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Veronica Jo Ricciardi

Veronica Jo Ricciardi

Jun 22, 2012

Veronica Jo Sarver Ricciardi, age 55, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Friday, June 22, 2012, in the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with cancer.

Veronica was born at Marietta, Ohio on July 9, 1956 as the sixth of seven children born to Vera (Barth) Sarver of Marietta and the late Ervin “Dag” Sarver.

Upon graduation from Marietta High School,...

Sandra J. Weber

Sandra J. Weber

Jun 20, 2012

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Weber, age 61, of Dover, died unexpectedly in Union Hospital at Dover on Wednesday evening, June 20, 2012.

A daughter of Eugene and Kathryn (Bland) Tinlin of New Philadelphia Sandy was born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 8, 1950.

She was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On August 7, 1971, Sandy...

David C. Wardell

David C. Wardell

Jun 18, 2012

David Curtis Wardell, age 70, of New Philadelphia died Monday June 18, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

A son of the late Glenn R. and Eunice (McCann) Wardell, Dave was born at New Philadelphia on July 9, 1941.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and began working for his father in the daily operation of...

Helen Grier

Helen Grier

Jun 16, 2012

Helen Grier, age 79, of Dover, and a longtime resident of Atwood Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday morning in her home.

Born at Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Walter Grayson and Elva Gladys Beal Cooper. Helen graduated from University High School at Morgantown, West Virginia, with the class of 1950.

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Rev. Richard Michel

Rev. Richard Michel

Jun 16, 2012

The Reverend Richard Michel, age 92, an ordained Moravian minister for sixty-seven years, entered his heavenly reward Saturday morning, June 16, 2012, from his home in Chaska, Minnesota.

Born August 5, 1919, at Bluefields in the country of Nicaragua, he was a son of the late Rev. Eugene Levine and Anna Laura Wiggle Michel.

It was while studying at...

Kenneth S Zimmerman

Kenneth S Zimmerman

Jun 15, 2012

Kenneth Steiner Zimmerman, age 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, June 15, 2012 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born January 24, 1921 in Ragersville, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Eliza A. (Steiner) Zimmerman. Kenneth was a 1939 graduate of Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School.

On April...

Bobbie J. Westfall

Bobbie J. Westfall

Jun 15, 2012

Bobbie J. Westfall, age 73, of Port Washington, and formerly of Dover and Stonecreek, passed away early Friday morning, June 15, 2012, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A son of the late James Riley and Bertha Ellen Conard Westfall, he was born in Braxton, West Virginia, on September 27, 1938.

Bobbie married Catherine S. Young at Sutton,...

Amy Jo Beitzel

Amy Jo Beitzel

Jun 12, 2012

Amy Jo Beitzel, 56, of Dover, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Earl and Priscilla (Everett) Beitzel of New Philadelphia, Amy was born on April 25, 1956 in Union Hospital at Dover.

She was a 1974 graduate of...

Donald W Thomas

Donald W Thomas

Jun 10, 2012

Donald W. Thomas, 92, a native of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 10, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in New Dawn Retirement Community.

Born November 1, 1919, he was the son of the late John D. and Bertha (Grosjean) Thomas. In 1937, Don graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and served as chairman of the reunion...

Mike P. Marino

Mike P. Marino

May 31, 2012

Mike P. “Lucky Mike” Marino, age 94, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 05, 2012, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Weirton, West Virginia, on September 20, 1917, Mike was a son of the late Conchetta (Emmanuella) and William Marino.

Mike entered into the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles during World War...

Terry L. Royer

Terry L. Royer

May 31, 2012

Terry Lynn Royer, age 55, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on December 1, 1956, Terry was raised in Mineral City and graduated from Tusky Valley High School in 1974.

On November 25, 1978, Terry married the former Denise Law and as a...

Harold Stillwell

Harold Stillwell

May 30, 2012

Harold Stillwell, age 71, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and American hero, lost his battle with cancer on May 30, 2012.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a hero to his country as well as to his family. Although he may be gone from our sight, his memory will live on forever in those who knew and...

Harold J. Demattio

Harold J. Demattio

May 30, 2012

Harold Joseph “Bud” Demattio, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born on December 16, 1935, at Brightwood, Bud was the son of the late Joseph and Hilda (Mathers) Demattio; he grew up just down the road at Midvale and attended the former Midvale High School.

Bud...

LaVonne Carol Barker

LaVonne Carol Barker

May 29, 2012

LaVonne Carol Barker, age 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Roland Ray and Eula Mae (Blackwell) Gribble, LaVonne was born in New Philadelphia on October 20, 1939.

LaVonne graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1958. During her schooling, she...

Rena Joyce Fawcett

Rena Joyce Fawcett

May 26, 2012

Rena Joyce Fawcett, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home.

A daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Jones) McPeek, Rena was born February 24, 1944 at Uhrichsville, Ohio. Rena graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1962.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Rena was a quiet...

Kathryn Ann Debevec

Kathryn Ann Debevec

May 25, 2012

Kathryn Ann Debevec, 89, passed away on May 25, 2012, in the home she loved and surrounded by the family she loved so well.

A daughter of the late Reba (Rogers) and Charles Harrison, Kathryn was born at Newcomerstown, Ohio, on August 10, 1922.

She is survived by her children, Nancy and Collier Dill of New Philadelphia, John and...

Edward Eugene Rector

Edward Eugene Rector

May 24, 2012

Edward Eugene Rector, age 68, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover, two days before celebrating his 69th birthday.

Born at New Philadelphia on May 26, 1943, Ed is a son of the late William and Julia (Smart) Rector. He attended New Philadelphia Schools and worked for Massillon Container at Navarre. At a young...

Emily Louise Reynolds

Emily Louise Reynolds

May 22, 2012

Emily Louise Reynolds, infant daughter of Carl E. “Gene” Reynolds and Jessica Rucker of Carrollton was called home to heaven on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Akron Children’s Hospital where she fought a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 28, 2012, Emily was a little sister to brother, Ty Reynolds of the home, and half-brothers, John...

Ann S. Smith

Ann S. Smith

May 21, 2012

Ann S. Smith, 94, of Newcomerstown, died Monday at Lafayette Point in West Lafayette. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.