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Sandra Rybarczyk
Jun 15, 2023
Sandra Rybarczyk, age 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, after a period of declining health.
Born in Newark, Ohio on December 2, 1946, Sandra was a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Kelley) Colburn.
Sandra was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to travel to the...
David Gene Bair
Jun 12, 2023
David Gene Bair Sr., of New Philadelphia Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on December 14, 1938 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Margaret (Treacle) Bair, Dave was the youngest of 3 children.
He was married in 1959, was an Army Veteran, and was the third generation owner...
Richard L. Harman
Jun 12, 2023
Richard L. Harman, 79, of Dover, died June 12, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland following complications from a recent stroke.
The only child of the late Dr. Frank K. and Dorothy Mae (Pritchard) Harman, Rich was born December 4, 1943 in Dover.
Rich attended both The Ohio State University and the University of Buffalo where he earned his...
Thomas J. Polka
Jun 9, 2023
Thomas J. Polka, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 9, 2023, in his residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 26, 1940, Tom was a son of the late Joseph Polka and Catherine (Zambo) Polka.
He worked his way through Fenn College which is now Cleveland State University...
Marilyn Hutchison
Jun 7, 2023
Marilyn J. Hutchison, age 99, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born in Ragersville, Ohio on December 30, 1923, Marilyn was one of nine children born to the late John and Edith Knecht Berger.
She was a 1941 graduate of the former Shanesville High School...
Lawrence E. Valentine
Jun 5, 2023
Lawrence E. Valentine P.E. 1947-2023
Larry Valentine, age 76, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Born in Dennison, Ohio, on January 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Martha J. (Ruffini) Valentine.
In 1965, Larry graduated from Immaculate Conception High School as the class valedictorian...
Belinda Reed
Jun 5, 2023
Belinda Reed, 66, of Dover, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
She was born in Dover, Ohio on October 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Paul Eugene and Blanch Ellen “Snook” (Korns) Ray.
Belinda was a homemaker and loved spending time with her...
Douglas L. "Doug" Simmons
Jun 2, 2023
Douglas L. Simmons, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 2, 2023 in the Sharon Valley home where he was raised.
A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Doug was born on March, 12, 1954 and was the son of Sarah J. (Everett) Simmons of Sharon Valley and the late Otis E. Simmons. Doug was a 1973 graduate of the former...
Pete J. Maurer
Jun 2, 2023
Pete J. Maurer, 72, of Dover, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born at Dennison, Pete was the son of the late Dalbert and Dortha (Thrall) Maurer and following their deaths, was raised by his aunt and uncle Dorothy and Horace Hummel. Pete graduated from Garaway...
Brenda K. McCahill
Jun 2, 2023
Brenda K. McCahill, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 2, 2023, at her residence.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on July 18, 1947, Brenda was a daughter of the late Delbert Lynn and Jean A. Stefani Walker.
Brenda was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on May 9, 1970, married Charles “Chip”...
Sue Holcomb
Jun 1, 2023
Sue Holcomb, 65, of Canton, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton.
Born in Ashland, Ohio on September 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Marjorie (Grueber) Blair.
Sue is survived by three daughters, April Hughes and Heather Holcomb of Dennison, Emily Whyde of Newcomerstown, and a son, Phillip D....
Christine M. Arnold
May 31, 2023
Christine M. Arnold, age 62, of Uhrichsville, died early May 31, 2023, in her residence.Born in Dover, Ohio on November 20, 1960, Chris as she was known to family and friends was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Lois M. Eberly Day.Upon her graduation from Indian Valley North High School, Chirs worked briefly for RICH Industries and Ross’...
Ronald Sprowl
May 29, 2023
Ronald Wayne Sprowl, age 74, of Port Washington passed away early Monday, May 29,2023, in Community Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
Born in Kenova, West Virginia on June 2, 1948, he was a son of the late Wayne Henry and Reva Ellen (Grizzel) Sprowl.
Ron served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. ...
Doug J. Sopher
May 28, 2023
Douglas Sopher, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away on May 28, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with lymphoma that was diagnosed in November of 2022.
Born August 18, 1961 in Grove City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mary O. (Montgomery) Sopher and the late Kenneth M. Sopher.
After graduating from Dover...
Bea LaRue
May 23, 2023
Beatrice LaRue, age 62, of Bolivar, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born on October 15, 1960, in Philippi, West Virginia, Bea was a daughter of the late Clyde and Nadine (Canfield) Turvey. She served our country in the US Army.
Bea worked at the front desk...
James "Jack" Aldergate
May 18, 2023
James “Jack” Aldergate, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Alliance, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cesarina “Sis” (Bertolini) Aldergate and had attended St. Mary’s School at Dennison and was a 1949 graduate of the former...
George Carmack
May 17, 2023
George Edwin Carmack, age 84, of New Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on November 30, 1938, he was the only child of the late Ralph and Frances (Heavlin) Carmack.
George was a 1956 graduate of Dennison High School. He served his...
William Andrew Knecht
May 17, 2023
William Andrew Knecht, 83, of Dover, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023 at his home with his loving wife and daughter and “loving nurse”, Chris, at his side.
Born in Zoar on July 2, 1939, he was the son of the late Russell and Ida M. (Gardner) Knecht. After completing his formal education, William worked as a heavy equipment...
Ted A. West
May 16, 2023
Ted A. West, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away in May of natural causes.
The son of Roy & Jennie West, he was a lifetime resident and graduate of New Philadelphia High School. A Desert Storm Veteran, he proudly served in the U. S. Army and National Guard.
He is survived by two sons: Shawn of Santee, California and Joshua...
Shirley Smith
May 16, 2023
Shirley Ann Smith, 88, of Fresno, entered God's kingdom on May 16, 2023. She was born August 13, 1934 to the late Frank and Esther (Reidenbach) Limbacher. Shirley, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt is survived by her husband Wayne and three sons Kirby (Debbie); Garry (Irene) and Randy.
Shirley was a graduate...
