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William E. “Bill” Meek
Apr 1, 2016
William E. “Bill” Meek, 74, of Beach City Airport, died in Mercy Medical Center on April 1, 2016.
Born in Dennison on January 12, 1942, he was the son of the late George S. and Oshie (Roup) Meek.
After graduating from Midvale High School in 1960, Bill worked for 48 years at the former Joy Manufacturing.
Bill had his private...
Helen Glazer
Mar 30, 2016
Helen Glazer, 100, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.
A daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Wassem) Stucky, Helen was born February 6, 1916 at Stone Creek, Ohio.
Helen graduated from Stone Creek High School as the class valedictorian in 1933. She was later employed by the Tuscarawas...
Jill Bennett Dickens
Mar 29, 2016
Jill Bennett Dickens died March 29, 2016. Jill was born May 9, 1951 to Alice and Ralph Bennett in Dennison, OH. Jill’s family moved to Venice in 1968. She was a graduate of Venice High School, class of 1969 and met her future husband, Ron, while he was on military leave in December 1968.
Following his return from Vietnam in...
Larry D. Swinderman
Mar 28, 2016
Larry Deloss Swinderman, 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, March 28, 2016 at Union Hospital at Dover.
He was born to late Willard and Francis Swinderman on June 26, 1938 at Midvale, Ohio. Larry graduated from the Midvale High School class of 1956, where he excelled at all sports...
Larry E. Wires
Mar 28, 2016
Larry Edward Wires, 45, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 28, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.
A son the late Shelly (Wires) Morris, Larry was born November 10, 1970 at Dennison, Ohio.
Larry graduated from Dover High School in 1989 and then served in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge from the Army,...
Ethel M. Golden
Mar 28, 2016
Ethel M. Golden, 78, of Dover passed away in Hennis Care Center in Bolivar Monday morning, March 28, 2016 following a period of declining health.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Willoughby and Rhoda Bambury Cluett.
Ethel was a member of the First Moravian Church in Dover, the Dover VFW,...
Alvin C. Marsh, Jr.
Mar 28, 2016
Alvin C. Marsh, Jr., age 90 of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016.
Born at Dover, October 14, 1925, he was the son of the late Alvin C. Marsh, Sr., and Mina Kaserman Marsh.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1943, enlisted immediately in the Navy V-12 officers training program, received his commission at Harvard...
Thresea Mae Stein
Mar 25, 2016
Thresea Mae Stein, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Sidney and Pearl (Brown) Holskey, Thresea was born April 17, 1928 in Stonecreek, Ohio.
Thresea grew up in Stone Creek, and continued to live in the community until 1977. She graduated from...
Norma Lee Ford Blaylock
Mar 24, 2016
Norma Lee Ford Blaylock, 93, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Frank ad Stella (Keller) Foster, Norma was born September 1, 1922 at Advance, Missouri.
Norma graduated from Advance High School and then graduated from Cape Business College. In her...
Norman B. Johnson
Mar 22, 2016
Norman B. Johnson, 91, of New Philadelphia went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 after a brief illness.
A son of the late Sheldon C. Johnson and Jewell F. (Olinger) Johnson, Norman was born February 5, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio.
Norman attended Dennison High School until he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as...
Maria “Lill” Covic
Mar 22, 2016
Maria “Lill” Covic, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia follow recent illness.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Meier, Lill was born January 31, 1925 at Schlavia, Germany.
On August 13, 1952, Lill married the love of her life, George Andrew Covic, and together the couple raised one...
M. Marlene Anderson
Mar 15, 2016
Mary “Marlene” Anderson, age 79, of Brightwood, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Comanita) Wright, Marlene was born in her family’s New Philadelphia home on June 27, 1936.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married her high school...
Steven Reichman
Mar 15, 2016
Steven Gene Reichman, 51, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
A son of Sally (Kohler) Reichman and the late Larry “Cork” Reichman, Steven was born June 22, 1964 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
Steven graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982. He enjoyed carpentry and worked as a carpenter during his younger years. He then earned...
Sharon “Sherry” Stutzman
Mar 14, 2016
Sharon Jean “Sherry” Stutzman, 66, of Dover, went home to be with her Lord on March 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Columbus on June 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Jack R. and Jean C. (Stangle) Daubert and her step-mother, Janet Daubert of Columbus.
After graduating from Whetstone High School in Columbus she...
Harold Wiegand
Mar 14, 2016
On March 14, 2016, our Uncle Gene joined his parents, siblings, and nephew David in eternal rest.
Born in Dover on April 8, 1925, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Franz) Wiegand. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Retired from Joy Global Manufacturing, he...
Frederick “Fritz” Brick
Mar 14, 2016
Frederick “Fritz” Brick, 73, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
A son of the late Milton and Ruth (Torgler) Brick, Fritz was born August 21, 1942 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he worked for New...
Eleanor Soulsby
Mar 14, 2016
Eleanor Emma (Fanty) Soulsby, 100, of Dover, arrived at her eternal heavenly home on Monday, March 14, 2016 and was reunited with her husband, Eugene Soulsby.
A daughter of the late Alexander and Isadora (Ebli) Fanti, Eleanor was born September 26, 1915 at Barnhill, Ohio.
Eleanor’s greatest passion in life was her love for the Lord and she enjoyed worshipping...
Mary Lou Thrush
Mar 13, 2016
Mary Lou Thrush, 87, formerly of New Philadelphia passed away on March 13, 2016 in Lexington, North Carolina.
Mary Lou was born in Franklin, Indiana July 6, 1928 to Clarence and Helen M (Dunlap) Yelton.
She was a 1946 graduate of Howe High School in Indianapolis. Upon graduation, Mary Lou worked alongside her husband in his many business ventures as...
Claude Ousley
Mar 12, 2016
Claude “Jake” Ousley, 76 of Bolivar, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.
A son of the late Homer and Grace (Stephens) Ousley, Claude was born July 21, 1940 in Jeffersonville, Kentucky.
Claude retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service where he received numerous medals and honors. Following his retirement...
George W. Wilson
Mar 10, 2016
George William Wilson, age 83, of Midvale, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late George W. and Myrtle Haver Wilson, George was born at Midvale on May 30, 1932.
He was a 1950 graduate of the former Midvale High School and soon after graduating began working...
