Obituaries

Dec 22, 2019

Diana Lynn Shepherd, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, December, 22, 2019 in her home following an extended illness.

Born August 14, 1948 in Union Hospital at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur L. and Nettie (Kate) Ley Martin and was a 1966 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School in Zoarville. On November 18, 1967, Diana...

Dec 20, 2019

Glenda Kelley, 74, of Dover, died Friday, December 20, 2019 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William Frederick Watson and the late Virginia Fay (Edie) Willis, Glenda was born July 20, 1945 at Dover, Ohio.

Glenda was a member of First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia.

She is...

Dec 19, 2019

Ernesto “Chef Ernie” Porco, 81, of New Philadelphia and formerly Uhrichsville, died December 19, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Belmonte Calabria, Italy, in his family’s home on February 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Matteo and Angela (Pinnichia) Porco.

Ernie spent his early years in New York and Atlantic City...

Dec 18, 2019

Rodney “Mark” Sandefur, 62, of Bolivar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late Fred and Eileen (Hamm) Sandefur, Mark was born January 7, 1957 at Canton, Ohio.

Mark was the owner and operator of CKS Automation and was an avid fan...

Dec 18, 2019

Jerry Dean Rader, 57, of Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia, died early Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover while under the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Jerry was a son of the late Charles and Alma (Menges) Rader.

Jerry is survived by his siblings, Roberta (Terry) Haney of Dover, Charles “Chuck”...

Dec 16, 2019

Janet Claire Immel, age 88, of Dover, died early, Monday, December 16, 2019, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia on April 23, 1931, Janet was a daughter of the late Alfred and Lodema (Grimm) Williams.

She was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where she was the first Drum Majorette, one of the...

Dec 16, 2019

Howard E. “Howdy” Byers, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, December 16, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A son of the late Delbert and Monna (Jollie) Byers, Howdy was born April 16, 1926 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Howdy graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944. He then entered the United States Navy...

Dec 15, 2019

Donald G. Reneker, 80, of Uhrichsville, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover from complications due to pneumonia.

Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Willard F. and Alberta R. (Wise) Reneker. Don had retired from The Timken Company where he had worked for 34 years. He was a member of...

Dec 8, 2019

Bruce Warren Border, age 92, of Wooster and formerly of New Philadelphia died Sunday, December 8, 2019, in Smithville Western Care Center at Wooster.

Born in New Philadelphia on August 18, 1927, Bruce was a son of the late Warren Jacob and Melva Jane (Burgess) Border.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1945, Bruce was drafted into...

Dec 7, 2019

Victor James-Scott Hidey, 3-month-old son of Kody S. Hidey and Kimberlie U. Williams, passed away December 7, 2019.

He will be deeply missed by his family including his parents; sister, Malayah Williams; his grandparents, “Papaw” Ken Hidey and “Nana” Michelle L. Rontondo; his uncle, Victor James Rotondo; his aunt, Cionnii Williams; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A public memorial...

Dec 7, 2019

Donald I. Hupp, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Akron General Hospital at Akron.

Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Blackwell) Hupp and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Don was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired from Timken in...

Dec 5, 2019

Jacki F. Thurston, RN, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly in her home on December 5, 2019.

Born in Dover, she was a 1987 graduate of Garaway High School and a 1998 graduate of Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus with an associate degree in Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital for the past eleven...

Dec 5, 2019

Dec 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Breehl, 89, of North Canton and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at her home that she shared with her daughter, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

A daughter of the late Vencel and Ethel (Strickmaker) Fait, Patricia was born September 21, 1930 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Patricia graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1948. Then on...

Dec 4, 2019

Joe F. Hammond, 91, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

The son of the late Cecelia and Howard “Bally” Hammond, Joe was born October 6, 1928 in Dover.

A lifelong resident of Dover, Joe graduated from Dover High School in 1946 where he was an outstanding multi-sport athlete, receiving All-Ohio Football Honors and playing in the first...

Dec 3, 2019

Vicki Sue Snedeker, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, while surrounded by her family in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eileen (Tompkins) Ferren. She was a 1970 graduate of Garaway High School at Sugarcreek and had worked for both the Amish Door...

Dec 2, 2019

Marie B. Lawler, 97, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, in Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Newcomerstown following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harvey Franklin and Bertha Bernice (Hart) Brown, Marie was born September 12, 1922, at Dover, Ohio.

Marie graduated from Port Washington High School in 1940. On...

Nov 29, 2019

Mary Katherine “Molly” Doughten, 96, died peacefully Friday night, November 29, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. She is survived by her six children, Deborah, Susan, Ann, Ted, David, and Sally. Her late husband of 71 years, Philip, died just four months ago. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. One grandchild and her brother,...

Nov 28, 2019

Theodore J. “Ted” Demattio, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away November 28, 2019 at his home following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Midvale on December 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Ludwig V. and Anna (Mattevi) Demattio. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1948, Ted was scouted by and signed with the Detroit Tigers...

Nov 25, 2019

Mildred Maxine Harmon, 96, of New Philadelphia died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late John and Lenora Harmon, Mildred was born June 7, 1923 at Germano, Ohio in Harrison County. She grew up in the Germano area and later moved to New Philadelphia.

She was a caregiver for many families with...