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Bobbie J. Westfall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rena Joyce Fawcett

Rena Joyce Fawcett

May 26, 2012

Rena Joyce Fawcett, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home.

A daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Jones) McPeek, Rena was born February 24, 1944 at Uhrichsville, Ohio. Rena graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1962.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Rena was a quiet...

Kathryn Ann Debevec

Kathryn Ann Debevec

May 25, 2012

Kathryn Ann Debevec, 89, passed away on May 25, 2012, in the home she loved and surrounded by the family she loved so well.

A daughter of the late Reba (Rogers) and Charles Harrison, Kathryn was born at Newcomerstown, Ohio, on August 10, 1922.

She is survived by her children, Nancy and Collier Dill of New Philadelphia, John and...

Edward Eugene Rector

Edward Eugene Rector

May 24, 2012

Edward Eugene Rector, age 68, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover, two days before celebrating his 69th birthday.

Born at New Philadelphia on May 26, 1943, Ed is a son of the late William and Julia (Smart) Rector. He attended New Philadelphia Schools and worked for Massillon Container at Navarre. At a young...

Emily Louise Reynolds

Emily Louise Reynolds

May 22, 2012

Emily Louise Reynolds, infant daughter of Carl E. “Gene” Reynolds and Jessica Rucker of Carrollton was called home to heaven on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Akron Children’s Hospital where she fought a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 28, 2012, Emily was a little sister to brother, Ty Reynolds of the home, and half-brothers, John...

Ann S. Smith

Ann S. Smith

May 21, 2012

Ann S. Smith, 94, of Newcomerstown, died Monday at Lafayette Point in West Lafayette. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.

Jane M. Haas

Jane M. Haas

May 20, 2012

Jane M. Haas, 84, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dover, died Sunday morning, May 20, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Beans) Shaw, Jane was born January 4, 1928 at Tuscarawas, Ohio.

Jane was a graduate of Tuscarawas- Warwick High School and was employed...

Lillian Pauline Penrod

Lillian Pauline Penrod

May 15, 2012

Lillian Pauline Penrod, age 84, of Brightwood, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Arnold and Irene (Pimpedly) Zontini, Sr. Lillian was born at Ecorse, Michigan on February 11, 1928.

She was a 1946 graduate of the former Midvale High School and furthered her...

Wilma Jane Dunn

Wilma Jane Dunn

May 12, 2012

Exactly one year to the date of her beloved husband’s passing, Wilma Jane Dunn, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday evening, May 12, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline (Banalette) Besozzi, Wilma was born October 20, 1929 at Dennison, Ohio.

Wilma graduated from Uhrichsville High School...

Joan V. Johnson

Joan V. Johnson

May 10, 2012

Joan V. Johnson, age 68, of Dover, died early Thursday morning, May 10, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Paul A. and Helena E. Waggoner, Joan was born at Canton, Ohio on September 19, 1943.

She was a 1961 graduate of Carrollton High School. On November 23, 1963, at the Dellroy Presbyterian Church, Joan...

Jimmie L. Cochran

Jimmie L. Cochran

May 8, 2012

Jimmie L. Cochran, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Akron General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor scooter accident.

A son of the late James and Alice (Henry) Cochran, Jim was born on August 29, 1939 in his family’s New Philadelphia home.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and entered into the United States...