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John Patric Rice
Oct 22, 2014
John Patric Rice, age 66, of Carrollton, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 while doing what he loved best, farming.
A son of the late John W. and Clara C. (Aul) Rice, John was born at Canton, Ohio on December 19, 1947.
John was a 1966 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and following graduation, proudly served the United States...
Lucy Mae Rosenberry
Oct 21, 2014
Lucy Mae Rosenberry, 91, of New Dawn Assisted Living Center at Dover, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014.
A daughter of the late Albert E. and C. Isabel (Gowins) Kuhns, Lucy was born on September 27, 1923 at Dover Township, Ohio.
She was a graduate of Dover High School and a member of Jerusalem Church at New Philadelphia.
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Wilma Ruth Fetters
Oct 20, 2014
Wilma Ruth Fetters, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 20, 2014 at Hennis Care Center in Dover, following a longtime battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born October 2, 1922 to the late John R. Scott and Amanda (Ensley) Byers Scott in Goshen Township, Wilma was a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County. In 1940, she graduated from the former Midvale High School.
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Martha Jane Sever
Oct 18, 2014
Martha Jane (Grim) Sever, age 94, of Largo, Florida died, Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Tierra Pine Center at Largo, Florida.
Born on December 25, 1919, at Portsmouth Ohio, Jane was a daughter of the late Victor and Anna (Davis) Grim.
She graduated high school and continued her formal education at Ohio University where she received her Bachelors of Science...
Lynne R Tschudy
Oct 18, 2014
Lynne Renee Tschudy, 67, joined her heavenly family on October 18, 2014.
Born June 3, 1947, to the late Russell and Julia (Nicola) Tschudy, Lynne was a Hodgkin’s disease and breast cancer survivor who fought her final battle with pancreatic cancer.
Lynne was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a 1970 graduate of Wittenberg University with a...
Donald H Johnson
Oct 17, 2014
Donald H. “Donny” Johnson, 70, an avid Quaker and Buckeyes fan, loving family man, and servant of God, went home to be with his Lord, Friday night, October 17, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
Born June 24, 1944 he was the son of the late Harold H. and Mary N. (Schwartz) Johnson. “Where were you in...
Charlotte I. Bennett Freetage
Oct 15, 2014
Charlotte I. Bennett Freetage, age 72, of Midvale died, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in her residence following a period of declining health.
Born on December 14, 1941, at Snow Hill West Virginia, Charlotte was a daughter of the late Alphus and Icie (Walton) Burns.
She attended New Philadelphia High School and on February 24, 1961, married Clarence H. Bennett. Together...
Donna Kathryn Metzger
Oct 13, 2014
Donna Kathryn Metzger, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 13, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.
Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on March 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Vance Donald and Harriet Z. (Gordon) Murphy.
Donna graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1951. She then married her...
Alvin Eugene Brown
Oct 13, 2014
Alvin Eugene Brown, 47, of Dover, passed away peacefully Monday, October 13, 2014 in Hennis Care Center of Dover following a year-long battle with cancer.
Born in Dennison, on July 6, 1967, he was the son of Janet Louise (Frase) Stout and the late Marvin William Brown.
After graduating from Indian Valley High School in 1986, Alvin continued working on...
Doris Breitenstein
Oct 12, 2014
Doris Breitenstein, 85, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 4, 1929, Doris was the daughter of the late John and Erma (Burris) Smith. She was a 1947 graduate of New Philadelphia...
Paul Joseph Wardell
Oct 11, 2014
Paul Joseph Wardell, age 71, a lifelong resident of Strasburg, died Saturday, October 11, 2014, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Paul was born at Massillon, Ohio on July 5, 1943 and was adopted by the late Charles and Margaret (Wertz) Wardell.
He was a 1962 graduate of...
Janice Eileen Urfer
Oct 10, 2014
Janice Eileen Urfer, age 76 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in her residence, surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 10, 2014.
Born in the family home at Wainwright on August 17, 1938, Janice was a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary (Reichman)McCahill.
Janice was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas High School and on August, 9, 1964 she...
Dorothy Sicurella
Oct 8, 2014
Dorothy Louise Sicurella, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday October 8, 2014. Private Graveside services will be held. Geib Family Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.
Marlene Jane Stringer
Oct 6, 2014
Marlene Jane Stringer, 81, of Sugarcreek and formerly of Dover, died early Monday morning, October 6, 2014 in the Ross Heart Center at Ohio State Medical Center at Columbus following complications from congestive heart failure.
A daughter of the late Robert and Thelma (Kramer) Bigler, Marlene was born November 6, 1932 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Marlene graduated from Will Rogers...
Peter E. Fantine
Oct 2, 2014
Peter E. Fantine, Jr., 70, of Lancaster and formerly of Roswell, died suddenly on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.
A son of the late Peter and Helen (Kohler) Fantine, Peter was born in New Philadelphia, OH on August 27, 1944.
He is survived by a sister, Ida (Lester) Fox, of New Philadelphia; three sons, Peter...
Mary Jean Smith
Sep 30, 2014
Mary Jean Baker Smith, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born at Franklin, Pennsylvania, on January 19, 1933, Mary was a daughter of the late Franklin C. and Mildred (Doverspike) Baker.
Mary graduated from Franklin High School at Pennsylvania, and attended Case Western Reserve University. On April 4, 1953, Mary...
Wanda Rose Daley
Sep 29, 2014
Wanda Rose Daley, 91, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2014 at her home.
A daughter of the late Oliver L. and Sylvia E. (McMerell) Fanti, Wanda was born October 4, 1922 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Wanda graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1941. On July 3, 1941, Wanda married her late husband, Dewey L. “Duke”...
Ralph Burkhart
Sep 27, 2014
Ralph Burkhart, 63, of Dover, died Saturday in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover. There will be no public calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.
