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Steven Scott Sherer
Dec 9, 2012
Steven Scott Sherer, age 57, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Sunday, December 9, 2012 in his home with his family at his side following a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer.
A son of the late Robert and Jean (Hewson) Sherer, Steve was born in Canton, Ohio on October 25, 1955.
Steve graduated from Indian Valley North High...
Sandra K. Greenwalt
Dec 9, 2012
Sandra K. Greenwalt, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Darrell and Mary (Steiner) Swaney, Sandy was born October 23, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.
Sandy attended First Church of the Nazarene at New Philadelphia and had a love for nature....
Roland J. Baker
Dec 8, 2012
Roland James “Baldy” Baker, Jr. age 50, of Winfield, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an apparent heart attack.
Born at Union Hospital on May 30, 1962 he is a son of Gladys Baker of Strasburg, and the late Roland James “Baldy” Baker Sr. At an early age he inherited his father’s nickname and...
Mary Isabell Ricer
Dec 7, 2012
Mary Isabell Ricer, age 88, of Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2012.
A daughter of the late Elmer and Edna (Arth) Stucky, Mary was born in the family home at York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio on June 4, 1924.
On January 18, 1941 at Woodsfield, Ohio Mary wed...
Linda A. Jones
Dec 6, 2012
Linda A. Jones, 71, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 6, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Lengler) Welsch, Linda was born May 29, 1941 at Dover, Ohio.
She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Dover. Linda enjoyed the company of her cats as well as...
Phillis J. Davis
Dec 5, 2012
Phillis J. Davis, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in her sleep, with her family at her side, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
A daughter of the late William B. and Bonnie (Lunsford) Cook, Phillis was born at Cumberland, North Carolina on March 14, 1929.
She attended school at Stedman, North Carolina and later in life returned...
Pauline G Mazzy
Nov 30, 2012
Pauline G. Mazzy, 94, of Midvale, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover following a short period of declining health.
Born June 13, 1918 in Midvale, she was the daughter of the late Curtis James and Bessie Ellen (Tidrick) Swinderman.
Pauline was united in marriage in 1939 to her late husband, Daniel Robert...
Barbara Patricia Hilderbrand
Nov 28, 2012
Barbara Patricia Hilderbrand of Toronto and Dover, Ohio, died peacefully early Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born on June 27, 1943, at New Cumberland, West Virginia, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Elaine (Evans) Comer.
Her friends and family knew her by a number of different names; such...
Leslie Charles Polen
Nov 28, 2012
Leslie Charles Polen, age 78, of Mineral City passed away, Tuesday evening, November 27, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following heart complications.
Born on August 21, 1934 on the family farm in Sandy Township, Tuscarawas County, Leslie was a son of the late Floyd and Nora (Rice) Polen.
He graduated from the former East Sparta High School and began...
Rosemary Ripley
Nov 28, 2012
Rosemary (Persons) Ripley, age 82,of Hopedale and formerly of Freeport, Ohio passed away in Gables Care Center at Hopedale On Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
Born October 31, 1930 at Piedmont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dempsey Chalmers and Oda Mae (Young) Persons.
Rosemary was a member of the Methodist Church at Wintersville and was also a member...
Patricia Sherry Slimack
Nov 27, 2012
Patricia Sherry Slimack of Kankakee, Illinois passed away on November 27, 2012 at the age of 64. She was surrounded by her devoted, loving family and close circle of friends and was in the care of Hospice.
Patti was born on July 10, 1948, and spent her childhood in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She graduated from Cook County School of...
Benton L. Sours
Nov 24, 2012
Benton L. Sours, 91, of Midvale, died peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in his home while surrounded by his family.
A son of the late Elmer and Grace (Miller) Sours, Benton was born March 20, 1921 at Luray, Virginia.
Benton attended Midvale Schools and then enlisted with the United States Navy. During his service to his country, Benton was...
Bert C. Shanower
Nov 23, 2012
Bert C. “Ed” Shanower, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully under the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on Friday, November 23, 2012.
A son of the late Olen and Cora (Mathias) Shanower, Ed, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Burton, Ohio, on September 23, 1923.
In 1944, he entered into the...
Marian Pfeiffer
Nov 20, 2012
A. Marian Pfeiffer, age 94, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 20, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late Lewis and Emma E. (Hawk) Keffer, Marian was born on the family’s Old Town Valley farm, outside of New Philadelphia, on July 17, 1918.
She was a 1936 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...
