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Goldie Davis

Goldie Davis

Jan 7, 2015

Goldie Margaret Davis, age 91, an angel on Earth, became one of God’s heavenly angels on Wednesday, January 07, 2015, while in the care of Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Born on February 15, 1923, at Roswell, Ohio, Goldie was a daughter of the late Mike and Helen (Talaber) Chek.

She was a 1941 graduate of...

Honey Sue Huffman

Honey Sue Huffman

Jan 6, 2015

Honey Sue Huffman, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Gale Colvin Sr. and the late Verna (Burroway) Colvin, Honey Sue was born January 21, 1941 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

She is survived by her children, William (Cheryl) Huffman Jr. of...

Nancy Swope

Nancy Swope

Jan 5, 2015

Nancy Colleen Swope, 74, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Eldon and Minnie (Geiger) Humphrey, Nancy was born July 12, 1940 at Youngstown, Ohio.

Nancy graduated from Austintown-Fitch High School in 1958. She...

Max Dale Waddington

Max Dale Waddington

Jan 5, 2015

Max Dale Waddington, Sr., 93, of Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 05, 2015 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. He was born September 13, 1921 to Carl David and Muriel Waddington at their home on 256 West High Avenue in New Philadelphia.

Max Sr. is survived by his wife of 72 years, Alicia “Lee” (Nichols) Waddington;...

Rena Jean Haney

Rena Jean Haney

Jan 2, 2015

Rena Jean Haney, age 84, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 02, 2015, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Sayersville, Kentucky on November 16, 1930, Rena is a daughter of the late Dale and Nora (Sizemore) Patrick.

On June 17, 1950, Rena married Harold...

Donald M. Campbell

Donald M. Campbell

Jan 1, 2015

Donald M. Campbell, 84, of Stone Creek, died Thursday. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Marjorie G. Larkin

Marjorie G. Larkin

Jan 1, 2015

Marjorie Girt Larkin, age 97, of Hanover House, Massillon and formerly of Dover, died Thursday, January 1, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Marge, as she was best known to family and friends was born in New Philadelphia on September 27, 1917, one of 10 children born to the late Martin and Laura (Girt) Larkin.

She attended New Philadelphia...

Max Moreland

Max Moreland

Dec 29, 2014

Max Moreland, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 29, 2014 from a short illness.

Born June 21, 1933, in New Philadelphia, he was the son of Alpha and Vida (Gartrell) Moreland.

After completing his formal education at Midvale High School, he spent 36 years at I.F. Manufacturing. Later he continued his professional career with E. Warther and Son, where...

Helen V. Lute

Helen V. Lute

Dec 27, 2014

An all-giving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Helen V. Lute, has gone home to walk the streets of gold. Helen passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at her home following a sudden illness.

Born April 12, 1932, in Dover, Helen was the daughter of the late Oscar and Murial (Kunkle) Kohler.

Helen married her lifelong companion and...

Dorothy Parr

Dorothy Parr

Dec 27, 2014

Dorothy L. Parr, of Dover, Ohio, passed away on December 27, 2014 following a lengthy illness. She was 86 years old.

Born in Dover on May 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Lily York of Dover.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Fox; three sons, Russell Jr., Ronald, and Alvin Parr; and numerous...

Norma Jean Liedtke

Norma Jean Liedtke

Dec 25, 2014

Norma Jean Liedtke, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Union Hospital following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William and Margaret (Moore) Howes, Norma was born at New Athens, Ohio on September, 6, 1932.

She graduated from Adena High School in 1951; and while visiting the skating rink at Tuscora...

M. Jane Sandy

M. Jane Sandy

Dec 24, 2014

Mary Jane Sandy, 90, a lifelong resident of Dover and New Philadelphia, passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014, in Aurora Manor, following a long illness.

Born in Dover on February 19, 1924, she was the daughter of Lena Knisley. After completing her formal education at New Philadelphia High School, she married her lifelong companion and friend, Al J. “Red”...

James Scott Hyre

James Scott Hyre

Dec 23, 2014

James Scott Hyre, 50, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 while at work.

A son of Mary Hains and Robert “Dan” Hyre, Scott was born August 18, 1964 at Cadiz, Ohio.

Scott graduated from Cadiz High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was currently employed as a caregiver for Consumer Support...

Virl W. Stalnaker

Virl W. Stalnaker

Dec 23, 2014

Virl W. Stalnaker, age 89, of the Ohio Veterans Home of Sandusky and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Van and Lula (Underwood) Stalnaker, Virl and his twin brother, Virlin were born August 28, 1925 in Braxton County, West Virginia and grew up on the...

Mabel Irene Avon

Mabel Irene Avon

Dec 23, 2014

Mabel Irene Avon, 83, of Dover, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Lucille (Miller) Kinsey. Mabel graduated as the Salutatorian of the 1949 graduating class of Gnadenhutten High School.

For more than 17 years, she was employed as the Employment Service Supervisor for the Bureau of...

Christine Rae Beitzel

Christine Rae Beitzel

Dec 22, 2014

Christine Rae Beitzel, 59, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 22, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with a brief illness and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A daughter of the late Wayne and Rosemary (Burford) Smith, Christine was born February 12, 1955 at Dover, Ohio.

Christine...

Ronald Deibel

Ronald Deibel

Dec 21, 2014

Ronald Howard Deibel, age 75, of Dover, encountered his “Best Day Yet” and ultimate healing on Sunday, December 21, 2014, while in the care of Community Hospice House, following a three month illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 23, 1939, Ron was a son of the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Rippel) Deibel.

He was a graduate of...