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Randall “Randy” Smith
Jul 27, 2022
Randall “Randy” Smith of Dover, Ohio passed away July 27, 2022 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. He was 77 years old.
Randy was born in Wadsworth, Ohio and graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors in Education and a Masters in Psychology. He was a retired School Psychologist who worked for multiple...
Sharon F. Dietz
Jul 26, 2022
Sharon F. Dietz, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away on July 26, 2022 under the care of Community Hospice, an organization she served as a passionate fundraiser for the past 28 years. In the peaceful environment of the Community Hospice Truman House, Sharon passed away with her loving family by her side following a period of declining health.
Born in...
Dawn Rita Miller
Jul 26, 2022
Dawn Rita Miller, age 86, formerly of Strasburg, died early Tuesday, July 26, 2022, while in the care of Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 6, 1936, Dawn was a daughter of the late William G. and Anna E. Schweitzer Murphy.
Dawn retired in 1974 from Miller Studio where...
Mary Ann Shotwell
Jul 25, 2022
Mary Ann Shotwell, 87, of Strasburg, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton.
Born October 7, 1934 in Union Hospital at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Yolanda (DiSanto) Magnacca and was a 1952 graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School in Dennison. Following graduation, Mary attended the Mercy...
Shirley A. Swartz
Jul 24, 2022
Shirley Ann Swartz, 89, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully at Park Village Southside on July 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born May 14, 1933 to the late Donald and Olivia (Burkey) Maurer at the family home on Tenth Street. As a lifelong resident, Shirley was proud to be a New Philly Quaker and a graduate...
Mary L. Anderson
Jul 24, 2022
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our sister, Mary L. Anderson, on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at New Dawn Rehab Care and HealthCare Center, Dover, while in the care of Community Hospice of New Philadelphia. Mary was born in Union Hospital on October 16, 1952 to the late Robert G. and Mary C. Contini Anderson. ...
Kelly Rippel
Jul 23, 2022
Kelly Ray Rippel, age 63, of Uhrichsville, died early Saturday, July 23, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born at Dover on January 21, 1959, Kelly was a son of the late Gene and June Carpenter Caswell.
Kelly quit High School to serve in the United States Navy. After his...
Chris A. Menefee
Jul 22, 2022
Chris A. Menefee, 60, of New Philadelphia passed away July 22, 2022 following a short period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on August 25, 1961, he was the son of Ruth (Anderson) Cadle and the late Gail L. Menefee, Sr.
After completing his formal education, Chris served for 20 years with M & M Construction in Strasburg. He continued...
Pamela Jo Ghee
Jul 22, 2022
Pamela Jo Ghee, age 64, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, July 22, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 24, 1958, Pam was a daughter of Sandra Rainsburg Sears of New Philadelphia and the late Donald Sears.
Pam attended Tusky Valley High...
Chad A. Johnson
Jul 22, 2022
Chad A. Johnson, 76, of Strasburg, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, following an apparent health-related episode while swimming in Apple Valley Lake.
Born in Dover on September 27, 1945, Chad was the son of the late Paul Johnson and Margaret and Theodore Sindlinger.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1964, Chad served in the United States Army. Professionally,...
Barbara Goldsmith
Jul 12, 2022
Barbara Kay Goldsmith, age 74, of Bolivar, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Hennis Care Centre Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on March 5, 1948, Barb was a daughter of the late Russell and Alice Huffman Ross.
Barb was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School where she played the clarinet and...
Victor J. Fantin
Jul 11, 2022
Victor J. Fantin, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Monday, July 11, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in Roswell, he was the son of the late John F. and Emma Louise (Visintainer) Fantin and was a 1951 graduate of the former Midvale High School at Midvale. Following his graduation, Victor joined the...
Fred A. Betz
Jul 9, 2022
Fred A. Betz, 66, of Strasburg, OH, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022 at Aultman’s Compassionate Care Center after a 6-month battle with liver cancer.
Born in Alliance, OH, on October 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Harry A. and Elizabeth A. (Boord) Betz.
Fred began working for Berner Trucking, Inc. of Dover, OH, as an...
Roberta “Peggy” West
Jul 8, 2022
Roberta Mae “Peggy” West, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, July 8, 2022 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare, after a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Robert Nelson and Wanda Mae (Swihart) Clark, born on September 22, 1932 in her family home at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Peggy was a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia and a 1950 graduate of...
Jack E. Lieser
Jul 7, 2022
Jack E. Lieser, 88, of Dover passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Park Village Health Care at Dover following a brief illness.
Son of the late Roy DeWitt Lieser of Dover and Anna Irena (Williams) Lieser of Cambridge, Jack was born on June 25,1934 in Dover, Ohio.
Jack always shared childhood memories of...
Carolyn Shafer Williams
Jul 6, 2022
Carolyn Shafer Williams, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in her home while surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice.
Born on March 9, 1933, in Hopedale, Ohio, Carolyn was one of six children born to the late Clyde L. and Zelma M. Kenton.
Carolyn completed her formal education at...
Janet Lynn Price
Jul 4, 2022
Janet Lynn Price, 72, of New Philadelphia passed away July 4, 2022 in her home.
Born July 31, 1949 in Dover, Janet was the daughter of the late Dale Haugh and Betty (Bailey) West.
She met her late husband, Gary L. Price in high school and on June 12, 1965, they were married. Together, they were blessed with nearly 50...
