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Jim Watson
May 14, 2018
Jim Russell Watson, 81, of New Philadelphia, entered into his Father’s loving care on Monday, May 14, 2018 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late Russell and Sarah (Benedum) Watson, Jim was born April 13, 1937 at Dover, Ohio.
Jim graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1955 and was retired from Canton Hotel...
Helen Chitti
May 13, 2018
Helen Louise Chitti, 86, of Kentucky and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away May 13, 2018 following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Minnie L. (Pfiester) and Walter J. Hilton, Helen was born in New Philadelphia on April 5, 1932.
Helen attended New Philadelphia schools and after completing her education, Helen married the late Frank Joseph...
Nellie Phillips
May 12, 2018
Nellie Phillips, 89, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday May 12, 2018 in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover after a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Logan and Sarah (Darr) Kline, Nellie was born at Nashville, Ohio on September 18, 1928.
Nellie was a 1947 graduate of the Glenmont High School. Following her graduation Nellie...
Vera S. Wilson
May 12, 2018
Vera Sue Wilson, 76, a life-long resident of Midvale, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late George and Myrtle Almeda (Waltz) Wilson, Vera was born January 4, 1942 at Midvale, Ohio.
Vera graduated in 1960 from the former Midvale High School. Following her graduation, Vera...
Geneva B. Ickes
May 11, 2018
Geneva Ickes, 96, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, died Friday evening, May 11, 2018 while under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
Born at New Philadelphia on October 30,1921, Geneva was a daughter of the late Harry B. and Hazel B. (Dunffee) Rush.
Following graduation from the former Uhrichsville High School, Geneva entered the workforce during World War, II...
Shirley Sullivan
May 11, 2018
Shirley M. Sullivan, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 11, 2018, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late Fred and Hazel Rausch Gribble, Shirley was born at Dover, Ohio on March 12, 1929. Shortly following her birth, Shirley’s mother died and she and her brother were raised by their maternal grandparents, Laura and Fred...
Dorothy Krocker
May 11, 2018
Dorothy Irene Krocker, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 11, 2018 in Park Village Southside following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Floyd Luther and Myrtle Mae (Mercer) Egler, Dorothy was born July 28, 1933 at Dover, Ohio.
Dorothy graduated from Dover High School in 1952. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia...
Packey Velleca
May 8, 2018
Packey Pasquale Velleca Jr., 74, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Packey Pasquale Velleca, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth (Bradley) Velleca, Packey was born September 16, 1943 at Stow, Ohio.
Packey was a longtime worker in the grocery business...
Glen Miller
May 8, 2018
Glen E. Miller, 100, of Strasburg, died peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on January 15, 1918, Glen was the son of the late Ethel Miller and Ralph Miller. He was also preceded in...
Frank Dusini
May 7, 2018
Frank L. Dusini, age 84, of New Philadelphia died Monday, May 7, 2018, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 5, 1934, Frank was a son of the late Louis and Erma (DeBois) Dusini.
He was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Northern University in 1957; and...
John Ashbaugh
May 3, 2018
John Larry Ashbaugh, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Mercy Medical Center on May 3, 2018.
Born on September 24, 1943, in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Homer Eugene and Wilma Lucille (Perkins) Ashbaugh.
Following graduation at Midvale High School, John married his high school sweetheart, the former Darlene...
Shirley Chumney
May 3, 2018
Shirley L. Chumney, age 83, of Mineral City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018, while in the care of Community Hospice.
A daughter of the late Walter and Ida Mae (Vogt) Miller, Shirley was born November 11, 1934 in Trail, Ohio.
Shirley married the late Eugene “Gene” Chumney on January 15, 1954 in St. John...
Robert Gleason
May 2, 2018
Robert E. Gleason, age 69, of North Canton and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an extended illness.
Born at Aultman Hospital on May 15, 1948, Bob was a son of the late William E. and Florence E. Matthews Gleason.
Following high school, Bob Entered into the United States Army where...
Janet Wilson
May 2, 2018
Janet Elaine Wilson, 85, of Scio, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2018, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Bedford, Ohio on April 9, 1933, Janet was raised in New Athens, Ohio, and was a daughter of the late John J. and Anna Griminger Webb.
A 1951 graduate of...
Christine Goodall
Apr 30, 2018
Christine Ann Goodall, 65, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday, April 30, 2018 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia follow a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Gene and Eileen (Zanetti) Goodall, Chris was born March 20, 1953 at Dover, Ohio.
Chris graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1971. She continued her education at Kent...
Douglas Platt
Apr 28, 2018
Douglas Clayton Platt, 74, of Dennison, died early Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born at Akron, Ohio on August 13, 1943, Doug was a son of the late Arthur and Lucy Taylor Platt. He was a graduate of Springfield High School at Akron and on May 19, 1968, married the love of...
Peggy Kellogg
Apr 27, 2018
Peggy L. Page Kellogg, 60, of Dover, died suddenly, Friday, April 27, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on January 30, 1958, Peggy was a daughter of the late Eleanor and Art Nichols and Roger Page.
A 1975 graduate of Dover High School, Peggy was employed as a sales representative for Campbell & Associates, Inc., Statewide...
Betty Smith
Apr 22, 2018
Betty Louise Smith, 85, of Orville, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Shady Lawn Nursing Home at Dalton following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Dairus A. and Beatrice R. (Fogus) Loudermilk, Betty was born May 4, 1932 at Frankford, West Virginia.
Betty graduated from Garfield High School in 1950. She then married Donald W. Smith...
Lynn H. Dudley
Apr 22, 2018
Lynn H. Dudley, 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully April 19, 2018 at his residence.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary R. (Blind) Dudley. He was very proud of his service in the United States Marines prior to being a long-distance truck driver throughout his career.
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James J. Pritz
Apr 21, 2018
James J. Pritz, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at the Inn at Northwood in Dover on Saturday evening, April 21, 2018.
Born in Akron on October 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Ada I. (Wolfe) Pritz. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1949, he continued his formal education at Kent State...
