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Maurice Oliver

Maurice Oliver

Jul 8, 2012

Maurice L. Oliver, age 97, of Dover died peacefully Sunday, July 08, 2012, in his daughter’s Columbus home where he has been cared for since the passing of his beloved wife, Betty, who died March 23, 2012.

Born at Barton, Ohio on January 21, 1915, Maurice was a son of the late Gilbert R. and Elizabeth M. (Wells) Oliver.

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Joyce Anderson

Joyce Anderson

Jul 5, 2012

Joyce Anderson, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 05, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover just days following her 92nd birthday celebration with her family.

A daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Jones) Hague, Joyce was born at Liverpool, England on July 1, 1920.

She was a 1938 graduate of...

Louis “Gene” Reidl

Louis “Gene” Reidl

Jul 1, 2012

Louis “Gene” Reidl, 81, of Dover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Park Village Healthcare at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Mineral City on August 18, 1930 to the late William and Gladys (Fiddler) Reidl, Gene was a 1949 graduate of Mineral City High.

He then continued his education...

Michael Eugene Musick

Michael Eugene Musick

Jul 1, 2012

Michael Eugene Musick, age 62, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Sunday Morning, July 1, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born at Canton, June 3, 1950, he was a son of the late Willard E. “Banjo” and Virginia “Susie” Gill Musick.

Best known for his love of playing the guitar, and entertaining his...

Delphia Pearl Menefee

Delphia Pearl Menefee

Jun 29, 2012

Pearl Menefee, age 86, of Port Washington, died peacefully in her home with her family at her side, early Friday morning, June 29, 2012.

A daughter of the late Homer N. and Oleta (Culver) McCoy, Pearl was born at Wirt County, West Virginia on November 1, 1925.

On May 3, 1943, she married John N. Menefee and as a couple...

James O’Donahue

James O’Donahue

Jun 29, 2012

James K. “Jim” O’Donahue, 53, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 in the Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Born in Twin City Hospital on February 24, 1959, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rita (Krumenacker) O’Donahue. He graduated from Claymont High School.

Jim is survived by his siblings including Dan (Pat)...

George A Scott

George A Scott

Jun 29, 2012

George A. Scott, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away June 29, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Sadie Scott. After completing his formal education, George served his country in the United States Army. He then began his professional career.

He is survived...

Mildred N Ricklic

Mildred N Ricklic

Jun 29, 2012

Mildred N. “Pete” Ricklic, age 74, of New Philadelphia passed away surrounded by her loving family in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on Friday morning, June 29, 2012 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on July 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Isaac E. and Nellie A. (Taylor) Morrison. After graduating...

Randy Lee Snedeker

Randy Lee Snedeker

Jun 27, 2012

Randy Lee Snedeker, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison on November 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Albert Edwin Snedeker and June Louise (Herman) LaCroix. After attending high school, Randy joined the United States Army in 1966 where he honorably served...

Howard D. Blind

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...