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Martha L. Torgler "Together Again"
May 17, 2024
Martha L. Torgler, 87, of New Philadelphia, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Lifecare Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born August 25, 1936, in Dover, to the late Jason and Katherine (Wilden) Barcus, she led a fulfilling life as a dedicated cashier at the former Hills Department Stores. She was known for her...
Stephen "Joe" McCall
May 16, 2024
Stephen “Joe” A. McCall, age 75, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.Born in Newcomerstown, on September 17, 1948, Joe was a son of the late Edward and Emma Lou Dansby McCall.He attended Newcomerstown High School and was employed by the former Heller Tool later, Simons Industries where...
Ronald Pruett
May 16, 2024
Ronald L. Pruett, age 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Thursday, May 16, 2024, in his residence following a period of declining health.
Ron was born on May 11, 1942, in his family home outside of Centerburg, Ohio. He was a son of the late Thurman “Sam” and Velma (Hall) Pruett.
Ron was a 1960 graduate of Centerburg High School. While...
Chess Lamb
May 15, 2024
Clyde “Chess” Lamb, Jr., age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Chess was born on February 26, 1949, in Dover, Ohio. He was a son of the late Clyde and Norma Jean (Thomas) Lamb.Chess was a 1967 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After high school, he...
Dennis Jarvis
May 12, 2024
Dennis Michael Jarvis, 78, of Mineral City, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center on May 12, 2024.
Born in Painesville, Ohio on June 27, 1945, he was the son of the late August and Ruth (Bystrom) Jarvis.
After graduating from high school, Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972. Throughout his professional career,...
Gene E. Barnes
May 11, 2024
Gene E. Barnes, 91, of Marysville, Ohio died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Walnut Crossing Assisted Living in Marysville, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Forest and Gladys (Edie) Barnes, Gene was born October 26, 1932 in Union Hospital at Dover and was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Gene honorably served...
Norma Irene Bresson
May 11, 2024
Norma I. Bresson, a resident at Park Village at Dover went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 11, 2024. The sweetest woman in the world to all who knew her, was a dedicated woman of faith, she longed for the day to be with Him, her parents, and her beloved husband. She always said do not...
Dale Santman
May 11, 2024
Dale Elmer Santman, age 91, of Dover, Ohio, and formerly of Dysart, Iowa, passed away May 11, 2024, while in Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born on October 16, 1932, on the family farm in Dysart, Iowa, to Elmer Martin and Ida Clara (Wurtzel) Santman. During his high school years, Dale helped with the milking as...
Phyllis Fisher
May 10, 2024
Phyllis Roberta Fisher, 89, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her home under the care of Mercy Hospice on May 10, 2024.
Born in East Canton on July 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank Morgan and Lena Rose (Bowman) Knipp.
After completing her formal education, she married the late Richard Carl Fisher on March 10, 1956 in Brooksville,...
Etheline Rae Sampsel
May 6, 2024
Etheline R. Sampsel, 75, of Dover and formerly of Massillon, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, in the Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, Ohio, following a period of declining health due to dementia.
Born on February 1, 1949, in Canton, Etheline was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Maxin) Carnes. She was a high school graduate...
Douglas Wills
May 5, 2024
Douglas Stanley Wills, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly early Sunday, May 5, 2024 in his residence.
Doug was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 10, 1951. He was a son of the late Robert O. and Beverly Joyce Wills.
A 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Doug furthered his education at Kent State University where he studied...
Arthur H. "Art" Ross
May 3, 2024
Arthur H. “Art” Ross, 77, of Dover, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a short illness.
Born in Canton, Art was the son of the late Elmer M. and Doris M. (Luce) Ross and a 1964 graduate of Canton South High School. Art proudly served his country in the U.S. Army being...
Janet M. West - "Together Again"
May 3, 2024
Janet M. West, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Tuscarawas, Janet was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Marie (Decker) Roth and had worked as a sales clerk for a number of local businesses which include the former Everetts Bakery,...
Ray Lindimore
May 3, 2024
Ray Riffee Lindimore, age 90, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 3, 2024, in his residence following a period of declining health. Ray was born on May 12, 1933, in Penn Township in Morgan County, Ohio. He was a son of the late Albert Oscar and Eva Josephine Riffee Lindimore.Ray was a 1951 graduate of Pennsville High School and served his...
Jimmy Allen
May 2, 2024
Jimmy M. Allen, age 74, of Canton, Ohio went to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2024, while in the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Cleveland following a brief illness.
Jimmy was born in Canton, Ohio on May 11, 1949. He was a son of the late Elmer L. “Doc” and Vivian Zettler Allen.
After his graduation from...
Ella Swartzel Jones
Apr 28, 2024
Ella Carman Swartzel Jones, 93, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday, April 28, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Born in Lawrence County Ohio on November 21, 1930, Ella was a daughter to the late Herbert S. and Gertrude Mae (Moss) Carman.
Ella is survived by her husband David Jones; daughter, Donna (Terry) VanSickel; grandsons, Kevin (Allyson) Borst,...
Shelley Cottrell
Apr 26, 2024
Shelley Lynn Cottrell, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away April 26, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following an extended illness.
Born in Dover on March 14, 1958, she was the daughter of Lucille Helen (Gerber) Logan and the late Albert Earl Clark.
Shelley was a very gifted artist and an avid reader. She illustrated the 3rd grade D.A.R.E. books for the...
Betty James
Apr 23, 2024
Betty Joanne James, age 88, of Bolivar, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, while in the care of Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Dola, West Virginia on August 12, 1935, Betty was a daughter of Clarence W. and Mary A. (Main) Swiger.
Betty was a graduate of Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, West...
Jeffrey Alan Keith
Apr 23, 2024
Jeffrey Alan Keith, age 51, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington, County, Ohio. Born in Salem, Ohio on July 20, 1973, Jef was a son of Beulah Williams King of Newcomerstown and Alan (Penny) Keith of Johnstown, Ohio. He was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and attended Akron University where he studied Human Resources Management. For...
Carlos Leo Blankenship, Jr.
Apr 23, 2024
Carlos Leo Blankenship, Jr., 63, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Aultman Select Specialty Hospital at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born on August 13, 1960 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Leo was a son of the late Carlos Leo and Catherine Virginia (Stevens) Blankenship, Sr.
Leo loved to ride his motorcycle and could often be...
