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Charles P. "Chuck" Kuntzman, Sr.
Feb 23, 2024
Charles P. “Chuck” Kuntzman, Sr., 69 of Dover, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Community Hospice – Turman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Alliance, Chuck was the son of the late Robert and Vida (Mason) Kuntzman and was employed as a Warranty Service Manager for Schumacher Homes in Akron and along with...
Lois Case
Feb 21, 2024
Lois A. Case, age 90, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Born on November 16, 1933, Lois was the daughter of the late Edward and Verna Dienst of New Philadelphia.
She will be remembered as an outstanding wife to her husband, Tom Case; and beloved mother to her six children, Beth, Sally, Tim, Steve, Phil, and the late Susan,...
Lynn A Billiter
Feb 21, 2024
Lynn A. Billiter, 62, of Strasburg, departed suddenly and unexpectedly February 21, three days before her 63rd birthday.
Born in Dover’s Union Hospital on February 24, 1961, a Strasburg resident since the age of 3, she was the daughter of Clinton C. and Alice L. (Goshorn) Prough, both deceased.
She married Roger Billiter in 1980. In 1991, she had a son, Craig....
Jane Ricketts
Feb 21, 2024
Jane E. Ricketts, 84, of Dellroy passed away on February 21, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton surrounded by her loving family.
Jane was born April 4, 1939 at her family home in Fry’s Valley to the late Theodore and Clara (Clum) Crawshaw.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School Jane went to Mercy School of Practical Nursing and became...
Dorothy Hewitt
Feb 20, 2024
Dorothy Joanne Hewitt, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February, 20, 2024, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.
A daughter of the late Roger and Bertha M. Smith Crites, Dorothy was born in Tuscarawas on August 7, 1931.
Dorothy was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and continued her formal education at Kent State Tuscarawas.
On April 18,...
Patricia Downes
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia Downes, 75, of New Philadelphia died February 17, 2024 at home after a period of declining health.
Patricia was born February 13, 1949 at Phoenix, Arizona to the late Carl Beamer and Mary Kathleen (Carpenter) Jaehn.
She worked as a lab tech for many years. She had a love for gardening and caring for flowers. She was an avid animal lover...
Wavel Geraldine "Jerry" Eagleson
Feb 16, 2024
Wavel Geraldine “Jerry” Eagleson, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, February 16, 2024, in Park Village Southside following a seven-month battle with colon cancer.
Born in Logan, Ohio on March 14, 1949, Jerry was a daughter of the late John P. and Norma J. VanCuran Eagleson.
She attended New Philadelphia High School and furthered her education at the Tuscarawas...
Joan Hizer
Feb 14, 2024
Joan E. Hizer, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House, following a period of declining health.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Joan was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Singer Shaw. She was a member of the first graduating class from Claymont High School and...
Dennis E. "Denny" Barcus
Feb 12, 2024
Dennis E. “Denny” Barcus, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Select Specialty Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Denny was the son of the late George L. Barcus and is survived by his mother, LaVaughan (Householder) Barcus of...
Frederick J. Sullivan
Feb 12, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Sullivan, a proud Irishman, died peacefully, Monday, February 12, 2024, while in the care of Park Village Southside, after a 21-year diagnosis with prostate cancer.
Born on April 25, 1952, in Union Hospital at Dover, Fred was a son of the late Joseph Francis and Shirley May (Gribble) Sullivan. Fred was a 1971 graduate of Indian Valley North High School...
Michael Morris
Feb 11, 2024
Michael James Morris, age 53, of Dover, an All American Man, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, following a brief battle with brain cancer, while in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.
Born in Trenton, Michigan on February 16, 1970, Mike was raised by his mother, Anna Mary Hadorn of Dover.
He was a beloved class member of Dover High School’s Class...
Judith Penrod
Feb 9, 2024
Judith E. Penrod, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Fremont, Ohio on January 11, 1947, Judith was a daughter of the late Robert William and Donna Frances (Hampton) McKinney. She was a 1965 graduate of Gibsonburg High School.
Judith married Richard...
Robert Brown
Feb 5, 2024
Robert E. Brown age 86, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Monday, February 5, 2024, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on February 10, 1937, Robert was a son of the late Joseph W. and Irene Yegher Brown.
He was a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and soon after entered into the United States...
Frances Killian
Feb 4, 2024
Frances Mae (Frannie) Killian, a loving mother of four, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of four passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024. She was with and comforted by two of her daughters when she passed.
Frannie was 94 years-old and had been a resident of Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for the last 10 years. Prior to that she was...
Walter D. "Dick" Gifford, Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Walter D. “Dick” Gifford, Jr., 72, of Stone Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in New Dawn Rehab and Healthcare Center at Dover.
Born on April 21, 1951, in Painesville, OH, Dick was the only child of the late Walter D. and Marie (Bihari) Gifford. He graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1970. He spent two years attending...
Anna Debevec
Feb 3, 2024
Anna A. Debevec, 102, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia, Anna was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Duda) Nosack and was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.
Anna married Tony Debevec on September 27, 1941. Together...
Karen D. Wigfield
Feb 2, 2024
Karen Darlene Wigfield, 75, of Dover died February 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a 43-year battle with scleroderma.
Karen was born December 3, 1948 at Coshocton to the late Lester and Evelyn (Shryock) Neff. She grew up in Isleta and graduated in 1967 from Newcomerstown High School. After graduation, she worked at Kurz-Kasch in...
Edith Viola Bair
Feb 1, 2024
Edith V. Bair, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away on February 1, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic-Akron General Hospital at Akron, following a period of declining health, surrounded by family.
Born in Uhrichsville on December 29, 1927, Edith was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jessie (Akers) Meldrum and had been employed for over 19 years as a clerk for the...
Sylvia J. Cross
Feb 1, 2024
Sylvia Jean Cross, 81, of Dover, passed away peacefully at Park Village Healthcare Center on February 1, 2024 following a period of declining health.
Born in Wyandotte, Michigan on March 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mable Faye (Sperling) James.
After completing her formal education, Sylvia married her late husband, Larry Cross, on November 14, 1959. They...
Robin Toole
Feb 1, 2024
Robin L. Toole, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on July 2, 1954, Robin was a daughter of the late Robert and Winnie (Rude) Fuller.
Professionally Robin worked as an office manager in many places. She retired from Vision...
