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Bruce E. Immel

Bruce E. Immel

Nov 14, 2020

Bruce E. Immel, 63, of Bolivar, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on November 14, 2020.

Born in Dover on August 20, 1957, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Marlene Immel.

After graduating from Dover High School, Bruce worked at Commercial Fluid Power in their shipping department.

Bruce was an avid golfer, enjoyed...

DeAnne Hawkins Kirven

DeAnne Hawkins Kirven

Nov 11, 2020

DeAnne Hawkins Kirven, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed Nov. 11, 2020, after a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family.

DeAnne lived a full life and shared her many talents generously. A gifted seamstress, she felt that quilting was an art that she could pass on. She brought that vision to life by patiently working with her granddaughters at...

Phyllis Griesen

Phyllis Griesen

Nov 11, 2020

Phyllis June Griesen, 86, of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

A daughter of the late Alfred and Zerna (Walters) Zimmerly, Phyllis was born at New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 12, 1934.

She was a graduate of the former Stone Creek School and was employed by the former Puritan Laundry at New Philadelphia....

William “Bill” Malloy

William “Bill” Malloy

Nov 10, 2020

William “Bill” Malloy, 66, of Stone Creek, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 19, 1954.

Bill attended New Philadelphia High School and earned his GED in 1973. He was a lifelong mechanic which began during his teenage years and eventually led him to open his own shop in Dover. Most...

Steven Stewart

Steven Stewart

Nov 9, 2020

Steven T. Stewart, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020.

A son of the late Richard “Dick” and Ethelyn “Peg” (Dixon) Stewart, Steve was born July 28, 1951 at Dover, Ohio.

Steve graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1969. At a young age, he started working in the family business, Scott Supply at New...

Freeman “Butch” Nelson

Freeman “Butch” Nelson

Nov 8, 2020

Freeman “Butch” Nelson, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died following a sudden illness, early Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Cleveland.

Born at Balkan, Kentucky on March 25, 1939, Butch was a son of the late Arnold and Hazel Wilder Nelson.

Following his graduation from high school, Butch entered into the United States Navy where he was...

Terry L. Brick

Terry L. Brick

Nov 8, 2020

Terry L. Brick, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, November 8, 2020, in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital after becoming ill at home.

Born May 1, 1949, he was a son of the late Milton R. and Ruth Brick. Terry graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1967, prior to beginning his career with the former Joy...

Tonia D. Whiting

Tonia D. Whiting

Nov 7, 2020

Tonia D. Whiting, age 61, of Bolivar, stepped away, early Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Born in Lisbon, Ohio on September 22, 1959, to the late Frank and Ruth Wolfe Henry. She graduated from Sarasota, in Florida and returned to the area to attend Malone College and graduated Walsh University. She later obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from Akron University.

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Mabel Irene Kalp

Mabel Irene Kalp

Nov 7, 2020

Mabel Irene Kalp, 92, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her husband, on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

A daughter of the late Charles D. and Nellie B. (Wilhelm) Bradley, Mabel was born August 10, 1928 at Akron, Ohio.

On August 17, 1946, Mabel married William Jacob Kalp and the couple shared 59...

Edward L. “Ed” Paris

Edward L. “Ed” Paris

Nov 6, 2020

Edward L. “Ed” Paris, 69. Of Dover, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, in his home, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Victor E. and Cecilia M. (Bianchi) Paris and a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Ed was an area businessman and had owned and operated a number...

Clarence “Del” Armstrong

Clarence “Del” Armstrong

Nov 5, 2020

Clarence D. “Del” Armstrong, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 following a recent illness.

A son of the late C. Leonard and Genevieve (Lucas) Armstrong, Del was born March 25, 1944 at Mt. Olivett, Ohio.

Del graduated from Barnesville High School in 1962. He then entered the United States Army and served in Thailand during the Vietnam...

Anna Wagner

Anna Wagner

Nov 4, 2020

Anna Wagner, 94, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fred and Marie (Marsh) Wagner, Anna was born September 27, 1926 at Dover, Ohio.

Anna was a longtime employee of the New Philadelphia Municipal Building where she worked in the custodial department....

Ruth Sparren

Ruth Sparren

Nov 3, 2020

Ruth V. Sparren, 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

Born in East Bernard, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Josephine (Koehler) Kucera and was a 1956 graduate of Lamar High School at Rosenberg, Texas. Ruth worked as sales associate for many years for the former Fashion Bug...

Shelby Jean Weaver

Shelby Jean Weaver

Nov 3, 2020

Shelby Jean (Parsons) Weaver, age 81, of Brightwood, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Bolivar, Ohio on May 17, 1939, Shelby was a daughter of the late Fred M. and Deborah C. Ray Parsons.

She was a 1957 graduate of the former Midvale High School and on December 22, 1957, she...

Daniel Francis Fladung

Daniel Francis Fladung

Nov 2, 2020

Daniel Francis Fladung, age 65, of Canton, died peacefully, Monday, November 2, 2020, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice in Sunnyslope Care Center at Bowerston, Ohio.

Born in New York on March 15, 1955, Dan was a son of the late Harold and Betty Craney Fladung.

He was a graduate of Lehman High School at Canton and worked for...

David Aslanides

David Aslanides

Nov 1, 2020

David Aslanides, 69, of Bolivar, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday morning, November 1, 2020.

Born January 18, 1951 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Dorothea E. (Scherer) Aslanides of Bolivar and the late Abraham Aslanides.

David was a 1969 graduate of West Holmes High School and continued his formal education at the...

Carolyn Keffer Kohler

Carolyn Keffer Kohler

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...

Mary Lou Swinderman

Mary Lou Swinderman

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)...

Orrin Stanton “Stan” Wolfe, Jr.

Orrin Stanton “Stan” Wolfe, Jr.

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...

Norma Jane Errington

Norma Jane Errington

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...