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Helen Stephon
Jan 16, 2016
Helen Louise Stephon, 86, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Saturday January 16, 2016, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.
A daughter of the late Wilhelmina “Billie” Zwoll, Helen was born February 18, 1929, at Akron, Ohio.
Helen attended the former Lincoln High School at Canton and was employed for 30 years at Himes Trailer Sales at Strasburg. She...
Angela Kelly
Jan 16, 2016
Angela Michelle Kelly, age 49, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 in her residence.
She was born at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 17, 1966. For 20 years she was employed as a collections officer for Fidelity National Collections.
Having experienced many of her own life challenges, Angela made it her mission to better the lives of others...
Ralph “Butch” Lawrence II
Jan 16, 2016
Ralph “Butch” Lawrence II, 69, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 unexpectedly at his home in Stonecreek.
A son of the late Ralph and Dorthy (Rosch) Lawrence, Butch was born June 26, 1946 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Butch was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and then went on to work as a x-ray technician all around the world. He...
Stephen Turner
Jan 16, 2016
After a life well lived to the fullest, Stephen L. Turner, 99, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016 after a brief illness.
A son of the late Joseph and Anna (Vida) Turner, Stephen was born July 26, 1916 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
After graduating in 1935 from Stonecreek High School, Stephen left...
Richard Everett
Jan 15, 2016
Richard C. “Dick” Everett, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, January 15, 2016, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Ralph and Mary (Gowins) Everett, Dick was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 18, 1932.
He attended Dover Schools and entered into the United States Army where he served in the Korean...
Ronny Mason
Jan 13, 2016
Ronny “Bus” Emery Mason, 77, of Canton and formerly of New Philadelphia passed peacefully on January 13, 2016.
Born on July 20, 1938, at Dover Ohio, he was the son of the late Roland Emery Mason (d. 2003) and Mary Kathryn (Knisely) Mason (d. 1989).
Ronny was a standout football player for New Philadelphia and graduated in 1956. He loved...
Larry Dale Cross
Jan 12, 2016
Larry Dale Cross, 75, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late John Franklin Cross, Norma (Bigler) Cross-Leone and Nick Leone, Larry was born at Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 10, 1940.
Larry attended the former Midvale Schools and entered into the United States Air...
Werner F. Votava
Jan 12, 2016
Werner F. Votava, 87, of Atwood Lake, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Wilhelm and Bertha (Froedtert) Votava, Werner was born November 3, 1928 at Frankfurt (Main), Germany.
At the age of 17, Werner was drafted into the German Army and served during...
Jennie Ellen Eckhardt
Jan 12, 2016
On January 12, 2016, Jennie Ellen Eckhardt peacefully went to be with her Lord at the age of 87. Formerly of Zoarville, Ohio she was most currently residing at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.
Born in Midvale, Ohio on October 29, 1928, Jennie was predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Oscar W. Eckhardt; her parents, Earl “Finney” Ohler and...
Teri M. Natoli
Jan 10, 2016
Teri M. Natoli, 55, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016 following a sudden health ailment.
Born in Union Hospital on January 26, 1960, she was the daughter of Charles P. and Alice M. (Schupbach) Petrullo of Dover.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1978, she continued her formal education...
Forrest W. Brown
Jan 9, 2016
Forrest W. Brown, 90, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully into the arms of His Lord, in Park Village Assisted Living Saturday, January 9, 2016.
Born in Tully, New York, he was the son of the late Walter W. and Margretta (Mesic) Brown. After completing his formal education at Tully High School in 1945, he married...
Logan Lauer Dutton
Jan 7, 2016
Logan Lauer Dutton, 91, died January 7, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born February 14, 1924, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, the son of Gerald Max Dutton and Ella Maude (Homan) Dutton. Mr. Dutton was a 1942 graduate of New Philadelphia (Ohio) High School and entered the United States Army later that year. He served in the 100th Infantry Division that...
Gerard F. McNiff
Jan 6, 2016
Gerard F. “Jerry” McNiff, 67, of Strasburg, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Gerard and Violet (Walker) McNiff, Jerry was born January 28, 1948 at Toledo, Ohio.
At the age of two, Jerry and his family moved to Florida where he resided...
Dorothy Weber
Jan 6, 2016
Dorothy J. Weber, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away January 6, 2016 in the Inn at Northwood Village at Dover.
Born at Canton on March 10, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Clara C. (Barthel) Brunner. After completing her formal education at Canton McKinley she married her late husband, William H. Weber on November 27,...
Robert Boyd
Jan 4, 2016
Robert A. Boyd, Jr., 100, of Dover, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born August 27, 1915 in New Philadelphia, OH he was the son of the late Robert A. Boyd, Sr. and Wilma (Engelhart) Boyd.
He was a graduate of Dover High School class of 1934 and was the last living member...
Donald E. Bell
Jan 3, 2016
Donald Earl Bell, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home.
A son of the late Edwin and Gertrude (Tedrick) Bell, Donald was born October 17, 1942 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Don was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Soon after graduation, he completed his apprenticeship and became a machinist with...
Gary E. Haney II
Jan 2, 2016
Gary Eugene Haney II, 50, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 in New Philadelphia, following a tragic accident.
A son of Gay Lynne Hilton and the late Gary Eugene Haney, Gary was born October 13, 1965 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Gary graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1983. He then went on to work for Union as an operating...
Mary Jo Zedi
Jan 2, 2016
Mary Jo Zedi, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia, following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
A daughter of the late James Drury and Allah Jo (May) Larkin, Mary was born at Jackson, Tennessee on July 15, 1951.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High...
Rebecca Watson
Jan 1, 2016
Rebecca S. “Becky” Tucker-Watson, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 in the Cleveland Clinic.
A daughter of the late John F. and Marguerite C. (Bichsel) Tucker, Jr., she was born in New Philadelphia on January 27, 1941.
Becky graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1959. Before retiring, she was employed at Geib Funeral Home...
Charles Edward “Chuck” Ebright
Dec 27, 2015
Charles Edward “Chuck” Ebright, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.
Chuck was the son of the late George E. Ebright and Myra J. (Mortimer) Ballard. He was born June 28, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio and was a 1945 graduate of Springfield High...
