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Norma L. Murphy
Apr 1, 2024
Norma L. Murphy, 88, of Dover, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Milford, Massachusetts on October 5, 1935, Norma was one of two children born to the late Joseph and Lillian (Thibeault) Sessa. Norma was a loving wife and mother and cherished being a homemaker for her...
Grace Beller
Apr 1, 2024
Grace E. Beller, 92, of Dover passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Born in Tippecanoe on October 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ash and Elsie Magaline (Wayble) Ash Jennings.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1950, she was married on December 9, 1951 to the late Carl O. Beller, who...
Keith A. Kaser
Mar 31, 2024
Keith A. Kaser, 60, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic-Akron General Medical Center at Akron, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Keith was the son of Betty J. (Bleininger) Kaser of New Philadelphia and the late Loil K. Kaser and a 1981 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Keith had been employed...
Barbara Anne Crombie
Mar 29, 2024
Barbara Anne (Hlivak) Crombie of Bratenahl, Ohio, passed away suddenly on the morning of March 29, 2024, in Dover, Ohio.
Barabara was born on December 22, 1940, in Cleveland. She married John Poremba, Jr., settling in Hudson, Ohio, where they raised four children. In Hudson, Barbara built a successful career as a health insurance broker with Principal Financial Group helping small...
Christine L Bridgeman
Mar 29, 2024
Christine Lynn Bridgeman, 68, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, died peacefully early, Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by her family, following a battle with cancer.Born in Dennison on June 8, 1955, Christine was a daughter of the late Harold L. Boyles and Patricia J. Morrison Boyles-Bolden. She attended Claymont High School and furthered her education at Buckeye Career Center....
Jason Stein
Mar 28, 2024
Jason Stein, age 46, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 28, 2024, with his wife by his side following a courageous 2-year battle with brain cancer.
Born in Dover on March 6, 1978, Stein was a son of Terry and Elaine (Troyer) Stein.
He was a 1996 graduate of Garaway High School. Throughout his career he was known as being...
Loren Rufener
Mar 27, 2024
Loren O. Rufener, 98, of Dover, passed away peacefully with family on March 27, 2024 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Monroe County Ohio on May 18, 1925, he was the son of the late William and Edna (Kasserman) Rufener.
Loren was drafted into the United States Army in 1943. When forces landed in Anzio, Italy, he...
Lois M. Seevers
Mar 26, 2024
Lois M. Seevers, 87, of Dover, a cherished soul who graced this world with her warmth and kindness, peacefully passed away in Cadiz, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love and beautiful memories.Born in Tennessee on January 13, 1937, Lois later moved to Ohio where she flourished in both her personal and professional life. She graduated from the former Midvale...
Sam Hadley, Jr.
Mar 25, 2024
Sam Hadley, Jr., age 94, of Dover, died peacefully, Monday, March 25, 2024, while in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in his family home in Fairfield Township on August 27, 1929, Sam was a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Janie (Raper) Hadley.
He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School...
Saundra Meese
Mar 24, 2024
Saundra Jean Meese, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, March 24, 2024, while in the care of the Truman House at New Philadelphia following a second major stroke.Born in Dover, Ohio on October 6, 1941, Saundra was a daughter of the late Dennis and Bertha “Boots” McIntosh Penick. Saundra graduated from the former Midvale High School where she was...
Frittz R. McGinnis
Mar 23, 2024
Frittz R. McGinnis, 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in his home, while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Cincinnati, Frittz was one of 12 children born to the late Jack and Irma (Lawson) McGinnis and was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Army...
Helen Everett Myers
Mar 23, 2024
Helen Dotts Everett Myers, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. Born October 14th, 1928 in Mineral City she was the daughter of the late Homer Sr. and Anne Smitley Dotts. Helen valued family over everything and she truly was the glue that held hers together. In her younger years, she worked tirelessly to...
Bonnie Ann Schumacher
Mar 22, 2024
Bonnie Ann Schumacher, age 90, of Tuscarawas, died peacefully, Friday, March 22, 2024, while in the care of The Truman House at New Philadelphia.A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas, Bonnie Ann was born in the family home on June 15, 1933, a daughter of the late Elmer N. and Helen J. Eichel Lorenz.She was a 1951 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick...
Carol A. Bower
Mar 19, 2024
Carol A. Bower, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.
Born in Dover, Carol was one of three daughters born to the late Carl and Mary Totten. Carol loved being artistic and it was because of this that she was able to showcase her talents as owner and operator...
Frederick W. "Fritz" Andrews
Mar 17, 2024
Frederick W. “Fritz” Andrews. 66, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024 in his home.
Born January 9, 1958 in Massillon, Fritz was one of three sons born to the late John F. and Ruby K. (Zurcher) Andrews and was a 1976 graduate of Fairless High School. Following high school, Fritz attended The Ohio State University / Agricultural Technical...
Jennifer L. Sickels
Mar 17, 2024
Jennifer Lee “Jenny” Sickels, a loving and devoted wife, mother, Mimi, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, passed away on March 17, 2024 following injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Born December 21, 1977 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of James “Jim” R. and Judy A. (Chidester) Rugg of New Philadelphia. After graduating from Indian Valley High School and the...
Sara Ley
Mar 17, 2024
Sara Ley, age 84, of Dover and formerly of Sugarcreek, died peacefully, Sunday, March 17, 2024, while in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 22, 1939, Sara was a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Snyder) Harris.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After graduation Sara began...
William D. "Bill" Felean
Mar 16, 2024
William D. ”Bill” Felean, 81, of Mineral City, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Bill was one of three children born to the late Gregor and Helen (Goron) Felean. Bill was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United States Army and retired in 2002 from the...
Charles "Pappy" Miller
Mar 16, 2024
Charles “Pappy” G. Miller, age 79, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Sugarcreek, made his journey to that heavenly place on March 16, 2024, surrounded by his friends, family, and faithful companion, Zippy.
Born in his family home in Walnut Creek on August 26, 1944, Charlie was the son of the late Ohlen and Pauline Miller.
Charlie was a 1962 graduate...
Jeanna Mae Edie
Mar 15, 2024
Jeanna Mae Edie, age 70, of Zoarville, died peacefully, Friday, March 15, 2024, following a period of declining health. Born in Union Hospital at Dover on January 28, 1954, Jeanna was a daughter of the late William and Elva Brown Tomblin.She was a 1972 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and soon after married John Edie on March 17, 1973. Together...
