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Carol J. Bigler
Nov 23, 2016
Carol J. Bigler, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
A daughter of the late Sara and Charles Lynch, Carol was born at Lewistown, PA on August 8, 1938.
She was a graduate of Lewistown High School. For a number of years, she...
Jo Anne Eileen Reilly
Nov 23, 2016
Jo Anne Eileen “Mama Bear” Reilly, 79, of Mineral City, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Westlake, Ohio, from complications resulting from surgery.
The daughter of the late Walter J. and Dorothy E. (Keener) Barker, Jo Anne was born on November 10, 1937 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
A graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Jo Anne attended St....
Karen L. Huffman
Nov 23, 2016
Karen Louise Huffman, 62, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after a short battle with cancer.
Karen taught elementary music in the New Philadelphia City Schools for 35 years until her retirement in 2012. The number of lives she touched during those 35 years was...
Emerson Reidenbaugh
Nov 22, 2016
William Emerson Reidenbaugh, 96, of the North Star Community – Dover, and formerly of Tuscarawas, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in the Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late William and Pearl (Reichman) Reidenbaugh, Emerson was born November 4, 1920 near Tuscarawas, Ohio.
Emerson worked as a farmer on McClains’s Farm as well as a custodian...
Gregory L. Wood
Nov 21, 2016
Gregory Lee Wood, age 48, of New Philadelphia died Monday, November 21, 2016 in his residence following a brief illness.
A son of the late Richard L. Wood and JoEllen Scott, Greg was born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 15, 1968.
He was a member of New Philadelphia High School’s class of 1986. He formerly worked for the...
Richard Hixson
Nov 21, 2016
Richard L. Hixson, 94, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, November 21, 2016, following a period of declining health.
Born in Chillicothe, O. on August 30, 1922, he was the son of the late Philip L. Hixson and Fay (English) Pontious.
Richard graduated from Chillicothe High School and then attended Rio Grande College....
Kevin Jay Spittle
Nov 21, 2016
Kevin Jay Spittle, 56 of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 21, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.
A son of the late Charles F. and Eva J. (Teter) Spittle, Kevin was born October 8, 1960 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
Kevin graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1979. During his high school...
Ruth Ann Martin
Nov 21, 2016
Ruth Ann Martin, 54, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 21, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia,
A daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Marie Martin, Ruth Ann was born March 4, 1962 at Dover, Ohio.
She was a member of the Painted Life Ministries.
She is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Martin of New Philadelphia; a sister,...
Michael William Gambs
Nov 19, 2016
Michael William Gambs, 61, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Wainwright, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Saturday morning, November 19, 2016 following a period of declining health.
Born in Mio, Michigan on October 7, 1955, he was the son of the late William Gambs and Joanne (Garrett) Butler. After graduating from Indian Valley South High School,...
Edgar J. Richardson
Nov 16, 2016
Edgar J. Richardson, 84, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late George and Alice (Wilson) Richardson, Edgar was born September 11, 1932 at Dover, Ohio.
Edgar attended Dover High School and later in life achieved his G.E.D. He was a veteran of the Korean War...
Betty J. Peters
Nov 15, 2016
Betty J. Peters, 90, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday. Cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1 p.m. in Union Cemetery at Uhrichsville.
Nova Jane Fidler
Nov 13, 2016
Nova Jane “Janie” Fidler, 73, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the care of Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Born in Canton on October 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ezma (Ray) Brooks, and was raised by her grandparents, Clayton and Bess Ray of Carrollton.
Janie graduated from Carrollton High School in 1961....
Madge M. Beamer
Nov 12, 2016
Madge M. Beamer, 88, of Louisville, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.
John L. Donahue
Nov 11, 2016
John L. Donahue, age 90 of Poland, Ohio and formerly of Strasburg, died peacefully, Friday, November 11, 2016 in Ashville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.
A son of late Lacey W. and Ida M. (Eichel) Donahue, John was born at Uhrichsville, Ohio on June 27, 1926.
He was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. Following graduation, He...
Jonathan Wayne Sprinkle
Nov 10, 2016
Jonathan Wayne Sprinkle, age 62, of New Philadelphia died on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
A son of Mary and Paul Dallos of Virginia and the late Myron Sprinkle, Jonathan was born at Elyria on January 24, 1954.
Following graduation from Elyria High School, Jonathan worked for a period of time at a steel mill and later became a stay at...
Irene Katherine Slasor
Nov 8, 2016
Irene Katherine Slasor, age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 08, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on December 31, 1924, to the late Tom and Katherine (Cerveni) Nepsa. Irene was an active member of the First United Church of Christ for 60 years and served the church in many different ministries. She was a member of the New Philadelphia...
Norma G. Briggs
Nov 7, 2016
Norma G. Briggs, 92, passed away, Monday, November 7, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Lewis and Zora (Montgomery) Smith, Norma was born September 26, 1924 at Glenwillow, Ohio.
Norma was a member of First Baptist Church since 1955 where she sang in the church choir. She also enjoyed traveling with her sisters,...
Norma Jean Specht
Nov 7, 2016
Norma Jean “Gee Gee” Specht, age 83 of Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday, November 7, 2016 while in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Dominic and Margherita (Pace) Cugliari, Norma was born at Dover on December 22, 1932. She was a graduate of the former...
Junious “JL” Fletcher
Nov 4, 2016
Junious “JL” LD Fletcher, 86, of New Philadelphia, went home peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Onia, Arkansas , he was the son of the late Emmitt J. and Ella (Ballentine) Fletcher.
On December 20, 1952, JL married his lifelong companion and servant of God,...
Mary Catherine Comignaghi
Nov 1, 2016
Mary Catherine Comignaghi, 68, of Dover, died November 1, 2016 in the Cleveland Clinic following a recent illness.
A daughter of the late Jasper Ray and Elizabeth Jane (Varner) Flaherty, Mary was born July 31, 1948 in Terra Alta, West Virginia.
Mary had been a longtime Executive Housekeeper at both the Comfort Inn and Country Inn & Suites at Dover. She...
