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Virginia Kerr
Dec 15, 2023
Virginia Lee Kerr 86, of Mineral City, died Friday, December 15, 2023.
Daughter of the late Eugene and Phyllis Silvus, she was born November 5, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Virginia graduated from Malone University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and Walsh University with her Master’s degree in computer education. Virginia found her passion as an elementary school...
Ruth Marie Meese
Dec 14, 2023
Ruth Marie Meese, age 69, of New Philadelphia was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital at Akron following a brief illness.
Born on February 16, 1954, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, Ruth was a daughter of the late Joseph L. and Mildred Carlson Rodgers.
Ruth was a graduate of Lakeview High...
Robert Ferrell
Dec 12, 2023
Robert “Bob” Edward Ferrell, age 81, of Beach City, died early Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Alfred B. and Beulah J. Decker Ferrell, Bob was born on September 23, 1942 at Massillon, Ohio.
A lifelong Beach City resident, Bob was known unofficially as “The...
Dexter Elvin Paul Conley
Dec 10, 2023
Dexter Elvin Paul Conley, infant son of Tessa Mitchell and Scott Conley, was deeply loved and will never be forgotten by his parents, grandparents, and sister, Rayah Conley.
His parents named Dexter after his great-grandfather and great-uncle, who are very special to them.
Michael Chek
Dec 9, 2023
In loving memory of Michael Chek, who left us too soon, we find solace in the beauty of his life and the enduring love he shared with his family and friends. “No sun outlasts its sunset but will rise again and bring dawn,” symbolizing the hope that even in the darkest moments, there is the promise of a new beginning.
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Cory G. Bolon
Dec 9, 2023
Cory G. Bolon, 44, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on December 9, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 1, 1979, Cory was the son of Sandy L. (Pringle) Bolon and the late Louis “Sonny” Bolon. He was a 1998 graduate...
Shirley Gerber
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley Joan Gerber, 86, of Dover, died in New Dawn Healthcare Center on December 8, 2023.
Born December 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Della (Eckert) Touvell.
On August 13, 1954, Shirley married the late William Aldro Gerber. While they were stationed in Hawaii, a tsunami hit and Shirley saved a young boy’s life during...
Betty Lou Sharady
Dec 6, 2023
Betty Lou Sharady, age 87, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Park Village, Southside Campus, while under Hospice care. Betty is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl F Sherrets who died in 1961, and her late husband, Mickey Sharady. She is also preceded in death by her many siblings, Dorothy Bertheimer, T. Emmitt...
Helen Morgan
Dec 6, 2023
Helen Elizabeth Morgan, 93, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital of Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Gladys (Kenner) Bridges.
Helen was a homemaker and loved to care for her family. She also loved...
Arlene Kirkpatrick
Dec 5, 2023
Arlene Mae Kirkpatrick, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Sady Mae Thomas, Arlene was born September 23, 1941 at Flushing, Ohio.
On January 29, 1964, she married Larry Wayne Kirkpatrick and the couple raised two...
Philip Neiger
Dec 3, 2023
Philip E. “Phil” Neiger, 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Millersburg, following a period of declining health. Born September 17, 1948 at Dover, Phil was the son of the late William Jacob and Mary Jeane (Stewart) Neiger and proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
James H. "Jim" Trautman
Dec 2, 2023
James H. “Jim” Trautman, 86, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born September 29, 1937 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hardie E. and Kathryn J. (Garrett) Trautman and was a veteran having served in the United States Army National Guard. Jim graduated from East Stroudsburg State Teachers College...
Jane Helle
Dec 2, 2023
Jane L. Helle, age 98, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, while in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 18, 1925, Jane was a daughter of the late Ralph and Huldo Fankhauser Sundheimer.
After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1943, Jane continued her education at the Aultman School...
Sue Lynn Neiger
Dec 1, 2023
Sue Lynn Neiger, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 1, 2023, in her residence, following a sudden illness.
Born on December 7, 1939, Sue was born in Midvale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willard H. and Helen M. Stemple Hostetler.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married her high school sweetheart, Jack Neiger...
Constance A. "Connie" Simmons
Dec 1, 2023
Constance A. “Connie” Simmons, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2023, following a hard-fought struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born in Dennison, Connie was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Lillian L. (Hooker) Dichler and a 1959 graduate of the former Port Washington High...
Lorrie B. Knotts
Dec 1, 2023
Lorrie Beth Knotts, 65, of Sugarcreek, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on December 1, 2023.
Born September 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dean and Doris E. (Hawk) Harstine and a graduate of Newcomerstown High School. Lorrie had the bold heart of a hard worker who enjoyed gardening and time outdoors, but much...
Lawrence Garbrandt
Nov 27, 2023
Lawrence Vernon “Larry” Garbrandt, 62, of New Philadelphia died of a broken heart on November 27, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on July 17, 1961, he was the son of the late Gary Lee Garbrandt and Ruth Agnus (Northarm) Garbrandt.
After completing his formal education, Larry worked as a welder which he enjoyed...
Von R. Gordon
Nov 27, 2023
Von R. Gordon, 89, of Dover, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 28, 1933, Von was the son of the late James “Glenn” and Lela Pauline (Miller) Gordon.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1951, Von was selected to serve as an IFYE, International Foreign...
Bob Demuth
Nov 27, 2023
Robert D. Demuth, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, in his home, following a battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, Bob was the son of the late John Richard and Mildred Pauline (Sever) Demuth. He was a 1981 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After high school he studied at A.T. I. in Wooster and...
George Krieger
Nov 24, 2023
George Junior Krieger, 96, formerly of New Philadelphia passed away November 24, 2023 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Born November 18, 1927, in Mineral City, he was the son of the late George and Grace (Siebert) Smitley Krieger.
After graduating from Mineral City High School in 1946, he married Dorothy Reidl, on...
