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Dean Edward Miller
Sep 25, 2021
Dean Edward Miller, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Elmer Andrew and Ruth Susan (Steiner) Miller, Dean was born December 8, 1931 at Baltic, Ohio.
Dean graduated from Baltic High School in 1949. He was formerly an employee...
Brian Walton Smith
Sep 23, 2021
Brian Walton Smith, 82, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, September 23, 2021, while doing what he loved most, motorcycling in the Alps of Austria where he was involved in a fatal accident.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 15, 1939, Brian was a son of the late Marvin and Grace Smith.
Brian resided in Norfolk until the age of 21...
Anna Swinderman
Sep 23, 2021
Anna F. Swinderman, age 94, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Ohio on August 11, 1927, Anna was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Alverda Lengler Lahmers. She was a graduate of Dover High School and furthered her education at Kent...
Robert J. Haines, Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
Robert J. Haines Jr., age 61, of New Philadelphia died, Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Born on October 21, 1959, in Dover, Ohio, Robert was a son of Robert J. Haines, Sr. of North Carolina and the late Patricia Ann Haines.
A 1978 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Robert was a self-employed electrician a career path he chose after following...
Delbert L. Reynolds
Sep 22, 2021
Delbert L. Reynolds, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover
Born in Goshen, he was the son of the late Charles and Almeda (Dawson) Reynolds. Delbert worked as a mechanic for James Bros. Coal company and also, in his spare time, would work on cars in his own garage.
Although he...
John P. Ecenbarger
Sep 22, 2021
John P. Ecenbarger, 80, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in his residence, after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Clarence and Betty (Allenbaugh) Ecenbarger. John had formerly taught welding at Buckeye Joint Vocational School at New Philadelphia and had also assisted a number of individuals in becoming certified...
Dennis L. Lacher
Sep 21, 2021
Dennis L. Lacher, age 67, of New Philadelphia died at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Dennis was born on July 18, 1954, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to the late Michael and Mary Lacher. He married Lorraine K. Sheldon on August 20, 1977 in San Diego, California.
He retired as a Senior Chief from the Navy...
Jerry William Babarcik
Sep 20, 2021
Jerry William Babarcik, 71, of Mineral City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 20, 2021.
A son of the late Lawrence and Alverda (Mutti) Babarcik, Jerry was born January 18, 1950 at Dover, Ohio.
Jerry graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1968. He then enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed in...
Ernest Cattani
Sep 19, 2021
Ernest L. Cattani, age 87, a lifetime resident of Tuscarawas, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, September 19, 2021 in Park Village Skilled Nursing Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, on January 14, 1934, Ernest was the son of the late Pete E. and Frances (Endrizzi) Cattani. He was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas...
George A. Reymond
Sep 19, 2021
George A. Reymond, Tuscarawas County’s former director of community and economic development, died Sept. 19 at age 78. Born in Midvale to the late Helen (nee Hines) and Henry Reymond, he graduated from Midvale High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corps, a brotherhood that was important to him throughout his life. For many years, he was active in the...
Richard D. “Rick” Rainsberger
Sep 16, 2021
Richard D. “Rick” Rainsberger, 73, of Bloomingdale and formerly of Dover, passed away September 16, 2021, in Wheeling Hospital following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on December 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Foster E. and Anna Virginia (Barcus) Rainsberger.
After graduating from Scio High School in 1966, Rick honorably served his country in...
Eddie G. Quillen
Sep 16, 2021
Eddie G. Quillen, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Elton and Josephine (Horn) Quillen and a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Eddie was the owner and operator of the former Body Shack at Dover and...
Spencer W. Hughes
Sep 15, 2021
Spencer W. Hughes, 39, of New Philadelphia died at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover on September 15, 2021.
Born September 12, 1982 in Columbus, Spencer was the son of Scott (Veronica) Hughes of Arizona and Brenda Hughes of New Philadelphia.
Spencer loved football and baseball, including the Cleveland Indians and Browns. He also was an avid listener of Bone,...
June I. Blackwell
Sep 14, 2021
June I. Blackwell, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Arthur F. and Inza Catherine (Cook) Hagan, June was born June 15, 1934 at Detroit, Michigan.
June was retired from Industrial Finishers at Dover where she worked for nearly 50 years. She was also a...
Nancy Lee Fait
Sep 14, 2021
Nancy Lee Fait, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.
Born in Roswell, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Roberta (Croy) Fabiano, Sr. and a graduate of the former Roswell High School. Nancy was a homemaker and a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at...
Alan Lee Henline, Sr.
Sep 14, 2021
Alan Lee Henline, Sr., age 63, of Mineral City, died early Tuesday, September 14, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House following a two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Canton, Ohio on January 14, 1958, Alan was a son of the late Frank and Bertha Abel Henline. He attended Tusky Valley Schools and was employed by Arizona...
Mary Anne Neff
Sep 13, 2021
Mary Anne Neff, age 89, of Dover, died early Monday, September 13, 2021, in Akron General Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
Born on July 6, 1932, Mary Anne was a daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes Moliski Yosick. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School at Dover and a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In...
Jo Herron
Sep 13, 2021
Jo Herron, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away September 13, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born in Dover, Ohio on July 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Orley R. and Hyllie Ann (Weaver) Herron, Sr.
Jo, a native Quaker, graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1960 and went on to earn...
Mandy Jo Snedeker
Sep 12, 2021
Mandy Jo Snedeker, 45, of Uhrichsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2021 at her home in Uhrichsville.
Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Randy and Vicki (Ferren) Snedeker and was a 1995 graduate of Dover High School. Mandy had been employed as a caregiver to the mentally disabled and also worked cleaning homes. Mandy attended...
Robert John Goss
Sep 12, 2021
Robert John Goss, age 68, of New Philadelphia, died early Sunday, September 12, 2021, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on July 24, 1953, Bob was a son of the late Robert E. and Alice Edwards Goss. He was a 1972 graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School...
