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Gregory E. Erb
Jan 20, 2024
Gregory E. Erb, 71, a fierce patriot and God-loving American, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice.
Born November 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Melvin L. and Thelma Marie (Beitzel) Erb.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1971, Greg continued his education at Kent State...
Katherine Lucille Gintz
Jan 19, 2024
Katherine Lucille Gintz, age 68, of New Philadelphia died early, Friday, January 19, 2024, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 16, 1955, Katherine was a daughter of Marilyn Y. Heter Otte of New Philadelphia and the late Donald D. Gintz, Sr.
She was a graduate of Indian Valley...
Dale Everett
Jan 17, 2024
Dale R. Everett, 70, of Mineral City, passed away peacefully in his home on January 17, 2024.
Born in Dover on March 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Larry L. and Mildred A. (Wiandt) Everett.
After completing his formal education, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kimble.
Dale’s passions included working on and collecting trains and motors. He...
Jim Amick
Jan 16, 2024
Jim Amick, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 16, 2024 after a seven-year battle with myeloproliferative/myelodysplastic disorder. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and son Jim.
In keeping with Jim’s wishes there will be no public services. Arrangements were cared for by the Geib Funeral Center at New Philadelphia.
The family asks that...
Elizabeth L. "Liz" Kelley
Jan 15, 2024
Elizabeth L. “Liz” Kelley, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born in Barnesville, Liz was one of 12 children born to Eugene and Mabel (Mace) Clark. She had worked in retail for the former Rink’s and Nichols Departments stores but cherished just being a stay-at-home wife and mother. Jokingly she would...
George Yoder
Jan 14, 2024
George Yoder, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Born August 11, 1939 in Cleveland, George was the son of the late Howard Edward and Ruby Garnet (Newcomb) Yoder.
After graduating from Midvale High School in 1958, George married his high school sweetheart, the late Judith L. “Judy”...
Harland M. Maurer, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Harland M. Maurer, Jr. 86, of Dover, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Orrville, Harland was the son of the late Harland M. and Helen (Wayble) Maurer, Sr. and had retired from Gradall at New Philadelphia, where he had worked as Superintendent of the Machine Shop. In his...
Frederic G. "Fritz" Gilgen
Jan 11, 2024
Frederic G. “Fritz” Gilgen, 88, of Ridgewood, New Jersey and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Fritz was the son of the late Charles F. and Emily M. (Gibbs) Gilgen and was a 1953 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He attended Bethany College...
Angela Bender
Jan 10, 2024
Angela Christeen Bender, 51, of Uhrichsville passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2024 following a battle with cancer.
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 10, 1972, she was the daughter of Joseph (Margarita) Iannuzzi of Louisiana and Pornsri (Ralph) Sornsueb Scribner of Nevada.
Angela graduated from Basic...
Matthew Torgler
Jan 10, 2024
Matthew A. Torgler, 33, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in his residence.
A son of Shawn (Byers) Tidrick and Rich Torgler, Matt was born December 13, 1990, at Dover, Ohio.
Matt was a cook in various restaurants, but his greatest joy was fishing. He always found his peace while fishing. He also enjoyed golfing, music and...
Clara Crawford - together again
Jan 9, 2024
Clara Crawford, age 84, of Dover, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, following a period of declining health, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Lewisville, Ohio on March 21, 1939, Clara was a daughter of the late Elmer and Vesta Mae Morris.
She was a graduate of Lewisville High School and on March...
Edwin Mason
Jan 7, 2024
Edwin J. Mason, age 71, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Hennis Care Center of Dover, following a lengthy period of declining health.
Born on August 8, 1952, in Mercy Hospital at Canton, Ohio, Ed was a son of the late Paul and Ruth (Morris) Mason.
Ed graduated from high school in 1970. He was...
Paul Swaney
Jan 6, 2024
Paul F. Swaney, 72, of Wainwright, passed away in his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024, following a period of declining health
Born in Uhrichsville, Paul was one of four sons born to the late Harvey T. and Essie E. (Livingston) Swaney. Following his high school graduation, Paul entered the United States Army and was sent overseas to serve during...
Trudy Sullivan
Jan 5, 2024
Trudy L. Sullivan, age 71, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, following a brief illness, Friday, January 5, 2024, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on January 30, 1952, in Union Hospital at Dover, Trudy was a daughter of the late John and Clara Andreatta Swinderman.
Trudy was a 1971 graduate of New Philadelphia...
Dorothy Burkholder
Jan 4, 2024
Dorothy V. Burkholder, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late George and Agnes (Moliski) Pringle, Dorothy was born April 18, 1930, at Dover, Ohio.
On May 29, 1947, Dorothy married the love of her life, Walter Burkholder and together...
Norman Steffe
Jan 4, 2024
Norman R. Steffe, age 65, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Thursday, January 4, 2024, in his residence, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on March 29, 1958, in Union Hospital at Dover, Norm was a son of the late Robert E. and Frances Margo Steffe.
Following his graduation from Strasburg High School in 1976, Norm entered into and proudly...
Deborah Ankney
Jan 1, 2024
Deborah Louise Ankney, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late H. Richard and Lola Virginia (Aiken) Keney, Deborah was born March 23, 1947 at Canton, Ohio.
On August 15, 1980, she married Donald Eugene Ankney. Together they enjoyed 19 years of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Forrest
Dec 27, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Grace Forrest, age 99, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a period of declining health.
Born at Wheeling, West Virginia on September 28, 1924, Betty was a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Neidert) Myles.
She attended St. Joseph Academy at Wheeling. After a decade as a telephone operator...
Barbara J. Colburn, R.N.
Dec 26, 2023
Barbara J. Colburn, 87, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in New Athens, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of the late Horace P. and Lena B. (Dunn) Love, Sr. and was a member of the first graduating class at Conotton Valley...
Louise Ann Fouts
Dec 25, 2023
Louise Ann Fouts, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following her lengthy fight with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Newport, Ohio, Louise was the daughter of the late Clyde and Leona Mary (Bennington) Ridgeway and was a 1955 graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School at Uhrichsville. On November 28, 1965,...
