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Kristen Goss
Dec 31, 2025
Kristen Kay Morgan Goss, age 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown following a period of declining health.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 17, 1947 she was a daughter of the late Robert and Bonnie (Reamer) Morgan, Sr. She was a 1965 graduate of Newcomerstown High School.
She was an owner of...
Elsie E. Dummermuth
Jan 3, 2026
Elsie E. Dummermuth, age 91 of New Philadelphia passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born at Dover, on March 23, 1934, Elsie was a daughter of the late Ervin O. and Gertrude M. (Zedi) Geib. She was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On February 21,...
Mary Louise "MaryLou" Fields
Dec 30, 2025
Mary Louise “MaryLou” Fields, age 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in her son’s Gnadenhutten residence while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 17, 1960, MaryLou was a daughter of the late Bernard E. and Carol A. Girard Futej. MaryLou was raised in Parma and was a graduate of Valley Forge...
Sandra S. "Sandy" Fawcett
Dec 22, 2025
Sandra Sue “Sandy” Fawcett, age 74, of Gnadenhutten, entered into her heavenly reward and was reunited with her beloved husband and son, Monday, December 22, 2025, while in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.
Born on April 16, 1951, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Sandy was a daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Lee Ritchie....
Wesley E. Tolle
Dec 30, 2025
Wesley Eugene Tolle, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 30, 1942, Wesley was a son of the late Wesley and Ester Horsley Tolle. After his graduation from Walnut Hills High School, Wesley obtained a bachelor degree from...
Roger L. Dunaway
Jan 5, 2026
Roger Lee Dunaway, 71, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House following a lengthy period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on October 24, 1954, he was the son of the late James Howard and Ruth May (Dickey) Dunaway.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973 and served at Paramount Machine throughout his professional career.
Roger loved...
James D. "Jim" Garretson
Jan 3, 2026
James D. Garretson, 61, of Newcomerstown, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
He was born on August 11, 1964, in Millersburg, Ohio, to the late William and Leonna Carol Garretson.
James was a graduate of West Holmes High School and spent much of his working life as a milker on local dairy farms, including Andres Farms and...
Nelva J. Ford
Dec 30, 2025
Nelva Jean Ford, age 72, was born on October 13, 1953, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2025.
Nelva was a deeply creative soul whose artistic talent was evident in everything she touched. She had a gentle heart, a quiet strength, and a love for those closest to her that was unwavering.
Nelva will...
Barbara A. Norman
Dec 30, 2025
Barbara Ann Norman, 89, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at Park Village Southside.
Born in Beach City on August 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Smith and Ethel E. (Solley) Grinder. After completing her formal education, Barbara was blessed with the birth of her four children, to whom she devoted her life.
Barb...
Edward Dick "Willy" Wilhelm, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Edward Dick “Willy” Wilhelm, 74, affectionately known as “Papa,” passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born on August 29, 1951, he was the son of the late Edward Dick Wilhelm, Sr. and Mary T. Wilhelm. He was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and proudly served...
Chad Swinderman
Dec 28, 2025
Chad Douglas Swinderman, 45, of Canton, passed away of an apparent heart attack on December 28, 2025.
Born in Dover on February 16, 1980, he was the son of Sharon D. (Doane) Swinderman and the late John Douglas “Doug” Swinderman.
After graduating from Indian Valley High School in 1999, Chad went on to spend his professional career as the owner and operator...
Ronnie Allen Myers
Dec 27, 2025
Ronnie Allen Myers, age 61, of New Philadelphia, died late Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born on December 13, 1964, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ron was a son of the late Melvin and Thelma Myers. He was a graduate of the former Indian...
John F. Strazisar
Dec 27, 2025
John F. Strazisar, age 78, of Canton, a devoted Catholic and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, after living a full and meaningful life.
Born in Dover, Ohio on June 2, 1947, John was a son of the late Edward F. and Mary Alice Rini Strazisar. Known for his caring heart, John selflessly tended to...
William "Bill" F. Mullen
Dec 25, 2025
William “Bill” Francis Mullen, 77, of Dundee, OH formerly of North Lima, OH entered eternal life on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
He was born on January 1, 1948, the son of the late William R. and Joan Battieger Mullen. He married the love of his life Margaret “Maggie” Snyder on July 31, 1971 and built a life based around family and...
Elizabeth C. "Sue" Schwartz
Dec 25, 2025
Elizabeth Charlene “Sue” Schwartz, age 79, of New Philadelphia, died early December 25, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 14, 1946, Sue was a daughter of the late Sara L. (Jackson) and Ernest “Bud” Fawcett, her mother and step-father, and her father, Kenneth W. Fawcett.
Sue was...
Millard B. Niver, Ph.D.
Dec 21, 2025
Dr. Millard B. Niver, Ph.D., age 91, of Dover, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Aultman’s Compassionate Care Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1934, he was a son of the late Millard Adam and Hester (Geer) Niver.
On August 13, 1955 he married the love of his life the former...
Nancy Kohler
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy Kohler, age 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2025, under the compassionate care of Ohio’s Hospice, following a period of declining health.
She was born on November 27, 1943, to the late Raymond and Lillie (Pittman) McWilliams. After completing her education, Nancy began her career at Timken New Philadelphia, where she became a...
Virginia Lawrence
Dec 20, 2025
Virginia M. Lawrence, age 100, of Oldtown Valley, passed away Saturday evening, December 20, 2025 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in Roswell on January 2, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Espenschied) Korns.
Virginia married her lifelong companion and friend, Russell Lawrence in Cambridge, Ohio on June 5,...
Kathleen E. "Kathy" Hamilton
Dec 20, 2025
Kathleen Elizabeth “Kathy” Hamilton, age 65, of Dover, passed away on December 20, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a brief battle with pneumonia. She was surrounded by love, with her devoted mother, brother, and priest at her side.
Kathy was born in Dover on July 18, 1960, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Helbling) Hamilton and the late Thomas Richards...
David L. Yosick
Dec 19, 2025
David L. Yosick, age 78, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, in his home, early Friday, December 19, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on September 9, 1947, David was a son of the late Felix and Mary (Sparkes) Yosick.
David served the US Army and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his time of service, he began...
