Obituaries

Sep 24, 2020

Emily Ruth (Dillehay) Rummell, 98, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in her home following a short period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William and Hazel (Atkinson) Dillehay, Emily was born November 12, 1921 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Emily was a homemaker and a LD teacher having earned her BA in education with further certification in...

Sep 22, 2020

Frances J. Nicholson, age 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 22, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.

Born on March 14, 1926, in Shanesville, Frances was the daughter of the late Lester and Irma Schrock.

In her younger years, Frances stayed at home to care for her family. She later returned to her...

Sep 21, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we must report the passing of Miriam Benson Pierson of Dover on September 21, 2020. Miriam, age 82, was called home by God on Monday after a brief illness.

An amazing, wonderful, loving person and mother, she will be greatly missed by her immediate family members—her husband John, daughters Barbara Pierson and Catherine...

Sep 19, 2020

William J. Tucker, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home following a recent illness.

A son of the late Leslie Leroy and Jennie (Keller) Tucker, William was born September 14, 1927 at Strasburg, Ohio.

William graduated from Strasburg High School in 1946. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy and served with...

Sep 18, 2020

Paul W. Shotwell, 36, of Dundee, passed away unexpectedly and will be missed by all who knew him.

Born March 25, 1984 in Dover, he was the son of the late Gary Shuss and Pamela Sue (Davis) Shotwell of Dover. Paul was a 2003 graduate of Dover High School and loved his family, the outdoors and fishing.

In addition...

Sep 18, 2020

James T. Nealey, 68, of Midvale, passed away September 18, 2020, in Aultman Hospital.

Born March 13, 1952 in Coshocton, Snake was the son of the late Wilbur and Carol (Stubbs) Nealey.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, he began his professional career. He was an employee of Puritan Laundry and Friendly Metals.

At Puritan Laundry he met his...

Sep 16, 2020

Richard G. “R.G”. Arvin Jr. 58, of New Philadelphia, Ohio and formerly of Hagerstown, Maryland, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy battle with cancer.

 

A son of the late Richard G. and Carman I. (Ruffino) Arvin, R.G. was born September 11, 1962 at Baltimore, Maryland.

 

R.G. was formerly...

Sep 13, 2020

Ruth E. Eggan, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Park Village Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Gnadenhutten, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Pfeiffer) Huebner and a 1944 graduate of the former Gnadenhutten High School. On June 3, 1947, Ruth married her high school...

Sep 12, 2020

Cindy S. Barker, 60, of New Philadelphia, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her family, on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital at Akron.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Gladys (Smart) Slemmer and had attended Lifeway Church at New Philadelphia. Cindy...

Sep 10, 2020

John J. Bailey “Jack”, age 81 of New Philadelphia died peacefully, September 10, 2020 at the Truman Hospice House following an illness.

 

A son of the late John and Ruth (Sickles) Bailey.  Jack was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on March 2, 1939.

 

He was a graduate of the 1957 New Philadelphia High School where he played football...

Sep 10, 2020

Mary Pearl West, age 99, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 10, 2020, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in the family’s New Philadelphia home on August 18, 1921, Mary was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Mentie Muehlen Dennis.

Mary was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Sep 9, 2020

Mary Jane Williams, 79, of Stow, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2020, following a brief period of declining health.

Born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on October 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles Elwood and Gladys Janet (Pinkerton) Hintze.

After completing her formal education at East Stroudsburg High...

Sep 7, 2020

Rod Wayne Norris, age 57, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Monday, September 7, 2020, in his residence.

Born on March 31, 1963 in Dennison’s Twin City Hospital, Rod was the son of Sinda S. Norris of New Philadelphia and the late Wade R. Norris.

He was a 1981 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and the former Buckeye Joint...

Sep 5, 2020

Carol Mae (Wardell) Shumate, 82, of Dover, passed away on September 5, 2020, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Uhrichsville on April 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Margaret E. (Sickinger) Wardell.

Carol worked as a teaching assistant and librarian in the Claymont School District for 34 years and...

Sep 4, 2020

Claudette Kail, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William “Pete” and Mildred (Hanson) Drury.

After graduating from Iowa Grant High School in 1964, she married the late Vernon E. Kail,...

Sep 4, 2020

Julia E. Linder, servant of God, passionate fundraiser, and friend to all, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on September 4, 2020, in the Community Hospice Truman House, following a period of declining health.

Born in Hillsboro, Ohio on July 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late N.S. “Casey” and J. Eileen Jones.

After completing her...

Sep 2, 2020

Fredric Dale Turner, age 86, of New Philadelphia, died late Wednesday, September 2, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in the family’s New Philadelphia home on February 4, 1934, Fred was a son of the late Oran N. and Glenda A. Kraus Turner.

He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Sep 1, 2020

Virginia Mae Albertine, 91, of Midvale, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 following a period of declining health.

She was the daughter of the late Dana and Susan (Boyer) Rowan and a graduate of the former Midvale High School. Virginia is survived by her six children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020...

Aug 31, 2020

Aug 30, 2020

Colonel Kenneth F. Hill, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover while under the care of Community Hospice.

Ken was born in his family’s Goshen Valley home on March 8, 1924, a son of the late Howard Richard and Hazel Ruby (Heffelfinger) Hill.

Ken was a 1942 graduate of the...