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Robert W. Whipkey
Apr 8, 2023
Robert W. Whipkey, 76, of Dover, passed away early Saturday morning, April 8, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Hospital at Canton.
Born May 16, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James M. and Elizabeth L. (Lowe) Whipkey. Robert was a 1964 graduate of the former Jewett High School at Jewett and served his...
Gracie L. Murphy
Apr 7, 2023
Grace Louise “Gracie” Tucker Murphy, went home to be with her heavenly Father on April 7, 2023.
Born in Richland County, Ohio on October 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the Cyrus Franklin and Gladys Louise (Snyder) Tucker. After graduating from Shelby High School, Gracie continued her formal education at The Ohio State University where she received her Bachelor...
Gerald "Jerry" Spring
Apr 7, 2023
Gerald Allen “Jerry” Spring, 77, of Dover passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, unexpectedly, but peacefully in his home.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, he was the son of the late Gerald R. Spring and Ruth Spring and grew up in New Philadelphia’s Old Town Valley.
Gerald Allen attended Kent State University where he graduated with a degree...
David G. Wright
Apr 6, 2023
The words park and service describe the entire arc of David Wright’s life. His service started in high school as a lifesaving instructor, lifeguard, and maintenance employee at Atwood Lake Park, and by the end of his life he had served over 55 years in the field of parks and recreation management. During that long career he worked in all...
June S. Herzog
Apr 6, 2023
June S. Herzog, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Steven Mihaleck and Hazel (Engel) Mihaleck-Deeken. Early in her adult life, June worked for the former Yum-Yum Potato Chip Company before...
Harvey Johns
Apr 5, 2023
Harvey Lee Johns, Jr., age 75, of New Philadelphia passed peacefully, early Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Millersburg, following a period of declining health.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 17, 1948, Harvey was the son of the late Harvey Lee Johns, Sr. and Mary Nedelman Johns.
He joined the United States Army...
Ima Willodean Everett
Apr 2, 2023
Ima Willodean Everett, age 97, began her 10,000 years in heaven on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was reunited with her husband of 52 years, Thomas L. Everett.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on November 7, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Theo “Pinkie” Meldrum.
She worked for many years as a dispatcher for the Ohio...
Phyllis M. Siciliano
Apr 2, 2023
Phyllis M. Siciliano, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover under the care of Community Hospice.
Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on January 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Adelgisa “Daisy” (John) Plebani.
Phyllis married her husband, Guy Angelo Siciliano on August 31, 1963. They were active members...
Aimee Pasquinelli
Apr 1, 2023
Aimee Marie Pasquinelli, age 36, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Born in Dover, Ohio on September 16, 1986. Aimee was the daughter of Steve and Jackie Pasquinelli, Sr.
Aimee was a 2005 graduate of Indian Valley High School. She never met a stranger and was known to walk at New Towne...
Tami Harper
Mar 31, 2023
Tami Harper “Old Man Tami,” age 75, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on September 3, 1947, Tami was the son of the late Garthright and Estelle (Venable) Harper.Tami was a selfless man who was willing to give anything to help someone in need. He was an...
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...
