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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...
Eddie Earl Golder, Jr.
Apr 26, 2020
Eddie Earl Golder, Jr., age 64, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Sunday, April 26, 2020 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on August 21, 1955, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Eddie is the son of Eddie and Wanda Carlisle Golder of New Philadelphia.
He was a 1973 graduate of the former Indian...
Maxwell Wyatt
Apr 26, 2020
Maxwell E. Wyatt, 85, of Dover, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Alton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Denzel E. and Janice P. (Long) Wyatt. He retired as Vice-President of Elpaco Coatings in Elkhart, Indiana and was a former...
Gregory D. Demattio
Apr 25, 2020
Gregory D. Demattio, 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic, Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Theodore and Doris Ann (Fellers) Demattio. A 1981 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Greg was employed as a custodian with the New Philadelphia School System and was a...
Douglas Steven Lane
Apr 24, 2020
Douglas Steven Lane, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home.
A son of the late Floyd Elmer and Annabelle (Edie) Lane, Douglas was born October 1, 1950 at Dover, Ohio.
Doug was a resident at Cedar Lane Group home and he dearly loved his housemates and staff. He had also worked at Starlight Workshop since...
