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Cheryl Lynne Swinderman

Cheryl Lynne Swinderman

May 25, 2016

Cheryl Lynne Swinderman, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Baltic following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma (McKee) Smith, Cheryl was born on December 28, 1947 at Dennison, Ohio.

Cheryl graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1967.  Three years later on October 2, 1971,...

Donna J. Everett

Donna J. Everett

May 24, 2016

Donna J. Everett, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday evening, May 24, 2016, in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late, Don and Jackie (Wilfong) Pearson she was born at Leesville, Ohio on August 3, 1934.

She was a member of the first graduating class of Conotton Valley High School in 1953. On July 10, 1955, she married...

Muriel Aubihl

Muriel Aubihl

May 21, 2016

Muriel Aubihl, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center in New Philadelphia.

Born August 12, 1920 in Liverpool, England, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy (Tempest) Higham.

She honorably served her country in the Royal Air Force. On November 10, 1945, she married William Aubihl who preceded her in...

Mary Dugan

Mary Dugan

May 20, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Dugan, 77, of Old Town Valley, New Philadelphia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2016.

A daughter of the late Robert and Ruby (Gustafson) Evans, Mary was born on February 4, 1939 in New Philadelphia.

She attended St. Joseph High School and married the love of her life, Jerry L. Dugan on...

Helen J. Clark

Helen J. Clark

May 18, 2016

Helen Jean Clark, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of Howard Clum and the late Ruth (Allensworth) Clum, Helen was born June 15, 1945 at Dover, Ohio.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School.  Helen was a longtime employee of...

Jane L. Murphy-Hanlon

Jane L. Murphy-Hanlon

May 16, 2016

Jane L. Murphy-Hanlon, age 79, of Walnut Hills Retirement Community at Walnut Creek and formerly of Atwood Lake, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016.

A daughter of the late Lloyd D. and Mercedes R. (Treasure) Rosenberry, Jane was born January 22, 1937 in Dover. After completing her formal education, Jane spent many years working as a nurse.

A life-long resident...

Phillip James Wilson

Phillip James Wilson

May 15, 2016

Phillip James Wilson, age 81, of Newcomerstown died in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison on Sunday, May 15, 2016 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Andrew J. and Harriett M. Heskett, Phil or Jim, as many of his family and friends knew him, was born on August 29, 1934.

Phillip attended school at Newcomerstown...

Todd Metcalf

Todd Metcalf

May 15, 2016

Todd Metcalf, 57, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

A son of Ted and Delores (Mazzalini) Metcalf Todd was born March 4, 1959 in Union Hospital in Dover.

Todd graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1978.  “The Todd Father” then went on to work for many years at Robin Industries as a...

Virginia L. Edwards

Virginia L. Edwards

May 14, 2016

Virginia Louise Edwards, 84, of Dover, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Archie Clayton and Mary Jane (Blind) Veley, Virginia was born January 1, 1932 at Stillwater, Ohio.

Virginia was a 1949 graduate of Port Washington High School.  She then completed Business...

Frances Ellen Andres

Frances Ellen Andres

May 14, 2016

Frances Ellen Andres, age 94 of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Saturday, May 14, 2016.

A daughter of the late William and Sarah (Raymond) Young, Frances was born at Montpelier, Ohio on June 22, 1921.

She was a graduate of Edon High School and Bowling Green State University. Frances married Max Andres on...

William “Bill” Skelly

William “Bill” Skelly

May 13, 2016

William “Bill” Frank Skelly, 73, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Marshall Frank and Leah (LeJeune) Skelly, Bill was born on August 7, 1942 at Union Hospital.

He was a graduate from Midvale High School.  He then went on to enlist in the United States...

Edith Ann (Calai) Bigler

Edith Ann (Calai) Bigler

May 8, 2016

Edith Ann (Calai) Bigler, 97, of New Dawn Healthcare Center died Sunday morning, May 8, 2016, following a period of declining health.

Born in Midvale on December 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ramona (Battisti) Calai.

After completing her formal education in Midvale, she and her sister, Julia, owned and operated Calai’s Corner Grill in...

Eleanor June Watson

Eleanor June Watson

May 5, 2016

Eleanor June Watson, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 05, 2016 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Joseph Scott and Margaret Irene (Frye) Lightell, Eleanor was born August 13, 1926 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Eleanor graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944 and then attended Kent...

Billie Mae Fletcher

Billie Mae Fletcher

May 3, 2016

Billie Mae Fletcher, 81, of New Philadelphia, went home peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2016 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

Born in Lexa, Arkansas on March 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John William and Susie Mae (Williams) Neely.

On December 20, 1952 Billie married her lifelong...

Anna Rose Lane

Anna Rose Lane

May 1, 2016

Anna Rose Lane, 88, of Uhrichsville, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 in Beacon Pointe Health Care Center at Uhrichsville following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wilbert and Margaret (Wright) Chew, Anna was born January 2, 1928 at Dennison, Ohio.

Anna was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church at Uhrichsville.  She was also a...

Harold E. “Harley” Ray

Harold E. “Harley” Ray

Apr 30, 2016

Harold E. “Harley” Ray, age 56 of Dover died suddenly, Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Paul and Blanche (Korns) Ray, Harley was born in Union Hospital on March 30, 1960.

He was a New Philadelphia High School graduate and worked in the construction industry for many years in both Florida and...

Robert W. Whitmire, II

Robert W. Whitmire, II

Apr 26, 2016

Robert W. Whitmire, II of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Akron General Hospital.

A son of Jacquie Whitmire of New Philadelphia and Robert W. (Susan) Whitmire of Bolivar, Rob was born at Twin City Hospital at Dennison on December 10, 1968.

Rob was a 1988 graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School and...

Lisa Crall

Lisa Crall

Apr 19, 2016

Lisa Kaye Crall, 53, of Bolivar, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her home.

Lisa was brought into this world on May 22, 1962 at Dennison, Ohio by June (Mull) Hawthorne of Bolivar and the late David Hawthorne.

Discovered to be hard of hearing, this never stopped her from learning instruments, she enjoyed the accordion, piano, and guitar....

Charles Leon Guy

Charles Leon Guy

Apr 18, 2016

Charles Leon Guy, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 18, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia follow a period of declining health.

A son of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Jolley) Guy, Charles was born February 9, 1939 at Distant, Pennsylvania.

Charles graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1958.  Then on June 1, 1958, he married...

Norma Ricklic

Norma Ricklic

Apr 17, 2016

Norma Ricklic of New Philadelphia received her wings on Sunday April 17, 2016. Norma passed away peacefully in Texas under the loving care of her son Eric and his wife Tammy.

Norma was the youngest child born to the late Mario Menapace and Sylvia (Donati) Menapace Hostetler in Old Town Possum Hollow.

Norma married Leonard Ricklic on July 7, 1950...

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