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Mabel Lettie Maurer
Jan 9, 2023
Mabel Lettie Maurer of Dover, Ohio passed away on January 9, 2023, with her family present.
Mabel was born on September 28, 1939, in the family home at 726 Walnut Street in Dover. She graduated from Dover High in 1957.
Mabel enjoyed math, reading, traveling, and helping people. She loved shopping, especially enjoying craft shows, auctions, and garage sales. She...
J. Robert “Bob” Mackey
Jan 9, 2023
J. Robert “Bob” Mackey, 79, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, January 9, 2023 with his wife and children by his side, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John C. and Mary (Turson) Mackey, Bob was born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 14, 1943 and graduated from...
Deborah Kimberlin
Jan 7, 2023
Deborah Kimberlin, age 67, of New Philadelphia passed away in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia on Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Deborah was born in Dalton, Ohio, on July 29, 1955, to William and Jean (Martell) Kimberlin.
A 1973 graduate of Lakeland High School, she continued her education at Kent State University where...
Mary Ann West
Jan 6, 2023
Mary Ann West, 82, of Dennison, passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Centre of Dover on January 6, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on August 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Leona (Ivan) Kurilovchan.
After graduating from Uhrichsville High School in 1958, she began her professional career working with Alsco...
Joan Kollar
Jan 5, 2023
Joan Kollar, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, while in Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital.
Born on May 5, 1930, in New Philadelphia Joan was a daughter of the late John and Ada May Everett Kollar.
She was a 1948 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed by The Timken Roller Bearing Company, Marsh...
Donald S. Hathaway
Jan 3, 2023
Donald S. Hathaway, 86, of Bolivar, passed away January 3, 2023 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Grantsville, West Virginia on March 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Russell and Gay Florence (Burrows) Hathaway.
After graduating from Calhoun City High School in 1954, Don married the former Virginia Ann Varwsko, on October 26, 1957.
Don retired...
Jean Mishler
Jan 3, 2023
Jean Mishler, age 92, of New Philadelphia passed away in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Jean was born in 1930, to the late Bill and Ginny (Martin) Poston.
After graduation from high school, Jean was employed at the W.T. Grant Store in New Philadelphia where she met Paul Mishler of Uhrichsville. The couple married...
Patricia J. Armstrong
Jan 2, 2023
Patricia J. “Pat” Armstrong, age 91, of Leesville Lake, Worthington, and Dover, died peacefully Monday morning, January 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic at Stuart, FL.
Born January 7, 1931 in Jamestown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Ruth Florence (Westerland) Anderson.
After graduating from Jamestown High School, she went to Baldwin Wallace College where she met...
Estelle Day
Dec 29, 2022
Estelle Lois Day, age 91, of Plain City and formerly of Dover, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mill Run Health & Rehab Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on April 28, 1931, Estelle was a daughter of the late Luigi M. “Louis” and Laura Tamborini (Bollini). She grew up in Wainwright...
Phyllis Jean Miller
Dec 29, 2022
Phyllis Jean Miller, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 29, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Denton, Texas on June 25, 1926, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Edith Shields Shuler.
She was a 1944 graduate of New Philadelphia High...
Mary Virginia Neighley
Dec 28, 2022
Mary Virginia Neighley, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Dover on December 28, 2022, following a period of declining health.
Born in Wadsworth, Ohio on October 31, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Strickling) Meechan.
After graduating from high school, Virginia spent her lifetime caring for her husband, the late...
Sherry Fechuch
Dec 28, 2022
Sherry Lou Fechuch, age 68, of Newcomerstown passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center at Cambridge.
Born in Dover on October 6, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis (Zimmerly) Greisen.
Sherry married Daniel Fechuch in 1974 and together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage.
She devoted her life to caring for her...
Barry L. Devore
Dec 27, 2022
Barry Lee Devore, age 77, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on May 7, 1945, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Barry was a son of the late Lester and Gertrude Mintzer Devore.
He was a graduate of the former Lakeland High...
Joseph Willis
Dec 26, 2022
Joseph Allen Willis, age 70, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022 in New Dawn Retirement Community after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 8, 1952, he was the son of the late George and Wanda (Hammond) Willis.
Joe graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1970 and continued his education at...
Harold L. McKimmie
Dec 25, 2022
Knowing he would be reunited with his late wife, Gloria, Harold L. McKimmie passed away peacefully December 25, 2022 at Hennis Care Center in Dover, under the care of Traditions Hospice. Harold was born on November 11, 1929 in Toronto, Ohio to his parents, Spencer L. (Jake) McKimmie and Margaret Jones McKimmie.
As a young teenager Harold decided that it...
David A. Schwab
Dec 25, 2022
David A. Schwab, 66, of Fort Myers, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2022.
He was born October 26, 1956 in Akron to the late Jerry and Donna Schwab.
Dave was a proud New Philadelphia Quaker, graduating in 1975. In school, he developed many lifelong friendships. He worked hard to earn his Eagle Scout award, and ultimately completed his formal...
William “Bill” Collinsworth, Jr.
Dec 23, 2022
William S. “Bill” Collinsworth, Jr. age 72, of Elida, Ohio died unexpectedly, Friday, December 23, 2022.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton, on July 8, 1950, Bill was a son of the late William S. and Hazel (Williams) Collinsworth.
Shortly after his graduation in 1969 from Tusky Valley High School, Bill was drafted into the United States Army and sent...
Jean M. Evans
Dec 23, 2022
Jean Marie Evans, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022.
Born in Massillon, Ohio on March 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bagsnean) Haiduc.
After graduating from high school, Jean worked for 26 years at the Hoover Company in North Canton, retiring in 1988.
She was the loving wife of...
Tina Dessecker
Dec 22, 2022
Tina Rae Dessecker, age 61, of New Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Dover on February 26, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Charles Malterer and Norma (Hess) Malterer Wells.
Tina graduated from Dover High School in 1979. She married Richard Dessecker on July 2, 1984 and...
Larry G. Gibbs
Dec 22, 2022
Larry G. Gibbs, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, in the Community Hospice Truman House following a short period of declining health.
Born in the family home in Goshen on November 8, 1939, he was the son of the late William Alfred and Elsie Bernice (Walton) Gibbs.
After graduating from Midvale High School, Larry met...
