Obituaries

Aug 29, 2015

Deka Lynn Sullivan, 47, of Dundee, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 29, 2015.

Born December 28, 1967 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of Donald “Sully” Sullivan and the late Laura Ann (Groah) Sullivan.

Deka graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1986 and was currently employed as a bar tender and...

Aug 28, 2015

Alva Dayton Cox, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Red Hill, Dover, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 28, 2015 in his residence following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Jesse and Opal Gwinn Cox, Alva was born at Elton, West Virginia on December 30, 1937.

Like many of his generation, Alva began...

Aug 28, 2015

Eleanor Rowe, age 90, of Navarre, died Friday, August 28, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, her parents, her brother, and her sisters.

Eleanor is survived by her son, Frank (Bonnie) Rowe of Dover and her grandson, Matthew Rowe of Lakewood, Ohio.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public visitation or services...

Aug 28, 2015

Scott D. Luikart, 52, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, August 28, 2015 at his home. Scott’s sudden death shocked his close friends and family; however, he suffered with depression that went untreated for many years.

Born in Millersburg on December 25, 1962, he was the son of the late Ralph Willard and Alice Elaine (Bechtol) Luikart. After...

Aug 28, 2015

Martha Ann Jacobs, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away August 28, 2015 in Hennis Care Center in Dover following a period of declining health.

Born June 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Camden) Jacobs. She was a 1954 graduate of Strasburg High School.

Martha worked as a sales clerk for WalMart and was also...

Aug 25, 2015

Kyli Nikole Thomas-Meyers, age 3 of New Philadelphia was placed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, while in Akron Children’s Hospital.

Born on February 18, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Kyli is the beautiful daughter of Mercedes Meyers of New Philadelphia and Michael Thomas, Jr. of Massillon.

She was a creative, smart, funny, caring...

Aug 23, 2015

Eric Richard Hampton, 30, of Strasburg, died Sunday, August 23, 2015.

A son of Jack R. Hampton II and Debbie A. Gadfield, Eric was born July 13, 1985 at Dover, Ohio.

Eric graduated from Garaway High School in 2003. While in high school, Eric was a member of the wrestling team where he was a state qualifier.

He enjoyed riding...

Aug 23, 2015

Dianne Kay Ackerman, 65, of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born in Dover on August 26, 1949, Dianne was the daughter of the late David Y. and LaVaughn (Householder) Miskimen.

Dianne’s formal education began at Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and after graduation; she continued pursing her education at Mount Union College where she obtained...

Aug 21, 2015

The Rev. Lomas Ammon Shuman, 95, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord on August 21, 2015 in Oak Pointe Care Center in Baltic.

Born in Bannock, Ohio, on March 23, 1920, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Jessie (Calhoun) Shuman.

As a young man, Lomas courageously and proudly served his country in...

Aug 19, 2015

Helon Dalton Miller, Age 64, of Stone Creek, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer, while in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of Dalton Miller of Sugarcreek, and the late Bernice (Ledrich) Miller, Helon was born at Pomerene Hospital on May 19, 1951.

He was a 1970 graduate of...

Aug 19, 2015

David R. Wood, age 66 of Uhrichsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 while in the James Cancer Center at Columbus following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born at Colchester, England on May 27, 1949, Dave was a son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Hammond) Wood.

For many years following his graduation from Wilson...

Aug 17, 2015

Darlene E. Swinderman, 84, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 17, 2015 at her home.

A daughter of the late Clayton and Nina (Rainsburg) Elliott, Darlene was born May 19, 1931.

On May 29, 1948 in Greenup, Kentucky, Darlene married the love of her life, Kenneth Swinderman. The couple shared 53 years of marriage prior to Kenneth’s passing...

Aug 15, 2015

Chad Allen McCahill, age 41, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in a tractor accident while working at his Noble County property.

A son of Brenda K. Lynn McCahill of New Philadelphia and the late Charles “Chip” McCahill, Chad was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 2, 1974.

He was...

Aug 15, 2015

John D. Miller, age 80 of Strasburg, died peacefully, Saturday, August 15, 2015 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Clyde Miller and Gladys (Francis) Kimble, John was born in Fairfield Township on November 26, 1934.

For a number of years, John worked at the A&P Grocery as a...

Aug 12, 2015

Carrieanne Clinton, 39 of Mesquite, Texas (formerly of Bolivar) went skipping, running and dancing into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, August 12. Born November 24, 1975, Carrieanne died peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep at her parent’s home.

The loving daughter of William J. and Carla F. (Rippel) Clinton, Carrieanne found love and joy in everyone she...

Aug 10, 2015

Frederick “Rick” Howell, age 64, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 10, 2015 while in the care of Community Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late Frederick W. and Margaret “Margie” Newburn Howell, Rick was born at Steubenville, Ohio on September 15, 1950.

Following graduation from Carrollton High School, Rick became a proud member...

Aug 10, 2015

Doris Mae Geduldig, 88, of Park Village Assisted Living at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 10, 2015 in her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Owens) DeArment, Doris was born April 16, 1927 at Sharon, Pennsylvania.

Doris graduated from the former Beaver College in 1949 with a...

Aug 7, 2015

Aug 4, 2015

Donna Jean Wilkinson, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Edgar and Myrta (Gartrell) Beans, Donna was born April 2, 1927 at Sherrodsville, Ohio.

Donna graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945. Then, on July 20, 1949, she married Wayne C. Wilkinson and...

Aug 2, 2015

Edna Lee Anderson, 71, of Dover, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Aaron and Lucy (Dalton) Rizer, Edna was born September 22, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.

Edna was a longtime cook at Boulevard Lanes. She was also a beautician and operated her own salon. Edna...