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Wilma Jane Dunn
May 12, 2012
Exactly one year to the date of her beloved husband’s passing, Wilma Jane Dunn, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday evening, May 12, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline (Banalette) Besozzi, Wilma was born October 20, 1929 at Dennison, Ohio.
Wilma graduated from Uhrichsville High School...
Joan V. Johnson
May 10, 2012
Joan V. Johnson, age 68, of Dover, died early Thursday morning, May 10, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of the late Paul A. and Helena E. Waggoner, Joan was born at Canton, Ohio on September 19, 1943.
She was a 1961 graduate of Carrollton High School. On November 23, 1963, at the Dellroy Presbyterian Church, Joan...
Jimmie L. Cochran
May 8, 2012
Jimmie L. Cochran, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Akron General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor scooter accident.
A son of the late James and Alice (Henry) Cochran, Jim was born on August 29, 1939 in his family’s New Philadelphia home.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and entered into the United States...
Russell A. Kohler
May 8, 2012
Russell Albert Kohler, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an apparent heart attack.
A son of the late Russell W. Kohler and Hester and John Graham, Russell was born in the Wainwright home of his paternal grandparents on May 28, 1937.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and began...
Carole Anne Hobart
May 7, 2012
Carole Anne Hobart, 67, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord early Monday, May 07, 2012 after suffering a stroke in February 2011 and a recent battle with ovarian cancer.
A daughter of Carlena (Davidson) Hobart of New Philadelphia and the late Dale Hobart, Carole was born on September 24, 1944 at Goshen, Ohio.
Carole attended Starlight School...
Barbara E Swearingen
May 6, 2012
Barbara E. “Bobbie” Swearingen, age 77, of Dover passed away peacefully Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover under the care of Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County.
Born January 13, 1935 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nathalie (Wagner) Schupbach.
Barb attended York Township School and graduated from New Philadelphia High School...
Harold E. Russell
May 2, 2012
Harold E. Russell, 95, of New Philadelphia and Key West, Florida, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Alva and Carrie Russell, Harold was born in his childhood home at New Philadelphia on March 16, 1917.
Harold graduated from New Philadelphia High School...
Dwight R. Martin
May 1, 2012
Dwight Richard Martin, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia following a short period of declining health.
Born June 29, 1932, he was the son of the late George Henry and Anna Marie (McNutt) Martin, Sr.
Dwight’s professional career as a self-employed appliance repairman spanned more than 35 years. Prior...
Harry Burton Dotts
Apr 30, 2012
Harry Burton Dotts, 72, of New Philadelphia died Monday, April 30, 2012 at his cabin in Dellroy.
A son of the late Burton and Althea (Gordon) Dotts, Harry was born July 8, 1939 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Harry graduated from Midvale High School in 1957. Following graduation, Harry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
He retired from Gradall...
Mason Reed Mutschelknaus
Apr 29, 2012
Mason Reed Mutschelknaus, 22, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, April 29, 2012, from a tragic motorcycle accident.
A son of Douglas and Yvonne Mutschelknaus and a brother to Erika, Mason was born July 11, 1989 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Mason graduated from Garaway High School in 2008. He was an avid runner, greatly enjoying participating on the school’s...
Mary J. Mari
Apr 26, 2012
Mary J. Cardani Mari, age 86, of Dover, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 26, 2012 in New Dawn Retirement Center, where she had been a resident for the past seven years.
A daughter of the late Antonio and Rosie D. (Besozzi) Cardani, Mary was born September 19, 1925 in Wainwright, Ohio.
She attended Wainwright School and on April 29,...
Michael E Couch
Apr 21, 2012
Michael E. “Mike” Couch, 47, of Dover past away Saturday, April 21, 2012.
A son of Dale E (Izena “Ikie”) Couch and the late Charlene (Musick) Nealey, Mike was born June 22, 1964 in Dover.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and then joined the military where Mike served for nearly 8 years.
He was most recently...
Helen Kathrine Kinsey Gerbetz
Apr 20, 2012
Helen Huff Kinsey Gerbetz, age 92, of New Philadelphia went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Lewis Center, OH, in the home of her daughter, Jayne Kinsey Harmon.
She was born September 4, 1919 at Warren, OH, to the late Clayton and Mary Margaret (Crile) Huff and grew up on farms at Warren and...
Doyle E Stafford
Apr 17, 2012
Doyle E. Stafford, a lifelong resident of Midvale, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness at the age of 87.
Born at Barnhill, March 28, 1925, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Sarah A. Postel Stafford.
Mr. Stafford entered the United States Navy...
Kathlyn F Shaffer
Apr 16, 2012
Kathlyn F. “Kaye” Shaffer, age 91, of New Philadelphia, left this earth on Monday, April 16, 2012, after a brief illness to join her husband Richard, who died in July 2002.
Kathlyn was born October 5, 1920 at Jewett, OH, a daughter of the late Ward C. and Anna Marie (Snyder) Bower. A lifelong resident of the area, she...
Janet Ruth Bailey
Apr 14, 2012
Janet Ruth Bailey, age 75, of Hennis Care Center at Dover, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 following a long period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Lester W. and Margaret (Kane) McRobie, Janet was born on August 5, 1936 at Kingwood, West Virginia. She relocated to the Tuscarawas Valley where she enjoyed working & serving her customers at...
Margaret Ann Jones
Apr 14, 2012
Margaret Ann Haager-Jones, age 78, of Strasburg and formerly of Dundee, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born at Dundee, Ohio on February 27, 1934, Margaret was one of two children born to the late Daniel P. and Lorna (Bradley) Haager.
Margaret was a graduate of Dundee school and married Gordon J....
Helen Elizabeth Corder
Apr 14, 2012
Helen Elizabeth Corder, 88, of Strasburg, died early Saturday morning, April 14, 2012 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover.
A daughter of the late Clifford and Carrie (Kappler) Shroyer, Helen was born September 7, 1923 at Dover, Ohio.
Helen graduated from Strasburg High School in 1942 and was a lifelong member of the Strasburg United Methodist Church.
She...
