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Peter O. Heath
Mar 17, 2025
Peter “Pete” O. Heath, age 55, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pete passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Millersburg, Ohio on March 28, 1969, Pete was the son of Onley W. Heath and the late M. Elaine (Miller) Heath. Pete was...
Bryan Pearch
Mar 14, 2025
Bryan Lee Pearch, 35, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at his home following apparent health issue.
Bryan was born in Canton on September 6, 1989 to Debra Ann Pearch. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 2008 and continued his formal education at Kent State University with the dream of becoming a nurse.
He worked locally as both a cook...
Michael J. "Mike" Mahaffey
Mar 13, 2025
Michael James Mahaffey, 55, of New Philadelphia, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Creator and Lord and Savior, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Known by many as “Mike the Warrior”, he was the son of Terry E. (Mary) Mahaffey, Sr. of New Philadelphia and Joyce E. (Schrock) Mahaffey of New Philadelphia. Mike was a...
John Vaughan
Mar 12, 2025
John Raymond Vaughan, 82, of Dover passed away Wednesday, March 12, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia after a long illness. He was born on March 25, 1942, at Davenport, Iowa, a son of the late Joseph Raymond and Genevieve Marguerite Vaughan.
An Air Force veteran, John was stationed at Duluth, Minn., and was an air policeman. After his service, he...
Edith May Downs
Mar 12, 2025
Edith May Downs, age 80, of Baltic, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 16, 1945, Edith was one of 13 children, a daughter of the late Simmie and Maude Starnes Tapley.
Edith led a deep and devoted life as a Christian woman and lived the teachings of...
Jack Fuhrer
Mar 12, 2025
Jack Frederick Fuhrer, age 94, of Strasburg passed away on March 12, 2025, following a brief illness. Jack was born on September 9, 1930, in Strasburg, Ohio, to the late Hiram and Mae (Gowins) Fuhrer. He was married for more than 65 years to the love of his life, Ruthann (Snyder) Fuhrer, with whom he raised three children and who...
Donna Jarvis
Mar 11, 2025
Donna L. Jarvis, age 89, of Strasburg, passed away early Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born on August 27, 1935 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Porter) Eppinger.
Donna enjoyed crocheting and watching sports. Her favorite teams were the Cleveland Guardians, Cavaliers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
On...
John Gregory "Greg" Popham
Mar 10, 2025
John Gregory Popham, a dedicated public servant, passed away at his home on March 10, 2025, following what appeared to be a heart attack. He was 75 years old.
Born on February 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Greg was the son of the late John H. Popham and Janice E. (Powell) Popham. He graduated from Indian Valley South High School in 1969...
Lawrence "Larry" Babarcik, II
Mar 9, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Babarcik, II, age 42, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his residence in the loving arms of his wife.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Larry was the son of Theresa Krantz Babarcik of New Philadelphia and the late Paul Babarcik.
He was a 2000 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he played the tuba...
Robert E. "Reb" Billman
Mar 9, 2025
Robert E. "Reb" Billman, 63, of the Stone Creek area, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Ohio’s Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Dover, Reb was the son of the late Gerald Billman and Virginia (Vaughn) Pickering and was a 1980 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and the Buckeye Career Center. Reb exemplified hard work and determination...
Arlene Dusini
Mar 9, 2025
Arlene Evelyn Dusini passed away in Dover on March 9, 2025, following a period of declining health.
She was born in Uhrichsville on March 6, 1936, to the late F. Oren and Ruth S. (Bailey) Gray.
Arlene grew up in Uhrichsville and New Philadelphia, graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1954. She then attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts. After...
Kevin Kemphfer
Mar 8, 2025
Kevin Scott Kemphfer, age 50, of Dover, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. Kevin had a lengthy, hard-fought, illness as a result of alcoholism.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 11, 1974, a son of Bill and JoAnn Chappell Kemphfer of Dover. Kevin was a 1992 graduate of...
Edward Arden Tice
Mar 8, 2025
Edward Arden Tice, 57, of Dover, a beloved son and friend, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a four-year battle with cancer.
Born January 12, 1968, in Dover, Edward was the son of the late Lester E. Tice and is survived by his mother, Janice C. (Sayre) Tice of the residence.
Ed graduated...
Maxine Edwards
Mar 7, 2025
Maxine E. Edwards, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, March 7, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her family.
Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on December 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Carmella Bisintiner Sattoria.
Following her graduation from the former Uhrichsville High School, Maxine was employed by the Timken Roller Bearing Company at New Philadelphia...
Patricia Ann Brenneman
Mar 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Brenneman, 75, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in The Gables at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born on November 19, 1949, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Kodger and possessed a passion for life and an unwavering dedication to those she loved.
As an extremely skilled typesetter, Patricia dedicated her...
Katherine L. Durbin
Mar 6, 2025
Katherine L. Durbin, 98, of North Canton, passed away peacefully, with her son by her side, on March 6, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Katherine was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Amatangelo) Ponderendolph and a graduate of Latrobe High School.
Through the years and with a green thumb that almost seemed magical, Katherine...
Donald C. "Don" Ballantyne
Mar 6, 2025
Donald Charles Ballantyne, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Pittsburgh on February 21, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert and Jane Ballantyne and his birth mom, Anna S. Ballantyne.
After graduating from West Hadeston High School, his professional career spanned 26 years as a parts manager with Ferris...
Latricia Kay Hashman
Mar 5, 2025
Latricia Kay Hashman, age 44, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in her residence following an unknown health event.
Born in Columbus, Ohio on January 13, 1981, Tricia was a daughter of Brenda VanNatter Hughes of New Philadelphia and Scott William Hughes of Arizona.
She was a 1999 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and Buckeye Career Center. For...
Alberta Auretta Smith
Mar 5, 2025
Alberta Auretta. Smith, 97, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Walnut Hills Retirement Center after a period of declining health.
Alberta was born in New Waterford, Ohio on November 23, 1927, to the late Aura and Hazel (Oberholtzer) Maple.
She graduated from New Waterford High School in 1945. On March 25, 1953,...
James R. Graybill
Mar 4, 2025
James R. Graybill, Jr., age 73, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his residence following a brief illness.
Born in Dover, Ohio on August 16, 1951, Jim was a son of the late James R. and Ethel A. Graybill.
He worked for Bolek’s Crafts for a number of years and retired from Lauren Tilt Illumination.
Jim enjoyed traveling, woodworking, home repair...
