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Harold L. Blind
May 30, 2016
Harold L. Blind, 86, of New Philadelphia went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 30, 2016 while surrounded by his family at Community Hospice House following an eight month courageous battle with an illness.
Harold was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on December 15, 1929 to the late Harvey Leroy and Ethel Marie (Harris) Blind. He was...
Emma Mary Strimbu
May 29, 2016
Emma Mary Strimbu, age 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Union Hospital at Dover on Sunday, May 29, 2016 following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late John B. and Anna M. (Pauline) Pizzini, Emma was born at Midvale on January 13, 1922. She married V. Charles Strimbu on September...
Gloria V. Grasselli
May 27, 2016
Gloria V. Grasselli, age 80, of The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, May 27, 2016 following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Eugene and Opal (Fry) Johnson, Gloria was born at Dover, Ohio on June 17, 1935. She was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School...
Cheryl Lynne Swinderman
May 25, 2016
Cheryl Lynne Swinderman, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Baltic following a lengthy illness.
A daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma (McKee) Smith, Cheryl was born on December 28, 1947 at Dennison, Ohio.
Cheryl graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1967. Three years later on October 2, 1971,...
Donna J. Everett
May 24, 2016
Donna J. Everett, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday evening, May 24, 2016, in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late, Don and Jackie (Wilfong) Pearson she was born at Leesville, Ohio on August 3, 1934.
She was a member of the first graduating class of Conotton Valley High School in 1953. On July 10, 1955, she married...
Muriel Aubihl
May 21, 2016
Muriel Aubihl, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center in New Philadelphia.
Born August 12, 1920 in Liverpool, England, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy (Tempest) Higham.
She honorably served her country in the Royal Air Force. On November 10, 1945, she married William Aubihl who preceded her in...
Mary Dugan
May 20, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Dugan, 77, of Old Town Valley, New Philadelphia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2016.
A daughter of the late Robert and Ruby (Gustafson) Evans, Mary was born on February 4, 1939 in New Philadelphia.
She attended St. Joseph High School and married the love of her life, Jerry L. Dugan on...
Helen J. Clark
May 18, 2016
Helen Jean Clark, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of Howard Clum and the late Ruth (Allensworth) Clum, Helen was born June 15, 1945 at Dover, Ohio.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Helen was a longtime employee of...
Jane L. Murphy-Hanlon
May 16, 2016
Jane L. Murphy-Hanlon, age 79, of Walnut Hills Retirement Community at Walnut Creek and formerly of Atwood Lake, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016.
A daughter of the late Lloyd D. and Mercedes R. (Treasure) Rosenberry, Jane was born January 22, 1937 in Dover. After completing her formal education, Jane spent many years working as a nurse.
A life-long resident...
Todd Metcalf
May 15, 2016
Todd Metcalf, 57, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.
A son of Ted and Delores (Mazzalini) Metcalf Todd was born March 4, 1959 in Union Hospital in Dover.
Todd graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1978. “The Todd Father” then went on to work for many years at Robin Industries as a...
Phillip James Wilson
May 15, 2016
Phillip James Wilson, age 81, of Newcomerstown died in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison on Sunday, May 15, 2016 following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Andrew J. and Harriett M. Heskett, Phil or Jim, as many of his family and friends knew him, was born on August 29, 1934.
Phillip attended school at Newcomerstown...
Frances Ellen Andres
May 14, 2016
Frances Ellen Andres, age 94 of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Saturday, May 14, 2016.
A daughter of the late William and Sarah (Raymond) Young, Frances was born at Montpelier, Ohio on June 22, 1921.
She was a graduate of Edon High School and Bowling Green State University. Frances married Max Andres on...
Virginia L. Edwards
May 14, 2016
Virginia Louise Edwards, 84, of Dover, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Archie Clayton and Mary Jane (Blind) Veley, Virginia was born January 1, 1932 at Stillwater, Ohio.
Virginia was a 1949 graduate of Port Washington High School. She then completed Business...
William “Bill” Skelly
May 13, 2016
William “Bill” Frank Skelly, 73, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Marshall Frank and Leah (LeJeune) Skelly, Bill was born on August 7, 1942 at Union Hospital.
He was a graduate from Midvale High School. He then went on to enlist in the United States...
Edith Ann (Calai) Bigler
May 8, 2016
Edith Ann (Calai) Bigler, 97, of New Dawn Healthcare Center died Sunday morning, May 8, 2016, following a period of declining health.
Born in Midvale on December 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ramona (Battisti) Calai.
After completing her formal education in Midvale, she and her sister, Julia, owned and operated Calai’s Corner Grill in...
Eleanor June Watson
May 5, 2016
Eleanor June Watson, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 05, 2016 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Joseph Scott and Margaret Irene (Frye) Lightell, Eleanor was born August 13, 1926 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Eleanor graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944 and then attended Kent...
Billie Mae Fletcher
May 3, 2016
Billie Mae Fletcher, 81, of New Philadelphia, went home peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2016 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison.
Born in Lexa, Arkansas on March 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John William and Susie Mae (Williams) Neely.
On December 20, 1952 Billie married her lifelong...
Anna Rose Lane
May 1, 2016
Anna Rose Lane, 88, of Uhrichsville, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 in Beacon Pointe Health Care Center at Uhrichsville following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Wilbert and Margaret (Wright) Chew, Anna was born January 2, 1928 at Dennison, Ohio.
Anna was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church at Uhrichsville. She was also a...
Harold E. “Harley” Ray
Apr 30, 2016
Harold E. “Harley” Ray, age 56 of Dover died suddenly, Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A son of the late Paul and Blanche (Korns) Ray, Harley was born in Union Hospital on March 30, 1960.
He was a New Philadelphia High School graduate and worked in the construction industry for many years in both Florida and...
Robert W. Whitmire, II
Apr 26, 2016
Robert W. Whitmire, II of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Akron General Hospital.
A son of Jacquie Whitmire of New Philadelphia and Robert W. (Susan) Whitmire of Bolivar, Rob was born at Twin City Hospital at Dennison on December 10, 1968.
Rob was a 1988 graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School and...
