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Ferne E. Schumacher Graff
May 17, 2020
Ferne E. Schumacher Graff, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Southside on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Born in Stone Creek on October 3, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruby (Troendley) Schumacher.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1939, she continued her education at Wittenberg College, ultimately graduating from...
Jay William Jenkins
May 17, 2020
Jay William Jenkins, 64, of Sherrodsville, passed away peacefully in the Cleveland Clinic on May 17, 2020.
Born in Dover on February 26, 1956, he was the son of William L. and the late Margaret A. (Gibbs) Jenkins.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1974, he served in the construction field until his retirement.
On May 6, 1978,...
Mae Ella Fulp
May 16, 2020
Mae Ella Fulp left this world peacefully to be reunited with her mother, Viola Mae Hooks, father, Tom McConnell, Jr., and son, baby boy Fulp, on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was surrounded by family.
She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Lornis Decaster Fulp; her children, Cyrus Fulp, Ernal Fulp, Lornis (Cassandra) Fulp, Jr., Teresa Ann Fulp, Roger...
Fred Joseph Bornhorst
May 15, 2020
Fred Joseph Bornhorst, 89, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 in his life-long home in New Philadelphia.
A son of the late Phillip Bornhorst and Marjorie Schwark, Fred was born September 17, 1930 in Clairton, Pennsylvania.
Fred graduated from St. Mary’s High School, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, in 1948. He then served in the United States Army during the...
Mark W. Samsa
May 13, 2020
Mark W. Samsa, 58, of Dover, passed away in his home of an apparent cardiac episode, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Born in Union Hospital on December 9, 1961, he was the son of Sandra J. “Sandy” (Myers) Samsa and the late Peter James “Jim” Samsa.
After graduating from Strasburg High School, he continued his formal education at Kent State...
Cindy L. White
May 13, 2020
Cindy L. White, age 64, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in her residence following an unexpected illness.
Born in Bethesda Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio on December 7, 1955, Cindy was a daughter of the late Virgil and Opal Wineman Ebersbach.
She was a graduate of the former Indian Valley South High School and...
Cora B. Generous
May 13, 2020
Cora B. Generous, 76, of Dover, passed away May 13, 2020, in New Dawn Retirement Community.
Born in Baltimore, MD, on October 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Dorcie (Harper) Davis.
Cora was a 1961 graduate of Clendenin High School in West Virginia. She then went to work with the Frito Lay Company for 30...
Joyce Neiswonger
May 13, 2020
Joyce Neiswonger, age 78, of Dennison, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Barnhill on January 5, 1942, Joyce was a daughter of the late Carl “Zeke” and Erma L (Renicker) Weaver.
A graduate of the former Midvale High School, Joyce married Jack D. Neiswonger, Sr. on September 16,...
Carla Sue Erwin
May 12, 2020
Carla Sue Erwin, 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare following a period of declining health.
Born July 25, 1947 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Marion F. and Glenna Mae (Deem) Long.
Carla graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1965. She then married Michael E. Erwin on May 1,...
Helen Sturtz
May 12, 2020
Helen J. Sturtz, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Park Village Assisted Living Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born at New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Elizabeth (Graham) Cheney and was a 1940 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Helen retired from the former Joy...
Dan G. Caldwell
May 9, 2020
Dan G. Caldwell, age 74, of Marysville, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 3, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Dorothy Kileman Caldwell.
A 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, he was of the Nazarene faith. A lifelong commercial carpenter,...
Cloyce Edmon
May 7, 2020
Cloyce G. Edmon, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born at New Boston, Ohio on September 26, 1923, Cloyce was a son of the late William Jennings Bryan Edmond and Laura Thomas Edmond.
Cloyce was drafted into the United States Army and was assigned to...
Robert L. Winkelman, Sr.
May 5, 2020
Robert L. Winkelman, Sr. 84, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in Aultman Hospital.
Born in Farmerstown, he was the son of the late Pauline Winkelman. He had retired from U.S. Ceramic Tile Company at East Sparta, where he was a Supervisor and was a member of the New Philadelphia B.P.O.E. #510.
Robert is survived by his son,...
Toni Lynn DeBois
May 5, 2020
Toni Lynn DeBois, 68, of Dover, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a lengthy illness.
A daughter of the late John Richard and Helen Pauline (Bertoline) Davis, Toni was born October 5, 1951 at Canton, Ohio.
Toni graduated from New Philadelphia High School where she played the flute in the Marching Quaker Band. She...
Jane G. Grimm
May 2, 2020
Jane G. Grimm, 76, of Dalton, passed away in Aultman Hospital on Saturday evening, May 2, 2020.
Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on July 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Edwards) Dillinger.
Jane graduated from Navarre High School where she met her husband of 58 years, David J. Grimm. Together, they were blessed with...
Clark Bury
May 2, 2020
Clark Adelbert Bury, 86, of Massillon, passed away in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover on May 2, 2020.
Born in Lakewood, Ohio on June 3, 1933 he was the son of the late George and Juanita (Martin) Bury.
After graduating from Bay Village High School, Clark honorably served his country in the United States Navy before beginning...
Nora J. Elder
May 1, 2020
Nora went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2020. She fought a long and courageous battle against Leukemia, and we are still in awe and inspired by her positive attitude and her will to beat the disease. Nora’s light of her life was her son and her two grandchildren who she loved dearly.
She graduated from Oakwood...
John “Jack” Garrett
Apr 29, 2020
John “Jack” William Garrett, age 82, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in his residence while under the care of Community Hospice.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 28, 1937, Jack was a son of the late William and Dorothy Marie (Lorenz) Garrett.
Jack attended New Philadelphia High School where he played basketball and was a...
Ruth Jean Hughes
Apr 29, 2020
Ruth Jean Hughes, age 90, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Wednesday evening, April 29, 2020, in Park Village Southside.
Born in Covington, Kentucky on March 11, 1930, Jean was a daughter of the late Howard and Elva Mae Walser.
Following her graduation from Dry Ridge High School in 1948, Jean furthered her education at Eastern Kentucky University, formerly Easter Kentucky...
Linda Lee Large
Apr 26, 2020
Linda Lee Large, age 82, of Canton, died peacefully early Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, in her daughter’s Dover home while under the care of Community Hospice.
Born on February 14, 1938, at Strasburg, Ohio Linda was the daughter of the late Floyd E. Wright and Martha I. (Judy) Wright Walters.
Linda attended Strasburg High School and spent the majority...
