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Connie Finton
Apr 9, 2025
Constance Eva “Connie” Finton, a dedicated community servant, dairy farmer, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on her 78th birthday, April 9, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 9, 1947, to the late Charles Edgar and Eva Esther (Cannon) Wilson, Connie graduated from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida,...
Marylee Merryman "Together Again"
Apr 8, 2025
Marylee Merryman, 87, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by love at Park Village Southside in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Marylee was born at home in Uhrichsville to Leone (McConnell) Shipton. She dedicated her life to her family and loved with a fierceness and devotion that became the foundation for a close-knit...
Jerome James
Apr 8, 2025
Jerome David James, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away on April 8, 2025, following a period of declining health due to dementia.
Born on August 13, 1951, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Daniel and Lenora James. Jerome spent his childhood and early adulthood in New Jersey and Akron before moving to the Tuscarawas Valley...
Harriet Myers
Apr 7, 2025
Harriet M. Myers, age 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home on Monday, April 7, 2025 after a sudden illness.
Harriet was born on October 5, 1946 in Dennison to the late Harold and Naomi (Ferrell) Shultz.
On June 11, 1965, she married the love of her life Lawrence W. Myers in the New Rumley United Methodist Church. Together they...
Brenda Warnock
Apr 6, 2025
Brenda Kay Warnock, age 69, died peacefully, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in her daughter’s New Philadelphia home, following a period of declining health.
Born in Lynn Center, Illinois, on December 28, 1955, Brenda was a daughter of the late William Wright and Lillian M. Cooke Bird.
Following her graduation from high school, Brenda worked as Pre-K Teacher for East Moline Christian School...
Chuck Cardani
Apr 2, 2025
Charles Paul “Chuck” Cardani of Dennison passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
Born on April 5, 1948, in Dover, to the late Charles and Doris Schoelles Cardani, Chuck grew up in New Philadelphia and was a 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Shortly after, he was drafted into the United States Army and...
Orville "J" Evans
Apr 1, 2025
On April 1, 2025, the world lost a remarkable individual, Orville "J" Evans, who passed away while doing what he loved, flying.
“J”, as many knew him, was born in Tucson, Arizona, and was the son of Junius O. Evans of Tucson and the late Shirley M. (Hills) Evans and lived a life full of dreams, kindness, and adventure, leaving behind...
Anna Marie "Ree" Sims
Mar 31, 2025
Anna Marie “Ree” Sims, 69, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, formerly of New Philadelphia, passed from this earthly life into Heaven on March 31, 2025.
Anna Marie was born September 5, 1955 in Dover to the late Chester A. and Zora Catherine (McKinney) Sims.
As a client of Pathfinders workshop in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Anna Marie learned daily life skills which furthered her personal growth...
Joyce E. Gallagher
Mar 31, 2025
Joyce E. Gallagher, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 31, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.
Born in Canton, Ohio on December 11, 1943, Joyce was the daughter of the late James and Grace (Lantzer) Minocchi.
On May 4, 1963 she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Gallagher and together they...
Janet Thomas
Mar 27, 2025
Janet Carol “Jan” Thomas, age 91 of Strasburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday, March 27, 2025, following a brief illness while in the care of Hennis Care Center at Bolivar.
Born in Lorain, Ohio at St. Joseph’s Hospital on September 26, 1933, Jan was a daughter of the late Maynard and Mary Thomas Grubbs and was...
Terry E. Mahaffey
Mar 26, 2025
Terry E. Mahaffey, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Aultman Specialty Select Hospital at Canton.
Born in Dover, Ohio, on May 11, 1949, Terry was a son of the late Walter L. and Virginia L. Lee Mahaffey.
On July 4, 1992, he married the former Mary Fortney and have celebrated nearly 33 anniversaries. Professionally, Terry worked for...
Ryan H. Ferris
Mar 24, 2025
Ryan Henry Ferris, 53, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a long battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a degenerative spinal disease.
Born in Tucson, Arizona, Ryan is the son of Tommy Lynn and Vernita M. (Otte) Ferris of New Philadelphia. He graduated from Dover High School in 1990 and continued his formal education at Hocking College. His...
Robert A. Horn
Mar 24, 2025
Robert A. "Bob" Horn, 83, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, following a period of declining health.
Born on January 9, 1942, in Dover, Ohio, Bob was the son of Robert D. and Evelyn M. (Hawk) Horn. A proud graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Class of 1960, Bob continued...
Lawrence "Larry" Markworth
Mar 21, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Markworth, of New Philadelphia, passed away on March 21, 2025.
He was born in Cleveland on April 22, 1946, to the late Carl Frederick and Irene M. (Chure) Markworth.
Larry graduated from Fairview Park High School in 1964 and then pursued higher education at The Ohio State University, where he earned a degree in business administration and marketing. It was...
Frank V. Alleshouse, Sr.
Mar 21, 2025
Frank V. Alleshouse, Sr. 59, of Sherrodsville, passed away peacefully in his home on March 21, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Frank was the son of the late Robert L. and Evelyn G. (Stephan) Alleshouse and was a beloved presence in both his family and the community. He dedicated many years of his life as a...
Cynthia L. Knisely
Mar 20, 2025
Cynthia L. McKimmie Knisely, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born on July 22, 1958, in Robinson Memorial Hospital at Ravenna, Cindi was the daughter of the late Harold L. and Gloria Sarrocco McKimmie.
She was a 1976 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where she could...
Peter O. Heath
Mar 17, 2025
Peter “Pete” O. Heath, age 55, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pete passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Millersburg, Ohio on March 28, 1969, Pete was the son of Onley W. Heath and the late M. Elaine (Miller) Heath. Pete was...
Bryan Pearch
Mar 14, 2025
Bryan Lee Pearch, 35, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at his home following apparent health issue.
Bryan was born in Canton on September 6, 1989 to Debra Ann Pearch. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 2008 and continued his formal education at Kent State University with the dream of becoming a nurse.
He worked locally as both a cook...
Michael J. "Mike" Mahaffey
Mar 13, 2025
Michael James Mahaffey, 55, of New Philadelphia, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Creator and Lord and Savior, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Known by many as “Mike the Warrior”, he was the son of Terry E. (Mary) Mahaffey, Sr. of New Philadelphia and Joyce E. (Schrock) Mahaffey of New Philadelphia. Mike was a...
John Vaughan
Mar 12, 2025
John Raymond Vaughan, 82, of Dover passed away Wednesday, March 12, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia after a long illness. He was born on March 25, 1942, at Davenport, Iowa, a son of the late Joseph Raymond and Genevieve Marguerite Vaughan.
An Air Force veteran, John was stationed at Duluth, Minn., and was an air policeman. After his service, he...
