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Sarah Horsfall
Sep 17, 2024
Sarah Lou Horsfall, age 85, of Port Washington, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on June 4, 1939, Sarah was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Jones Horsfall.
She was a 1957 graduate of the former Gnadenhutten School and was employed...
Kathy Jane Wright
Sep 13, 2024
Kathy Jane Wright, 72, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully in her home following a courageous battle with brain cancer on September 13, 2024.
Born in Dennison on November 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Coleman Wallace and Jean Frances (Moyer) Wright. Throughout their lifetime, Kathy was an exceptional daughter and caregiver to her parents.
Kathy graduated from Indian Valley...
Audrey Bryant
Sep 12, 2024
Audrey Edith Bryant, age 85, of St. George, Utah and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 12, 2024, while in the care of Applegate Hospice, in her residence.
A daughter of the late Albert and Faye (Eggleston) Bryant, Audrey was born in Alderson, West Virginia on June 20, 1939.
Audrey Completed her GED at New Philadelphia High School...
Jacquelyn Thompson
Sep 12, 2024
Jacquelyn Elizabeth Thompson, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover on September 12, 2024.
Born in Cleveland on January 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Luella T. (Byers) Frownfelter.
Earlier in life, Jackie and her late husband, Dick, lived and worked in Florida. She always loved the lifestyle of...
Patricia Boron
Sep 12, 2024
Patricia Ann Boron, age 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Lifecare Hospice Truman House.
She was born December 6, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Katherine Randle.
Patricia was a teacher at Buckeye Career Center for many years. Her passion for education and dedication in the classroom made an everlasting impact on...
Ruth Young
Sep 10, 2024
Ruth Elaine Young, age 78, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in her residence, following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 5, 1946, Ruth was the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Metzger) Selzer. At a young age, Ruth assisted her parents in their family store in New Cumberland.
Following her graduation...
Betty Thompson
Sep 10, 2024
Betty L. Thompson, age 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Chester Solomon and Lillian Marie (Hupp) Cumberlidge, Betty was born on April 24, 1939 at Belmont, Ohio.
Betty married Richard Thompson on August 6, 1961 and together they have...
Michael F. Horvath
Sep 9, 2024
Michael F. Horvath, 52, of Streetsboro and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 9, 2024, in Boston Heights, as a result of injuries that he sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born at Akron, Michael was the son of the late David S. and Frances E. (Carillo) Horvath. He was a 1990 graduate of New Philadelphia High School before furthering his...
Ann M. Courtright
Sep 9, 2024
Ann M. (Neisel) Courtright, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Park Village Nursing Home, New Philadelphia.
Ann was born March 10, 1930 in a farmhouse in Magnolia, Ohio.
She grew up in the East Sparta/Sandy Valley area and graduated from East Sparta High School.
Ann enjoyed family life as a wife and mother, devoted to God and always...
John H. Ulrich
Sep 8, 2024
John H. Ulrich, 80, of Dover, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Ohio's Lifecare Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born on November 27, 1943, in Newcomerstown, John was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Nell (Shaffer) Ulrich and a steadfast fixture in the lives of those who knew him.
A graduate...
Gilbert V. "Red" Anderson
Sep 7, 2024
Gilbert V. "Red" Anderson, 95, of Midvale, passed away peacefully on September 7 2024 in Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born on April 2, 1929, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Red was the son of the late Noah L. and Bertha (Claypole) Anderson and lived a life that exemplified simplicity and dedication.
For 35 years,...
Frances Eileen Rummell
Sep 7, 2024
Frances Eileen Rummell, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, while in the care of Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born on October 2, 1928, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Frances was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Ida F. “Pudd” Wherley Aubihl.
Frances was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on February...
Shelia Kay Trachsel
Sep 4, 2024
Shelia Kay Trachsel, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in her residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Tornado, West Virginia, Shelia was one of seven children born to the late Orville and Mary Nicholas Sizemore.
Shelia was a graduate of Indian Valley North High School and worked for a period of time in...
Donna Mae Geib
Sep 2, 2024
Donna Mae Geib, born April 1, 1927, the youngest daughter of William and Grace (March) Geib, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Dover, Ohio, Donna Mae was a fiercely independent and superstitious woman who danced to the beat of her own drum. Never married, she was engaged once in the 1960s to a man who told...
Dian Nemitz
Sep 1, 2024
Dian D. Nemitz, 77, of Dover, passed away September 1, 2024 in her home after a period of declining health. Born August 7, 1947, she was the only child of the late John D. and Florence J. “Betty” (Levengood) Thomas.
Throughout Dian’s life she enjoyed crafts and practicing her artistic talents. She was accomplished in painting with watercolors. She also used...
Daniel DeVecka
Sep 1, 2024
Daniel DeVecka, 80, of New Philadelphia, died September 1, 2024, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
A son of the late John and Jean Kathryn (Mals) DeVecka, Dan was born May 14, 1944 in Dover.
Dan honorably served his country in the United States Navy.
On November 11, 1969, Dan married the late Sue Ellen Kiser in First United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia...
Evelyn Claire Troyer
Aug 30, 2024
Evelyn Claire Troyer, infant daughter of Eli and Susan Troyer of Dover, went into the arms of Jesus, on August 30, 2024, following birthing complications.
Evelyn’s birth was greatly anticipated by her parents and sisters, Amanda and Melissa.
A graveside service will be held in Dover Burial Park on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Doris Bury
Aug 27, 2024
Doris Ann Bury, 93, formerly of Massillon, passed away in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover on August 27, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Born in Massillon, Ohio on January 21, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Coyla I. (Braucher) Fritz.
Doris married her loving husband, Clark A. Bury, on January 15, 1955 and together...
James M. "Jim" Herschel
Aug 26, 2024
James M. "Jim" Herschel, a cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, at the age of 89.
Born on July 18, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, Jim's journey took him through a remarkable life filled with passion, innovation, and adventure. Jim was the son of the late John and...
Esther Batten
Aug 26, 2024
Esther Irene Batten, 89, of Dover and formerly of Freeport, passed away August 26, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Campus.
Born in Polk, Nebraska on September 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late David Reck and Elizabeth Irene (Dean) Reck.
After graduating from high school, Esther spent her life as a homemaker caring for her late husband, Edward J. Batten,...
