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Beverly Schilz
Oct 26, 2025
Beverly Schilz, age 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in her residence, following a period of declining health, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Angola, Indiana, on March 29, 1940, Beverly was a daughter of the late Byrle and Joyce (Harter) Greenamyer.
She was a 1958 graduate of Angola...
Thomas L. Taylor
Oct 25, 2025
Thomas L. Taylor of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a short period of declining health. He was 73 years old. Born August 20, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, of the late George L. and Evelyn F. (Frankhart) Taylor, Tom was the younger of their two sons.
Tom was a lover of classic...
Judith Ellen Peters
Oct 26, 2025
Judith Ellen “Judy” Peters, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 26, 2025, at Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover.
Born in Dover on April 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul William and Catherine Bernadine “Bunny” (Hare) Schlafly.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Judy spent 30 years working in the...
Christy Joe Day
Oct 26, 2025
Christy Joe Day, 63, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on September 29, 1962, he was the son of the late Harold Julius Day Jr. and Pauline Kay (Jovingo) Day. Christy grew up in California, where his sense of adventure and independence first began to shine. A free spirit at heart,...
Penny Speer
Oct 18, 2025
Penny Speer, age 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in her residence.
Born in Leamington, Ontario Canada on August 5, 1959, she was a daughter of Larry Hillman and the late Peggy (Bell) Hillman. On July 23, 2003 she married David Speer.
Penny loved to travel with David to visit family. She and David also traveled to...
Robert Alan Walker, Sr.
Oct 17, 2025
Robert Alan Walker, Sr, age 74, of Barnhill, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in his residence, following a brief illness, early Friday, October 17, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Bob was a son of the late Earl L. and Luella E. Eichel Walker.
He was a 1969 graduate of Indian Valley...
Martha Jane "Marti" Massello
Oct 14, 2025
Martha Jane “Marti” Massello, age 79, of Bolivar, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, in her home, following a period of declining health on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Born in Canton, Ohio on November 29, 1945, Marti as she was known to friends and family, was a daughter of the late Thomas Simon and Pauline and William Palmer.
Marti graduated from Timken...
Robert Kail, Jr.
Oct 13, 2025
Robert Dale Kail, Jr., age 67, of Midvale, died Monday, October 13, 2025, following a period of declining health while in the care of Divine Health and Rehabilitation at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late Ruby Storrie Kail and Robert D. Kail, Sr, Rob was born in Union Hospital at Dover on January 29, 1958.
He was a 1976 graduate of...
John C. "Jack" Fox, Sr.
Oct 11, 2025
John C. “Jack” Fox, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Park Village Southside.
Born on July 28, 1940, to Charles L. and Jane E. (Holmes) Fox, Jack was a longtime resident of Baltzley Valley Road in New Philadelphia. He was a proud graduate of Roswell High School, Class of 1956. From a young age, Jack...
Miriam F. Pollock
Oct 9, 2025
Miriam F. Pollock, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, while in the care of Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
She was born on May 29, 1932, at Stone Creek, a daughter of the late Dennis and Edna Walters Beaber. Following her graduation from the former Stone Creek High School, Miriam obtained a Bachelor of Home Economics...
David B. Huff
Oct 7, 2025
David B. Huff, 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in his home after a period of declining health.
Born May 14, 1943, in Barberton, Ohio he was the son of the late Willard Charles and Edith Marcella (Gerhart) Huff.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, David served in the US Army. He then began a long career as...
Karen L. Berkshire
Oct 4, 2025
Karen Louise Berkshire, age 92, of Strasburg passed away peacefully in her home Saturday October 4, 2025.
She was born on November 29, 1932 in Minerva Ohio and was the daughter of the late Byron Krumlauf and Mildred Pedlar Zimmerman. She graduated from Minerva High School and had been employed at the JC Baxter Company there.
Karen moved to New Philadelphia in...
Donald Z. Marshall
Oct 3, 2025
Donald Z. Marshall, 86, of Dover, passed away peacefully, early Friday, October 3, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.
Born in the family home at Midvale, Ohio on July 22, 1939, Don was a son of the late W. Kenneth and Verna Brewer Marshall.
After graduating from the former...
Frances Anne Maurer
Sep 30, 2025
Frances Anne Maurer, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 31, 1945 to Marion “Mike” and Frances Ravine (née Endres), she was the youngest of four children. A precocious and imaginative child, she was fiercely protected by her three older brothers, Stanley, Rockne, and Michael “Mickey” Ravine.
A woman of faith, she taught...
David L Speer
Sep 29, 2025
David L. Speer, age 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away early on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
Born on Wright Patterson Air Force base on March 10, 1948, he was a so of the late Tilman W. and Norma J. (Plotts) Speer. On July 23, 2003 he married Penny Hillman.
David proudly served his country in the US...
Robert A. Davidson
Sep 28, 2025
Robert A. Davidson, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 28, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born August 15, 1947, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late George D. Davidson and Nelda L. (Randolph) Davidson. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1965 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in...
Vance Murphy, Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Vance D. Murphy, Jr., age 79, of Stow and formerly of New Philadelphia passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 26, 2025, at The Pavilion at Stow, after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing.
Born in Dover on June 29, 1946, he was the son of the...
Joan E Beorn
Sep 26, 2025
Joan E. Beorn, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, September 26, 2025, following a period of declining health while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation care will take place with a private burial to take place at a later date in the Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral...
Shirley Ann Pauline
Sep 25, 2025
Shirley Ann Pauline, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully September 25, 2025 at Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.
Born May 4, 1951 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Wagner.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, she worked at the Brooklyn Grille, the New Philadelphia Mayor’s Office a local plastic company.
Shirley married the late...
Gregory Foote
Sep 24, 2025
Gregory Allen Foote, age 75, of Newcomerstown passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Summa Akron City Hospital at Akron.
Born in Dover on October 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Victor J. and Charlotte J. (Ackerman) Foote.
He was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on March 29, 1970, he married the love of his...
