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Ellianna Marie Ritenour
Feb 9, 2021
Ellianna Marie Ritenour, three month old daughter of Bradley J. and Alyson W. (Ledrich) Ritenour, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Ellianna was born November 3, 2020 at Canton, Ohio.
Although her time was short, she left a great impact on her family. They will remember her for being an extremely easy going baby who was always happy...
Ted Metcalf
Feb 7, 2021
Ted Metcalf, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born September 20, 1931 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond “Curly” and Freda M. (McKnight) Metcalf. Ted was a United States Army veteran having served in both Italy and the Pacific during the Korean...
David M. Riker
Feb 6, 2021
David M. Riker, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover on July 17, 1941, Dave was the son of the late Ernest W. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Farkas) Riker of Roswell. He was a 1959 graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School in Dennison. There, he...
Jacquie Wallace
Feb 2, 2021
E. Jacqueline “Jacquie” Wallace, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 2, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on February 13, 1949, at High Point, North Carolina, Jacquie was a daughter of the late Robert Alan and Jessica Leorra Harry Wallace.
She attended Strasburg-Franklin Schools until her early teen years...
Paul Eugene “Shorty” Mathias
Feb 1, 2021
Paul Eugene “Shorty” Mathias, 97, of New Philadelphia, whose speedometer finally stopped cranking, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021 at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover.
A son of the late Elmer and Irene (Kuhn) Mathias, Shorty was born January 27, 1924 in his childhood home on Stonecreek Road in New Philadelphia.
He...
Josephine E. Huff
Jan 30, 2021
Josephine E. Huff, age 83, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully early Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born August 6, 1937 in York Township, she was the daughter of the late Rolland and Rose (Mathias) Beitzel and a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following High School, Josephine worked as a medical secretary...
Donald W. “Tuff” McAfee
Jan 29, 2021
Donald W. “Tuff” McAfee, 85, of Somerdale, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Aultman Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Hopedale, he was the son of the late Harley and Irene (Lillie) McAfee. Tuff was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United States Army and he had retired from the former Bender & Louden Freight Company...
Geraldine Louise “Jerry” Berlendis
Jan 27, 2021
Geraldine Louise (Jerry) Berlendis was a cherished aunt, sister, cousin, daughter and friend. Born March 10, 1936, Jerry left us on January 27, 2021.
Born to Cora (nee Bonvechio) and Pete Berlendis, Jerry graduated from St. Mary’s High, attended Marquette University, and received a degree in political science from Kent State University. She worked as a teacher, raised chickens with...
Douglas Edmond Miller
Jan 27, 2021
Douglas Edmond Miller, 58, of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Pomerene Hospital at Millersburg following a sudden illness.
A son of Danny R. Miller and the late Barbara L. (Baker) Miller, Douglas was born December 6, 1962 at Norfolk Virginia.
During his youth, Douglas was active in Boy Scouts and ultimately he attained the rank of Eagle...
Melissa May Yoder
Jan 26, 2021
Melissa May Yoder, age 46, of Sugarcreek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover. Melissa has courageously fought a five-year battle with cancer.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on February 17, 1974, Melissa was a daughter of...
Reah Jane Williams
Jan 26, 2021
Reah Jane Williams, 84, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Union Hospital a Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Samuel Eugene and Mary Katherine (Mason) Torgler, Reah was born September 8, 1936 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Reah graduated second in her class from New Philadelphia High School in 1954. Over the...
Marc Daniel Lightell
Jan 25, 2021
Marc Daniel Lightell, 74, of New Philadelphia joined our Lord and Savior Monday, January 25, 2021 following a brief illness.
Born October 9, 1946 in Dover, Marc was the son of the late Henry Bardelli and Frances DeSerio Bardelli.
Marc proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
He married his loving and devoted wife, Rita Ann Stuver on...
Scot E. Hupp
Jan 24, 2021
Scot E. Hupp, 58, formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Akron.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late John “Jack” and Ann C. (Carr) Hupp. A graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and the Automotive Program at Buckeye Career Center at New Philadelphia, he had formerly worked as an...
Donald L. Mencer
Jan 24, 2021
Donald L. Mencer, 90, of Dover, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Massillon, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Baad) Mencer and a 1948 graduate of the former Beach City High School. In 1951, Donald was drafted in the United States Army and had served...
Larry Edward Kuhn
Jan 24, 2021
Larry Edward Kuhn, 76, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
A son of the late Walter and Opal (Spinks) Kuhn, Larry was born October 27, 1944 at Zanesville, Ohio.
Larry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid woodworker and especially enjoyed making birdhouses.
He is survived by...
Kathy Ann Lorenz
Jan 23, 2021
Kathy Ann Lorenz, age 68, of Strasburg, died in her residence on Saturday, January 23, 2021, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, Ohio on January 20, 1953, Kathy was a daughter of the late James and Ethel Horvath Tantrum. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and briefly attended Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
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Joann R. Roney
Jan 23, 2021
Joann R. Roney, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Gladys (Cosand) Meissner. Joann had retired from the former JC Penney Company at New Philadelphia where she had worked as a sales...
Patrick Daniel McHenry
Jan 20, 2021
Patrick Daniel McHenry, age 65, of New Philadelphia died of an apparent heart attack early Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1955, Pat was a son of the late John McHenry and Bertha and Edward Ellwood.
He was a 1973 graduate of Claymont High School and served his country as a member of the United...
Richard James Sheafer
Jan 20, 2021
Richard J. Sheafer, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born February 7, 1932, in his family’s home on Eureka Street in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James R. and Edna H. (Brown) Sheafer. Following his graduation from South Hills High School in June 1950,...
Timothy Lester Gregory
Jan 19, 2021
Timothy Lester Gregory, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in his residence.
Born on September 15, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio Tim was a son of the late LeRoy and Irma Wilmouth Gregory.
He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was an avid reader. He enjoyed going to the Tuscarawas County Public Library...
