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Janice Weber
Jun 19, 2026
Janice Elaine (Roth) Weber, 87, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on June 19, 2026.
Born September 30, 1938 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Donna Roth.
After graduating from Tuscarawas Warwick High School, she married the late Burdell E. Weber, in 1956. Together, they shared 48 years of marriage prior to his...
Stephen Edward Fillman, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
Stephen Edward Fillman Sr., 78, of Plainfield, Ohio, took his final ride at the Genesis Hospice Care of Zanesville after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, to the late Walter “Popeye” and Vera (Bourne) Fillman. Stephen was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School’s class of 1966 and attended American Technical Institute in Cleveland. He enlisted in...
Shirley J. Schupp
Jun 17, 2026
Shirley J. (Burdette) Schupp, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton.
A daughter of the late Jessie Jeanette Burdette, Shirley was born on June 27, 1936 in Newport, Ohio.
On November 12, 1953, Shirley married the love of her life, Lloyd E. Schupp, and together they shared 52 blessed years of marriage before...
Frederick E. Treaster
Jun 16, 2026
Frederick E. Treaster, age 90, of Dover, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026 at Hennis Care Center of Bolivar after a period of declining health.
Fred was born on March 7, 1936, and grew up in Hannibal, Missouri. He graduated from Hannibal High School. He served in the US Navy Reserves. He had a career as an account executive for...
Diane Destefani
Jun 16, 2026
Diane Destefani, age 79, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice in Park Village Nursing Home at Dover.
Born in Dover, Ohio on April 12, 1947, Diane was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Martha L. (Schmitt) Destefani.
Diane was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and spent many years as...
Victoria Cunningham
Jun 15, 2026
Victoria L. Cunningham, 67, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Born on March 19, 1959 to the late Robert S. and Lucille E. (Beavers) Bucher, she grew up in New Philadelphia, Ohio, attending New Philadelphia First Church of the Nazarene where she met her husband, Michael Cunningham in the Youth Group. On...
Beverly Ann Courtney
Jun 13, 2026
Beverly Ann Courtney, age 84, of Dover, died peacefully, Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by her family, in her residence following a hard-fought, lengthy illness.
Born in Canton, Ohio on February 10, 1942, Beverly was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Rita M. Moulin Sturm.
She was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and on July 21, 1962,...
Margaret Rose Beans
Jun 12, 2026
Margaret Rose Beans, 88, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Amberwood Manor surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born March 8, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to William E. and Alice Mae (Green) Wolf. She spent most of her life being a homemaker and was a sales associate at the former Hills Department Store...
Stella Helen Tarulli
Jun 12, 2026
Stella Helen Tarulli, age 88, of Canton, Georgia, and formerly of Dover, Ohio died peacefully, Friday, June 12, 2026, while in the care of Chapters Living of Canton.
Born in Goshen Township, Ohio on February 4, 1938, Helen was a daughter of the late Glenn Snyder Hykes and Lillian June Lillibridge.
After graduating from Conotton Valley High School in 1955, she met...
Erika Ida Wills
Jun 10, 2026
Erika Ida Wills, age 84, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, following a period of declining health while in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar.
Born in Sankt Lambrecht, Austria on August 15, 1941, Erika was raised by her mother Adolfine “Fanny” Oberweger Mihevc and step-father, Stanislas Mihevc.
Erika immigrated to the United States at age 18 and a decade later, in 1969,...
Carol Sue Lemasters
Jun 10, 2026
Carol Sue LeMasters, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while in the care of Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a brief illness.
Born in her family home at Sugarcreek on March 11, 1942, Carol was a daughter of the late Ernst and Pauline (Winkleman) Amacher.
She was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on...
Dr. John Douglas Idoine, III, D.O.
Jun 8, 2026
Dr. John Douglas Idoine III, age 49, of Dover, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Born on October 26, 1976, in Boston, Massachusetts, John was the son of John Douglas Idoine II and Deborah Idoine of Mount Vernon, Ohio. A native of nearby Knox County, he built a distinguished career in orthopaedic surgery and was respected throughout the region for...
Sheran Lee "Sherry" Betz
Jun 8, 2026
Sheran Lee "Sherry" Betz, 70, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a recent diagnosis of cancer.
Born on February 5, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, Sherry was the daughter of the late Robert Mariol and Marilyn L. (Lautzenheiser) Mariol Myers.
It is with profound sadness and immense love that we remember Sherry, a devoted wife,...
Dorothy Kaufman
Jun 7, 2026
Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Kaufman, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio, under the loving care of her family
A longtime resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dorothy was a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church for more than 50 years. She actively participated in the church’s Women’s Circle and found great joy in serving her church community...
William Edward "Ed" Whitt
Jun 7, 2026
William Edward "Ed" Whitt, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7, 2026.
Born on November 1, 1956, in Massillon, Ohio, Ed was the son of the late Georgia M. (Kegley) Whitt and Alvin T. Whitt.
In 1975, he married his loving wife, Deborah (Hostetler) Whitt, who survives. Together they shared 51 years of marriage.
Ed honorably served...
Stacie Rae Clinton Bailey
Jun 6, 2026
Stacie Rae Clinton, 51, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away at her home on June 6, 2026.
Born on March 24, 1975, the daughter of Charles David Clinton and Bessie K. Herschler.
Stacie was a 1994 graduate of Claymont High School, who also attended Buckeye Career Center Joint Vocational School, receiving certification in phlebotomy. Currently employed by Valley Home Care as a Home...
Ernest Sam Harris
Jun 6, 2026
Ernest Sam Harris, age 72, passed away on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ernie was born on December 24,1953, in Dover, Ohio, and was the son of the late Homer Henry Harris and Maria Candida Harris (née Leone). He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Slimack, her husband, Dr. Nicholas Slimack, and brother-in-law,...
Richard James Cheslock
Jun 3, 2026
Richard James Cheslock, age 92, of New Philadelphia died peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2026 with his family by his side while in the care of Ohio Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in his family’s home at New Philadelphia on December 12, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Frank and Victoria (Swider) Cheslock, Sr.
He was a 1951 graduate...
Michael David Austing
Jun 3, 2026
Michael David Austing, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on June 3, 2026.
He was born on February 13, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Gilbert Louis Bernard Austing and Fern Lorraine (Springer) Austing.
Mike was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army from 1967 to 1981. He was a German Linguist and was extremely proud of being...
Kathleen Donohue
Jun 1, 2026
Kathleen Donohue, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away June 1, 2026. Arrangements are pending.
