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Katherine Virginia Pell
Apr 5, 2021
Katherine Virginia Pell, 92, recently of Coshocton and Dover, Ohio, and previously a long-time resident of New Philadelphia, died in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on April 5, 2021, after a brief illness.
Katherine was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Fred and Ann Starritt on November 20, 1928, and had a memorable childhood there through 6th grade and then in Charleston,...
Tina Marie Moore
Apr 4, 2021
Tina Marie Moore, age 51, of New Philadelphia lost a long battle with depression on Sunday, April 4, 2021.
Born in Canton, Ohio on September 4, 1969, Tina is the daughter of Etheline Carnes Sampsel and Roger Malzahn.
She was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School and together with her husband, owned and operated Hays Pest Control. Tina enjoyed...
Penny Ann Lambert
Mar 31, 2021
Penny Ann Lambert, 63, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her home following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late John and Helen (Fort) Dedmon, Penny was born October 17, 1957 at Dover, Ohio. She was a graduate of Perry High School at Massillon.
She is survived by her children, Terry (April) Lambert Jr....
Hans H. Fischer, JD
Mar 30, 2021
HANS H. FISCHER, JD.
Born in 1935 in Heidelberg, Germany, Hans was the son of the late Gustav and Anna E. (Ehret) Fischer.
Hans started an extensive educational journey which began at the Gymnasium, receiving the Abitur Diploma, continuing with studies in law, and graduation from the University of Heidelberg. Embracing a student exchange opportunity, he earned and received an MA...
Joseph F. Dick
Mar 29, 2021
Joseph F. Dick, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021.
Born in East Liverpool, he was the son of the late Joseph S. Dick and is survived by his mother, Carol (Simcox) Dick of Calcutta, Ohio. Joe graduated from Beaver Local High School, Lisbon OH in 1981. He obtained multiple degrees in engineering from Kent State...
Alfred R. Miller, Jr.
Mar 28, 2021
Alfred R. Miller, Jr. Age 85, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
A son of the late Alfred R. and Florence A. (Snyder) Miller, Alfred was born on March 7, 1936 in Youngstown. Following his graduation from high school he entered into the United States Army and proudly served his country...
Diana Ellen Mizer
Mar 28, 2021
Diana Ellen Mizer, age 72, of New Philadelphia died early Sunday, March 28, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House. Diana had a period of declining health which included two strokes.
Born on May 31, 1948, in Coshocton, Diana was a daughter of the late Robert S. and Irma Mains Parks. She was a 1967 graduate of...
Shirley Ann Wilson
Mar 26, 2021
Shirley Ann Wilson, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, early Friday, March 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on May 13, 1949, Shirley was a daughter of the late George (Doris) Kaiser, Jr. and Ethel (Arlie) Zinn.
Prior to her retirement, Shirley worked for...
Carl Joseph Kopp
Mar 26, 2021
Carl Joseph Kopp, age 89, of London, Ohio, died Friday, March 26, 2021, in Kobacker House at Columbus following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home in Tuscarawas on December 23, 1931, Carl was a son of the late John and Alta Van Lehn Kopp. After his graduation from the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School, Carl obtained a...
Mary M. Stocker
Mar 25, 2021
It is with great sadness, that Lynne and Laurie announce the passing of their mother, Mary M. Stocker and for those who were lucky enough to have her spaghetti and meatballs, you will no longer be able to do so.
Born in Barnhill on November 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Angelina (Bonelli) Police. After...
Georgia Ann “Georgie” Johns
Mar 24, 2021
Georgia Ann “Georgie” Johns, age 67, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, early Wednesday, March 24, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a courageous one-year battle with cancer.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on December 2, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Blanche Galbraith Morris.
Georgie was retired from Union Hospital...
Retha M. Baker
Mar 24, 2021
Retha M. Baker, 86, of Dover, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born in Swink, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Leonard S. and Gracie E. (Beene) White and was owner of the former Jaffe’s Shoes at New Philadelphia. Retha, was considered...
Phyllis Irene Winkler
Mar 23, 2021
Phyllis Irene Winkler, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her home following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Alexander “Ike” and Mayme Lou (Beard) Ritenour, Phyllis was born November 26, 1935 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Phyllis was a 1953 graduate of Midvale High School and was retired from Country Club Retirement...
Eunice Jean Cookson
Mar 23, 2021
Eunice Jean Cookson, age 95, of New Philadelphia, left her Earthly home early Tuesday, March 23, 2021, while in the care of Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia. She has been reunited with her beloved husband, Ben.
Born on February 1, 1926, at New Philadelphia, Eunice was a daughter of the late Lowell and Verna (Bennington) Kiser and was a...
Horace Dennis “Wolfman” Slaughter
Mar 20, 2021
Horace Dennis “Wolfman” Slaughter, 70, of Mineral City, passed away on March 20, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a year-long battle with lung cancer.
Born in Robbinsville, NC, on December 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Sidney and Azalea (Orr) Slaughter.
Dennis was a person who knew no strangers. His outgoing personality forged numerous relationships...
Beverly Donehue
Mar 20, 2021
Beverly C. Donehue, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family on March 20, 2021 under the care of Community Hospice.
Born in Uhrichsville on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ella (Eichel) Walker.
On June 23, 1951, Beverly married her husband of nearly 70 years,...
Harvey I. Smart
Mar 17, 2021
Harvey I. Smart, Age 67, of Sherrodsville, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover, Ohio on July 25, 1953, Harvey was a son of the late Jesse Edward and Dorine Faye (Tice) Smart.
Harvey attended Strasburg-Franklin High School and worked for a number of years in the...
Raymond J. Donato
Mar 17, 2021
Raymond J. Donato, 92, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in New Dawn Retirement Centre at Dover.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (D’agnone) Donato and a 1946 graduate of Dover High School. Ray enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge,...
Florice “Tootie” Heid
Mar 15, 2021
Florice Jane “Tootie” Heid, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Park Village Health Care following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Eli Dean and Florence (Jackson) McMann, Tootie was born July 30, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
On November 11, 1955, she married Paul G. Heid and together they raised one...
Myrtle (McNutt) Brown
Mar 15, 2021
Myrtle (McNutt) Brown, 85, of New Philadelphia passed away March 15, 2021 at her residence under the care of Grace Hospice.
Born March 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Sylvia (Martin) McNutt.
Myrtle married her late husband, Gene Lewis Brown, on February 27, 1959 in the First Church of the Brethren at New Philadelphia.
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