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Robert E. Dennis
Feb 24, 2023
Robert E. Dennis, 75, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2023 in his home.
Born in Canton, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Mary Jane (Wesie) Dennis and had retired from working as a Maintenance Supervisor of Shady Lawn Nursing Home at Dalton. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish and...
Michael McNell
Feb 24, 2023
Michael William McNell, age 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice Truman House on Friday, February 24, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Born on November, 14, 1955 to the late Bill and Bonnie (Ellis) McNell.
Mike was a member of the 1974 St. Clairsville High School graduating class. After high school graduation he...
Nathan Carson
Feb 21, 2023
Nathan E. Carson, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born on April 9, 1953, in Clarksburg, West Virginia Nathan was a son of the late Gail W. Carson and Wilma Jenkins Carson Stout.
He was a graduate of Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg...
Dennis W. "Denny" Hockenberry
Feb 20, 2023
Dennis “Denny” William Hockenberry, age 72, went to be with the Lord while in the arms of his loving wife on February 20, 2023. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer.
Denny was born on September 20,1950 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Wallace and Louise Hockenberry. His early journey in life saw him from Mount...
Janet Doak
Feb 20, 2023
On February 20, 2023, Janet W. Doak passed on to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, following her 5 ½ year progression with Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease.
Janet was born to Bertha Greathouse Cantwell and Obie A. Cantwell on January 28, 1933 in Grantsville, West Virginia and then moved to Middlebourne, West Virginia, at the age of seven. She...
Frances J. Walton
Feb 20, 2023
Frances Joan “Fran” Walton, 90, of Dover, died Monday, February 20, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Shanesville on April 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward Allen Schindler and Della Irene (Bailey) Thompson.
Fran was a member of the Elks bowling and golf teams and was an avid card player. Most...
Karen Smith
Feb 17, 2023
Karen L. Smith, age 64, of New Philadelphia entered into rest on February 17, 2023 at Community Hospice Truman House after a sudden illness.
Born on July 11, 1958 in Dover, she was a daughter of William and Goldie (Horn) Murphy.
She worked in factories for several years, before asking her husband if she could take a short vacation. ...
Larry Hootman
Feb 15, 2023
Larry D. Hootman, age 74, of New Philadelphia entered into rest on February 15, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born on March 6, 1948 in Dover, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Rita (Sergeant) Hootman.
After high school graduation Larry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
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Phillip R. Trimble
Feb 15, 2023
Phillip R. Trimble, 75, of Stone Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Born in Cleveland, He was the son of the late Lindon R. and Alice B. (Goodwin) Trimble and was a graduate of Max S. Hayes High School. Phillip had worked as an Iron Worker and following his retirement, he began his...
Ola Parsons
Feb 14, 2023
Ola K. Parsons, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family and reunited with his two daughters, Patricia Walker, and Pamela Whitman, in heaven on February 14, 2023.
Born in Malvern on July 14, 1937, Ola was one of 11 children born to the late Fred and Deborah (Ray) Parsons. After high school, Ola enlisted into...
Gregory Tenney
Feb 14, 2023
Gregory Morris Tenney, age 62 of Millersburg, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2023 surrounded by family.
Greg was born on October 22, 1960 to Morris and Frances Tenney.
On May 27, 1978, he married the love of his life, Jeanmarie Thompson at the age of 17, and was truly looking forward to having a 45th wedding anniversary...
Jerry Dugan
Feb 13, 2023
Jerry Lee Dugan, 85, of Old Town Valley, New Philadelphia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 13, 2023.
A son of the late George Gilbert and Julia Rebecca (Wharton) Dugan, Jerry was born December 31, 1937 in New Philadelphia.
On December 29, 1956, Jerry married Mary Elizabeth Evans and together built their home, raised their...
Constance Huff
Feb 12, 2023
Constance “Connie” Huff, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover.
Born April 18, 1940, in Barberton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Willard Charles and Edith Marcella (Gerhart) Huff.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Connie served in several roles with Jean Frocks Ladies Apparel, The...
Thomas Vaughan
Feb 12, 2023
Thomas Hugh Vaughan, 69, of New Philadelphia was “Knockin’ at Heaven’s Door,” which openedSunday, Feb. 12, 2023. His wife Brenda was at his side as he found eternal rest after a fierce, brief fightwith lymphoma.
He was a son of the late Joseph R. and Genevieve Marshall Vaughan, and was born Dec. 23, 1953, inQuincy, Ill. The importance of family,...
Kent F. Sherrets
Feb 11, 2023
Kent F. Sherrets, 40, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born October 28, 1982 in the base hospital at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, he was the son of Kenneth E. Sherrets and Kathleen S. Newsome. Kent was a 2001 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed as...
James T. Beatty
Feb 11, 2023
James T. Beatty, 90, a longtime resident of the Roswell area, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.
Born August 22, 1932 at Magnolia, he was the son of the late James W. and Anna (Rarric) Beatty and was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United State Army during the Korean War....
James G. Finnicum
Feb 9, 2023
James G. “Jamie” Finnicum, age 54, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 09, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Cleveland.
A son of Jim and Sue Spencer Finnicum of Florida, Jamie was born November 13, 1968, in Bowling Green, Ohio and was a graduate of Sandy Valley High School. Jamie went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from...
Rick Mack
Feb 9, 2023
Ricki A. Mack, age 61, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2023, in Cape Coral, Florida.
Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on March 22, 1961, he was the son of the late Bob (Bonnie) and Della Mack.
Rick worked at Superior Clay in Uhrichsville, Ohio prior to relocating to Florida. He was a member of the Cape...
Mark Behrendt
Feb 8, 2023
Mark Douglas Behrendt, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away at Sunnyslope Care Center on February 8th, 2023. He was born on April 23rd, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph and June Behrendt. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn Clapp Behrendt; his four children, William John Behrendt (Ashley Behrendt), Laura Behrendt Frasse...
James Richard Armstrong
Feb 7, 2023
James Richard Armstrong, age 69, of Jensen Beach, Florida, died February 7, 2023 in his home after a period of declining health.
Born December 4, 1953 in Crestline, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard “Dick” and Patricia “Pat” (Anderson) Armstrong.
He was a 1972 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, where he starred on their...
