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William Murphy
Mar 30, 2023
William Harrison Murphy, Jr., age 75, of Dover, died peacefully, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Park Village Nursing Home after a period of declining health.
Born in Marietta, Ohio on March 24, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Bettie Alma (Yost) Murphy.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Newport High School where he became a...
Terry Wood
Mar 29, 2023
Terry Lane Wood, 76, a loved and respected Vietnam Veteran passed away March 29, 2023, In University Hospital at Cleveland following a long battle with heart problems.
Born in the Scio Pottery on December 3, 1946, he was the son of the late Hilbert “Jack” and Catherine “Kate” Wood of Uhrichsville, Ohio.
After graduating from Conotton Valley High School...
Jefferson M. "Jeff" Watson
Mar 28, 2023
Jefferson M. “Jeff’ Watson, 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, er2023 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following an illness.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Walter L. and June L. (Casebeer) Watson and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Jeff was self-employed, hanging Wallpaper and Painting...
Alexis A. Strimbu
Mar 27, 2023
Alexis Strimbu, a loving wife, mother, daughter, animal lover, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023 following a sudden medical issue.
Born May 7, 1992 in Dover, she was the daughter of Robin A. Gollehon of New Philadelphia and the late Jeffrey Ray Watson.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 2010, Alexis continued her formal education...
Regina F. Brown
Mar 24, 2023
Regina F. Brown, 86, formerly of Dover, passed away on March 24, 2023 in Haverford, Pennsylvania.
The daughter of the late Thomas L. and Florence D. (Griffith) Boyle, Regina received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University at Athens and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Ashland University at Ashland.
Regina retired as Vice President of Product...
Paul W. "Buck" Copen
Mar 23, 2023
Paul W. “Buck” Copen, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home.
Born August 13, 1949 to Bertie and Flossie Belle (Menefee) Copen. In his 20’s and 30’s, Paul worked on oil rigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He was a longtime member of the Laborer’s Union at Newcomerstown and had retired from...
Jane Sharon Brewer
Mar 23, 2023
Jane Sharon Brewer, 73, a longtime resident of the New Philadelphia – Dover area, died on March 23, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born June 30, 1949 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Alfred John and Maudie Wilson Mancey. She was the oldest of two children, with one sister. Jane graduated from New...
Cynthia Pongratz
Mar 22, 2023
Cynthia L. Pongratz, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away March 22, 2023. Born in Dover on July 13, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Barbara J. (Robin) McAfee. Cynthia was a graduate of Claymont High School and raised four children whom she adored. She was also a devoted grandmother and lover of nature. She enjoyed fishing, kayaking and...
Erwin Weselek
Mar 21, 2023
Erwin James Weselek, Jr., age 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in his home after a period of declining health.
Born in Bedford Heights, Ohio on April 29, 1945 he was the son of the late Erwin and Erma (Thompson) Weselek.
On August 27, 1966 he married Judith Renicker and they enjoyed 56 years together. ...
Jane Needles
Mar 21, 2023
Jane Louise Needles, age 80, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Born on March 13, 1943, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Jane was one of three children born to the late Walter J. and Lelia A. Sindlinger Roth.
She was a graduate...
Suzanne Ballard
Mar 20, 2023
Suzanne L. Ballard, age 92, died Monday, March 20, 2023, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, while under the care of Community Hospice.
Born on July 22, 1930, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Lindsey Laughrey and Anna Jane DeVoe. She was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School and then the University...
Foster Roth
Mar 18, 2023
Foster E. Roth, 88, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.
A son of the late Glenn and Hazel Modest Gatchel Roth, he was born August 29, 1934 in Gnadenhutten.
After completing his formal education, Foster worked with the former Joy Manufacturing until retirement.
On March 14, 1970, Foster married the love...
Penelope "Penny" Martin
Mar 18, 2023
Penelope J. “Penny” Martin, 68 of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in her home on March 18, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Born November 18, 1954, Penny was the daughter of the late Laverne and Joyce Schilling.
She was the one who ran the Childrens Caravan Teddy Bear Run in Dover for 25 years to give back to...
James Dusenberry
Mar 16, 2023
James Lee Dusenberry, 85, of Dover passed away peacefully in his home on March 16, 2023 under the care of Community Hospice.
Born in Anderson, Indiana on October 13, 1937, he was the son of the late James W. and Mary J. (Olainosiu) Dusenberry. After graduating from Dover High School in 1956, he spent 2 years as a pitcher and...
Elisabeth Weber
Mar 16, 2023
Elisabeth Weber, age 94, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in her home.
Born in Giengen/Brenz, Germany on July 20, 1928.
On April 24, 1948 she married Rudolf Weber and they enjoyed 70 years together before his passing on March 17, 2019. On January 17, 1957 Elisabeth and Rudolf were sponsored by Emmanuel Lutheran and they moved...
Martha "Mrs. R" Roudebush
Mar 16, 2023
Martha Ann “Mrs. R” Roudebush, 75 of Dennison passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side in Riverside Manor on March 16, 2023 after a brave battle during a period of declining health.
Martha was born November 22, 1947 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Charles Frederick “Chuck” and Thelma Marie (Dyer) Glauser. She graduated from Gnadenhutten...
John Krocker
Mar 15, 2023
John J. Krocker, age 58, of Dover, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Ohio on February 20, 1965, John was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Egler) Krocker.
John was a “car guy” all his life, working as an auto detailer and watching...
Ann Lynnette "Lynn" Eberle
Mar 15, 2023
Ann Lynnette (Lynn) Edwards Eberle (77) of Dover passed away after a long battle with MS on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. Lynn was a very strong person, and due to her attitude, lived a joyful life despite her illness. Lynn had an infectious laugh, a quick wit, and was always willing to help others.
Lynn was a staunch advocate...
Harold David Meeks
Mar 15, 2023
Harold David Meeks, age 86, of Newcomerstown, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Newcomerstown, Ohio on November 9, 1936, Harold was a son of the late Harold Victor and Neva Ruth Berry Meeks.
Harold was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and entered the United States...
Larry E. Demuth
Mar 14, 2023
Larry E. Demuth, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, in his home on Tuesday evening, March 14, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Born at Dennison, Larry was the son of the late Ralph and Martha (Treacle) Demuth and had worked as a Maintenance Tech for a number of local manufacturers before retiring from Meteor Sealing...
