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Arlene Kirkpatrick
Dec 5, 2023
Arlene Mae Kirkpatrick, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Sady Mae Thomas, Arlene was born September 23, 1941 at Flushing, Ohio.
On January 29, 1964, she married Larry Wayne Kirkpatrick and the couple raised two...
Philip Neiger
Dec 3, 2023
Philip E. “Phil” Neiger, 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Millersburg, following a period of declining health. Born September 17, 1948 at Dover, Phil was the son of the late William Jacob and Mary Jeane (Stewart) Neiger and proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
James H. "Jim" Trautman
Dec 2, 2023
James H. “Jim” Trautman, 86, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born September 29, 1937 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hardie E. and Kathryn J. (Garrett) Trautman and was a veteran having served in the United States Army National Guard. Jim graduated from East Stroudsburg State Teachers College...
Jane Helle
Dec 2, 2023
Jane L. Helle, age 98, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, while in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 18, 1925, Jane was a daughter of the late Ralph and Huldo Fankhauser Sundheimer.
After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1943, Jane continued her education at the Aultman School...
Sue Lynn Neiger
Dec 1, 2023
Sue Lynn Neiger, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 1, 2023, in her residence, following a sudden illness.
Born on December 7, 1939, Sue was born in Midvale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willard H. and Helen M. Stemple Hostetler.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married her high school sweetheart, Jack Neiger...
Constance A. "Connie" Simmons
Dec 1, 2023
Constance A. “Connie” Simmons, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2023, following a hard-fought struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born in Dennison, Connie was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Lillian L. (Hooker) Dichler and a 1959 graduate of the former Port Washington High...
Lorrie B. Knotts
Dec 1, 2023
Lorrie Beth Knotts, 65, of Sugarcreek, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on December 1, 2023.
Born September 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dean and Doris E. (Hawk) Harstine and a graduate of Newcomerstown High School. Lorrie had the bold heart of a hard worker who enjoyed gardening and time outdoors, but much...
Lawrence Garbrandt
Nov 27, 2023
Lawrence Vernon “Larry” Garbrandt, 62, of New Philadelphia died of a broken heart on November 27, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on July 17, 1961, he was the son of the late Gary Lee Garbrandt and Ruth Agnus (Northarm) Garbrandt.
After completing his formal education, Larry worked as a welder which he enjoyed...
Von R. Gordon
Nov 27, 2023
Von R. Gordon, 89, of Dover, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 28, 1933, Von was the son of the late James “Glenn” and Lela Pauline (Miller) Gordon.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1951, Von was selected to serve as an IFYE, International Foreign...
Bob Demuth
Nov 27, 2023
Robert D. Demuth, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, in his home, following a battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, Bob was the son of the late John Richard and Mildred Pauline (Sever) Demuth. He was a 1981 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After high school he studied at A.T. I. in Wooster and...
George Krieger
Nov 24, 2023
George Junior Krieger, 96, formerly of New Philadelphia passed away November 24, 2023 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Born November 18, 1927, in Mineral City, he was the son of the late George and Grace (Siebert) Smitley Krieger.
After graduating from Mineral City High School in 1946, he married Dorothy Reidl, on...
Beatrice Swaldo
Nov 23, 2023
Beatrice Rose Swaldo, age 86, of Brightwood, died peacefully, Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by her family, in her residence, following a brief illness.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 3, 1937, Bea was a daughter of the late James and Anna Smith Williams.
She was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and on August 8,...
John Knisely
Nov 21, 2023
John Jay Knisely, age 76, of Newport Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, inCincinnati, Ohio following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Ohio on January 22, 1947, John was the son of the late Paul and Grace(Pennington) Knisely.
John graduated from Dover High School in the class on 1965. He was a member of the DoverHigh Band as well...
Charles Rader
Nov 21, 2023
Charles E. “Chuck” Rader, 68, of Uhrichsville, passed away November 21, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover on June 3, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Lewis and Alma Ellen (Menges) Rader.
Chuck was an avid racer, whether watching NASCAR or racing in his own car at Midway Speedway.
His...
Carrie Abbuhl
Nov 19, 2023
Carrie M. Abbuhl, age 89, of New Philadelphia, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday, November 19, 2023 while in the care of Community Hospice at Park Village Southside, New Philadelphia.
Born on February 10, 1934, at New Cumberland, Carrie was one of six children born to the late Ralph and Mary (Rennicker) Chaney.
She attended the...
Wilbert DiGenova
Nov 19, 2023
Wilbert (Web) E. DiGenova, age 87 of Hilton Head Island passed away at home on November 19th, with his devoted family by his side.
He was born June 17th, 1936 in New Philadelphia, Ohio and graduated from the former Midvale High School.
He married his high school sweetheart, Faye Beal on August 4, 1955 and they celebrated 68 years of...
Dolores Carruthers
Nov 18, 2023
Dolores Carruthers, 92, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by her family in Park Village Assisted Living Specialty Care Unit at Dover.
Born in Kenmore, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Verland and Lina (Lowe) Starkey and had retired from the former Marlite at Dover where she...
Cathryn E. "Cathy" McRobie
Nov 17, 2023
Cathryn E. “Cathy” McRobie, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover, following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, Cathy was the daughter of the late Joe and Delores (Mowrer) Pisony and on September 25, 1971, she married Gary A. McRobie and together they shared over...
Richard A. Baer, Sr.
Nov 16, 2023
Richard A. Baer Sr., 93, of Dennison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Baltic.
Born in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Cloyde E. and Reba Marie ( Ashworth) Baer. He was an honorably discharged veteran who served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Carrie Wherley
Nov 16, 2023
Caroline Elizabeth “Carrie” Wherley, age 82, of Dover, passed away early Thursday, November 16, 2023, following a period of decline.
Born in Columbus, Ohio on January 4, 1941, Carrie was a daughter of the late Elton and Mariam “Bee” (Sheets) Kaderly.
Carrie was a 1963 graduate of Otterbein University. She was a home economist with The Ohio State Extension Office. ...

