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Arline M Long

Arline M Long

Sep 23, 2012

Arline M. Long, 93, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her granddaughter Rachel Ice’s home Sunday afternoon, September 23, 2012 with her loving family at her side.

Born in Canton, O. on June 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry and Harriet Carolyn (Rocks) Martin.

After completing her high school education, Arline continued her formal...

Garrett Ripley

Garrett Ripley

Sep 23, 2012

Garrett Ripley, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a long period of declining health.

A son of the late Max C. and Viola E. (Davis) Ripley, Garrett was born at Dover, Ohio on September 12, 1934.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School and served in the United States...

Daryl W Watkins

Daryl W Watkins

Sep 22, 2012

Daryl Wesley “Mike” Watkins, 86, of Waynesburg, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an extended illness.

Born September 11, 1926 in Wheeling, WV, Mike was the son of the late Mathew and Iva Lavern (Hanning) Watkins.

After graduating from Nelsonville High School, Mike married his lifelong companion, the former Betty Jane Kesterson on...

Carl Duane Davis

Carl Duane Davis

Sep 20, 2012

Carl Duane Davis, 89, of Tuscarawas, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Zanesville on February 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Howard and Maud (VanHorn) Davis.

Following graduation from Tuscarawas Warwick High School, Carl married his lifelong companion, the former Haldene Fern Spence...

Richard W. Hunter

Richard W. Hunter

Sep 19, 2012

Richard Wilson Hunter, Sr. age 69, of Cadiz and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, September, 19, 2012, in Harrison Community Hospital following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Everett R. and Helen M. (Haney) Hunter, Rich as he was known to family and friends, was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on October 12, 1942.

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Jeffrey L. FIsher

Jeffrey L. FIsher

Sep 18, 2012

Jeffrey Lynn Fisher, age 58, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in his home following a brief illness.

A son of the late Gene H. and Dorothy L. (Espenschied) Fisher, Jeffrey was born in Union Hospital at Dover on October 18, 1953.

In his early years, Jeffrey attended Stone Creek School and later attended New Philadelphia City Schools....

Wanda Mae Clark

Wanda Mae Clark

Sep 17, 2012

Wanda Mae Clark, 97, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday evening, September 17, 2012 in New Dawn Nursing Home at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on April 25, 1915, Wanda was the daughter of the late Byron Franklin and Winifred Elizabeth (Davis) Swihart.

Wanda’s schooling began at West Elementary, then Welty Jr. High, and...

Charles Wayne Atkins

Charles Wayne Atkins

Sep 16, 2012

Charles Wayne Atkins, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2012 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Charles and Anna (Dickey) Atkins, Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Beach City, Ohio on January 19, 1935.

On December 14, 1963, at Bolivar, Ohio, Chuck married the...

William C. Huffman

William C. Huffman

Sep 10, 2012

William C. Huffman, age 75, formerly of the Atwood Lake Region, and most recently of the Dover-New Philadelphia area, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

A son of the late Lester and Jenny (Myers) Huffman, Bill, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Uhrichsville, Ohio on January 17,...

Robert N. Lawrence

Robert N. Lawrence

Sep 8, 2012

Robert N. Lawrence, 67, a resident of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side Saturday, September 8, 2012 in the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Samuel Earl and Mary Frances (Jenkins) Lawrence.

After completing his high school education,...

Isaiah Paul Coleman

Isaiah Paul Coleman

Sep 8, 2012

Isaiah Paul Coleman, 15, of New Philadelphia passed away September 8, 2012 at his home.

Born in Canton, O. on September 6, 1997, he was the son of Tina Marie Edie-Coleman and the late James Darnell Coleman.

Isaiah was currently a freshman at New Philadelphia High School.

He had a great appreciation for the outdoors where he greatly...

Jeremy Charles Fisher

Jeremy Charles Fisher

Sep 7, 2012

Jeremy Charles Fisher, 26, of New Philadelphia, if he could speak today, would say that the devastating effects of drug addiction finally beat him, despite his efforts to overcome. He passed away as a result of losing that battle on Friday, September 7, 2012.

Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on June 20, 1986, he was the son of Cynthia...

Beatrice G Emery

Beatrice G Emery

Sep 7, 2012

Beatrice G. Emery, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Friday morning, September 7, 2012, in Union Hospital.

Born at Carrollton, June 15, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Sherman and Ethel Earl Moreland.

Beatrice retired in 2001 as the assistant to the executive director for Harbor House, our community’s domestic violence shelter, and had...

Mary Lee Wallick

Mary Lee Wallick

Sep 4, 2012

Mary Lee O’Neil Wallick age 76, of Dover, Ohio died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland, Ohio following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John H. and Mary A. (Campo) Reese, Mary Lee was born at Dover, Ohio on December 6, 1935. As a young child, she assisted her parents in operating their...