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Robert P. Meyer
Oct 28, 2024
Robert Meyer, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen Meyer, and his four children: Daniel Meyer (Mary Persin Meyer), Maureen Brenner (Sean Brenner), Melanie Nealis (Peter Nealis), and Gregory Meyer (Melissa Meyer). He was an adoring grandfather to his four grandsons Jackson Nealis, 19;...
Ward D. Hicks
Oct 27, 2024
Ward D. Hicks, 96, a servant of God and loving husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on August 22, 1928, he was the son of the late William Henry Harrison and Jennie Lucille (Corpman) Hicks....
Terry Sauser
Oct 26, 2024
Terry Sauser, age 82 of Stone Creek, passed away October 26, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 27, 1941, in Stone Creek, he was a son of the late Calvin and Evelyn (Baker) Sauser.
After graduating from high school, he began a 65-year career as a Union Carpenter. Locally he worked for Rader and Gundy...
Brian Mechelke
Oct 22, 2024
Brian C. Mechelke, age 69 of New Philadelphia, passed away October 22, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Born February 23, 1955, in Washington D.C., he was a son of the late Rudolph Fredrick William and Gladys (Cordin) Mechelke.
He moved to Tuscarawas County in the early 1970’s and was the manager of Blue Drummer before...
James Edie
Oct 22, 2024
James Ray Edie, 79, of Dover, passed away peacefully in his home under the care of Ohio’s Hospice on October 22, 2024.
Jim was born May 1, 1945 in Dover to the late Howard W. and Marjorie (Miller) Edie. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1963, he continued his formal education at Kent State University where he completed his...
Robert "Bob" Kraus
Oct 21, 2024
Robert W. Kraus, age 75 of Bolivar, passed away October 21, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a period of declining health.
Born July 1, 1949, in Massillon, he was a son of the late John S. and Helen Marie (Simpson) Kraus.
After graduating from high school, he was drafted in the US Army where he spent 2...
Beverly A. Welsch
Oct 21, 2024
Beverly Ann Welsch, 86, of Sugarcreek, passed away peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on October 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Born in Millersburg on April 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Donald Elton and Evelyn Jennie (Buren) Christopher.
After graduating from Killbuck High School, Beverly continued her formal education in the cadet program at...
Keith W. Sankey
Oct 17, 2024
Keith W. Sankey, 74, of New Philadelphia, a cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born on February 22, 1950, in Coshocton, Keith was the son of the late Arthur D. and Vesta N. (Senter) Sankey and lived a life full of dedication, service, and love for his family.
A 1968 graduate of...
Shirley L. Barker
Oct 16, 2024
Shirley L. Barker, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, following a brief illness.
Born on June 13, 1935, in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Margaret (Scott) Maxwell and was a proud graduate of the former Dennison High School at Dennison. A place where she cultivated her...
Mary Marinelli
Oct 16, 2024
Mary V. Marinelli, 99, of Dover, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover.
Born June 19, 1925 in Lisbon, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary R. (Vichone) Battalio.
After completing her formal education, Mary was united in marriage with her late husband, Louis J. Marinelli.
She served at Palmer’s Dairy Bar for...
Donna Jean Linard
Oct 15, 2024
Donna Jean Linard, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia in the family home on August 13, 1935, Donna was one of 10 children born to the late George H. and Anna Marie McNutt Martin.
Donna attended New Philadelphia High School and married Carl...
Lois V. Jarvis
Oct 13, 2024
A woman of great faith and courage, Lois Virginia (Edwards) Jarvis went to her heavenly home with her family at her side on October 13, 2024, after battling a recent illness.
Lois was born in Rush Township on December 14, 1926, the youngest daughter of Daniel Kees and Anna Margaret (Rieker) Edwards.
On July 22, 1944 in the Rush Methodist Church parsonage...
Darlene Baumer
Oct 13, 2024
Darlene G. Baumer, age 85, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in the care of Aultman Compassionate Care at Canton, Ohio.
Born on August 15, 1939 in Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Minor) Beatty. After graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1957, she worked as a salesperson in retail...
Thomas Mackey
Oct 11, 2024
Thomas Mackey, age 79 of New Philadelphia, passed away October 11, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a period of declining health.
Born April 27, 1945, in Dover, he was the son of the late Harry and Adeline (Gwin) Mackey.
After graduating from high school, he spent several years in the US Marine Corps. He earned the rank...
Willard "Willie" Miller
Oct 9, 2024
Willard P. Miller, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 9, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born April 9, 1958, in Millersburg, he was the son of the late Jonas and Catherine (Dueker) Miller.
After graduating from high school Willie began his career. He worked in the shipping department of Chemical Manufacturing...
Pastor Alvin B. Conkey
Oct 8, 2024
Pastor Alvin B. Conkey, age 77, of Dennison was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 8, 2024, while in the care of Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover. A man of strength, kindness, humility and resilience, Alvin was blessed to have a miraculous second chance at life when he received the gift of a...
Jerry McMillen
Oct 7, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” E. McMillen, 67, of Dover, passed away October 7, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a battle with cancer.
Born March 13, 1957, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Alice Lenora (Rose) McMillen.
After graduating from Lakeland High School in Freeport, he began his professional career with Pepsi Bottling Company...
Anita L. Hamrick-Edwards
Oct 6, 2024
Anita L. Hamrick-Edwards passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in her home in New Philadelphia, OH, following a lengthy illness.
Anita was an avid music lover and had the opportunity to share her love of music as both staff member and on-air personality for WJER for 25 years. Her dream job as a child was to be an on-air...
Barbara J. Renner
Oct 6, 2024
Barbara Jean Renner, 80, of Dover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 6, 2024 in her home after a brief diagnosis with Glioblastoma.
Born in Dennison on May 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Gertrude (Cecil) Triplett.
Barb’s high school class was the last to graduate at the former Uhrichsville High School in...
Irene M. Coventry
Oct 4, 2024
Irene M. Coventry, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover, following a sudden illness.
Born on September 17, 1929, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Marie E. (Dillon) Turrin, Sr. and in her adult life, devoted much of her career as a longtime sales...
