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Milford Casper Dessecker
Jun 28, 2015
Milford Casper Dessecker, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2015 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Sadie P. (Aubihl) Dessecker.
After completing his formal education at Midvale High School, he honorably served...
Elizabeth “Betty” Watson
Jun 28, 2015
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Watson, 74, of Uhrichsville, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Wilmer and Wilma (Merryman) Bartholomew, Betty was born December 26, 1940 at Dennison, Ohio.
Betty graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1958 and was formerly employed at Rod’s Donut Shop...
Delmer Kimble
Jun 26, 2015
Delmer C. Kimble, 78, of New Philadelphia passed away June 26, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A son of the late Edward R. and Nellie M. (Barcus) Kimble, Delmer was born March 5, 1937 in Stone Creek.
After completing his formal education, Delmer joined the United States Airforce where he honorably served his country.
His professional career with Gradall...
Pauline Quillin
Jun 24, 2015
M. Pauline Quillin, age 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, following a brief illness.
A daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Novak) Yanice, Pauline was born at New Cumberland, Ohio on March 22, 1928.
Pauline was a graduate of Dover High School and for many years, she was a familiar face at Atwood Lodge and...
Betty Jane Bain
Jun 22, 2015
Betty Jane Bain, 94, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Willard and Marybelle (Fox) McCauley, Betty was born May 2, 1921 at Distant, Pennsylvania.
Betty graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1939. Then...
Dorothy Sowers
Jun 21, 2015
Dorothy Smart Grace Sowers, 95, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.
Dorothy was born April 27, 1920 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late John and Marie (Sudduth) Smart. Her younger years were spent on a farmstead in the New Philadelphia area and she graduated from Midvale High School in...
Tadd Byers
Jun 19, 2015
Tadd W. Byers, 52, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday morning, June 19, 2015 in the Community Hospice House following a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Born in Union Hospital on October 3, 1962, he was the son of the late Forrest Gene and Jacqueline (Smith) Byers.
After graduating from Indian Valley High School, he began his professional career in...
Gerda Allenbaugh
Jun 17, 2015
Gerda Allenbaugh, 100, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia on June 17, 2015 with her family by her side.
Born on February 23, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Germaine Gerber.
Gerda was a faithful member of the Dover Bible Church where she served in a number of capacities....
Nathan David Albury
Jun 16, 2015
Nathan David Albury, a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away June 16, 2015.
Born in Canton on May 27, 1984, he was the son of Phillip and Suzanne (Winters) Albury.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 2003 where he played football and basketball, Nathan continued his formal education at Otterbein University; ultimately obtaining his...
Ralph Henry Hutzel
Jun 15, 2015
Ralph Henry Hutzel Sr., 55, of Newcomerstown, died Monday, June 15, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of Ralph L. Hutzel of Newcomerstown and the late Iretha Gertrude “Weedy” (Rosenberger) Hutzel, Ralph was born December 5, 1959 at Morgantown, West Virginia.
Ralph was a country boy at heart who enjoyed...
Francis Yarnell
Jun 15, 2015
Francis E. Yarnell, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died Monday, June 15, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Piedmont, Ohio to the late John E. and Bessie H. Yarnell on November 21, 1930.
As a young man, Francis was a Boy Scout and later a Sea Scout, being part of the first Sea Scout Troop in...
Miriam “Mim” Rapport
Jun 14, 2015
Frances Miriam “Mim” Rapport, 81, died Sunday, June 14, at Rice Estate in Columbia, S.C., after a long period of declining health.
Mim was born Nov. 25, 1933, in Tel Aviv to the late Albert and Ida Brown Sherman. Her parents moved back to the United States when she was an infant and she grew up in the Boston...
Joan Zion
Jun 12, 2015
Joan L. Zion, 62, of New Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly in Aultman Hospital at Canton on June 12, 2015.
Born in Coshocton on May 11, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Paul K. and Helen F. (Bliss) Addy.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1971, she began her professional career with Zimmer Patient Care. After 40...
James Creal
Jun 12, 2015
James E. Creal, 69, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on June 12, 2015.
Born in Dover on October 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Myron and Mildred (Gibbs) Creal.
Jim graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964. Then, he joined the United States Navy where he served as a Seabee. He...
Arleen Korns
Jun 11, 2015
Arleen Korns, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Leggett) Richards, Arleen was born on June 19, 1931 at Barnhill, Ohio.
Arleen graduated from Midvale High School in 1949. She was employed at East Sparta Ceramic & Tile...
Anthony J. DeVenuta
Jun 8, 2015
Anthony J. DeVenuta, 48, of Dover, died Monday. There are no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley at Dover
Kathy Elaine Mattison
Jun 7, 2015
Kathy Heid Mattison, 46, of Gnadenhutten, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from Aultman Hospital at Canton following a strong and courageous battle with a lengthy illness.
A daughter of Kenneth and Doris “Jackie” (Kohler) Heid of Stone Creek, Kathy was born January 16, 1969 at Dover, Ohio.
Kathy graduated from New Philadelphia High...
Richard Allan Little
Jun 2, 2015
Richard Alan Little, 62, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away at Solari Hospice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tuesday, June 2, 2015 following a period of declining health.
A son of Vernon Gene Little and Norma Jean (Riley) Little of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Rich was born on August 26, 1952 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio. In between playing...
Alma Solomon
Jun 2, 2015
Alma Ruth Solomon, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and humanitarian, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Schoenbrunn Healthcare facility in New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Nick Enach Saunders of Town Creek, Alabama and Ruth Dailey Saunders of Prospect, Tennessee, Alma was raised in the East End community of Cincinnati.
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Glenn David Francis
Jun 2, 2015
Glenn David Francis passed away on June 2, 2015, in Tampa, FL. His love of life, nature, storytelling, and adventure touched everyone who knew him.
Born in New Philadelphia on May 22, 1925, he was preceded in death by parents, Thomas “Sandy” and Emma (Neiger) Francis; brother, Thomas Francis; brother, Gerald Francis; son, Mark Francis; and his soul mate, astrological...
