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Jacqualynn Sandy
Oct 25, 2026
Jacqualynn Suzanne “Jackie” Sandy, 89, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Helen A. (Hare) Wise.
Following her education at Sacred Heart School, Jackie married Vincent Sandy on September 1, 1956. Together, they were blessed...
Donald Liedtke, Sr.
Oct 22, 2026
Donald Liedtke, Sr., age 94, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Genesis Hospital at Zanesville following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Joseph Barker and Elizabeth (Basiletti) Goodie, Donald was born in his home at New Philadelphia on December 27, 1931.
While visiting the skating rink at Tuscora Park, a young woman named Norma Howes...
Wellington "Bill" Kemphfer, Sr.
Oct 24, 2026
Wellington L. Kemphfer, Sr. age 92, of Dover, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on October 24, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a recent stroke.
Born in his family home at Oakland, Maryland on May 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Mary E. (Loudermilk) Kemphfer, Sr.
While in Mt....
Raymond David Day
Oct 26, 2026
Raymond David Day, 90, passed away October 26, 2026.
Born December 17, 1935, in Dover, he was the son of the late Raymond Evan and Mary Margaret (Toth) Day.
A 1953 graduate of Midvale High School, David served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. He retired from Greer Steel following 42 years of employment.
On October 25, 1958, he married...
Frederick T. Welsch
Oct 21, 2026
Frederick T. Welsch, 90, of Sugarcreek, passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2026, exactly two years to the day after the passing of his beloved wife of 65 years, Beverly.
Fred Welsch lived a life filled with music, love, family, and service to his community. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, music educator, and friend, Fred leaves behind a...
Sondra N. Hyde
Oct 25, 2026
Sondra Naomi Hyde passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026 with her daughter and son at her side. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Bob) Ventre and Kevin (Marianna Bedway) Hyde; three grandchildren, Morgan (Stephanie) Long, Jaden (Tommy Keefe) Hyde and McLain Hyde and two great-grandchildren, Miles and baby girl (arriving soon) Keefe. She is also survived by a...
Rose Barkett
Oct 21, 2026
Rose L. Barkett, 90, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Park Village Nursing Home at Dover on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Born in Roswell on March 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Emma A. (Ruffini) Galanga. Rose was a graduate of Midvale High School.
Rose worked for many years as the office manager for Dr. Gasser....
Dennis Sweitzer
Oct 19, 2026
Dennis Paul Sweitzer, 76, of Port Washington and formerly of Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 19, 2026 following a battle with cancer.
Born in Akron on March 21, 1950, he was the son of the late Jared and Peggy (Watts) Sweitzer.
Dennis loved to cook, was an exceptional golfer, and found great joy in fishing. Nothing brought...
Margaret Edie
Oct 17, 2026
Margaret Edie, age 93, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Gnadenhutten, Ohio on June 3, 1933, Margaret was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Glazer Shull.
She was a 1951 graduate of Gnadenhutten High School and a...
Robert L. Williams
Oct 17, 2026
Robert Lee Williams, age 93, of Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in his residence, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice, following a brief period of declining health.
Born on April 8, 1933, in Dover, Ohio, Bob was a son of the late Russell and Elsie Scheetz Williams.
He was a 1951 graduate of Strasburg...
Rosemary Kopp Hykes
Oct 16, 2026
Rosemary Kopp Hykes, age 60 of Canton, passed away October 16, 2026.
Born in Dover on December 29, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Warner J. Kopp, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Destefani) Kopp.
No public services or visitation are scheduled. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia.
Barbara Elaine Schilling
Oct 16, 2026
Barbara Elaine Schilling, age 75, formerly of Ragersville, died peacefully, early Friday, October 16, 2026, while in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover under the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born on May 2, 1951, Barbara was a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary F. Reichman McCahill.
Following her graduation from Indian Valley North High School in 1969, Barbara married Roy...
Mary Hannah Sherer
Oct 16, 2026
Mary Hannah Sherer, age 85, of Stone Creek, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026.
Mary was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on May 20, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche Hains. Mary was a homemaker and avid gardener. She loved to play cards, Mahjong, and do ceramics. She enjoyed immensely her time fishing in Canada, and...
Michael Farbizo
Oct 14, 2026
Michael Anthony Clarence Farbizo, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in his residence early Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 21, 1966, Mike is the son of Thomas and Judy Gribble Farbizo of New Philadelphia.
Despite being born with mental and physical challenges, Mike lived his life to the fullest, thanks...
Pamela K. Mizer
Oct 7, 2026
Pamela K. (Phillips) Mizer passed away on October 7, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born August 31, 1951, to the late Bill and Rosemary Phillips in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the oldest of seven siblings. She moved to Ohio with her parents as a young child and graduated in 1969 from St. Joe’s High School in Dover.
She...
Earl Lahmers
Oct 7, 2026
Earl Lahmers, age 89, of Dover, passed away October 7, 2026 at Park Village Assisted Living at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on April 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Albert and Ella (Slater) Lahmers, Sr.
After high school graduation Earl served in the US Army from 1956-1958 as a mechanic. He was stationed...
Carla Clinton
Oct 6, 2026
Carla Clinton, age 76, of Dennison went running to her Lord on October 6, 2026, following a brief period of declining health. Carla is now enjoying some long-awaited Mother-Daughter dances with her beautiful daughter, Carrieanne Clinton.
Born, Carla Faye Rippel on February 13, 1950, Carla was the daughter of the late Robert C. and June W. (Bailey) Rippel. Carla grew up...
William J. Petersheim
Oct 5, 2026
William J. “Willie” Petersheim, 78, passed away October 5, 2026 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
Born in Wilmot, Ohio on March 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Jonas M. and Mattie J. (Miller) Petersheim.
He loved working on the Demuth Farm throughout his lifetime tending to the land and driving tractors. He was...
Robert James Rector
Oct 4, 2026
Robert James Rector, age 79, of Dover, died Sunday, October 4, 2026, in his residence.
A son of the late William “Willie” and Julia (Smart) Rector, Bob was born in North Canton, Ohio on August 3, 1947. He was one of twelve children.
Professionally, Bob worked for the former Shenango at Dover, drove truck for a handful of years, and retired in...
Lloyd Allen Carr
Oct 2, 2026
Lloyd Allen Carr, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Friday, October 2, 2026, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on April 19, 1957, Lloyd was a son of the late Herman and Mary Porcher Carr.
He was a 1975 graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School where he met the love...
