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Dr. John Douglas Idoine, III, D.O.
Jun 8, 2026
Dr. John Douglas Idoine III, age 49, of Dover, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Born on October 26, 1976, in Boston, Massachusetts, John was the son of John Douglas Idoine II and Deborah Idoine of Mount Vernon, Ohio. A native of nearby Knox County, he built a distinguished career in orthopaedic surgery and was respected throughout the region for...
Carol Sue Lemasters
Jun 10, 2026
Carol Sue LeMasters, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while in the care of Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a brief illness.
Born in her family home at Sugarcreek on March 11, 1942, Carol was a daughter of the late Ernst and Pauline (Winkleman) Amacher.
She was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on...
James Hubert Granger
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, James Hubert Granger breathed his last on Earth and was welcomed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father.
He was born on September 10, 1943, in his grandparents’ home in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late John William and Vera Mozelle (Brawner) Granger.
Before his senior year of high school, he and his family attended a revival at...
Helen Harrison
Apr 30, 2026
Helen Harrison, age 60, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2026, in New York while visiting her family.
Born in Canton, Ohio on June 29, 1965, to the late Frank and Jacqueline Bline Cernava.
For many years Helen was employed by Walmart at New Philadelphia.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Harrison and their son, Matthew (Shelly) Harrison; her siblings...
Michael David Austing
Jun 3, 2026
Michael David Austing, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on June 3, 2026.
He was born on February 13, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Gilbert Louis Bernard Austing and Fern Lorraine (Springer) Austing.
Mike was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army from 1967 to 1981. He was a German Linguist and was extremely proud of being...
Marie Phyllis Abbuhl
Apr 30, 2026
Marie Phyllis (Campbell) Abbuhl, age 89, of Tuscarawas, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2026, while in Hennis Care Center at Dover.
She was born on August 11, 1936, in Bowerston, Ohio, to the late Faye Elizabeth (Hefling) Campbell and Clyde Campbell.
Marie was a proud graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. She went on to further her education at Kent State University,...
Beverly Ann Courtney
Jun 13, 2026
Beverly Ann Courtney, age 84, of Dover, died peacefully, Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by her family, in her residence following a hard-fought, lengthy illness.
Born in Canton, Ohio on February 10, 1942, Beverly was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Rita M. Moulin Sturm.
She was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and on July 21, 1962,...
Stella Helen Tarulli
Jun 12, 2026
Stella Helen Tarulli, age 88, of Canton, Georgia, and formerly of Dover, Ohio died peacefully, Friday, June 12, 2026, while in the care of Chapters Living of Canton.
Born in Goshen Township, Ohio on February 4, 1938, Helen was a daughter of the late Glenn Snyder Hykes and Lillian June Lillibridge.
After graduating from Conotton Valley High School in 1955, she met...
Sheran Lee "Sherry" Betz
Jun 8, 2026
Sheran Lee "Sherry" Betz, 70, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a recent diagnosis of cancer.
Born on February 5, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, Sherry was the daughter of the late Robert Mariol and Marilyn L. (Lautzenheiser) Mariol Myers.
It is with profound sadness and immense love that we remember Sherry, a devoted wife,...
Dorothy Kaufman
Jun 7, 2026
Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Kaufman, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio, under the loving care of her family
A longtime resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dorothy was a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church for more than 50 years. She actively participated in the church’s Women’s Circle and found great joy in serving her church community...
William Edward "Ed" Whitt
Jun 7, 2026
William Edward "Ed" Whitt, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7, 2026.
Born on November 1, 1956, in Massillon, Ohio, Ed was the son of the late Georgia M. (Kegley) Whitt and Alvin T. Whitt.
In 1975, he married his loving wife, Deborah (Hostetler) Whitt, who survives. Together they shared 51 years of marriage.
Ed honorably served...
Richard James Cheslock
Jun 3, 2026
Richard James Cheslock, age 92, of New Philadelphia died peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2026 with his family by his side while in the care of Ohio Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in his family’s home at New Philadelphia on December 12, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Frank and Victoria (Swider) Cheslock, Sr.
He was a 1951 graduate...
Kathleen Donohue
Jun 1, 2026
Kathleen Donohue, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away June 1, 2026. Arrangements are pending.
Gene Kulyan
Jun 1, 2026
Gene Kulyan 72, of New Philadelphia passed away June 1, 2026. Arrangements are pending.
Ruth Emma Frey
May 31, 2026
Ruth Emma Frey, age 94, of New Philadelphia, stepped into heaven, Sunday, May 31, 2026, while in the care of Park Village Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born in Canton, Ohio on February 22, 1932, Ruth was the second youngest of seven children born to the late Louis and Mary C. Yant Klingaman.
In her adolescent years Ruth grew up on...
Ellen Marie Adams
May 31, 2026
Ellen Marie Adams, age 86, of Dover, died early Sunday, May 31, 2026, while in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover under the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Dover on July 11, 1939, Ellen was a daughter of the late Claude O. Hanks, Sr. and Esther L. Fazenbaker Hanks. Ellen was a 1957 graduate of Dover High School. She...
John Michael Bigler
May 28, 2026
John Michael Bigler, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 26, 1943, John was a son of the late Melvin and Helen Briggs Bigler.
He was a 1962 graduate New Philadelphia High School and entered the workforce right out of high school with Gradall at...
Timothy James Horner
May 25, 2026
Timothy James Horner, age 67, of Tippecanoe, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026. Born on December 29, 1958 in Orrville, Ohio, Tim was the son of the late Jim and Corinne (Glick) Horner.
Tim was a long-time employee of Columbus Equipment Company in Cadiz, Ohio. He was enjoying being retired--giving him ample time to do all the things...
Mareta Dawn Albrecht
May 25, 2026
Mareta Dawn Albrecht, 58, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, May 25, 2026 in the comfort of her own home following a five year battle with cancer.
A daughter of the late Charles R. Adams Sr. and Melverna A. Adams, Mareta was born on April 15, 1968 in Massillon, Ohio.
Mareta was a 1986 graduate of Massillon Christian High School. On May 21,...
Carol Logan
May 24, 2026
Carol Titus Logan, age 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born on May 12, 1956 in Kincheloe, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Melvin “Mike” and Arettia (Carpenter) Titus.
In her younger years, you could find Carol in a tree stand, waiting...
