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Harold Maurer
Feb 12, 2020
Harold Curtis Maurer, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on February 27, 1926, in New Philadelphia, Harold was a son of the late Curtis and Bertha Harstine Maurer.
He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and faithfully served his...
William H. Klopfer, Sr.
Feb 11, 2020
William Hart “Bill” Klopfer, 72, of Dover, Ohio, died peacefully at Hennis Care Centre of Dover on February 11, 2020, after a prolonged illness.
Born July 29, 1947, in Pleasant Hill, Ohio to Virlen Louie and Nancy (Caughey) Klopfer, Bill was the second of four sons, Bob, Bill, Johnny, and Mike.
He attended Germantown schools until his senior year, when...
Tim Rieger
Feb 9, 2020
Tim A. Rieger, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Community Hospice, Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born April 5, 1948 at Dover, he was the son of the late Anson J. and Patricia (Bland) Rieger and was a 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On October 28, 1967,...
Ralph Swartz
Feb 9, 2020
Ralph M. Swartz, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at Park Village Southside on February 9, 2020, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Cleveland on March 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Michael James and Marie M. (Patlevitz) Swartz. Ralph’s family moved from Cleveland to Parma where he spent his childhood. After graduating...
Lorna Wassem
Feb 8, 2020
Lorna May Wassem, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Saturday, February 8, 2020 following a period of declining health.
Born in Plainfield, Ohio on May 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Ruth (Fowler) Derr.
Lorna worked as a custodian with Dover City Schools prior to...
Patricia Hall
Feb 7, 2020
Patricia Ann Hall, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 7, 2020. Cremation took place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and a graveside service will be held Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia.
Kenneth Guthrie
Feb 5, 2020
Kenneth Edward Guthrie, 77, of Gnadenhutten, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in his residence.
Born at Dover, Ohio on May 24, 1942, Kenny was a son of the late Wilma O. Guthrie Grove.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and began his professional career at Frantz Grinding. He later worked for IF Ridgid Tool at New Philadelphia and retired from...
Wanda Willis
Feb 2, 2020
Wanda Jean Willis, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Wellston, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Florence (Oiler) Hammond and a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia. Wanda was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing and baking...
Patricia Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Patricia Louise (Caldwell) Smith spent more than 78 years making this world a better place. She died Thursday evening January 30, 2020, in one of her favorite places, her home, surrounded by family.
Pat was born April 6, 1941 in Strawpump, Pennsylvania to the late Mildred and Paul Caldwell. She was #5 in what would eventually become a clan of...
Yvonne Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Yvonne J. Smith, 66 of Dover died Thursday, January 30, 2020, in Mercy Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.
Born at Dover, Ohio on November 3, 1953, Yvonne was a daughter of the late Vey and Geraldine Smith.
She was a 1972 graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School and worked for many years as an LPN and for Wherley Optical....
Louella Chris Ketchem
Jan 29, 2020
Chris Ketchem, 57, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.
Lacella Gross
Jan 27, 2020
Lacella Genetta Gross, 82, of Dover died suddenly in her home on Monday, January 27, 2020.
A daughter of the late Arnell and Bessie (Patrick) Dunn, Lacella was born August 17, 1937 in Stella, Kentucky in Magoffin County.
On August 18, 1954, Lacella married the love of her life, Howard Earl Gross, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and they raised two...
Jean Taylor
Jan 26, 2020
Jean Irene Taylor, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 26, 2020. Cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.
Rowena Farris
Jan 25, 2020
Rowena Farris, 79, of Navarre, Ohio, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home following a lengthy illness.
A daughter of the late Fonza and Hazel (Disney) Jump, Rowena was born April 24, 1940 at Corbin, Kentucky.
Rowena attended Lily High School through the 11th grade. She then graduated from Lynn Camp High School in 1958 where she was named...
Lillian Dutton
Jan 25, 2020
Lillian O. Dutton, of Dover, died January 25, 2020, at Altercare of Nobles Pond on her 100th birthday.
She was born January 25, 1920 at Tall Timber Road in New Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Margaret (Ricklic) Myers.
Lillian attended Midvale High School and graduated in 1938. She then attended Beckwith Business College and took several courses including accounting...
Betty Bresseur
Jan 25, 2020
Betty Jane Bresseur, 87, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord on January 25, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Steubenville on January 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Perkins and Cora (Stewart) Perkins Smith.
After graduating from Scio High School, she married her late husband, James...
Melvene Dutenhaver
Jan 24, 2020
Melvene Dutenhaver, 89, of Carrollton, died January 24, 2020 at Carroll Golden Age Retreat.
Born in Perrysville, Carroll Co., Ohio on August 10, 1930, Melvene was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Grace Kirby Muze. She was a 1948 graduate of Perrysville High School and a graduate of Jefferson County Technical College where she earned her LPN...
Susan Goodie
Jan 24, 2020
Today, January 24, 2020, I lost my best friend and the love of my life, Susan Goodie, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. I was blessed to share a wonderful life with her for over forty years, the last 34 as husband and wife. We both loved sharing the simple things in life and while neither of us were funny...
Elizabeth “Betty” Scolati
Jan 24, 2020
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Scolati, age 68, of Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Friday, January 24, 2020.
Born in Dover, Ohio, on January 22, 1952, Betty was the third daughter of H. Joseph and Margaret Moliski Scolati.
She was one of the first students at Starlight School and was a 38-year employee of Starlight Enterprises, proudly retiring in 2010.
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Norma Jean Renicker
Jan 24, 2020
Norma Jean Renicker, 93, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020, surrounded by her family in Hennis Care Center at Dover. She had an infectious smile and a heart of gold. She will be deeply missed by so many loved ones.
She was born June 28, 1926 and grew up in Maple Grove, near Uhrichsville, Ohio, with her parents, the...
