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Ivor E. Lab
Aug 1, 2016
Ivor E. Lab, 88, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 in Hennis Care and Retirement Centre at Dover.
A son of the late Peter and Mary (Kipfsthul) Lab, Ivor was born April 2, 1928 at Zoarville, Ohio.
Ivor served in the United States Army, and upon receiving his discharge, he worked as a Dover City Schools bus driver for 10...
Britt Caroline Stratton
Jul 30, 2016
Britt Caroline Stratton, died early Saturday morning, July 30, 2016, in the Hospice House at New Philadelphia, with her devoted husband John by her side.
Britt was born in Montreal, Canada to Swedish parents and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics with top honors....
Larry A. Bair
Jul 30, 2016
Larry A. Bair, 64, a loving husband, father, and United States Army veteran, passed away July 30, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital at Pittsburgh following a battle with cancer.
Born in Dover on July 9, 1952 he was the son of Edith (Meldrum) Bair of New Philadelphia and the late Dale Bair.
Larry was devoted to his family and country....
Grace Duke
Jul 24, 2016
Grace Duke, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Joseph Weber and the late Iva Wilson, Grace was born November 9, 1931 at Millersburg, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Kathy (Rob) Beagle, Reccine (Richard Sr.) Wigfield and Laverne Duke Jr. all of New Philadelphia;...
Denny W. Huston
Jul 23, 2016
Denny W. Huston, 66, Of New Philadelphia died July 23, 2016 with his loving wife Carol by his side. Denny was born November 6, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to William and Gertrude Huston.
He attended Canton South Schools. He was employed as a well operator for Stocker-Sitler, Deupty Sheriff and Correctional Officer for Tuscarawas County Sheriff Department, and Laborer for...
Vernon Robertson
Jul 22, 2016
Vernon “Toot” Robertson, 89, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.
A son of the late Nellie Robertson, Vernon was born October 24, 1926 at Cambridge, Ohio.
Vernon served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946. Upon his discharge from the...
E. Hope Gopp
Jul 21, 2016
E. Hope Gopp, 96, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 in the care of New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover.
A daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Brinkman) Pake, Hope was born April 12, 1920 at New Philadelphia. In 1939 she married her loving husband of 33 years, Albert Gopp.
She was a graduate from New Philadelphia High School...
Betty M. Lorenz
Jul 20, 2016
Betty M. (McMillin) Lorenz of Stone Creek, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover.
Born on May 16, 1920, Betty was born in Uhrichsville to the late James Orloff “Mac” and Ruth Estella (Downs) McMillin.
Betty graduated from Stone Creek High School and continued her formal education at Canton Actual Business College....
Larry E. Barnhart
Jul 19, 2016
Larry E. Barnhart, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Bowerston Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Donald and Catherine (Phillips) Barnhart, Larry was born January 21, 1947 at Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Larry graduated from Garaway High School. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...
Cathy L. Colvin
Jul 17, 2016
Cathy L. Colvin, 48, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Jim Bonner of New Philadelphia; her father, Tom Colvin Sr. of Dover; her sister, Rhonda Colvin of Uhrichsville; a brother, Tom Colvin Jr of Malvern and her nephews, great...
Jacqueline E. Schlingman
Jul 17, 2016
Jacqueline E. Schlingman, 82, of Dover, passed away in Country Club Retirement Campus on July 17, 2016 following a period of declining health.
Born in Canton on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Helen I. (Saunders) Booth.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1952, Jacquie continued her formal education receiving her diploma...
Michael D. Winters, II
Jul 16, 2016
Michael D. Winters, II, 44 of New Philadelphia passed away Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following complications from a surgery related to the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 28, 1972, he graduated from New Philadelphia High School. He was a true entrepreneur at heart. Mike was the owner and manager...
Kelli Mason-Devlin
Jul 13, 2016
Kelli Jeanne Mason-Devlin, 53, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of Barbara Mason of New Philadelphia, and the late Ronny Mason (died January 13, 2016), Kelli was born December 28, 1962 at Dover, Ohio.
Kelli was a 1981 New Philadelphia graduate, having participated in the marching...
Tamie Lynn Weist
Jul 12, 2016
Tamie Lynn Weist, 59, of Canton, blew into this world as a precocious child on August 3rd, 1956, and on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 she went to Heaven to find her parents so she could tattle on the rest of us, following a sudden illness. Some people will do anything to avoid their surprise 60th birthday party.
Born in Dover,...
Margaret Jane Morgan
Jul 11, 2016
Margaret Jane Morgan, 91, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in the Inn at Northwood on July 11, 2016.
Born in New Philadelphia on April 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late David J. and Lucile M. (Harris) Morgan.
She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1943. The majority of her professional career...
Brent Wesley Haver
Jul 11, 2016
Brent Wesley Haver, 39, of Dover, died Monday, July 11, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a recent illness.
A son of Wesley and Rise` Jean (Steele) Haver of New Philadelphia, Brent was born September 1, 1976 at Dover, Ohio.
Brent graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1994, where he was known by classmates as the “Gentle Giant.” ...
Joan M. Nigro
Jul 4, 2016
Joan M. “Toots” Nigro, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, July 4, 2016 following a brief illness.
One of nine children born to the late Harold T. and Charlotte W. (Jenkins) Allman, Joan was a triplet sister to Joyce and Joy.
Joan was a 1957 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and then began working as a telephone company...
Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler
Jul 1, 2016
Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away in Aultman Hospital on July 1, 2016 following a sudden illness.
Born in Dover on August 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Harold and Hilda Lucille (Baker) Enold.
After completing her formal education at New Philadelphia, Beebe served as an executive housekeeper at Country...
Joseph W. Lanza
Jun 29, 2016
Joseph W. Lanza, 90, most recently residing in Marietta, Georgia and formerly of Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016.
Born in Canton, Ohio on August 29, 1925, he was the son of the late James and Angela (Coco) Lanza.
After honorably serving his country in the United States Army 83rd Infantry Division during WWII, he spent his...
Gloria Mae Donehue
Jun 26, 2016
Gloria Mae Donehue, 84, of Dover, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late Clarence and Madeline (Fowler) Rouch, Gloria was born May 16, 1932 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
Gloria graduated from Dover High School in 1950. In her younger years, she served as a correspondent for the Times Reporter covering...
