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Peggy Howell
Oct 17, 2020
Peggy “Peg” Howell, 72, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Francis W. and Katherine Virginia (Devore) Johnson, Peg was born December 18, 1947 at Dover.
On February 8, 1975, she married her late husband, Ricky L. Howell who preceded her in passing on June...
Steven D. Ballentine
Oct 17, 2020
Steven D. Ballentine, 59, of Hennis Care Center at Dover, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Born in Dover on January 16, 1961, he was the son of the late Herbert and Catherine J. “Jane” (Campbell) Ballentine.
After completing his formal education, he was a union carpenter for numerous years.
Steve greatly enjoyed...
Joseph W. Lowery, Sr.
Oct 17, 2020
Mr. Joseph W. Lowery, Sr., 83, of New Philadelphia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born at Luverne, Alabama on July 26, 1937, he was one of 17 sons and daughters born to the late Charles Herbert and Bessie Lee (Long) Lowery. Joe excelled at football, basketball,...
Vincent “Dan” Rybarczyk
Oct 17, 2020
Vincent Daniel “Dan” Rybarczyk, 70, of Dover, received his eternal rest on October 17, 2020.
Born in Union Hospital on July 23, 1950, to the late Vincent Joseph and Frances “Pat” Adelene (Patterson) Rybarczyk.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1968, Dan enjoyed numerous life experiences that allowed him the opportunity to see the world and foster lifelong...
Rick Hinerman
Oct 16, 2020
Rick E. Hinerman, 70, of Dundee, passed away at his home from an apparent heart attack on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Born in Carrollton on December 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Odgar E. and Doris M. (Ray) Hinerman.
Rick was a member of the Tusco Rifle Club and loved animals, especially his 6 fur babies.
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Helen “Beth” Sites
Oct 13, 2020
Helen E. “Beth” Sites, 51, of New Philadelphia passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on October 13, 2020.
Born in Dover on September 4, 1969, she was the daughter of the late William Kenneth and Winnona Ann (Stull) Smitley.
Beth loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed acting as a gracious hostess at her family...
Louise Gorman
Oct 13, 2020
Louise Gorman, age 100, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.
Born in Richview, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late James and Creecy (Foster) Courtney and had graduated high school in Herod, Illinois. Louise was a homemaker, a seamstress and was extremely sharp at playing Bingo and Rummy with her...
Donald “Sully” Sullivan
Oct 13, 2020
Donald L. “Sully” Sullivan, 84, of Dover and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away October 13, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover on October 29, 1935, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Flynn) Sullivan.
On June 24, 1960, Sully married his late wife, the former Laura Ann “Annie” Groah. They celebrated...
Dana Hafliger
Oct 11, 2020
Dana A. Hafliger, 60, of Dover passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 11, 2020 in her residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, July 21, 1960 she was the daughter of the late Richard F. and Charlene R. (Young) Snyder and graduated in 1978 from New Philadelphia High School. Dana began...
Paul Mishler
Oct 10, 2020
Paul Mishler, age 89, of New Philadelphia passed away in the Inn at Northwood Village at Dover on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Paul was born on March 10, 1931, to the late Howard and Olive (Horn) Mishler of Rush Township. In 1946, he moved to Uhrichsville where he lived with his grandparents John and Thedia Mishler, so he could attend...
Brandyn James Murtaugh
Oct 10, 2020
Brandyn James Murtaugh, 29, of Uhrichsville, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
A son of Kimberly Murtaugh of New Philadelphia and the late Brian K. Beal, Brandyn was born August 30, 1991 at Dover, Ohio.
Brandyn attended Indian Valley Schools where he was very active in sports and was a member of the baseball,...
Debra Lynn Moore
Oct 7, 2020
Debra Lynn Moore, age 57, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Fred and Betty Ferguson Sanders, Debbie was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on April 9, 1963. She was a graduate of Claymont High School and was employed by Ember...
Mary Elizabeth Headrick
Oct 4, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Headrick, age 85, of, Midvale died Sunday, October 4, 2020, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Brewster, Ohio on November 15, 1934, Mary was a daughter of the late Agnes Niedenthal Gradijan.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School at Canton and was employed as...
Robert E. Reynolds Sr.
Oct 4, 2020
Robert E. Reynolds Sr., 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late Ernest S. and Ellen Agnes (Christensen) Reynolds, Robert was born May 2, 1938 at Omaha, Nebraska.
Robert had a passion for cars whether it was rebuilding or simply having conversations...
Conradene “Connie” Lindon
Oct 3, 2020
Conradene “Connie” Lindon, 85, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Gnadenhutten, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Coleman W. and Jane Rosean (Schaar) Gibson, Connie was born October 27, 1934 in Tuscarawas.
Connie was the salutatorian for the Gnadenhutten High School...
Connie Espenschied Hess
Oct 3, 2020
Connie K. (Gehring) Espenschied Hess, 77, of Dover, went home to be with her heavenly father on October 3, 2020, in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born in Dover on October 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Dorothy Ellen (Weber) Smith and the late Myron W. Gehring.
After completing her formal education at Beach City...
Mary L. Gerthing
Sep 30, 2020
Mary L. Gerthing, 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away while surrounded by family, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born June 15, 1948 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, Mary was one of nine children born to the late William and Velma McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Niles-McKinley High School in Niles, Ohio and was a...
Anne Erb
Sep 28, 2020
Anne R. Erb, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Midvale, she was the daughter of the late Attilio and Emma (Gallinari) Dolzani and was a graduate of the former Midvale High School in Midvale. Anne was a homemaker and a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church, the Senior Citizens...
Melville Leroy Williams
Sep 27, 2020
Melville Leroy Williams, 57, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 in his home following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late James Williams and Capitola (Clevenger) Ritchison, Melville was born August 19, 1963 at Marion, Indiana.
In 1998, Melville and his partner, Sandra Law, moved to New Philadelphia...
Deputy Michael Creager, II
Sep 25, 2020
Deputy Michael E. Creager, II, age 45, of Uhrichsville, a warrior and beloved member of the Tuscarawas County Sherriff’s Office, died peacefully, early Friday, September 25, 2020, surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with cancer.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on November 27, 1974, Mike was a son of Deberah (Gus) Zoppi of Midvale and the...
