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Michael Chek
Dec 9, 2023
In loving memory of Michael Chek, who left us too soon, we find solace in the beauty of his life and the enduring love he shared with his family and friends. “No sun outlasts its sunset but will rise again and bring dawn,” symbolizing the hope that even in the darkest moments, there is the promise of a new beginning.
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Cory G. Bolon
Dec 9, 2023
Cory G. Bolon, 44, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on December 9, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 1, 1979, Cory was the son of Sandy L. (Pringle) Bolon and the late Louis “Sonny” Bolon. He was a 1998 graduate...
Shirley Gerber
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley Joan Gerber, 86, of Dover, died in New Dawn Healthcare Center on December 8, 2023.
Born December 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Della (Eckert) Touvell.
On August 13, 1954, Shirley married the late William Aldro Gerber. While they were stationed in Hawaii, a tsunami hit and Shirley saved a young boy’s life during...
Betty Lou Sharady
Dec 6, 2023
Betty Lou Sharady, age 87, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Park Village, Southside Campus, while under Hospice care. Betty is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl F Sherrets who died in 1961, and her late husband, Mickey Sharady. She is also preceded in death by her many siblings, Dorothy Bertheimer, T. Emmitt...
Helen Morgan
Dec 6, 2023
Helen Elizabeth Morgan, 93, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital of Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Gladys (Kenner) Bridges.
Helen was a homemaker and loved to care for her family. She also loved...
Arlene Kirkpatrick
Dec 5, 2023
Arlene Mae Kirkpatrick, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Sady Mae Thomas, Arlene was born September 23, 1941 at Flushing, Ohio.
On January 29, 1964, she married Larry Wayne Kirkpatrick and the couple raised two...
Philip Neiger
Dec 3, 2023
Philip E. “Phil” Neiger, 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Millersburg, following a period of declining health. Born September 17, 1948 at Dover, Phil was the son of the late William Jacob and Mary Jeane (Stewart) Neiger and proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
James H. "Jim" Trautman
Dec 2, 2023
James H. “Jim” Trautman, 86, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born September 29, 1937 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hardie E. and Kathryn J. (Garrett) Trautman and was a veteran having served in the United States Army National Guard. Jim graduated from East Stroudsburg State Teachers College...
Jane Helle
Dec 2, 2023
Jane L. Helle, age 98, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, while in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 18, 1925, Jane was a daughter of the late Ralph and Huldo Fankhauser Sundheimer.
After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1943, Jane continued her education at the Aultman School...
Sue Lynn Neiger
Dec 1, 2023
Sue Lynn Neiger, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 1, 2023, in her residence, following a sudden illness.
Born on December 7, 1939, Sue was born in Midvale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willard H. and Helen M. Stemple Hostetler.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married her high school sweetheart, Jack Neiger...
Constance A. "Connie" Simmons
Dec 1, 2023
Constance A. “Connie” Simmons, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2023, following a hard-fought struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born in Dennison, Connie was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Lillian L. (Hooker) Dichler and a 1959 graduate of the former Port Washington High...
Lorrie B. Knotts
Dec 1, 2023
Lorrie Beth Knotts, 65, of Sugarcreek, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on December 1, 2023.
Born September 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dean and Doris E. (Hawk) Harstine and a graduate of Newcomerstown High School. Lorrie had the bold heart of a hard worker who enjoyed gardening and time outdoors, but much...
Lawrence Garbrandt
Nov 27, 2023
Lawrence Vernon “Larry” Garbrandt, 62, of New Philadelphia died of a broken heart on November 27, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on July 17, 1961, he was the son of the late Gary Lee Garbrandt and Ruth Agnus (Northarm) Garbrandt.
After completing his formal education, Larry worked as a welder which he enjoyed...
Von R. Gordon
Nov 27, 2023
Von R. Gordon, 89, of Dover, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 28, 1933, Von was the son of the late James “Glenn” and Lela Pauline (Miller) Gordon.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1951, Von was selected to serve as an IFYE, International Foreign...
Bob Demuth
Nov 27, 2023
Robert D. Demuth, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, in his home, following a battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, Bob was the son of the late John Richard and Mildred Pauline (Sever) Demuth. He was a 1981 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After high school he studied at A.T. I. in Wooster and...
George Krieger
Nov 24, 2023
George Junior Krieger, 96, formerly of New Philadelphia passed away November 24, 2023 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Born November 18, 1927, in Mineral City, he was the son of the late George and Grace (Siebert) Smitley Krieger.
After graduating from Mineral City High School in 1946, he married Dorothy Reidl, on...
Beatrice Swaldo
Nov 23, 2023
Beatrice Rose Swaldo, age 86, of Brightwood, died peacefully, Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by her family, in her residence, following a brief illness.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 3, 1937, Bea was a daughter of the late James and Anna Smith Williams.
She was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and on August 8,...
John Knisely
Nov 21, 2023
John Jay Knisely, age 76, of Newport Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, inCincinnati, Ohio following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Ohio on January 22, 1947, John was the son of the late Paul and Grace(Pennington) Knisely.
John graduated from Dover High School in the class on 1965. He was a member of the DoverHigh Band as well...
Charles Rader
Nov 21, 2023
Charles E. “Chuck” Rader, 68, of Uhrichsville, passed away November 21, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover on June 3, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Lewis and Alma Ellen (Menges) Rader.
Chuck was an avid racer, whether watching NASCAR or racing in his own car at Midway Speedway.
His...
Carrie Abbuhl
Nov 19, 2023
Carrie M. Abbuhl, age 89, of New Philadelphia, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday, November 19, 2023 while in the care of Community Hospice at Park Village Southside, New Philadelphia.
Born on February 10, 1934, at New Cumberland, Carrie was one of six children born to the late Ralph and Mary (Rennicker) Chaney.
She attended the...
