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Frederick W. "Fritz" Andrews
Mar 17, 2024
Frederick W. “Fritz” Andrews. 66, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024 in his home.
Born January 9, 1958 in Massillon, Fritz was one of three sons born to the late John F. and Ruby K. (Zurcher) Andrews and was a 1976 graduate of Fairless High School. Following high school, Fritz attended The Ohio State University / Agricultural Technical...
Jennifer L. Sickels
Mar 17, 2024
Jennifer Lee “Jenny” Sickels, a loving and devoted wife, mother, Mimi, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, passed away on March 17, 2024 following injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Born December 21, 1977 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of James “Jim” R. and Judy A. (Chidester) Rugg of New Philadelphia. After graduating from Indian Valley High School and the...
Sara Ley
Mar 17, 2024
Sara Ley, age 84, of Dover and formerly of Sugarcreek, died peacefully, Sunday, March 17, 2024, while in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 22, 1939, Sara was a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Snyder) Harris.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After graduation Sara began...
William D. "Bill" Felean
Mar 16, 2024
William D. ”Bill” Felean, 81, of Mineral City, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Bill was one of three children born to the late Gregor and Helen (Goron) Felean. Bill was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United States Army and retired in 2002 from the...
Charles "Pappy" Miller
Mar 16, 2024
Charles “Pappy” G. Miller, age 79, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Sugarcreek, made his journey to that heavenly place on March 16, 2024, surrounded by his friends, family, and faithful companion, Zippy.
Born in his family home in Walnut Creek on August 26, 1944, Charlie was the son of the late Ohlen and Pauline Miller.
Charlie was a 1962 graduate...
Jeanna Mae Edie
Mar 15, 2024
Jeanna Mae Edie, age 70, of Zoarville, died peacefully, Friday, March 15, 2024, following a period of declining health. Born in Union Hospital at Dover on January 28, 1954, Jeanna was a daughter of the late William and Elva Brown Tomblin.She was a 1972 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and soon after married John Edie on March 17, 1973. Together...
Donald Ritenour
Mar 14, 2024
Donald Ritenour, Sr, age 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away March 14, 2024 in his home after a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia in his family home on December 18, 1937, he was a son of the late Alexander and Mayme (Beard) Ritenour.
He left high school and spent time in the US Navy. He then began a career...
James Stanley
Mar 14, 2024
James “Stan” Stanley, age 76, died peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 23, 1947, in Alliance, Ohio, Jim was a son of the late Russell and Dolores (Palermo) Stanley. After graduating from high school, Jim served in the US Army. He was very proud of his service to the country. He was known as a...
Roy A. Schilling
Mar 13, 2024
Roy A. Schilling, 74, of Dover and formerly of Ragersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born at Dover, Roy was the son of the late Curtis J. and Dorothy D. (Graef) Schilling and was a 1967 graduate of Fairless High School. Roy was an honorably...
Larry Russ
Mar 11, 2024
Larry A. Russ, age 86, of Dover, died peacefully, Monday, March 11, 2024, while in Walnut Hills Retirement Community at Walnut Creek following a period of declining health.
Born in Massillon on May 10, 1938, Larry was a son of the late Alfred Russ and Lucy (Schandel) Russ.
He was a 1956 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and then continued his...
William "Bill" Pease
Mar 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Paul Pease
Bill, age 78, of Dover, Ohio a beloved husband, dedicated father, cherished grandfather, and esteemed veteran, departed this world on March 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service. His unexpected passing has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Born in the family home in New...
Bruce Metzger
Mar 8, 2024
Bruce A. Metzger, age 71, of Bolivar, died March 8, 2024, while in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Bruce was a son of Rita Ortenzo Metzger and Harry Metzger. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s School at Dennison and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Education and Master’s...
Mary Belle Burkey
Mar 7, 2024
Mary Belle Burkey, age 82, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully, Thursday, March 7, 2024, while in the care of Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Tuscarawas, Ohio on April 27, 1941, Mary was a daughter of the late Jess Lovell and Hazel and Noble Suddeth.
She was a 1959 graduate of New...
Kevin L. Marshall
Mar 6, 2024
On March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family, Kevin L. Marshall, 60, of New Philadelphia was called to his heavenly home. He fought a battle with cancer that no one should have to fight, but he fought it head on with courage, dignity and faith, knowing that it would help those facing the same battle after him.
Kevin was born on...
Joanne Carmack
Mar 5, 2024
Joanne Carmack age 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, following a three-year battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) while in the care of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born on January 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Joanne was a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Aitken Luxbacher.
She was a 1958 graduate of Mt. Lebanon...
James "Randy" Goddard
Mar 4, 2024
James Randolph “Randy” Goddard, age 77, of Roswell, died Monday, March 4, 2024, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on November 25, 1946 in Dennison, Randy was a son of the late James Harry Goddard and Maxine Louise (Sherer) Goddard-Coventry.
He was a graduate of Midvale High School, he held a few jobs,...
Jenny Aebersold
Mar 2, 2024
Jenny Anne Aebersold, age 55, of New Philadelphia, passed away March 2, 2024.
Born in Pasadena, California on January 29, 1969, she was the daughter of the late F. Norman and Anne B. Aebersold.
After graduating from Blair High School, Jenny moved to Ohio in 1994 with her family. Here, she spent her professional life serving in the food industry. Jenny was...
Daryl Jackson
Mar 1, 2024
Daryl J. Jackson, age 64, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, in his second home in Florida.
Born on November 25, 1959 in Dover, Daryl was a son of the late Gayle and Doris (Morton) Jackson. He was a 1978 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After graduation he began his career as a truck driver, driving for...
Nancy Blackson
Mar 1, 2024
Nancy L. (Everhart) Blackson, age 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at Walnut Hills Nursing facility, after a series of recent health issues.
Born in Canton OH, she was the daughter of the late Agnes (Smith) Gordon of Dover and Wade V. Everhart of Massillon.
Nancy was full of life! Everyone loved her vibrant personality and remembers her fondly for it....
Cory George
Feb 29, 2024
Cory Allen George, age 27, died unexpectedly, Thursday, February 29, 2024, in his Sherrodsville residence.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 17, 1996, Cory is the son of Jim (Holly) George of Sherrodsville and Janie Hambleton Wagner of Midvale.
Cory was a 2015 graduate of Woodmont High School in South Carolina and shortly before his 19th birthday moved back to...
