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Thomas E. Wells

Thomas E. Wells

Aug 28, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Eugene Wells, 85, of Dover, passed on peacefully to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on August 28th, 2023. Tom’s senior yearbook quote next to his picture was “I take life as it comes, and if it doesn’t come, I take it anyway.” Years later he would say, “yeah, that’s about right.”

Tom lived a full life, and...

Rita May Fenton

Rita May Fenton

Aug 28, 2023

Rita May (Huether) Fenton was born in Fargo, ND on February 22, 1950. She attended LeTourneau University in Texas, where she met her future husband, Dennis Fenton. After marrying, they moved to New Philadelphia, OH, where they lived and raised their family for almost five decades.As a mother, Rita liked adventure and travel and made days fun for her children....

Deborah L. Kagaoan

Deborah L. Kagaoan

Aug 26, 2023

 

Deborah Lynn Kagaoan, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Saturday evening, August 26, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice at Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.

Born in Huntington, West Virginia on July 12, 1947, Debbie was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Bernadine Mellot Anderson. She was a 1965 graduate of St....

Andreas G. Reichert

Andreas G. Reichert

Aug 24, 2023

Andreas Gerhard Reichert, 30, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24, 2023, after battling cancer. He was surrounded by his family singing his favorite worship songs as he left to join his Lord and Savior in Heaven. 

Born on January 19, 1993, in Ottawa, Ontario, Andreas was the firstborn son of Gerhard and Gayle (Sloan)...

Katherine "Katie" France

Katherine "Katie" France

Aug 24, 2023

Katherine J. “Katie” France, age 79, of Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia, on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 16, 1944, Katie was a daughter of the late Fred and Kate Kaiser Wilson.

Katie was a 1962 graduate of New...

Roger Zacher

Roger Zacher

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the world lost a warrior, Roger Alan Zacher, following a four-year battle with stage IV cancer.

Born March 19, 1961, he was the fourth of five children born to Herbert and Arlene A. (Hanzal) Zacher of Parshall, North Dakota. He was raised on the family farm in the Parshall area.

The phrase “Work Hard, Play Hard” described...

Max Carroll

Max Carroll

Aug 23, 2023

Max E. Carroll, age 93, of Brightwood, died early, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice, in Sycamore Run Nursing Home at Millersburg.

Born in Midvale, Ohio on January 16, 1930, Max was a son of the late Ralph and Anna Halter Carroll. He was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and served his...

Harold "Butch" Baker

Harold "Butch" Baker

Aug 22, 2023

Harold P. “Butch” Baker, Jr., 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton while surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Harold P. and Irene E. (Orr ) Baker, Sr. and was a graduate of the former Stone Creek High School at Stone...

John E. Roth

John E. Roth

Aug 21, 2023

John E. Roth, age 84, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 30, 1939, in Findlay, Ohio he was a son of the late Emmett F. Roth, Sr. and Christal M. (Killinger) Roth.

John worked in the Massillon Steel Mill for many years.  But...

Michael E Dorsey

Michael E Dorsey

Aug 18, 2023

Michael Eugene Dorsey, 80, of Dennison and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at Fairview Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a long period of declining health.

Born in Dennison on February 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert John and Mary Helen “Tink” (Kail) Dorsey.

After graduating from St. Mary’s in...

Irene Kyle

Irene Kyle

Aug 18, 2023

 

Irene Kyle, age 72, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Legends Care Center at Massillon, after a period of declining health.

Born on April 4, 1951, in her family home in Jefferson Township, Ohio.

Irene worked in many fields throughout her working life.  However, her favorite job was working at the Tuscarawas County Humane...

Dolly Mizer

Dolly Mizer

Aug 16, 2023

 

Dolly Dee Mizer, age 77, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 31, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee she was a daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Crowson) Erwin.

Dolly worked for many years at CMA in Bolivar, where she retired after 28 years.

On September...

Patricia Metzger

Patricia Metzger

Aug 14, 2023

Patricia A. Metzger, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, while surrounded by her family.Born in Highland Park, Michigan, she was one of three children born to the late Emile and Alice (Bourassa) Gaudreau. First and foremost, Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Church at New Philadelphia...

Jim Hothem

Jim Hothem

Aug 12, 2023

James M. Hothem, age 73, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia. 

Born in Union Hospital at Dover, on June 17, 1950, Jim, and his identical twin brother, are sons of the late Milton A. Hothem and Elizabeth Nylund Hothem.

Jim was...

Janet Sue Hurst-Loughrey

Janet Sue Hurst-Loughrey

Aug 10, 2023

Janet Sue (Sours) Hurst-Loughrey, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

 

Born in Midvale on May 8, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Roach) Sours and the late Benton (Janice) Sours. Janet was a 1959 graduate of New...

Sarah J. Simmons

Sarah J. Simmons

Aug 10, 2023

Sarah J. Simmons, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

 

Born in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Cecilia (Miller) Everett. Sarah had retired from the Indian Valley School System in 2007 after serving as a School Bus Driver for many years and was a member of the...

Rodney Ault

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

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

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

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...