Obituaries

Nov 1, 2020

Carolyn M. Keffer Kohler, 82, of Findlay and formerly of Toledo and New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 in the Heritage at Findlay.

Born in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond D. and Rosa L. (Rinchen) Tschantz and a graduate of Timken High School at Canton. Carolyn had retired from the American Frame Company...

Oct 31, 2020

Mary Lou (Indermill) Swinderman, 83, of New Philadelphia passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 31, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

She fought a courageous year long battle against pancreatic cancer with grace, strength, and humor; even through the tough times she endured.

Mary was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Nola F. (Coates)...

Oct 29, 2020

Orrin Stanton “Stan” Wolfe Jr., 64, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

A son of the late Orrin and Helen (Davis) Wolfe, Stan was born July 29, 1956 at Youngstown, Ohio.

Stan graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1974. He then continued his education...

Oct 28, 2020

Norma J. Errington, 76 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully and into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Miller) Baumgartner and a 1962 graduate of Dover High School. Norma...

Oct 26, 2020

Brianne Lyn Furniss, 40, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House on October 26, 2020, following a 2-year struggle with brain cancer.

Born in Dover on February 3, 1980, she was the daughter of Sandra K. (Shivers) Scott of Massillon and Rodney (Eileen) Furniss of New Philadelphia.

Brianne will be deeply missed by her parents;...

Oct 26, 2020

Walt Weaver, 76, of Strasburg and formerly of the Stone Creek/Newcomerstown area, died October 26, 2020. He was under Community Hospice care and had fought a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer.

Born August 14, 1944 in Barnhill, Walt was a son of the late Charles (Bus) and Wilma Zurcher Weaver.

He was a 1962 graduate of...

Oct 26, 2020

Lorri B. DiGenova, 57, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020, while surrounded by her six children.

Born in Ashland Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John and Wilma (Marcome) Horn. Lorri was a homemaker and was very proud of the fact that she had formerly worked as an EMT and Volunteer Firefighter in...

Oct 26, 2020

Chloe Studwell, age 96, of Hennis Care Centre at Dover, Ohio and formerly of Brookfield, Connecticut died Monday, October 26, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on October 25, 1924, Chloe was a daughter of the late Dr. Victor B. and Cenary (Earnest) Studwell.

Following her graduation from Parkersburg High School, Chloe furthered...

Oct 25, 2020

Dominic Vincent Pallotto, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Domenico and Melita (Disanto) Pallotto, Dominic was a first generation American who was born on November 1, 1936.

Dominic graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1954. He then served in...

Oct 25, 2020

JoAnn D. Hammond, 89, of Dover passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (DiLuca) Nichols, JoAnn was born April 9, 1931 in Dover.

JoAnn married the love of her life, Joe F. Hammond, in 1952, and they enjoyed 67 wonderful years together prior to...

Oct 24, 2020

Sally Joann Nagel, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health and a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born at Dover on February 27, 1951, Sally was a daughter of the late Austin and Ethel Solley Grinder. She was a graduate of Dover High School and...

Oct 24, 2020

Clarence L. “Leroy” Miller, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born in Midvale, he was the son of the late Thomas W. and Marie L. (Seldonwright) Miller and had attended the Midvale Church of God for many years before his disability kept him...

Oct 23, 2020

Edith Mae Delp, 91, of Dover, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Ervin and Margaret (Canfield) Harmon, Edith was born October 16, 1929 at Cleveland, Ohio.

Edith was a regular visitor of the Tuscarawas County Senior Center as well as to area parks and festivals.

She enjoyed...

Oct 22, 2020

Nelva Blanche (Myers) Foust, 104, of Newcomerstown, passed away October 22, 2020.

Born in Neffs, Ohio on April 30, 1916, she was the daughter of the late W. C. Myers and Rose L. (Gatten) Myers.

Nelva was a member of the Church of Christ in Newcomerstown for numerous years.

She married the late John L. Foust on...

Oct 22, 2020

Jo Anne Byers, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.

A daughter of the late Herbert Harrington and Helena Regina (Sisco) Maus, Jo Anne was born August 22, 1928 at Akron, Ohio.

Jo Anne graduated from New...

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Chester “Chet” Tarulli, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 21, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.

Born October 16, 1934, in Dover, he was one of eight children born to Italian immigrants, Chester and Lucia (DiNino) Tarulli.

Chet graduated from Dover High School before entering the United States Navy where he honorably served...

Oct 21, 2020

Warner Edward Maurer, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 21, 2020, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia.

Born on October 10, 1937, in the family’s Goshen home, Warner was a son of the late Paul and Faye Warner Maurer

He attended school at Midvale and married his life-long companion, the former Rowena Cope on August 13, 1960. In...

Oct 19, 2020

Donna Driver Cleveland died peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 19, 1930 and was the only child of the late Giles and Grace Driver.

Donna was raised in Westlake, Ohio in a family that bred Great Danes. Her love for dogs was immense and she loved to share the many happy memories...

Oct 19, 2020

Eugene “Gene” H. Nemitz, Jr., 72, long time New Philadelphia attorney, passed away October 19, 2020. Born April 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Shirley L. (Duncan) and Eugene H. Nemitz, Sr.

He was a graduate of Jefferson Area High School, Wittenburg University, and The Ohio State University School of Law. In addition to being a member...