Midvale, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John Wensel and Beulah Temple “Boots” (Herron) Byers, Glen was born on March 18, 1942 in Midvale.
Glen was a longtime member of the Midvale United...
Lois Jane Dunlap
Sep 4, 2015
Lois Jane Dunlap, 97, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 04, 2015 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late John and Jennie (Sudduth) Smart, Lois was born April 2, 1918 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Lois graduated from Midvale High School in 1936 and...
V. June Dessecker
Sep 3, 2015
V. June Dessecker, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Hospice House on September 3, 2015, following a period of declining health.
Born in Columbia, O. on June 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ella (Steely) Shumaker.
June was a 1942 graduate of Strasburg High School. After graduation, she worked at Berger Aircraft...
Chad Lenarz
Aug 31, 2015
Chad N. Lenarz, age 43, of Dover, died peacefully early Monday, August 31, 2015, in his residence with his wife and mother by his side, following a four month battle with cancer.
A son of Darlene Ennis Hampton of Dover and the late Calvin Lenarz, Chad was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 23, 1972.
Following his graduation...
Kathryn Fletcher
Aug 31, 2015
Kathryn Ann Fletcher, 87, of Dover, died Monday, August 31, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Simon and Jane (Mitchell) Kinsey, Kathryn was born November 12, 1927 in her childhood home at New Philadelphia.
Kathryn graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944. She then continued her...
James Demattio
Aug 29, 2015
James Rudolph DeMattio, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th at his home in Derwood, Maryland.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 24 years, Rhoda Bucker-DeMattio, his four children; Lynn Lyons, Jamie DeMattio, Robert Bucker and Park Bucker; brothers Bill and Ed DeMattio and sister Jean Boltz. He is the proud grandpa...
Deka Sullivan
Aug 29, 2015
Deka Lynn Sullivan, 47, of Dundee, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 29, 2015.
Born December 28, 1967 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of Donald “Sully” Sullivan and the late Laura Ann (Groah) Sullivan.
Deka graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1986 and was currently employed as a bar tender and...
Eleanor Rowe
Aug 28, 2015
Eleanor Rowe, age 90, of Navarre, died Friday, August 28, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, her parents, her brother, and her sisters.
Eleanor is survived by her son, Frank (Bonnie) Rowe of Dover and her grandson, Matthew Rowe of Lakewood, Ohio.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public visitation or services...
Scott D. Luikart
Aug 28, 2015
Scott D. Luikart, 52, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, August 28, 2015 at his home. Scott’s sudden death shocked his close friends and family; however, he suffered with depression that went untreated for many years.
Born in Millersburg on December 25, 1962, he was the son of the late Ralph Willard and Alice Elaine (Bechtol) Luikart. After...
Alva D. Cox
Aug 28, 2015
Alva Dayton Cox, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Red Hill, Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 28, 2015 in his residence following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Jesse and Opal Gwinn Cox, Alva was born at Elton, West Virginia on December 30, 1937.
Like many of his generation, Alva began...
Martha Ann Jacobs
Aug 28, 2015
Martha Ann Jacobs, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away August 28, 2015 in Hennis Care Center in Dover following a period of declining health.
Born June 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Camden) Jacobs. She was a 1954 graduate of Strasburg High School.
Martha worked as a sales clerk for WalMart and was also...
Kyli Nikole Thomas-Meyers
Aug 25, 2015
Kyli Nikole Thomas-Meyers, age 3 of New Philadelphia was placed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, while in Akron Children’s Hospital.
Born on February 18, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Kyli is the beautiful daughter of Mercedes Meyers of New Philadelphia and Michael Thomas, Jr. of Massillon.
She was a creative, smart, funny, caring...
Dianne Kay Ackerman
Aug 23, 2015
Dianne Kay Ackerman, 65, of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Dover on August 26, 1949, Dianne was the daughter of the late David Y. and LaVaughn (Householder) Miskimen.
Dianne’s formal education began at Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and after graduation; she continued pursing her education at Mount Union College where she obtained...
Eric Richard Hampton
Aug 23, 2015
Eric Richard Hampton, 30, of Strasburg, died Sunday, August 23, 2015.
A son of Jack R. Hampton II and Debbie A. Gadfield, Eric was born July 13, 1985 at Dover, Ohio.
Eric graduated from Garaway High School in 2003. While in high school, Eric was a member of the wrestling team where he was a state qualifier.
He enjoyed riding...
The Rev. Lomas A Shuman
Aug 21, 2015
The Rev. Lomas Ammon Shuman, 95, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord on August 21, 2015 in Oak Pointe Care Center in Baltic.
Born in Bannock, Ohio, on March 23, 1920, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Jessie (Calhoun) Shuman.
As a young man, Lomas courageously and proudly served his country in...
David R. Wood
Aug 19, 2015
David R. Wood, age 66 of Uhrichsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 while in the James Cancer Center at Columbus following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born at Colchester, England on May 27, 1949, Dave was a son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Hammond) Wood.
For many years following his graduation from Wilson...
