Obituaries

Jan 30, 2017

Dorothy Jean Adamich (Pavelchak), 89, began the next phase of her journey in heaven on January 30, 2017.  She was born September 16, 1927 in Akron, OH to Susanna (Gdula) and Peter Pavelchak.  During her early years on Akron’s east side, she was active in the Russian Orthodox Church and East High (graduated in 1945).

After 10 years serving as...

Jan 29, 2017

Dennis Thomas, 69, passed away January 29, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Clyde and Dolly (Cottrell) Thomas, Dennis was born March 9, 2017 at Clay, West Virginia.

Dennis is survived by his three siblings, James Thomas, Robert Thomas, and Carolyn Nichols and two step-daughters, Jane (Ron) Becker and Joan (Greg) Smith.

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Jan 22, 2017

Patricia Depan, 78, passed away January 22, 2017 in the care of Community Hospice.

The daughter of the late Stephen and Gertrude “Trudy” Borowiak, Patricia was born September 1, 1938 at Buffalo, New York.

She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Albert) Reiter of Marietta, Ohio; her son, Thomas (Colleen) Marshall of Clayton, New York; a step daughter, Michelle (David)...

Jan 22, 2017

Donald Richard “Moe” Trimmer, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health while surrounded by his loving family.

A son of the late Paul Eldred and Florence Barbara (Case) Trimmer, Moe was born April 20, 1933 at Dennison, Ohio.

Moe graduated from Dennison High School in...

Jan 20, 2017

Amanda L. (McCulloch) Milburn, 38, of Gnadenhutten, passed away January 20, 2017.

A daughter of Deborah (Joseph J.) Cheslock and William (Jennie) McCulloch, Amanda was born November 24, 1978 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Amanda graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1996 and went on to work in the office of Twin City Chiropractic. She loved her job...

Jan 18, 2017

Ray M. Purser, 62, of Dover, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.

A son of the late Kirby M. and Betty Jean (Holt) Purser, Ray was born February 20, 1954 at Hawkinsville, Georgia.

He is survived by two daughters, Charity and Amy both of the Hawkinsville area; two grandchildren and two step-children, Phillip...

Jan 16, 2017

Jan 14, 2017

David A. Miller, 75, of Dover, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, Ohio.

David was born October 21, 1941 to the late Elmer and Goldie Baker Miller at Union Hospital. He joined older sister, Elizabeth (Zimmer); brother, John, killed in Korea, December 9, 1950; sister, Helen, who died at three months from pneumonia;...

Jan 12, 2017

Eileene Anne Clark, age 88, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, January 12, 2017, in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late Curtis and Harriett McCoullough Wardell, Eileene was born at New Philadelphia on May 21, 1928.

She was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and was employed for 15 years at AEP. Eileene was also employed...

Jan 11, 2017

Doris Mizer, 80, of New Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Hennis Care & Retirement Center at Dover.

A daughter of the late Francis and Sara (Nash) Hennen, Doris was born January 4, 1937 at Cadiz, Ohio.

Doris graduated from Cadiz High School in 1955.  She loved to watch and root for the Cleveland Indians.  She also enjoyed...

Jan 9, 2017

James Robert Austin, 69, of Dover, died Monday, January 9, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a short illness.

A son of the late Frederick and Doris (Crowell) Austin, Jim was born February 24, 1947 at Newport News, Virginia.

Jim was a jack of all trades and was the owner and operator of various business over the...

Jan 9, 2017

Sue Ellen DeVecka, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, January 9, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Bloom) Kiser of Dover, Sue was born July 17, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Sue graduated from New Philadelphia High School. She then continued her education at Sue Bennett College...

Jan 8, 2017

Christian Buchanan Whittingham, 20, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands as a result of a snorkeling accident that occurred earlier at Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. The accident occurred while the family was on a vacation there.

Born in Canton, Ohio on April 23, 1996, he is the son...

Jan 6, 2017

Joy Marie Light, 83 of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died early Friday, January 06, 2017 in the Inn at Northwood Village where she has resided for the past two and a half years.

Born in the family home at Fry’s Valley on May 15, 1933, Joy was one of 13 children born to the late Charles E. and...

Jan 5, 2017

Betty J. Day, age 91 of Dover, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 20, 1925 at New Philadelphia, Ohio a daughter of the late Russell Kail and Elizabeth Angus.

She was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia Schools. On June 12, 1948, she married her husband of 66 years, the...

Jan 2, 2017

JoAnn Elaine Lehman, 82, of West Lafayette, died Monday, January 2, 2017 in Lafayette Pointe following complications from surgery.

A daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Honabarger) Ott, JoAnn was born March 20, 1934 at Baltic, Ohio.

JoAnn graduated from Baltic High School in 1952. On September 18, 1954, she married John Theodore “Ted” Lehman and they raised one...

Jan 1, 2017

Robert William Fahner, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A son of the late George and Ethel Fahner, Robert was born March 25, 1925 at Hanover, Ohio.

Robert graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1943. He was employed as a foundry worker at I.F. Manufacturing during his younger...