Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Jay William Huston, 67, of Dover, a selfless, dedicated family man, passed away of a sudden illness in his home on April 13, 2021.

Born in Dennison on July 22, 1953, he is the son of Harold Eugene and Mary Lou (McCune) Huston of Port Washington.

After graduating from Indian Valley South High School in 1971, where he was an...

Apr 13, 2021

Gertrude W. Clark, 92, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Blanche (Cholewska) O’Tremba and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jackie Plate of Strasburg.

In addition to her parents, two husbands, Cyril N. Plate...

Apr 13, 2021

Helen A. “Bev” Deyo, 84, of Dover passed away peacefully in her home under the care of Community Hospice on April 13, 2021.

Born in Auburn, New York, on May 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ballington and Helene (Pytel) Dunster.

After graduating from high school, she married the late Earl Deyo on May 17, 1954, and...

Apr 12, 2021

Janet L. Hawk, 93, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on April 12, 2021, with her children by her side following a period of declining health, while in the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Parral, Ohio on July 16, 1927, Janet was the oldest of three children born to the late John J. Marburger...

Apr 12, 2021

John R. Groh, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Akron, he was the son of the late Reuben H. and Daisy M. (Shane) Groh and a graduate of the former Sugarcreek / Shanesville High School at Sugarcreek. Following high school, John enlisted in the United...

Apr 10, 2021

Kenneth Jay Hewitt, 62, of Dover, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Community at Dover.

A son of Dorothy (Crites) Hewitt and the late William J. Hewitt, Kenneth was born March 2, 1959 at Dennison, Ohio.

Kenneth graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1978. He enjoyed drawing and sketching as well as puzzles.

In...

Apr 9, 2021

Apr 8, 2021

Philip Stanley Sowards, 63, of Dennison, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Trinity West Medical Center at Steubenville.

 

A son of the late Clarence and Thelma Virginia (Wilkins) Sowards, Philip was born November 5, 1958 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ohio.

 

A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Philip graduated from Indian Valley South High School in...

Apr 8, 2021

Deborah Sue Davis, age 64, of Dennison, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, while in the care of Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.

Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on June 15, 1956, Deb was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Pfeister) Davis.

Deb was a graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School and...

Apr 7, 2021

Kathryn Amelia Johnson Heldt, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away April 7, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born April 3, 1923 in Tuscarawas, she was the daughter of the late George Frederick and Nora Pearl (Metzger) Johnson and a graduate of the former Tuscarawas / Warwick High School where she had perfect attendance from grades 1...

Apr 5, 2021

Katherine Virginia Pell, 92, recently of Coshocton and Dover, Ohio, and previously a long-time resident of New Philadelphia, died in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on April 5, 2021, after a brief illness.

Katherine was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Fred and Ann Starritt on November 20, 1928, and had a memorable childhood there through 6th grade and then in Charleston,...

Apr 4, 2021

Tina Marie Moore, age 51, of New Philadelphia lost a long battle with depression on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born in Canton, Ohio on September 4, 1969, Tina is the daughter of Etheline Carnes Sampsel and Roger Malzahn.

She was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School and together with her husband, owned and operated Hays Pest Control. Tina enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2021

Penny Ann Lambert, 63, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Helen (Fort) Dedmon, Penny was born October 17, 1957 at Dover, Ohio. She was a graduate of Perry High School at Massillon.

She is survived by her children, Terry (April) Lambert Jr....

Mar 30, 2021

HANS H. FISCHER, JD.

Born in 1935 in Heidelberg, Germany, Hans was the son of the late Gustav and Anna E. (Ehret) Fischer.

Hans started an extensive educational journey which began at the Gymnasium, receiving the Abitur Diploma, continuing with studies in law, and graduation from the University of Heidelberg. Embracing a student exchange opportunity, he earned and received an MA...

Mar 29, 2021

Joseph F. Dick, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021.

Born in East Liverpool, he was the son of the late Joseph S. Dick and is survived by his mother, Carol (Simcox) Dick of Calcutta, Ohio. Joe graduated from Beaver Local High School, Lisbon OH in 1981. He obtained multiple degrees in engineering from Kent State...

Mar 28, 2021

Alfred R. Miller, Jr. Age 85, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Alfred R. and Florence A. (Snyder) Miller, Alfred was born on March 7, 1936 in Youngstown. Following his graduation from high school he entered into the United States Army and proudly served his country...

Mar 28, 2021

Diana Ellen Mizer, age 72, of New Philadelphia died early Sunday, March 28, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House. Diana had a period of declining health which included two strokes.

Born on May 31, 1948, in Coshocton, Diana was a daughter of the late Robert S. and Irma Mains Parks. She was a 1967 graduate of...

Mar 26, 2021

Shirley Ann Wilson, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, early Friday, March 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on May 13, 1949, Shirley was a daughter of the late George (Doris) Kaiser, Jr. and Ethel (Arlie) Zinn.

Prior to her retirement, Shirley worked for...

Mar 26, 2021

Carl Joseph Kopp, age 89, of London, Ohio, died Friday, March 26, 2021, in Kobacker House at Columbus following a period of declining health.

Born in the family home in Tuscarawas on December 23, 1931, Carl was a son of the late John and Alta Van Lehn Kopp. After his graduation from the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School, Carl obtained a...

Mar 25, 2021

It is with great sadness, that Lynne and Laurie announce the passing of their mother, Mary M. Stocker and for those who were lucky enough to have her spaghetti and meatballs, you will no longer be able to do so.

Born in Barnhill on November 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Angelina (Bonelli) Police. After...