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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...
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...
Lisa Ann Holland
Sep 16, 2025
Lisa Ann Holland, 69, of Bolivar, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025.
Lisa was the daughter of Hugh and Lois (Walton) Holland of New Philadelphia and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and Kent State University. She was a public school teacher specializing in hearing impaired education.
Lisa also operated a sailboat restoration and refinishing business in Key West, FL....
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...
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...
Kenneth Noel Haney
Sep 23, 2025
Kenneth Noel Haney, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, in his residence, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born in Dover, Ohio on December 3, 1941, Ken was a son of the late Julius F. “Dude” and Mabel Walbridge Haney.
He was a 1959 graduate of Midvale High School and entered into the United States Air Force as...
Margaret "Marky" Berger
Sep 22, 2025
Margaret “Marky” Berger, age 83, of Dover, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in her home.
Born July 3, 1942, in Baer Town, Ohio, Marky was a daughter of the late William B. and Helen (Humbaugh) Feutz. On July 31, 1965, she married David Berger. Together they enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage before his passing on July 17, 2015.
Marky...
Joanne E. Rhodeback
Sep 21, 2025
Joanne E. Rhodeback, 91, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in her home at Dover.
Born in Powhatan Point, Joanne was the daughter of the late John B. and Anna Mary (Pauline) Pizzini and was a 1952 graduate of the former St. Joseph High School at Dover. She had formerly worked at Miller...
Michael Hughes
Sep 20, 2025
Michael Dale Hughes, lovingly known as “Big Mike,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Truman House Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on September 20, 2025, from septic shock due to complications of multiple strokes. He was 54 years old.
Born on February 28, 1971, in Wahoo, Nebraska to Linda and Michael Hughes. Mike was a larger-than-life presence in...
Carl L. Hastie
Sep 20, 2025
Carl L. Hastie, 83, of Scio, passed away on September 20, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Carl was the son of the late Lawrence Vincent and Gertrude Paulene (Brown) Hastie. After earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees in education, Carl dedicated his professional life to serving students and families in the New Philadelphia City...
Janice Mae Hinzman
Sep 20, 2025
Janice Mae Hinzman, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Canton on April 11, 1947, Janice was the daughter of the late Lora E. and Wilma Gray Keith. A graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School, Janice cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother, sister, great-grandmother, and friend....
Marianne Sarna
Sep 19, 2025
Marianne Sarna, age 67, of Dover, peacefully passed away on September 19, 2025.
Marianne was born on May 23, 1958 and she grew up in Dennison, Ohio. She graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and was employed at Marlite at Dover as a credit analyst for over 35 years.
Marianne is survived by her husband, Paul Sarna of Dover; her sister,...
David Paul Mathews
Sep 19, 2025
David Paul Mathews, 89, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover. He lived a full and enriching life that was marked by his dedication to both his country and his career.
Born in Ecorse, Michigan, David was the son of the late Raymond P. Mathews and Pauline T. Mathews Vannest and left...
Barbara "Barb" Whiteman
Sep 18, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Whiteman, 90, of Scio, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born January 5, 1935, to James and Erma Robinson.
On September 1, 1951, Barb married Fred “Bud” Whiteman, and together they shared 74 years of marriage. Barb was the heart of her family, known for her unwavering faith, patience and deep...
