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Audrey L. Ashbaugh
Jun 9, 2018
Audrey Lillian Ashbaugh, age 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Saturday, June 9, 2018 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home in Uhrichsville on May 15, 1930, Audrey was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Cox) Chaney.
She attended school at Dover and on September 21, 1948...
Trudy Dolzine
Jun 8, 2018
Trudy Dolzine, 74, of Dover, died peacefully with her family by her side, following a period of declining health on Friday, June 8, 2018 in Maplewood at Twinsburg, Senior Living Center in Twinsburg, Ohio.
A daughter of the late Gerhard and Margaret (Bandi) Winzer, Trudy was born April 11, 1944 in Washington D.C.
Trudy graduated from Dover High School in...
Betty Sexton
Jun 7, 2018
Betty L. Sexton of New Philadelphia went to be with Jesus at the ripe old age of 90 on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
She was born in the family home at New Philadelphia on August 27, 1927. Betty was a daughter of the late Clayton and Grace Emig Rosenberry.
For many years, Betty was a cashier at Goodwill Industries....
Juanita Hudnall
Jun 5, 2018
Juanita M. Hudnall, age 60 of Dover, died peacefully early Tuesday, June 05, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a four-year battle with cancer.
Born at Beckley, West Virginia on October 24, 1957, Juanita was a daughter of the late Norman Stover and Mary Workman Hellem.
A 1976 graduate of Dover High School, Juanita’s professional career spanned 33 years...
Flora “Babe” Penrod
Jun 5, 2018
Flora “Babe” Penrod, age 98 of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Tuesday evening, June 5, 2018.
Born in Fairfield Township, on March 2, 1920, Flora was a daughter of the late John and Maria Silvestro Ferchill.
Flora was a 1938 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on November 25, 1942, married Walter...
Marian Denison
Jun 2, 2018
Marian Frances Denison, 96, of Dover, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 while in the presence of her family in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Clifford M. and Iva Mae (Carpenter) Reeves. Marian was born May 25, 1922 in Belmont County, Ohio.
On January 16, 1942, Marian married Benjamin...
Francis Finley
May 31, 2018
Francis Clifford Finley, 87, of Gnadenhutten, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Clifford and Emma (Render) Finley, Francis was born April 30, 1931 at Mineral City, Ohio.
Francis graduated from Mineral City High School in 1949. He then entered the United States Army, serving...
Dianne Atkins
May 29, 2018
Dianne Helen Atkins, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Earl and Florence (Henderson) Miller, Dianne was born June 11, 1941 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
On December 14, 1963, Dianne married Charles Wayne Atkins and together they raised two...
Richard Frey
May 29, 2018
Richard Earl Frey, 87, of Gnadenhutten, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence.
Born on Fair Avenue in New Philadelphia on May 21, 1931, Dick was a son of the late Walter and Zella Miller Frey.
A 1949 Graduate of the former Gnadenhutten High School, Dick was a track stand out where he won first and second...
Anna Mae “Aunt Sis” Murphy
May 28, 2018
Anna Mae “Aunt Sis” Murphy, 87, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Park Village Nursing Home at Dover on May 28, 2018.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Howard Melvin and Mary Eldora (Schlafly) Murphy.
After graduating from Midvale High School in 1949, she completed her formal education at the Timken...
Brad Smith
May 24, 2018
Brad Allan Smith, 43, of Dover, a man of great faith in God, joined his mother, Peggy Smith McCullough, in Heaven on May 24, 2018.
Brad was born in Salem, Ohio on June 27, 1974 and was a graduate of Carrollton High School.
Smith is a veteran who served in Iraq where he was part of the First Brigade after...
Betty Naus
May 22, 2018
Betty Marlene Naus, 86, of Massillon and formerly of Dover, died peacefully, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center at Canton.
Born in Zoarville, Ohio on June 20, 1931, Betty was a daughter of the late Silas Elmer and Catherine Marie Luthy McKinney.
She was a 1949 graduate of Dover High School and retired in 1986 from the...
Alice Walker
May 22, 2018
Alice Louise Walker, 87, of Sherrodsville, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.
A daughter of the late Albert and Eva (Reed) Walker, Alice was born July 18, 1930 at Strasburg, Ohio.
Alice attended Roxford United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Vicki Boltz of Bolivar and Rosalee (Eddie) DeLoach of...
Barbara Bevan
May 19, 2018
Barbara Ellen Bevan, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Carl and Wanda Elizabeth (Lahm) Bennett, Barbara was born June 7, 1938 at Dennison, Ohio.
Barbara graduated from St. Mary’s High School at Dennison in 1957. Then on November 23,...
Sophia C. Durbin
May 19, 2018
Sophia C. Durbin, of Dover, and formerly of Bolivar, passed away at the Inn at Northwood in Dover on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018, one day before her 84th birthday.
Born May 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late David E. and Beatrice C. (Forney) Owens.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Sophia married the late Wesley...
Lloyd E. Fockler
May 18, 2018
Lloyd E. Fockler, 73, of Stone Creek passed away May 18, 2018 at his home.
Born in Dover on November 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Lester and Leona (Affolter) Fockler.
After completing his formal education, Lloyd was a crane operator for Reeves Steel and ultimately retired from AARMCO.
Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Karen (Marcus)...
Albert “Gene” Martin
May 17, 2018
Albert Eugene Martin, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent period of declining health.
A son of the late George Henry and Anna Marie (McNutt) Martin, Gene was born April 16, 1928 at Mineral City, Ohio.
On January 22, 1949, Gene married the former Mildred Marie Voorhes in...
Mary Durbin
May 16, 2018
Mary Margaret Booth Durbin, age 87, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Wednesday evening, May 16, 2018 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.
Born at Barnhill on November 28, 1930, Mary was one of 10 children born to the late Samuel W. and Mary (Richards) Booth.
Following her graduation from the former Midvale High School in 1948, Mary...
Sandra Grinder
May 15, 2018
Sandra Jean Grinder, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.
A daughter of the late Clyde and Velda (Douglas) Myers, Sandra was born October 3, 1950 at Massillon, Ohio.
She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Grinder whom she married on December 19, 1992; her children, Michael (Samantha)...
David Paisley
May 14, 2018
David James Paisley, age 70, of Strasburg died peacefully in his residence on Monday, May 14, 2018 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Twin City Hospital in Dennison on August 13, 1947, David was a son of the late Wallace and Agnes A. (Mathias) Paisley.
David was a 1966 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick School. For 31 years...
