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Wendy M. Hidey
Apr 16, 2016
Wendy May Hidey, 64, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on April 16, 2016.
Born in Canton on May 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Virgil E. Moyer and Betty J. (Lute) Justice.
She worked as a press operator for Best In Plastics in Bolivar. Then, she spent many years managing Fox Pizza....
Michael C. Malenich
Apr 16, 2016
Michael C. Malenich, 81, of Bolivar, passed away April 16, 2016 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Born in McDonald, Pennsylvania on October 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Michael Peter and Helen (Lukasiewicz) Malenich.
After graduating from McDonald High School, Michael worked for more than 45 years with Witco as...
John Dutton
Apr 15, 2016
John Dutton, 99, of Mineral City, died in Community Hospice House April 15, 2016 after celebrating his 99th birthday this past Sunday.
Born in New Cumberland on April 10, 1917, he was the son of the late Emery Clyde and Harriett Edna (Ryan) Dutton. After graduating from Sherrodsville High School, John worked professionally in a number of roles.
He operated...
Debra S. Wolfe
Apr 15, 2016
Debra Sue Wolfe, 57, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday afternoon, April 15, 2016, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Virginia E. (Whitlach) Wolfe.
She is survived by her son, Donald (Michelle) Smith II of Massillon; her grandchildren, Devin, Dakota, Alexis, and Jordon Smith, and Christopher Thorne; her...
Jack Parson
Apr 14, 2016
Jack Eugene Parson, 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
Jack was born January 24, 1928, in New Philadelphia Ohio to Stewart Roy Parson and Mary Virginia Parson.
He was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and immediately joined the Army Air Force, Aviation Engineer Battalion, and was schooled as a Heavy...
Janet Adams
Apr 11, 2016
Janet (Spragg) Adams, 68, of Massillon, was lifted to Heaven to join her daughter, Jennifer, at the feet of Jesus on Monday, April 11, 2016.
Janet was born February 29, 1948 in Adena, Ohio to Marion and Marjory Spragg. She spent over 40 years caring for others as a registered nurse. The majority of those years were spent at Empire...
John F. Johnson
Apr 10, 2016
John Franklin Johnson, age 81, of Dover, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Uhrichsville, Ohio on September 11, 1934, John is a son of the late Buss and Clara M. (Myers) Johnson.
He attended the former Uhrichsville High School and served as a member...
Millicent Kyler
Apr 10, 2016
Millicent Agatha Kyler, 100, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late G.E. and Edith Alexander, Millicent was born January 11, 1916 at Funk, Ohio.
Millicent was a lifelong member of the Jeromesville Methodist Church where she had been the organist and youth choir...
Laverna “Verna” Mutti
Apr 10, 2016
Laverna M. “Verna” Mutti, 102, of Stone Creek, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Martin Luther and Irene J. (Cline) Mizer, Verna was born February 26, 1914 at Stone Creek, Ohio.
Verna graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1932. She then worked...
Jerry Grove
Apr 9, 2016
Jerry Lee Grove, age 70, of Tuscarawas, died Saturday, April 09, 2016, in Beacon Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville following a lengthy illness.
A son of the late Albert Henry and Georgia Ann (Briggs) Grove, Jerry was born on August 3, 1945 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Jerry was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and...
Marjorie Lantzer
Apr 8, 2016
Marjorie C. Lantzer, 93, of Dover, died peacefully, on Friday, April 08, 2016, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on February 12, 1923, at Dover, Marge was a daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Barnes) Hanks.
She attended Dover High School and on October 5, 1940 married Paul Lantzer, who preceded...
Therese Helbling
Apr 7, 2016
M. Therese Helbling, age 85 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, April 07, 2016, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.
A daughter of the late Earl F. and Wilhelmina (Baum) Ebner, Therese was born at Canton, Ohio on April 16, 1930.
She was a 1948 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and a longtime, devoted member...
John C. Fletcher
Apr 7, 2016
John C. Fletcher, 88, of Dover, died Thursday, April 07, 2016 in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John E. and Ruth (Barker) Fletcher, John was born September 21, 1927 at Parma, Ohio.
John graduated from Parma High School. He then continued his education at Baldwin-Wallace College where he...
Helen J. “Tootie” Orlando
Apr 7, 2016
Helen J. “Tootie” Orlando, 88, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2016.
Born in New Philadelphia on December 2, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Guido Orlando and Mary F. Fragasse Orlando Cipriano.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Tootie worked for numerous families and facilities in the Apple Creek,...
Carol Fox
Apr 7, 2016
Carol Ann Fox, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia while in the care of Community Hospice. While Carol fought a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s it was ultimately a recent illness which resulted in a significant decline in her health.
A daughter of the late Forrest A. and Maude...
Robert “Bob” Redmerski
Apr 5, 2016
Robert “Bob” Redmerski, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday April 5, 2016.
A son of Stella Redmerski and the late Stanley Redmerski, Bob was born May 30, 1949 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Bob graduated from Salesianum High School. He was a retired auto mechanic and was currently employed at Buehlers Parkside in Dover.
On June 26, 1983, Bob married Gloria Haynes....
Eleanor J. Vesco
Apr 4, 2016
Eleanor Josephine Vesco, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 4, 2016 in her residence following a brief illness.
A daughter of the late Serafino and Elvigia (Columbo) Vesco, Eleanor was born at Wainwright on August 7, 1938.
She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School at Dennison and a member of the former St. Theresa’s Church at Wainwright...
Frank Kolat, Sr.
Apr 3, 2016
Frank Kolat Sr., 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Jack and Mary (Zoldak) Kolat, Frank was born August 15, 1931 at Mather, Pennsylvania.
Frank was employed at J & L Steel and Shannapin Mine...
Melinda S. “Mindy” Rose
Apr 3, 2016
Melinda S. “Mindy” Rose, 50, of Dennison passed away suddenly in her sleep on April 3, 2016.
Born in Dennison on November 23, 1965 she was the daughter of Margaret Marie (Gano) Haney of Uhrichsville and the late Bobby Ray Haney.
Mindy was a loving daughter, sister, mom, grandmother and friend who spent her life caring for each of them...
Paula M (Shryock) Collett
Apr 2, 2016
Paula M. (Shryock) Collett, age 91, departed from this earth suddenly on April 2, 2016 from her residence at Walnut Hills Retirement Home and went on to enter eternal life with her Lord Jesus Christ. Paula was born in Cleveland, OH on September 21, 1924, the daughter of Paul and Lillian Bessire. Paula grew up in Bay Village and Akron where...
