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Samuel A. Sayre
Aug 15, 2021
Samuel A. Sayre, 74, of Strasburg, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a recent period of declining health.
A son of the late Alvin Arden and Margaret Catherine (Southall) Sayre, Samuel was born December 26, 1946 at Ripley, West Virginia.
On April 12, 1966, Samuel married the former Betty J. Price-Savage and the couple...
Mary Elizabeth Zeigler
Aug 14, 2021
Mary E. Zeigler, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Coshocton, she was the daughter of the late Russell W. and Margaret E. (Wilson) Dunlap and had retired after working a number of years in the food service industry.
Mary is survived by her son, John...
Patricia Louise Anderson
Aug 13, 2021
Patricia Louise “Patty” Anderson, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, August 13, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born on September 4, 1938, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Patty was a daughter of the late William J. and Jane A. Harriff Fetters.
She was a graduate of the former Dover High School and on December...
Ron Shepherd
Aug 10, 2021
Ron Shepherd, 53, of Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away August 10, 2021 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida following a brief illness.
Born in Dover on June 16, 1968, he was the son of the late William and Diana (Martin) Shepherd.
Ron was a 1987 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and Buckeye Career Center. In his...
Arlene D. Parson
Aug 10, 2021
Arlene D. Parson, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Lester and Margaret (Cane) McRobie, Arlene was born November 21, 1937 at Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Arlene and her late husband, Bruce, were avid campers and boaters and spent...
Jimmy Ray Goulder
Aug 7, 2021
Jimmy Ray Goulder, 64, of Uhrichsville, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Raymond and Annelise (Stossell) Goulder and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Jimmy enlisted into the United States Navy and proudly served his country for...
Gregory P. Mallernee
Aug 7, 2021
Gregory Paul Mallernee, 67 of Dover, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 7, 2021, after an 8-month battle with lung to brain cancer.
Greg was born on June 19, 1954, to Oliver R. and Patricia J. Mallernee. Greg attended Dover High School and was an Old Y and a new YMCA National swimmer who competed...
Randy A. Bowe
Aug 5, 2021
Randy A. Bowe, 57, of Gnadenhutten, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on August 5, 2021 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on October 28, 1963, he was the son of the late Melvin T. and Joyce M. (Hykes) Bowe.
After graduating from Indian Valley South High School in 1982, he began his professional career...
Robert Dale “Bob” Tidrick
Aug 5, 2021
Robert Dale “Bob” Tidrick, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away in New Dawn Rehab and Healthcare Center at Dover on August 5, 2021.
Born in Dennison on May 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert Ellsworth and Elizabeth “Betty” Eileen (Barcus) Tidrick.
Bob began his professional career with the former Joy Manufacturing where he served as a...
Grover “Fuzzy” Kennedy
Aug 5, 2021
Grover “Fuzzy” Kennedy, 92, of Canton and formerly of Dover, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 in The Gables of Canton at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born in Newton Falls, he was the son of the late Grover and Christine (Swope) Kennedy, Sr. and had retired from Union Camp at Dover where he worked as a mechanic....
Carol L. Starkey
Aug 4, 2021
Carol L. Starkey, 75, of Dover, passed away August 4, 2021, in Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel Decima and Theresa Margaret (Destefani) Mattevi.
After graduating from St. Joseph High School in Dover, Carol married her husband of 52 years,...
Velma M. Kandel
Aug 2, 2021
Velma M. Kandel, 81, of Marshallville, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 in the Laurels of Massillon Nursing Facility at Massillon, following a period of declining health.
Born in Moundsville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Letha (Blake) Burkhart. Velma attended Dover High School and had retired after 30 years of service with the former...
Thomas A. “Tom” Stepic
Aug 2, 2021
Thomas A. Stepic, 80, of Scio, passed away in Park Village Healthcare Center on August 2, 2021.
Born in Cleveland on August 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Anthony Victor and Marjorie (Carmen) Stepic.
After graduating from high school, Tom joined the United States Air Force where he honorably served his country from 1958 to 1962. On...
Richard Henry Valentine
Jul 31, 2021
Richard H. Valentine, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Henry and Genevieve (Pimpedly) Valentine and was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, Richard began his career as a letter...
Daniel Lee Espenschied
Jul 29, 2021
Daniel L. Espenschied, 80, of Dover, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Roy and Edna (Holderbaum) Espenschied. After receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering, he began working for NASA at Cape Canaveral in Florida and retired after over...
James R. Watkins
Jul 26, 2021
James R. Watkins, age 90, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, July 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in the family’s New Philadelphia home on January 5, 1931, Jim was a son of the late David and Florence (Sherer) Watkins.
He was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and proudly...
Joan Lenore Winemaster
Jul 24, 2021
Joan L. Winemaster, 84, of Strasburg, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Altercare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Navarre, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, Joan was the daughter of the late George A. and Agnes (O’Brien) Birdgeneau and had received an associate degree in business while attending college in Toronto, Canada.
On March 1,...
Timothy R. “Pete” Peters
Jul 24, 2021
Timothy R. “Pete” Peters, 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away July 24, 2021 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on June 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert George Peters and Wilma Theresa (Russell) Bertolini.
After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Pete honorably served our country in the United States Air Force before...
Vickie R. Avon
Jul 21, 2021
Vickie R. Avon, 64, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully in Mercy Medical Center at Canton on July 21, 2021 following a courageous battle with kidney failure.
Born in Dover on April 17, 1957, she was the daughter of Mary Ann (Magnacca) Shotwell of Strasburg and the late Raymond Leonard Shotwell.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1975, she...
James Allen “Jimmy” Deibel, Jr.
Jul 20, 2021
James Allen “Jimmy” Deibel, Jr., 56, of Dennison, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Dover, Jimmy, had attended Dover High School and was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United States Army. He was currently employed by Timken Steel at Canton where he worked in the maintenance department.
Jimmy...
