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Joanne Ahrendt
Mar 10, 2018
Joanne L. Ahrendt, 57, of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her home.
A daughter of the late John and Anne (Londeree) McClung, Joanne was born November 13, 1960 at Charleston, West Virginia.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Chris Shorts whom she married on August 10, 2001; her step-children, C.J., Darren and Sara;...
Kenneth “Ryan” Wieland
Mar 10, 2018
Kenneth “Ryan” Wieland, 37, of New Philadelphia passed away on March 10, 2018, surrounded by his family in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a courageous 7-year battle with ALS.
Born June 30, 1980 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, he was the son of Fredric “Fritz” and LuAnn (Watson) Wieland of New Philadelphia. After graduating from Garaway High School in 1998, Ryan...
Woneta M. “Skeet” Quillen
Mar 9, 2018
Woneta M. “Skeet” Quillen, age 90, a life-long Midvale resident died early Friday, March 09, 2018 in Park Village South at New Philadelphia.
Born at Midvale on June 27, 1927, Woneta was a daughter of the late George Wilson and Myrtle (Waltz) Wilson-Haver.
She attended School at Midvale and during World War, II worked at the Midvale Brickyard. She later...
William Sellers, III
Mar 6, 2018
William Sellers III, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late William Sellers II and the late Frances (Phillipi) Sellers, Bill was born January 23, 1942 at New Philadelphia.
He was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was a veteran...
Joe Specht
Mar 6, 2018
Joe W. Specht, 84, of Dover, passed away in his home following an apparent heart attack on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
A son of the late Ralph S. and Mary Elila (Weiner) Specht, Joe was born in Dover on September 19, 1933.
Joe worked at A&P for 27 years where he met his future wife, the former Norma Jean Cugliari....
June Canfield
Mar 6, 2018
June Canfield, 90, of Midvale, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, June was born on May 3, 1927 at Roswell, Ohio to the late Everen Emmett and Leona Glee (Stacey) Downing.
In her early years, June worked as a nurse...
Floyd Rothacher
Mar 4, 2018
Floyd Eugene “Newt” Rothacher, 77, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Arthur H. Rothacher and Helen M. (Ackerman) Patterson, Floyd was born April 5, 1940 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Floyd was retired from Republic Steel at Massillon where he...
Bryce Browning
Mar 4, 2018
Bryce Cummins Browning, 93, of Dover, died peacefully, early Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Park Village Health Care Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Zanesville, Ohio on June 19, 1924, Bryce was a son of the late Bryce Cogsill and Edith (Cummins) Browning.
Following graduation from Dover High School in 1942, Bryce was drafted into the United...
David Berentz
Mar 2, 2018
David D. Berentz, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on March 2, 2018.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 16, 1941, he was the son of the late Clifford and V. Lucille (Morrison) Berentz. After completing his formal education at New Philadelphia High School, Dave worked many years at the former Evans Brick Plant...
Jinnie Alexander
Mar 2, 2018
Jinnie Lou Alexander, 80, of Dover, died Friday, March 2, 2018 in Union Hospital while in the care of Community Hospice following a brief illness.
Born at Waynesboro, Tennessee on March 30, 1937, Jinnie was a daughter of the late Luther and Theo (Brewer) Potts.
Jinnie attended Dover High School and was an active member of the Salvation Army for...
Marvin Laney
Mar 2, 2018
Marvin Leverne Laney, 81, of Dennison, died Friday, March 2, 2018 in Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Baltic.
Born at Hamler, Ohio on January 22, 1937, Marvin was a son of the late Marvin J.C. and Edith J. (Little) Laney.
Following his graduation from High School, Marvin became a heavy equipment operator and entered into the United States...
Charles Fisher
Mar 1, 2018
Charles “Charlie” A. Fisher, 68 of New Philadelphia died Thursday, March 1, 2018 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on July 14, 1949 at Dennison, Ohio, Charlie was a son of the late Robert and Ernestine (Porter) Fisher.
Charlie’s artistic talents, free spirit, and helping hand will be missed by many. He...
Eugene Donofrio
Mar 1, 2018
Eugene Donofrio, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away March 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 19, 1921 in Roswell, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Amicone) Donofrio.
Eugene’s family was truly proud of his military service in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served honorably in the Pacific Theater and was...
James Cusano
Mar 1, 2018
James Joseph Cusano, 51, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord at 2:02 AM, on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Ohio State University Medical Center. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends, and went in total peace with no suffering.
James (Jimmy) was born on August 30, 1966 to Joseph Anthony Cusano...
Gladys E. Barbee
Mar 1, 2018
Gladys E. Barbee, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away March 1, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dennison on August 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Murray) Brown. After graduating from Uhrichsville High School, Gladys worked in several positions, most notably as the in-store manager at Monroe Mall for Endres Floral.
On...
Helen L. Denison
Feb 25, 2018
Helen L. Denison, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Helen was born July 17, 1940 at Canton, Ohio and was raised by her foster parents, Lauren and Bessie Ake, from the time she was three years old.
Helen cherished her family and friends and...
Jeanette M. Goudy
Feb 24, 2018
Jeanette M. Goudy, age 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.
Born in New Philadelphia on September 7, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Donald Birchard and Goldie Jane (Wernke) Stuber.
On December 4, 1948, Jeanette wed her late husband, Henry “Hank” Goudy, Jr., and celebrated sixty-one years prior...
Patricia D. Rufener
Feb 23, 2018
Patricia D. “Pat” Rufener, 88, of Dover, passed away on February 23, 2018 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on February 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell Edward and Mabel Lillian (Myers) Wassem. After graduating from Dover High School, Pat married her husband of nearly 70...
Nora E. Tolbert
Feb 23, 2018
Nora Evelyn Tolbert, age 97, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday evening, February 23, 2018 at Park Village Health Care following an extended illness.
Born on January 6, 1921 at a home on Jones Alley in Cambridge, Ohio, she was the daughter of Fred Moose and Hazel (McConkey) Moose. She married Abdallah “Dallie” June 18, 1938 and was married 54...
Edwin Robert Mathias
Feb 23, 2018
Edwin Robert Mathias, 85, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 23, 2018 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late Alfred Glennen and Louise Bertha (Stalder) Mathias, Edwin was born July 1, 1932 at Dover, Ohio.
He graduated from Dover High School...
