Obituaries

Aug 15, 2013

Charles W. Gross, age 94, of Dover passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord, Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Union Hospital.

A son of the late Harley and Mabel (Fenton) Gross, Charles was born on October 15, 1918 at Newcomerstown.

Charles was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the United States Army from 1941 – 1945....

Aug 12, 2013

Paul J. DeStefani, age 64, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Monday, August 12, 2013 with his wife and children at his side.

A son of the late Charles L. DeStefani and Mary A. Destafani-Vik, Paul was born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 14, 1949.

He was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a 43...

Aug 12, 2013

Tina Marie Ritenour, age 57 of New Philadelphia died Monday, August 12, 2013 in her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 6, 1955, Tina was a daughter of the late Albert V. and Martha (Homan) Ritenour.

She was a 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was formerly employed by Union Country...

Aug 11, 2013

Barbara Anne Reding, 70, of Strasburg, died Sunday, August 11, 2013 in her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wendell and Iola Snell, Barbara was born on August 29, 1942 at Bath, New York. Barbara graduated from Northside High School at Corning, New York.

Barbara moved to the Tuscarawas County area in 1960 and...

Aug 11, 2013

Dean Earl Milliken, age 89, went to be with the Lord and his family and friends on August 11, 2013. He passed in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia on July 27, 1924, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Furbay) Milliken.

Dean graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1942. Then,...

Aug 10, 2013

Gerald D. “Buzzy” Young, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the Hospice House on Saturday, August 10, 2013.

Born in Midvale on July 24, 1921, he was the son of the late James F. and Eva L. (Carpenter) Young.

After graduating from Midvale High School in 1941, Buzzy joined the United States...

Aug 9, 2013

June W. Rippel, age 88, of Mesquite, Texas, and a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Friday, August 9, 2013 under the care of Odyssey Hospice, in the home of her loving daughter and family.

Born at her parent’s New Philadelphia home on June 30, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Ceal and Carrie Mae Biddle Bailey....

Aug 7, 2013

Blaine D. Evans, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 7, 2013 while surrounded by his family in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Carlos and Bessie (Watts) Evans, Blaine was born in his childhood home at Stillwell, Ohio on January 5, 1933.

Blaine graduated from Killbuck High School...

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Aug 1, 2013

Betty Jane Davis, age 81, of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2013, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Warwick Township on July 20, 1932, Betty was a daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Carpenter) Davis.

A 1951 graduate of the former Midvale High School, Betty retired from Union Hospital at...

Jul 30, 2013

Mark Alan Moore, 56, of Uhrichsville, passed away July 30, 2013 in his home following complications with his late onset of juvenile diabetes.

Born February 2, 1957 in Dennison, he is the son of Francis E. Moore and the late Beverly J. (Kennison) Moore.

After graduating from Indian Valley High School, Mark joined the United States Air Force where he...

Jul 30, 2013

George “Ray” Smith Jr, age 61, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 30, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Born at Fort Worth, Texas, July 18, 1952, he was a son of Pauline Getchey Smith of Dover and the late George Smith, Sr.

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Jul 29, 2013

Dale J. Roudebush, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday evening, July 29, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in New Philadelphia on August 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Perry Dewey and Anna Cordilia (Finnicum) Roudebush.

After completing his formal education, Dale began his professional career as an electrician and a maintenance person. He...

Jul 27, 2013

Edward L. Connor, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2013, at the Hospice House in New Philadelphia.

Born in Canton on September 7, 1923, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Elta M. (Warren) Connor.

Ed graduated from Timken High School in 1941, where he had the distinct honor of helping design and...

Jul 25, 2013

Doris Hurst Briggs, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover on her birthday, early Thursday morning, July 25, 2013.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Hurst and Edith (Wright) Hurst. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1947, she continued her formal education at Bowling Green State University where...

Jul 24, 2013

Donald Raymond Mills, age 66, of New Dawn at Dover, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

A son of Dorthy (Shai) Mills of New Philadelphia and the late Lowell R. Mills, Don was born in Union Hospital at Dover on March 18, 1947.

Don was a 1965 graduate of Dover High School and worked for the former Henry Adhesives...

Jul 24, 2013