Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Nov 26, 2020

Chester D. Sellards, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Thursday, November 26, 2020 surrounded by his family, in his residence, following a brief battle with cancer.

A son of the late Edgar and Alberta Douglas Sellards, Chet was born at Charleston, West Virginia on January 18, 1948.

Following his graduation from Garaway High School, Chet began working for the...

Nov 26, 2020

Harold W. Rothenstine, 91, of Dover, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Born in Coshocton on June 27, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles Walter and Elsie Mae (Moore) Rothenstine. After completing his formal education he began his professional career which spanned 36 years with Ridge Tool in New Philadelphia.

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Nov 26, 2020

Beatrice M. Gipe, 94, of Newcomerstown, passed away November 26, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Harry D. Rinehart and Carrie (Harp) Mitchell.

After graduating from Lebanon High School in 1945, Beatrice attended state college in Pennsylvania. She then worked for...

Nov 25, 2020

Nov 25, 2020

Dorothea Edith Aslanides, 91, of Bolivar, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Union Hospital as her family surrounded her by her side & via FaceTime.

She was the daughter of the late Ernest & Grace (Hepler) Scherer. She was born at home on March 24, 1929 in Emerald, Pennsylvania.

She graduated from...

Nov 24, 2020

Jeffrey A. Swinderman, 71, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A son of Virginia (Ball) Swinderman and the late Glenn Swinderman, Jeff was born April 29, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Jeff graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1968 and then continued his education at Hocking Hills College. During...

Nov 24, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

Mervin B. “Toby” Cotter, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at his residence.

Born in New Hagerstown, he was the son of the late James P. and Opal (King) Cotter and a 1955 graduate of Conotton Valley High School. Toby was a veteran having served in the United States Army and had retired from the Stone...

Nov 23, 2020

Joan Louise Miller, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home.

A daughter of the late Oliver and Sylvia (McMerill) Fanti, Joan was born November 14, 1926 at New Philadelphia.

Joan graduated from St. Joseph’s High School and on April 6, 1948, she married Leroy W. Miller. The couple shared 58 years of...

Nov 22, 2020

Darlene Hill, 82, of Uhrichsville, passed away Sunday morning, November 22, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.

Born in New Philadelphia on July 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Benjamin Hubert and Ruth Harriet (Baker) Lawrence.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Darlene spent her lifetime caring for and loving her children, grandchildren,...

Nov 21, 2020

Nov 21, 2020

Betty Louise Echelberry, age 85, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover died early Saturday, November 21, 2020, while under the care of Community Hospice.

Born in the family home at New Philadelphia on September 18, 1935, Betty was a daughter of the late Everett and Edna Henderson Echelberry.

Betty is survived by a sister, Doris Gump of New Philadelphia,...

Nov 20, 2020

H. Timothy Bichsel, 80, of Lancaster and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 in Fairfield Medical Center at Lancaster.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Homer G. and Kathryn M. (Dickman) Bichsel and a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After high school, Tim furthered his education and graduated in 1960...

Nov 18, 2020

Ivan Arthur Mitchell, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, while in his residence under the care of Community Hospice.

Born on January 27, 1939, at Glenford, Ohio, Art was a son of the late Ivan W. and Mary Loughman Mitchell.

He was a 1957 graduate of Glenford High School where...

Nov 18, 2020

Douglas Edward Wright, 57, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A son of the late Dean E. and Bonnie L. (Schwartz) Wright, Douglas was born February 12, 1963 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Douglas graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1981 and then honorably...

Nov 16, 2020

Mina Lee Emhoff, 82, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Joseph Mitchell and Susanna (Eckert) Touvell, Mina was born January 21, 1938 at East Sparta, Ohio.

Mina was an active member of Dennison Foursquare Church. Over the years, she...

Nov 14, 2020

Bruce E. Immel, 63, of Bolivar, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on November 14, 2020.

Born in Dover on August 20, 1957, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Marlene Immel.

After graduating from Dover High School, Bruce worked at Commercial Fluid Power in their shipping department.

Bruce was an avid golfer, enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2020

DeAnne Hawkins Kirven, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed Nov. 11, 2020, after a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family.

DeAnne lived a full life and shared her many talents generously. A gifted seamstress, she felt that quilting was an art that she could pass on. She brought that vision to life by patiently working with her granddaughters at...

Nov 11, 2020

Phyllis June Griesen, 86, of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

A daughter of the late Alfred and Zerna (Walters) Zimmerly, Phyllis was born at New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 12, 1934.

She was a graduate of the former Stone Creek School and was employed by the former Puritan Laundry at New Philadelphia....