Obituaries

Aug 2, 2013

Aug 1, 2013

Betty Jane Davis, age 81, of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2013, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Warwick Township on July 20, 1932, Betty was a daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Carpenter) Davis.

A 1951 graduate of the former Midvale High School, Betty retired from Union Hospital at...

Jul 30, 2013

George “Ray” Smith Jr, age 61, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 30, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Born at Fort Worth, Texas, July 18, 1952, he was a son of Pauline Getchey Smith of Dover and the late George Smith, Sr.

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Jul 30, 2013

Jul 30, 2013

Mark Alan Moore, 56, of Uhrichsville, passed away July 30, 2013 in his home following complications with his late onset of juvenile diabetes.

Born February 2, 1957 in Dennison, he is the son of Francis E. Moore and the late Beverly J. (Kennison) Moore.

After graduating from Indian Valley High School, Mark joined the United States Air Force where he...

Jul 30, 2013

Jul 29, 2013

Dale J. Roudebush, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday evening, July 29, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in New Philadelphia on August 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Perry Dewey and Anna Cordilia (Finnicum) Roudebush.

After completing his formal education, Dale began his professional career as an electrician and a maintenance person. He...

Jul 27, 2013

Edward L. Connor, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2013, at the Hospice House in New Philadelphia.

Born in Canton on September 7, 1923, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Elta M. (Warren) Connor.

Ed graduated from Timken High School in 1941, where he had the distinct honor of helping design and...

Jul 25, 2013

Doris Hurst Briggs, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover on her birthday, early Thursday morning, July 25, 2013.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Hurst and Edith (Wright) Hurst. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1947, she continued her formal education at Bowling Green State University where...

Jul 24, 2013

Donald Raymond Mills, age 66, of New Dawn at Dover, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

A son of Dorthy (Shai) Mills of New Philadelphia and the late Lowell R. Mills, Don was born in Union Hospital at Dover on March 18, 1947.

Don was a 1965 graduate of Dover High School and worked for the former Henry Adhesives...

Jul 24, 2013

Jul 23, 2013

Larry David Smitley, age 61 of Dover, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2013 surrounded by his loving family while in the care of Community Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of Harriet “Momma” Smitley-Kuhn of Dover and the late David J. Smitley, Larry was born at Union Hospital at Dover on January 5, 1952; and was...

Jul 23, 2013

Larry J. Jenkins, 72, of Midvale, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in the Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Midvale, Larry was the son of the late Carl J. Jenkins and Jeannette R. (Robinson) Kohl.

After graduating from Midvale High School, Larry spent the majority of his professional career working for the former Shenango in Dover. He...

Jul 23, 2013

Betty E. Hummel, 89, of Dover, OH, formally of Meadville, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. Cremation care has been handled through Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover.

Those wishing to do so may...

Jul 22, 2013

Gladys J. Huebner, 75, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dennison, passed away in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center on Monday, July 22, 2013.

Born in Tuscarawas on May 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Phillips and Margaret Folp. She graduated from Tuscarawas High School and spent her lifetime as a homemaker, loving and caring for her children.

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Jul 22, 2013

Jenna Ann Miller, 27, a loving daughter, mother, friend, and kindred-spirit, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2013. Although the exact cause of her death is unknown at this time, her ongoing struggle with a heroin addiction and having been very ill from pleurisy may have contributed to her passing.

Born June 20, 1986, Jenna was a blessing to her...

Jul 20, 2013

J. Russell Mizer, 87 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Stone Creek, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Martin Luther and Janet Irena (Cline) Mizer, Russell was born near Stone Creek, Ohio on September 29, 1925.

Russell attended Stone Creek High School...

Jul 18, 2013

Robert Eugene Fait, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, under the care of Community Hospice House following a lengthy period of declining health.

A son of the late John and Rose (Kubick) Fait, Bob was born at Roswell, Ohio on June 12, 1933.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1951 and entered into the...

Jul 17, 2013

Beatrice L. Mercer, age 90 of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

A daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Correll) Miller, Bea, as she was known to family and friends was born at Dover, Ohio on February 11, 1923.

She attended Dover City Schools and was a long-time member...

Jul 12, 2013