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Mary Ann Sheafer

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Louise Harris

Louise Harris

Jul 4, 2024

Louise Elizabeth Clerici Harris of New Philadelphia, Ohio died July 4, 2024 at the age of 81.

Born on September 19, 1942 in Wainwright, Ohio to Louis F. and Rebecca (Carlisle) Clerici, she graduated from Midvale High School in 1960, The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education in 1964, The University of Akron with a Masters...

Roy S. Husk "Together Again"

Roy S. Husk "Together Again"

Jul 3, 2024

Roy S. Husk, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Born in Elizabeth, West Virginia, Roy was the son of the late Samuel George and Flossie (Coon) Husk and had worked throwing chains on Drilling Rigs in the Oil Fields. In his spare time, Roy loved going scrapping and visiting all of the area Speedway Stations...

Joann Lindimore

Joann Lindimore

Jul 1, 2024

N. Joann Lindimore, age 88, of New Philadelphia went to be with her Lord and Savior, early Monday, July 1, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. She is now reunited with her husband of 71 years, Ray Lindimore, who preceded her in death on May 3, 2024. 

Born on July 19, 1935 in Morgan...

Grace Viola Ott

Grace Viola Ott

Jun 30, 2024

Grace Viola Ott, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2024, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.

A daughter of the late John and Nettie Helena (Koch) Kappeler, Grace was born at the family home in New Philadelphia, OH on January 26, 1929. Grace attended New Philadelphia High School finishing 10th grade and part of 11th...

Cliff Bronson

Cliff Bronson

Jun 30, 2024

Clifford B. Bronson, 91, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2024 in his home following a period of declining health.

Born in Owosso, Michigan on May 2, 1933 he was the son of the late Pearl and Alice (Robbins) Bronson. After graduating from Owosso High School in Michigan, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where...