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Rodney Ault
Aug 10, 2023
Rodney Lee Ault, age 74, of Gnadenhutten, died peacefully, Thursday, August 10, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Rodney was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 3, 1949, one of ten children born to the late Charles and Elizabeth Reichman Ault.
He was a member of the last graduating class...
Richard A. Huff
Aug 6, 2023
Richard A. Huff, 78 of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Garnet and Eleanor (Applegarth) Huff and a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Richard proudly served his country in the United States...
Gail Uptegraph
Aug 6, 2023
Gail Lynn Uptegraph, 73, of Midvale, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Alliance, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and DeLoris G. (Schreckengost) White and was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Gail worked as a cook for a number of restaurants that include, the former...
Jack Little
Aug 6, 2023
Jack Little, 81, passed away peacefully in his home in Strasburg, Ohio on August 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Jack was born on December 8, 1941, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Jack was a beloved husband, father, and PopPop. He was married to Winnie Little for over 53 years. Together, they created a loving and nurturing home for their...
Robert Ward
Aug 4, 2023
Robert Derrill Ward, age 58, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 4, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on December 2, 1964, in Alliance, Ohio, Bob was a son of the late John Wayne and Mary Francis (Gill) Ward.
Bob loved spending time with his grandkids. He was also...
Santina "Tina" Mathias
Aug 2, 2023
Santina “Tina” P. Mathias, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice while in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.
Born in the family home at Roswell, Ohio on December 3, 1938, Tina was one of six children born to the late Domenico and Melita DiSanto Pallotto.
She was a 1957 graduate...
Dean R. Herron
Aug 1, 2023
Dean R. Herron, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Belden Village on August 1, 2023 following a short period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Mark Glenwood and Hazel D. (Morrow) Herron.
After graduating from Midvale High School, Dean was a professional welder...
Ronald Akridge
Jul 31, 2023
Ronald L. Akridge, 62, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away July 31, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following years of declining health.
Born in Enterprise, Alabama on June 27, 1961, he was the son of the late Clifford and Alma L. (Thompson) Akridge. After graduating from Enterprise High School in 1979, he continued his formal education at Auburn University where he...
Charles H. Murray, II
Jul 28, 2023
Charles H. Murray II, 80, of Dundee, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in the family home at Winfield, Charles was the son of the late Charles H. and Grace (Aul) Murray, Sr. and had retired from AK Steel at Dover. Following his graduation from high school,...
Edna M. Barnes
Jul 28, 2023
Edna M. Barnes, 89 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Born in Layland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Alma A. (Fry) Young and was a graduate of Killbuck High School. Following high school, Edna attended Massillon City School of Nursing and upon graduation, she began...
Ruth Ann Govanello
Jul 27, 2023
Ruth Ann (Gordon) Govanello, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a brief illness while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on December 6, 1946, Ruth was a daughter of the late James G. “Sam” Gordon and Donna F. Newton Gordon.
Ruth was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended...
Deanne Conner
Jul 26, 2023
Deanne Faye Conner, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Vernon Moyer and Betty Lute Justice, Deanne was born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 20, 1949.
She was a 1967 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and worked...
William Knisely
Jul 25, 2023
William “Bill” Knisely, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from a sudden health issue while biking the trails at Camp Tuscazoar.
Born July 27, 1964 in Dover, he was the son of Linda Gee and the late Donald W. Knisely, Jr. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1982, Bill began his professional career that...
Elizabeth Housler
Jul 24, 2023
Elizabeth Jane Housler, age 81, formerly of Midvale, died Monday, July 24, 2023, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born on February 12, 1942, in Grafton, West Virginia, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late John Henry and Pauline Ardith (Bennett) Shingleton.
Elizabeth was a simple lady who loved to spend time with her...
Chris Haugh
Jul 23, 2023
Mary Christine “Chris” Haugh, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, July 23, 2023, following a period of declining health while in the care of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born at New Philadelphia on December 24, 1941, Chris, as she was known to family and friends, was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Mary...
Richard Harter Swigart
Jul 23, 2023
Richard Harter Swigart, 87, of New Philadelphia, died on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Community Hospice Truman House.
He was born on May 20, 1936, in Barberton, Ohio, the second son of Ford H., Sr., and Edna (Harter) Swigart. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1954 and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Otterbein College and...
Paul David Rennicker
Jul 22, 2023
Paul D. Rennicker, 73, of Dover, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, he was the son of the late Loren D. and Rita M. (Herndon) Rennicker and was a 1967 graduate of Claymont High School at Uhrichsville. Following high school, Paul entered the United...
Loren "Blue" Virgil Lindon
Jul 22, 2023
Loren V. “Blue” Lindon, 71, of Lock Seventeen, passed away July 22, 2023 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a long battle with kidney and heart disease.
Born December 26, 1951 in Dennison, Loren was the son of the late Warren Virgil and Leona Marie (Mahaffey) Lindon.
Loren’s professional career began at Edwards Sawmill, then was employed...
Rosalie Youngman
Jul 21, 2023
Rosalie Youngman, age 85, formerly of Dover died, Friday, July 21, 2023, while in the care of Legends Care Center at Massillon.
Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on January 20, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Carrie Evelyn (McClain) Herron.
Rosalie attended the New Philadelphia City Schools. She worked alongside her husband John for many...
Margaret Mueller
Jul 19, 2023
Margaret Mueller, 87, a resident of New Philadelphia died peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 after a brief illness.
Peggy grew up in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Sleath and Margaret (Antles) McAnlis. She graduated from Barberton High School and the College of Wooster. Upon graduation, she married Ernest L. Mueller of Sugarcreek, who was serving...
