Obituaries

Jul 8, 2015

George E. Lippencott Sr., 72, of Gnadenhutten, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Community Hospice House of Tuscarawas County following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison on June 15, 1943, he was the son of Myrtle Evelyn (Patterson) Lippencott and the late Emmett Lippencott. On September 12, 1959 George married the love of his life, Betty Garabrandt,...

Jul 8, 2015

Alicia “Lee” Waddington, 94, of Dover, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. She was born on March 8, 1921 to Arthur and Mary Nichols at Union Hospital near their home on the Boulevard in Dover, Ohio.

She is survived by her siblings, Elodea “Penny” Zurcher, Arthur Nichols Jr., and Joann...

Jul 7, 2015

Flodell Frances Marburger, 74, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Oscar and Esta Mae (McKinney) Wolford, Flo was born October 6, 1940 at Rosemont, West Virginia.

Flo graduated from Flemington High School in...

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Jul 3, 2015

Carol Ann Wenger, age 67, of The Inn at Northwood Village, Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2015 following an extended illness.

A daughter of Elsie A. (Conway) Wenger of Dennison and the late Joe D. Wenger, Carol was born at Dennison, Ohio on September 5, 1947.

A...

Jul 2, 2015

Rob Walter Hughes, age 42, of Newcomerstown and formerly of Rittman, found rest in the arms of the Lord while in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia on Thursday, July 02, 2015, following an extended illness.

A son of the late Robert F. and Norma J. (Adams) Hughes, Rob was born on October 24, 1972 at Wadsworth, Ohio.

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Jul 2, 2015

Harold Eugene Fenton, 93, a faithful servant of God, his family and his friends, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice House with his family by his side, on Thursday, July 2, 2015, following a short battle with cancer.

Born outside of Newcomerstown, on August 27, 1921, Harold was the son of the late Leo F. and Jennie (Gray) Fenton.

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Jun 30, 2015

Lyda E. Hodge, 87, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Canton, put her walking shoes on one last time and walked into the loving arms of her Lord on June 30, 2015.

Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 1927, Lyda was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Carrie E. (Sickles) Steele.

After completing her formal education,...

Jun 29, 2015

Larry E. Tolotti, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 29, 2015 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

A son of the late Emanuel and Anna (Page) Tolotti, Larry was born August 7, 1940 in New Philadelphia.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy (Perry) Tolotti; his step daughters, Valarie Crone of Dover,...

Jun 28, 2015

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Watson, 74, of Uhrichsville, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wilmer and Wilma (Merryman) Bartholomew, Betty was born December 26, 1940 at Dennison, Ohio.

Betty graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1958 and was formerly employed at Rod’s Donut Shop...

Jun 28, 2015

Milford Casper Dessecker, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2015 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in New Philadelphia on June 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Sadie P. (Aubihl) Dessecker.

After completing his formal education at Midvale High School, he honorably served...

Jun 26, 2015

Delmer C. Kimble, 78, of New Philadelphia passed away June 26, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Edward R. and Nellie M. (Barcus) Kimble, Delmer was born March 5, 1937 in Stone Creek.

After completing his formal education, Delmer joined the United States Airforce where he honorably served his country.

His professional career with Gradall...

Jun 24, 2015

M. Pauline Quillin, age 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Novak) Yanice, Pauline was born at New Cumberland, Ohio on March 22, 1928.

Pauline was a graduate of Dover High School and for many years, she was a familiar face at Atwood Lodge and...

Jun 22, 2015

Betty Jane Bain, 94, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Willard and Marybelle (Fox) McCauley, Betty was born May 2, 1921 at Distant, Pennsylvania.

Betty graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1939. Then...

Jun 21, 2015

Dorothy Smart Grace Sowers, 95, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

Dorothy was born April 27, 1920 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late John and Marie (Sudduth) Smart. Her younger years were spent on a farmstead in the New Philadelphia area and she graduated from Midvale High School in...

Jun 19, 2015

Tadd W. Byers, 52, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday morning, June 19, 2015 in the Community Hospice House following a courageous battle with liver cancer.

Born in Union Hospital on October 3, 1962, he was the son of the late Forrest Gene and Jacqueline (Smith) Byers.

After graduating from Indian Valley High School, he began his professional career in...

Jun 17, 2015

Gerda Allenbaugh, 100, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia on June 17, 2015 with her family by her side.

Born on February 23, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Germaine Gerber.

Gerda was a faithful member of the Dover Bible Church where she served in a number of capacities....

Jun 16, 2015

Nathan David Albury, a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away June 16, 2015.

Born in Canton on May 27, 1984, he was the son of Phillip and Suzanne (Winters) Albury.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 2003 where he played football and basketball, Nathan continued his formal education at Otterbein University; ultimately obtaining his...

Jun 15, 2015

Ralph Henry Hutzel Sr., 55, of Newcomerstown, died Monday, June 15, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of Ralph L. Hutzel of Newcomerstown and the late Iretha Gertrude “Weedy” (Rosenberger) Hutzel, Ralph was born December 5, 1959 at Morgantown, West Virginia.

Ralph was a country boy at heart who enjoyed...