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Jean & Homer McDade "Together Again"
Sep 7, 2025
Elizabeth Jean McDade joined the love of her life, Homer R. McDade, on September 7, 2025 at Hennis Care Centre of Dover surrounded by family. Homer preceded her in death on August 23, 2020. Jean was born in Tyndall, Ohio on February 10, 1927 to the late Carey Simpsey and Bertie Mabel (Richardson) Dickerson.
Jean and Homer married on October 13,...
Betty Overholt
Sep 9, 2025
Betty M. Overholt, 96 of New Philadelphia, Ohio was promoted to Glory September 9, 2025 at 9:18pm while family members were singing some of her favorite hymns around her bedside.
She was born in Fiat, Ohio on April 28, 1929 to the late Howard and Liza (Doll) Ott. She attended grade and high school in Baltic, Ohio excelling scholastically and in...
Debra Carlisle
Sep 11, 2025
In loving memory of Debra Ann Carlisle; a beacon of selfless love and unwavering dedication— who passed away on September 11, 2025 from a brief illness at the age of 68. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose impact will be felt for generations.
Born on December 14, 1956, Deb lived a life defined by generosity and a deep...
Joseph W. "Joe" Schulz
Sep 11, 2025
Joseph W. “Joe” Schulz entered into the presence of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, on September 11, 2025, following an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma. Joe lived his cancer journey full of faith and purpose. He made it his mission to touch people lives with Jesus’ love and light at every opportunity.
Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 20, 1957, he...
Kim Renicker Goudy
Jul 15, 2025
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The family invites all to celebrate the life and first heavenly birthday of Kim with an afternoon of love, laughter, and memories as they gather for desserts, drinks and good music on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2-5 PM at New Philadelphia VFW, 441 Park Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, OH. In honor of her passion for the greatest hits of...
Beth Ann Welch-Durnell
Jul 19, 2025
Beth Ann Welch-Durnell, 62, a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, with dignity and surrounded by love, with her husband at her side following a brief yet hard fought battle with cancer.
Born September 27, 1962, in Dover, Beth was the daughter of the late Robert O. Welch and the late Esther J. (Huffman)...
Dale E. Baker
Sep 11, 2025
Dale Eugene Baker, age 75, of Dover, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, while under the care of Wellspring Hospice at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation in Massillon.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 6, 1950, Dale was a son of the late Arletus Stanley and Marjorie May Marsh Baker.
Dale was a 1968 graduate of Dover High School and...
Larry Edward Allen
Sep 7, 2025
Larry Edward Allen, 84, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born on May 6, 1941, in Morgan County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clayton and Helen (Musgrove) Allen and a proud graduate of Fort Frye High School in Beverly, Ohio,
Larry worked as a Welder and Mechanic for Superior Tank...
Janet Lynn "Jenny" Eichel
Sep 4, 2025
Janet Lynn “Jenny” Eichel, age 70, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on September 4, 2025, under the compassionate care of Traditions Hospice.
Born May 29, 1955, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Jenny was the daughter of the late Jessie Richard and Anna Lee (Higgs) Ennis. After completing her formal education, she married her husband of nearly 51 years,...
F. Edwin Fisher
Sep 3, 2025
F. Edwin Fisher, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at Park Village Southside on September 3, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Born on September 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank Edwin and Inez A. (Miller) Fisher. After completing his formal education, Edwin worked alongside his family on their farm before beginning a dedicated 32-year...
Doris Ann Bichsel
Sep 3, 2025
Doris Ann Bichsel, age 81, of Mineral City, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of Oak Pointe Care Center at Baltic following a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 20, 1944, Doris was a daughter of the late Glenn and Florence Rennicker Baumer.
She was a 1962 graduate...
Donald Robinson, Sr.
Sep 2, 2025
Donald P. Robinson, Sr, age 94, of Park Village, Dover and formerly of Freeport, died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Born in Cairo, West Virginia on August 6, 1931, Don was a son of the late Rolen O. and Hazel I....
Michael G Becker
Aug 31, 2025
Michael G. Becker, 82, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born in Dover on May 14, 1943, Mike was the son of the late Don and Florence (Minnis) Becker. He was a proud Dover Tornado and a 1961 graduate of Dover High School. Mike went on to serve his country honorably in the United...
Allen Franklin
Aug 29, 2025
Allen J. Franklin, 83, of Strasburg, passed away August 29, 2025.
He retired from Timken Roller Bearing after 30 years of dedicated service, including a memorable year spent in England mentoring at British Timken. Allen was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting, fishing, and anything that allowed him to be outside. He was especially known for his craftsmanship in...
Carol Geers
Aug 29, 2025
Carol R. Geers, age 86, of Dover, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
She was born in Dover on January 21, 1939, to the late Solomon E. and Bessie R. (Belknap) Schwartz.
Carol was a 1957 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She began a 50-year career in banking. She...
Robert "Pedro" West
Aug 26, 2025
Robert E. West, Jr. “Pedro,” age 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly, doing the thing he enjoyed the most, helping people.
Born at Dover, on July 13, 1957, Pedro was a son of the late Robert and Italia (Fragasse) West. He was one of 12 children in the family. While growing up he learned his work ethic and larger than...
Richard Bleininger
Aug 22, 2025
Richard P. Bleininger, “Richie” or “Hot Wheels” to many, age 78, of Dover, died following a hard-fought battle with heart and lung failure, late Friday, August 22, 2025, in Select Specialty Hospital at Canton.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, on August 19, 1947, Rich was a son of the late Ervin R. and Bessie M. Metzger Bleininger. Raised on the...
Tommy A. Hobart
Aug 22, 2025
Tommy Allen Hobart, age 83, of Stone Creek, died peacefully, in his residence, Friday, August 22, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 16, 1942, Tom was the youngest son of the late Raymond J. and Ardath J. Henninger Hobart.
He was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and proudly served his...
Marguerite Hooper
Aug 21, 2025
Marguerite E. Hooper, age 88, of East Sparta, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health.
She was born in Harrison County, Ohio on February 25, 1937, to the late Oliver and Lelia (Schaeffer) Rupert.
Marguerite worked for many years as a Bartender. She retired from Friendly Corner in...
Ronald Watson
Aug 20, 2025
Ronald J. Watson, age 82, of Dover, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, following a brief illness, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on April 28, 1943, in Barnesville, Ohio, Ron was a son of the late Virgil and Virginia Law Watson.
Ron was raised on the family farm in Quaker City, Ohio where he learned...
