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Marla Wagner
Feb 6, 2025
Marla L. Wagner, age 66, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, following a period of declining health.
Born in Loudonville on August 9, 1958, she was the daughter of Larry and Shirley (Christine) Eggerton.
Marla was a chaplain at various nursing homes over the years. She could often be found singing with the residents....
Christopher Richmond
Feb 4, 2025
Christopher L. Richmond, age 58, passed away at home on February 4, 2025. He is survived by his loving, beautiful wife, Carolyn, and his amazing son, Caden.
Chris was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 20, 1966, a son to Marjorie Richards Richmond of Dover, whom he adored, and Paul Richmond of New Philadelphia.
Chris, also known to some...
Teresa Lynn Foley
Feb 3, 2025
Teresa Lynn Foley, 58, of Senecaville and formerly of Dover, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Ohio’s Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born in Dover, Teresa was the daughter of Arthur Smitley of Dover and Judy A. (Stringer) Luthy of Dover.
Teresa's professional journey spanned many years, particularly in the healthcare field. She...
Marion Louise McMorrow
Feb 2, 2025
Marion Louise “Liz” McMorrow, age 87, of Dover passed away February 2, 2025 in the care of Hospice at the Cleveland Clinic following a period of declining health. She passed peacefully with her husband holding her hand.
Born October 28, 1937 in Massillon, Ohio, Liz was the daughter of the late Clarence Russell and Wilda (Hensel) Elliott. Liz grew up on...
Barbara A. Reese
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara Ann Reese, 90, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Hennis Care Center (Dover), where she was residing and getting care.
Barb was born on January 8, 1935, and was a life-long resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Her parents were the late Lucille (Laird) Major and Frank Major.
Barb was a 1953 graduate of New Philadelphia...
Mary Jane Kohl
Feb 1, 2025
Mary Jane Kohl, 90, of Sherrodsville and formerly of Dover, peacefully passed away at Sunnyslope Nursing Home in Bowerston after living with dementia for several years.
She was born in New Philadelphia on November 8, 1934, to the late Raymond and Edna Marie (Rodd) Edwards. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Mary Jane worked for various companies, including John W....
James M. Harding
Feb 1, 2025
James Morton Harding, 81, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Dennison, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Ruby E. (Jeffery) Harding. After graduating from Freeport High School in 1961, James enlisted in the United States Air Force, where...
Colonel James A. Coning
Jan 28, 2025
Colonel James Alan Coning, 85, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Ashville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025.
Born on October 31, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lawrence W. and Clara (Driver) Coning.
Jim’s military career began when he enlisted in the Air Force in 1957. He graduated with a degree in Political Science...
Barbara J. Mason
Jan 27, 2025
Barbara J. Mason, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a short period of declining health.
Born on March 1, 1939, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Carmella (Brogne) Saffell and her husband William C. Saffell, and Clarence Thirmon Parris.
Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Dover High...
Raymond D. Troyer
Jan 26, 2025
Raymond D. Troyer, age 89, of The Inn at Northwood Village, Dover and formerly of Walnut Creek, died early January, 26, 2025, under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
Born in Hartville, Ohio on July 18, 1935, Raymond was a son of the late David D. and Katie Ann Summers Troyer.
Professionally, Raymond worked for Republic Steel and spent many years as a...
Alice Slemmer
Jan 26, 2025
Alice M. Slemmer, 64, of Dover, passed away at Aultman Hospital on January 26, 2025, due to a sudden health issue.
Born on March 4, 1960, in Alliance, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jacqueline (Hayes) Maley.
A graduate of Alliance High School, Alice dedicated much of her life to being a homemaker for her family. She worked a...
Gary L. Myers
Jan 25, 2025
Gary L. Myers, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at New Dawn Healthcare Center in Dover on January 25, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born on August 16, 1939, in Wolf, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Lawrence and Florence M. (Hill) Myers. After graduating from Newcomerstown High School in 1957, Gary proudly served his...
Patricia Ann Steffen
Jan 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Steffen, 82, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Patricia's journey through life was marked by her unwavering love for family and her exceptional ability to bring laughter into the hearts of those around her.
She had retired from the former Lincoln Manufacturing in...
Mark D. "Whammy" Ward
Jan 22, 2025
Mark D. “Whammy” Ward, 65, of Dover, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2025 in Ohio’s Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a year-long battle with cancer.
Born in Opa-Locka, Florida, Mark was the son of the late Monte G. and Margaret A. (Childs) Ward and a graduate of Carrollton High School. Continuing his education at Stark State College, Mark graduated...
Andrew A. "Junior" Yoder, Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
Andrew A. “Junior” Yoder, age 74, of Gnadenhutten, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, while in Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Cleveland.
The seventh of ten children born to the late Andrew A. and Lizzie Ann Miller Yoder, Junior was born in Millersburg, Ohio on March 12, 1950, and was a graduate of the former Madison High...
Donald L. Wemple
Jan 20, 2025
Donald L. Wemple, of New Philadelphia, passed away on his 84th birthday, January 20, 2025. He was under the care of Hennis Care Centre of Dover and Traditions Health Hospice of New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on January 20, 1941, Don was the son of the late Erma and Louis Lesjak and was a...
Marilyn Hurst
Jan 19, 2025
Marilyn Hurst, age 62, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, following a period of declining health.
Born in Pensacola, Florida April 12, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Tom Burton and Barbara (Page) Burton.
Marilyn was a huge Elvis fan and collected his memorabilia. She also enjoyed doing arts and crafts throughout...
Polly Ann Byers
Jan 19, 2025
Polly Ann Byers, 89, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Born on July 17, 1935, in Carrollton, Polly was the daughter of the late Chester W. and Frances Lucille (Truex) Newell. From the time she was young, she took great pride in ironing her family’s clothes. Later on, she...
Glenda Green
Jan 18, 2025
Glenda G. Green, 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Divine Healthcare in New Philadelphia.
Born on May 6, 1944, in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ervin Oscar and Gertrude M. (Zedi) Geib.
During her time at New Philadelphia High School, Glenda met Larry Green, and three years after...
Shirley DeFrancesco
Jan 17, 2025
Shirley DeFrancesco, age 88, of Holland, Ohio and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Toledo on March 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph and Elizabeth Adah (Wain) Engel.
On August 13, 1983 she married Mario DeFrancesco. Together, they enjoyed 25 years of marriage before...
