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Robert H. Douglas

Robert H. Douglas

Mar 3, 2021

Robert H. Douglas, 69, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2021 from complications of a heart attack.

Bob was happiest when he was spending time with family and friends. He also loved listening to his music, riding his Harley, and eating ice cream.

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife Leslie; his brother Dean Douglas and...

Lane Eberhardt

Lane Eberhardt

Mar 3, 2021

Saved by God’s grace, 18-year-old Lane Eberhardt went home to be with his Lord and ride the heavenly dirt tracks on March 3, 2021, after a long battle with congenital heart problems from an early age.

Born in Dover on May 31, 2002, he was the son of Traci Reichman of New Philadelphia and William Eberhardt of the Atwood Lake...

Jack L. Phillips

Jack L. Phillips

Mar 3, 2021

Jack L. Phillips, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William J. and Dorothy M. (Letzkus) Phillips and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation, Jack attended the...

James Cook

James Cook

Mar 2, 2021

James (Jim, Jimmy, Jimbo) Cook passed away unexpectedly on Tues, Mar 2, 2021.

He was born Sept 30, 1956 in Orlando, Florida at McCoy Airforce Base to James Willard and Sara Jane (Moore) Cook.

After a childhood filled with travel to many countries and states being a military child, Jim graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1974 and worked...

Terry L. Willison , Sr.

Terry L. Willison , Sr.

Mar 2, 2021

Terry L. Willison, Sr. 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family in his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 following a long battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Doris I. (LeMasters) Willison and a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in Tuscarawas. Following his graduation,...

Patricia Ann Polka

Patricia Ann Polka

Feb 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Polka, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 28, 2021 following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease.

A daughter of the late James Howard and Daisy Irene (Wallick) Taylor, Patricia was born September 28, 1947 at Dover, Ohio.

Patricia graduated from Dover High School in 1966 and was employed as...

Jerry Lee Kaiser

Jerry Lee Kaiser

Feb 27, 2021

Jerry L. Kaiser, 73 of Dover, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late George and Ethel (Shull) Kaiser and a graduate of Dover High School. Following his graduation, Jerry served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.

Jerry is survived by a...

Denver E. Wikoff

Denver E. Wikoff

Feb 27, 2021

Denver E. Wikoff, 89, of Dover, went to be with his Lord and Savior and welcomed into heaven on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

Born in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Leroy A. and Lottie E. (Lyles) Wikoff. Following high school, Denver enlisted into the United States Army during...

Richard A. Ralston

Richard A. Ralston

Feb 26, 2021

Richard A. Ralston, age 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on August 3, 1933, in Wheeling, WV, Dick was a son of the late James A. Ralston and Norma Christoffersen Ralston.

He attended St. Clairsville public schools and began working...

Creston W. Schoelles

Creston W. Schoelles

Feb 26, 2021

Creston W. Schoelles, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Creston W. and Bernice E. (Gatschet) Schoelles and was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Creston honorably served his country in...

Barbara Lee Gish

Barbara Lee Gish

Feb 25, 2021

Barbara Lee Gish, age 75 of Dover and formerly of Dundee died early Thursday, February 25, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

She was born in Dover, Ohio on February 7, 1946 to the late William Russell Pope and Eva Marie (Gehring) Pope and married Paul Allen Gish on March 1, 1980 who...

Rita M. Goth

Rita M. Goth

Feb 25, 2021

Rita M. Goth, 94, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Born in New Philadelphia on November 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Mary G. Moliski. After graduating in 1944 from St. Joseph High School in Dover, she furthered her education at Mount...

Duanne Cy Laughlin

Duanne Cy Laughlin

Feb 25, 2021

Duanne Cy Laughlin, age 91, of Floral City, Florida, and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, in Highland Place, at Inverness Florida.

Born on April 9, 1929, in Coshocton, Ohio, Cy was a son of the late Duanne Billingsly and Mary Elizabeth Lummis Laughlin.

He was a Navy Veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean...

Richard Andrew “Drew” Hutchison

Richard Andrew “Drew” Hutchison

Feb 21, 2021

Richard Andrew “Drew” Hutchison, 29, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.

A son of Richard Hutchison and Terry Barbee, Drew was born March 27, 1991 at Dover, Ohio.

Drew graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 2010 and during his time in school, he enjoyed wrestling and playing baseball. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed...

Pastor Mark Trotter

Pastor Mark Trotter

Feb 20, 2021

Pastor Mark Gregory Trotter, of Dallas, Georgia and formerly of New Philadelphia, entered into the presence of the Lord on his 64th birthday, Saturday, February 20, 2021. For the past months, Mark had gracefully and courageously fought a battle with cancer.

Born in Miami, Florida on February 20, 1957, Mark was a son of the late Albert Franklin and Peggy...

Nancy L. Brown Rennicker

Nancy L. Brown Rennicker

Feb 20, 2021

Nancy L. Brown Rennicker, 73, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 20, 2021.

Born in Dennison on September 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Wilma (Bartholow) McBeth.

After completing her formal education, she spent her career as a nurse’s aide, serving at Country Club Retirement...

Gary J. Crites

Gary J. Crites

Feb 19, 2021

Gary J. Crites, 59, of New Philadelphia passed unexpectedly in his home on February 19, 2021.

Born in Dennison on August 12, 1961, he was the son of Judith K. (Carpenter) Crites and Edward Earl Crites.

After graduating from Claymont High School, Gary was the owner and operator of Freedom Mobile Homes Transport. He was also a skilled mechanic and...

David W. Seabrook

David W. Seabrook

Feb 19, 2021

David W. Seabrook, 82 of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, surrounded by family.

Dave was born December 1, 1938, in New Philadelphia to the late William and Virginia (Ellwood) Seabrook.  Dave married the former Jeannette Bertolini June 20, 1959.

Dave was a 1956 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and continued his formal education at Muskingum College. ...

Joe K. Bryan

Joe K. Bryan

Feb 16, 2021

Joe K. Bryan, 94, of Uhrichsville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in Uhrichsville, he was the son of the late Robert and Hanna (Sells) Bryan and a 1945 graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School at Uhrichsville. Following his graduation, Joe entered the U.S....

Ronald Lloyd Moore

Ronald Lloyd Moore

Feb 12, 2021

Ronald Lloyd Moore, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 12, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover while under the care of Community Hospice.

Born on July 1, 1938, in Tuscarawas, Ron was a son of the late Edward Moore and Wilma Carpenter Moore Amicone. He was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. After his...