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Ted E. Knisely
Nov 15, 2023
Ted E. Knisely, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family, in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a year-long battle with lung cancer.
Born at Dover, Ted was the son of the late Walter E. Knisely and Harriet R. (McCutchen) Knisely and a 1977 graduate of New Philadelphia High School....
Brett R. Grygo
Nov 14, 2023
Brett R. Grygo, 37, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 14, 2023.
Born in Dover on May 13, 1986, he was the son of Marilyn (Hicks) and David Douglas of Dover and the late Ronald Grygo.
Brett graduated from Dover High School in 2004 and continued his formal education at The Ohio State University...
Shirley Smith
Nov 14, 2023
Shirley Mae Smith, age 81, of Wainwright, died peacefully, late Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief illness.
Born in Wainwright on August 28, 1942, Shirley was a daughter of the late John D. “Don” and Sarah Smith Beamer.
She attended the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. At the age of 50, she...
Linda Cochenour
Nov 13, 2023
Linda Cochenour, 79, of Dover, died Monday, November 13, 2023 in her home following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Clarence and Francis (Agnes) Ashelman, Linda was born January 20, 1944 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Linda was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed walking her dog in the park and...
David E. Sours
Nov 12, 2023
David E. Sours, 80, of Brightwood, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 at Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born at Dover, David was the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Miller) Sours and a 1961 graduate of the former Midvale High School. David began his work career as a front...
William D. Swegheimer
Nov 12, 2023
William David “Bill” Swegheimer, 79, of Dover, passed away peacefully in New Dawn Retirement Community on November 12, 2023.
Born in Dover on June 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Albert Eugene and Caroline Elizabeth (Rentsch) Swegheimer.
After completing his formal education at Dover High School, Bill honorably served his country in the United States Navy on...
Lois Mazzoleni
Nov 11, 2023
Lois Mazzoleni, 81, of Dover, died Friday, November 11, 2023 in her home following a sudden illness.
A daughter of the late Paul and Wanda (Engstrom) McConnell, Lois was born July 6, 1942 at Tippecanoe, Ohio.
Lois married Charles Mazzoleni on December 31, 1967, and together they enjoyed 49 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2017.
She...
David Heil
Nov 10, 2023
David Richard Heil, age 72 of Frankfort, Kentucky, died peacefully, Friday, November 10, 2023, while in Bradford Square Nursing Home at Frankfort, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Bernard and Eileen Stephon Heil, David was born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 19, 1950.
He was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School...
Alice F. McConnell
Nov 10, 2023
Alice Faye McConnell 78, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, and to be reunited with her beloved husband, Jerry, and precious daughter, Jodi, early Thursday morning, November 10, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.
A daughter of the late Jesse Cox and Opal Mae (Gwinn) Cox, Alice was born on October 29, 1945 in Belburn, West...
Isaac Stokey
Nov 8, 2023
Isaac Matthew Stokey, age 20, of Tuscarawas, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Born on February 10, 2003, in Union Hospital at Dover. Isaac was a son of Chad and Heather (Waters) Stokey.
He was a 2022 graduate of Buckeye Career Center. He had studied in the Electrical Technology Department. He was employed by OWS as a pumper in...
Sandra J. Davy
Nov 6, 2023
Sandra Jean “Sandy” Davy, 65, of Sherrodsville, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia on November 6, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on June 4, 1958, she was the daughter of Theresa Irene (Tylka) Cihon of Dover and the late Joseph A. Cihon. After graduating from Dover High School in...
Richard Beaber
Nov 5, 2023
Richard Wittwer Beaber, age 101, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born December 23, 1921, in his family home at New Philadelphia, Dick was a son of the late Virgil and Alice (Wittwer) Beaber.
Dick was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He served in the...
Mary Henry
Nov 5, 2023
Mary E. Henry, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in Martins Ferry, Mary was one of fifteen children born to the late Lawrence and Syvilla (Rose) Habig and had worked as a Home Health Aide for a number of years. In...
Kelse M. Sexton
Nov 4, 2023
Kelse M. Sexton, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away November 4, 2023 in Park Village Southside following a period of declining health.
Born September 6, 1931 in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Kelse S. Sexton, Sr. and Maud Marie (Fannin) Sexton.
After completing his formal education, Kelse served in the United States Army. On April 5, 1953,...
Willard A. "Butch" Stafford, III
Nov 3, 2023
Willard A. “Butch” Stafford, III, of Somerdale, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Butch was the son of the late Willard A. Stafford, Jr. and is survived by his mother, Candyce A. (McNIchols) Stafford of Somerdale. A 1990 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School, Butch had formerly...
Deborah Lynn McWreath
Nov 2, 2023
Deborah Lynn McWreath, age 68, of Dover, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Born on March 2, 1955, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Debbie was a daughter of David and Alice Maley McWreath and later in life, a step-daughter of Helen McBride McWreath.
Debbie was a 1973 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School in Houston,...
John Harvey Wright, Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
John Harvey Wright, Jr., age 73, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in his residence following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John H. Wright, Sr. and Erma and Ralph Labus, John was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 21, 1950.
He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered...
Helen Hahn
Oct 27, 2023
Helen Hahn, age 104, of Dover and formerly of Waynesburg, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 27, 2023, at The Inn of Northwood Village at Dover.
She was born October 16, 1919, in Canton, Ohio. Helen was the daughter of the late Dan and Mildred (Perich) Trbovich. She was raised on a family farm in Waynesburg but lived in...
Todd M. James
Oct 27, 2023
While living his best life, Todd M. James, 62, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 27, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton, following a very sudden health episode after prostate cancer surgery.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on September 29, 1961, he was the son of the late Rev. Robert and Dolores (Greer) James. After graduating from Claymont High...
Lester Bates
Oct 27, 2023
Lester C. Bates, 86, of Strasburg, passed away in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton on October 27, 2023.
Born in Strasburg on March 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter Bates and Clara (Hartman) Bates.
After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1955, he owned and operated Bates Sohio for 21 years. He also served...
