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John T.F. Friend
Dec 5, 2024
John T.F. Friend, age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away in his home early Thursday, December 5, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia on February 21, 1949, John was the son of the late John T. Friend and Ingeburg W. (Dorr) Friend.
John grew up in Canton, Ohio, graduating from Timken Vocational High School. He worked...
Geraldine S. Haver
Dec 3, 2024
Geraldine “Geri” S. Beitzel Haver, 73, of New Boston, Texas and formerly of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully, December 3, 2024, with her family by her side.
A daughter of the late Arnold Hiram and Ruby Mae (Hawk) Beitzel, Geri was born at Dover on February 14, 1951.
She worked briefly as a phlebotomist and spent most of her life as a...
Richard Dean Swaldo
Nov 28, 2024
Richard Dean Swaldo passed away early on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024 at Medina Cleveland Clinic at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Donna Jean Lahmers Swaldo, and by his infant son, David. Dean was born to Eugene and Mary (Gervasi) Swaldo on December 6, 1931. He is survived by daughters Laurie...
Mona L. Heaton
Nov 28, 2024
Mona L. Heaton, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 97 in Warren, Ohio.
Born on April 24, 1927, in Minerva, Mona was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Florence (Schumacher) Haupert and lived a life full of love, laughter and dedicated service.
A graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School, Mona embraced her...
Wayne E. Smith
Nov 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne E. Smith, a devoted husband and cherished father who left this world on November 28, 2024 after a life dedicated to the love of his late wife, Shirley.
His love for Shirley was a beacon of inspiration to all who knew them, and their bond will forever remain a testament to the...
Robert G. "Bob" Pelfrey
Nov 28, 2024
Robert G. “Bob” Pelfrey, 67, of Midvale passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day in his home with his family from lung cancer.
He was the 2nd son of four boys to the late Gene and Rose (Nutter) Pelfrey born in Doylestown, OH. Bob graduated from Chippewa High School in 1975. He had a strong work ethic beginning at the age of...
Gregory Allen Meese
Nov 26, 2024
Gregory Allen Meese, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a three-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in his residence under the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on March 24, 1955, Greg was a son of the late Adrian E. “Gene” and Phyllis A. Fagley Meese.
Greg was a 1973 graduate of...
Richard L. Staley
Nov 24, 2024
Richard L. Staley, 74, of Bolivar and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Richard was the son of the late Francis H. and Grace (Malis) Staley and following his graduation from high school, began a long career with and eventually retired...
Doris J. Dague
Nov 23, 2024
Doris J. Dague, age 88, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Park Village Care Center in Dover after a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on December 23, 1935 she was a daughter of the late John J. and Helen C. (Porcher) Shaffer.
Doris retired from the New Philadelphia City Schools after 30 years of...
Jeffery McClenaghan
Nov 23, 2024
Jeffery Carl McClenaghan, age 61, of Dover passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital at Akron after a period of declining health.
Born on December 3, 1962, he was a son of the late Daniel and Barbara (Scanlan) McClenaghan.
He was the owner and operator of J&T Auto Body in Strasburg for over 32 years. He...
Norma J. Bonvechio
Nov 22, 2024
Norma J. Bonvechio, 96, of New Philadelphia, died Nov. 22 surrounded by her family.
She was married for 76 years to husband Gene and had 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. But she was the “second mother” to all her children’s friends. She did not know a stranger, as anyone who sat next to her on a plane soon...
Lila Kathryn Kinkade
Nov 21, 2024
Lila Kathryn Kinkade peacefully entered heaven on November 21, 2024 surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle against leukemia.
Born July 15, 2010 in Canton, Lila was the cherished daughter of Kenneth K. “Ken” and Camille A. (Shook) Kinkade, Jr.
From the moment she was born, Lila brought joy into their lives and the lives of many others. Lila was known...
Robert Ricer
Nov 21, 2024
Robert James Ricer, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away following a short battle with cancer on November 21, 2024, with Elvis singing and his loving family at his side.
Born on November 18, 1942, in Newcomerstown, Bob was the cherished son of the late Robert Burns Ricer and Alice Isabelle “Sue” (Reiss) Ricer Marstrell.
A proud graduate of Garaway High School in...
Richard Marcaletti
Nov 20, 2024
Richard Eugene Marcaletti, age 89, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton.
Born in Wainwright, Rich was a son of the late Mario and Alta (Edie) Marcaletti. He was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School and also advanced his knowledge at Kent State University.
Rich was a meat...
Gary Grimm
Nov 18, 2024
Gary D. Grimm, 90, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover on November 18, 2024.
Born in the family home in Stone Creek on January 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Harry and Verna (Schwartz) Grimm.
Gary worked in the oil fields for more than 25 years after completing his formal education...
Nettie I. Miller
Nov 17, 2024
Nettie I. Miller, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born at Pataskala, Nettie was the daughter of the late Shelly and Matilda (Gornall) Yates and had dedicated a significant part of her life to her career at the former Armco Steel Company,...
David M. Garan
Nov 16, 2024
David Mozie Garan, 85, of Dover, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, November 16, 2024.
Born in Jefferson County, David was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Mozie) Garan. He began his career with Nickles Bakery in Martins Ferry and eventually transferred to Navarre where he became their Chief Corporate Engineer and managed their bakeries in...
Thomas E. Bennett "Together Again"
Nov 15, 2024
Thomas E. Bennett, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
Born on April 27, 1946, Thomas was the son of the late Ralph E. and Alice J. (Allensworth) Bennett and a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School at Uhrichsville. A veteran of the United States Army, Thomas served honorably in Germany during the Vietnam War where his...
LaVaughn Barcus
Nov 15, 2024
LaVaughn Barcus, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 15, 2024 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Canton, LaVaughn was the daughter of the late Alfred C. and Mary E. (Vaughn) Householder and was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School at Canton. LaVaughn was a homemaker and also worked...
Gary L. Miller
Nov 13, 2024
Gary L. Miller, age 68, of Dover, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Tuscarawas County on September 1, 1956, Gary was a son of the late Alberta Jane Miller and Elmer Paul Simpson.
Gary grew up in New Philadelphia and attended New Philadelphia High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps at an...
