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Howard D. Blind
Jun 26, 2012
Howard D. Blind, 78, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a lengthy illness.
He was born at New Philadelphia on September 19, 1933 to the late Harvey “Roy” and Ethel (Harris) Blind.
He was a 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a 1956 graduate of Ohio...
Charles David Blackwood
Jun 25, 2012
Charles David Blackwood, 50, of Dellroy, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at his home.
A son of Emillie (Hofelt) Blackwood and the late Charles Blackwood, Chuck was born August 21, 1961 at Massillon, Ohio.
Chuck graduated from Jackson High School in 1980. He was a member of the wrestling team in high school and finished his senior season with a...
Hilda Elizabeth Betche
Jun 25, 2012
Hilda Elizabeth Betche, age 93, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully with her family at her side, early Monday, June 25, 2012 following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Charles R. and Amanda (Meuhlen) Dennis, Hilda was born on April 20, 1919 in New Philadelphia and was a...
Reva F Trent
Jun 25, 2012
Reva F. Trent, 76, of New Philadelphia, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2012 in her home. She was born January 28, 1936 at Chesire, OH.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia and enjoyed needlework.
Reva is survived by her husband, James E. Trent of the home; a daughter,...
Jerry T. Hixenbaugh
Jun 23, 2012
Jerry T. Hixenbaugh, 50, of Newcomerstown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his farm.
A son of the late Ray and Dorothy (Pringle) Hixenbaugh, Jerry was born May 19, 1962 at Dover, Ohio.
Jerry graduated from Dover High School and Buckeye Career Center in 1980 and was presently employed at Dover Chemical.
On August 19, 1989, Jerry married...
Veronica Jo Ricciardi
Jun 22, 2012
Veronica Jo Sarver Ricciardi, age 55, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Friday, June 22, 2012, in the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with cancer.
Veronica was born at Marietta, Ohio on July 9, 1956 as the sixth of seven children born to Vera (Barth) Sarver of Marietta and the late Ervin “Dag” Sarver.
Upon graduation from Marietta High School,...
Sandra J. Weber
Jun 20, 2012
Sandra Jean “Sandy” Weber, age 61, of Dover, died unexpectedly in Union Hospital at Dover on Wednesday evening, June 20, 2012.
A daughter of Eugene and Kathryn (Bland) Tinlin of New Philadelphia Sandy was born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 8, 1950.
She was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On August 7, 1971, Sandy...
David C. Wardell
Jun 18, 2012
David Curtis Wardell, age 70, of New Philadelphia died Monday June 18, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.
A son of the late Glenn R. and Eunice (McCann) Wardell, Dave was born at New Philadelphia on July 9, 1941.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and began working for his father in the daily operation of...
Helen Grier
Jun 16, 2012
Helen Grier, age 79, of Dover, and a longtime resident of Atwood Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday morning in her home.
Born at Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Walter Grayson and Elva Gladys Beal Cooper. Helen graduated from University High School at Morgantown, West Virginia, with the class of 1950.
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Rev. Richard Michel
Jun 16, 2012
The Reverend Richard Michel, age 92, an ordained Moravian minister for sixty-seven years, entered his heavenly reward Saturday morning, June 16, 2012, from his home in Chaska, Minnesota.
Born August 5, 1919, at Bluefields in the country of Nicaragua, he was a son of the late Rev. Eugene Levine and Anna Laura Wiggle Michel.
It was while studying at...
Kenneth S Zimmerman
Jun 15, 2012
Kenneth Steiner Zimmerman, age 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, June 15, 2012 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born January 24, 1921 in Ragersville, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Eliza A. (Steiner) Zimmerman. Kenneth was a 1939 graduate of Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School.
On April...
Bobbie J. Westfall
Jun 15, 2012
Bobbie J. Westfall, age 73, of Port Washington, and formerly of Dover and Stonecreek, passed away early Friday morning, June 15, 2012, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.
A son of the late James Riley and Bertha Ellen Conard Westfall, he was born in Braxton, West Virginia, on September 27, 1938.
Bobbie married Catherine S. Young at Sutton,...
Amy Jo Beitzel
Jun 12, 2012
Amy Jo Beitzel, 56, of Dover, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of Earl and Priscilla (Everett) Beitzel of New Philadelphia, Amy was born on April 25, 1956 in Union Hospital at Dover.
She was a 1974 graduate of...
Donald W Thomas
Jun 10, 2012
Donald W. Thomas, 92, a native of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 10, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in New Dawn Retirement Community.
Born November 1, 1919, he was the son of the late John D. and Bertha (Grosjean) Thomas. In 1937, Don graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and served as chairman of the reunion...
Mike P. Marino
May 31, 2012
Mike P. “Lucky Mike” Marino, age 94, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 05, 2012, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Weirton, West Virginia, on September 20, 1917, Mike was a son of the late Conchetta (Emmanuella) and William Marino.
Mike entered into the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles during World War...
Terry L. Royer
May 31, 2012
Terry Lynn Royer, age 55, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on December 1, 1956, Terry was raised in Mineral City and graduated from Tusky Valley High School in 1974.
On November 25, 1978, Terry married the former Denise Law and as a...
Harold Stillwell
May 30, 2012
Harold Stillwell, age 71, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and American hero, lost his battle with cancer on May 30, 2012.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a hero to his country as well as to his family. Although he may be gone from our sight, his memory will live on forever in those who knew and...
Harold J. Demattio
May 30, 2012
Harold Joseph “Bud” Demattio, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born on December 16, 1935, at Brightwood, Bud was the son of the late Joseph and Hilda (Mathers) Demattio; he grew up just down the road at Midvale and attended the former Midvale High School.
Bud...
LaVonne Carol Barker
May 29, 2012
LaVonne Carol Barker, age 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012 following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Roland Ray and Eula Mae (Blackwell) Gribble, LaVonne was born in New Philadelphia on October 20, 1939.
LaVonne graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1958. During her schooling, she...
