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Robin Toole

Robin Toole

Feb 1, 2024

Robin L. Toole, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

 Born in Dennison, Ohio on July 2, 1954, Robin was a daughter of the late Robert and Winnie (Rude) Fuller.

 Professionally Robin worked as an office manager in many places.  She retired from Vision...

Edward Rusk

Edward Rusk

Jan 31, 2024

Edward Earl Rusk, age 74, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison, Ohio on January 23, 1950, Ed was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Duncil Rusk. 

He was a 1968 graduate of Strasburg High School and entered into the United States Army...

Ronald L. McIntyre

Ronald L. McIntyre

Jan 30, 2024

Ronald L. McIntyre was born June 24, 1931, in Canton, Ohio, to Wilbur and Loretta McIntyre. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force, attending basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, and then onto Rantoul City where he was an equipment handler and put parachutes and personal equipment together at Chanute AFB.  During his time...

Roy Slentz

Roy Slentz

Jan 29, 2024

Roy Slentz, 63, of Dover died January 29, 2024.

Born July 23, 1960 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, he was the son of the late Carl Lemoine and Nellie Virginia Slentz. 

Roy was a 1979 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and after more than 30 years of service, he retired from Case Farm two months ago. He was also an...

Sharon K. Bishop

Sharon K. Bishop

Jan 28, 2024

Sharon K. Bishop, 78, of Beach City, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

 

Born in Wooster, Sharon was the daughter of the late Clatus F. and Ruth M. (Cross) Hamilton and a graduate of Wooster High School. Sharon was a homemaker and she loved to crochet. She made numerous baby blankets and afghan...

Donna Jean Raber

Donna Jean Raber

Jan 27, 2024

Donna Jean Raber, age 80 of Strasburg, died peacefully, Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar, following a period of declining health. 

A daughter of the late Clatta and Florence Beaber Lengler, Donna was born in Dover, Ohio on September 13, 1943. 

She was a 1961 graduate of Dover High School and soon after married Levi Raber. Together the...

Selva J. Gladstone

Selva J. Gladstone

Jan 27, 2024

Selva J. Gladstone, 87, of Dover and formerly of Uhrichsville, died Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Hennis Care Center in Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born June 29, 1936 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe K. and Ginerva H. (Linard) Gilmore and a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School. Early in her adult life,...

Curtis W. "Curt" Ritenour

Curtis W. "Curt" Ritenour

Jan 26, 2024

Curtis W. “Curt” Ritenour, 64, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly, in his home on January 26, 2024.

 

Born in Dover, Curt was the son of the late Clell and Edith (Huffman) Ritenour and was a graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School. He was employed for over 30 years as a Maintenance Mechanic for Malco Products, Inc. of Barberton.

 

Early in his life,...

Daniel Fantin

Daniel Fantin

Jan 25, 2024

Daniel Edward Fantin, age 77, of Roswell, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, in his residence following an apparent heart attack. 

Born on September 21, 1946, in the family home at Roswell, he and his twin brother were one of eight children born to the late John F. and Emma Louise (Visintainer) Fantin.  

Danny was a 1964 graduate of the former Midvale...

Walter Wagner

Walter Wagner

Jan 24, 2024

Walter L. Wagner, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on January 24,2024 in Park Village Nursing Home at Dover, after a period of declining health.

Born in Monterey, California on June 28, 1929 Walter was one of four sons of the late Walter H. Wagner and Virginia (Estrada) Wagner.

After high school Walter began his career in the United States Army....

David Michael "Zack" Welsh

David Michael "Zack" Welsh

Jan 23, 2024

David Michael Welsh, best known to his friends and family as Zack, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in his residence.  

Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on April 17, 1959, Zack was a son of the late Harry and Barbara Hare Welsh. 

He was a 1977 graduate of the former Jewett-Scio High School and a 1981 graduate of THE Ohio...

Harriett Burkholder

Harriett Burkholder

Jan 21, 2024

Harriett LeAnn Burkholder, 51, of Bowerston, passed away January 21, 2024 from a sudden health issue.

Born in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry Homer and Alberta Virginia (McCune) Burkholder.

After graduating from Howland High School in 1989, Harriet worked as a librarian for the Warren City Elementary Schools. 

She will long be remembered for her wonderful sense of...

Charles Adams

Charles Adams

Jan 21, 2024

Charles Adams, 88, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Raymond Franklin Adams and Myrtle Marie (Rich) Adams, Charles was born October 16, 1935 at Tuscola, Illinois.

Charles earned his pilot’s license at...

Shirley Bower

Shirley Bower

Jan 21, 2024

Shirley J. Bower, 88, of Bolivar, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024 at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar, after a period of declining health.

 

Born July 17, 1935 in Cadiz, Ohio, Shirley was a daughter of the late James and Lottie (Fenstemaker) Chamberlain.

 

After high school graduation she began a career as a secretary.  She worked in various offices, but especially...

Gerald A. Edwards

Gerald A. Edwards

Jan 21, 2024

Gerald A. Edwards, 78, of Tuscarawas, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

 

Born in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Alred) Edwards and a 1963 graduate of the former Gnadenhutten High School. Following high school, Gerald served two years in the United States Army stationed in Germany and France.  He...

Gregory E. Erb

Gregory E. Erb

Jan 20, 2024

Gregory E. Erb, 71, a fierce patriot and God-loving American, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice. 

Born November 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Melvin L. and Thelma Marie (Beitzel) Erb.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1971, Greg continued his education at Kent State...

Katherine Lucille Gintz

Katherine Lucille Gintz

Jan 19, 2024

Katherine Lucille Gintz, age 68, of New Philadelphia died early, Friday, January 19, 2024, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 16, 1955, Katherine was a daughter of Marilyn Y. Heter Otte of New Philadelphia and the late Donald D. Gintz, Sr. 

She was a graduate of Indian Valley...

Dale Everett

Dale Everett

Jan 17, 2024

Dale R. Everett, 70, of Mineral City, passed away peacefully in his home on January 17, 2024.

Born in Dover on March 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Larry L. and Mildred A. (Wiandt) Everett.

After completing his formal education, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kimble.

Dale’s passions included working on and collecting trains and motors. He...

Jim Amick

Jim Amick

Jan 16, 2024

Jim Amick, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 16, 2024 after a seven-year battle with myeloproliferative/myelodysplastic disorder. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and son Jim.

In keeping with Jim’s wishes there will be no public services. Arrangements were cared for by the Geib Funeral Center at New Philadelphia.

The family asks that...

Elizabeth L. "Liz" Kelley

Elizabeth L. "Liz" Kelley

Jan 15, 2024

Elizabeth L. “Liz” Kelley, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.

 

Born in Barnesville, Liz was one of 12 children born to Eugene and Mabel (Mace) Clark. She had worked in retail for the former Rink’s and Nichols Departments stores but cherished just being a stay-at-home wife and mother. Jokingly she would...

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