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Dolly Mizer
Aug 16, 2023
Dolly Dee Mizer, age 77, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 31, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee she was a daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Crowson) Erwin.
Dolly worked for many years at CMA in Bolivar, where she retired after 28 years.
On September...
Patricia Metzger
Aug 14, 2023
Patricia A. Metzger, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, while surrounded by her family.Born in Highland Park, Michigan, she was one of three children born to the late Emile and Alice (Bourassa) Gaudreau. First and foremost, Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Church at New Philadelphia...
Jim Hothem
Aug 12, 2023
James M. Hothem, age 73, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, on June 17, 1950, Jim, and his identical twin brother, are sons of the late Milton A. Hothem and Elizabeth Nylund Hothem.
Jim was...
Janet Sue Hurst-Loughrey
Aug 10, 2023
Janet Sue (Sours) Hurst-Loughrey, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Midvale on May 8, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Roach) Sours and the late Benton (Janice) Sours. Janet was a 1959 graduate of New...
Sarah J. Simmons
Aug 10, 2023
Sarah J. Simmons, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Born in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Cecilia (Miller) Everett. Sarah had retired from the Indian Valley School System in 2007 after serving as a School Bus Driver for many years and was a member of the...
Rodney Ault
Aug 10, 2023
Rodney Lee Ault, age 74, of Gnadenhutten, died peacefully, Thursday, August 10, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Rodney was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 3, 1949, one of ten children born to the late Charles and Elizabeth Reichman Ault.
He was a member of the last graduating class...
Richard A. Huff
Aug 6, 2023
Richard A. Huff, 78 of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Garnet and Eleanor (Applegarth) Huff and a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school, Richard proudly served his country in the United States...
Gail Uptegraph
Aug 6, 2023
Gail Lynn Uptegraph, 73, of Midvale, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Alliance, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and DeLoris G. (Schreckengost) White and was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Gail worked as a cook for a number of restaurants that include, the former...
Jack Little
Aug 6, 2023
Jack Little, 81, passed away peacefully in his home in Strasburg, Ohio on August 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Jack was born on December 8, 1941, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Jack was a beloved husband, father, and PopPop. He was married to Winnie Little for over 53 years. Together, they created a loving and nurturing home for their...
Robert Ward
Aug 4, 2023
Robert Derrill Ward, age 58, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 4, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on December 2, 1964, in Alliance, Ohio, Bob was a son of the late John Wayne and Mary Francis (Gill) Ward.
Bob loved spending time with his grandkids. He was also...
Santina "Tina" Mathias
Aug 2, 2023
Santina “Tina” P. Mathias, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice while in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.
Born in the family home at Roswell, Ohio on December 3, 1938, Tina was one of six children born to the late Domenico and Melita DiSanto Pallotto.
She was a 1957 graduate...
Dean R. Herron
Aug 1, 2023
Dean R. Herron, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Belden Village on August 1, 2023 following a short period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Mark Glenwood and Hazel D. (Morrow) Herron.
After graduating from Midvale High School, Dean was a professional welder...
Ronald Akridge
Jul 31, 2023
Ronald L. Akridge, 62, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away July 31, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following years of declining health.
Born in Enterprise, Alabama on June 27, 1961, he was the son of the late Clifford and Alma L. (Thompson) Akridge. After graduating from Enterprise High School in 1979, he continued his formal education at Auburn University where he...
Charles H. Murray, II
Jul 28, 2023
Charles H. Murray II, 80, of Dundee, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in the family home at Winfield, Charles was the son of the late Charles H. and Grace (Aul) Murray, Sr. and had retired from AK Steel at Dover. Following his graduation from high school,...
Edna M. Barnes
Jul 28, 2023
Edna M. Barnes, 89 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Born in Layland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Alma A. (Fry) Young and was a graduate of Killbuck High School. Following high school, Edna attended Massillon City School of Nursing and upon graduation, she began...
Ruth Ann Govanello
Jul 27, 2023
Ruth Ann (Gordon) Govanello, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a brief illness while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on December 6, 1946, Ruth was a daughter of the late James G. “Sam” Gordon and Donna F. Newton Gordon.
Ruth was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended...
Deanne Conner
Jul 26, 2023
Deanne Faye Conner, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Vernon Moyer and Betty Lute Justice, Deanne was born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 20, 1949.
She was a 1967 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and worked...
William Knisely
Jul 25, 2023
William “Bill” Knisely, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from a sudden health issue while biking the trails at Camp Tuscazoar.
Born July 27, 1964 in Dover, he was the son of Linda Gee and the late Donald W. Knisely, Jr. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1982, Bill began his professional career that...
Elizabeth Housler
Jul 24, 2023
Elizabeth Jane Housler, age 81, formerly of Midvale, died Monday, July 24, 2023, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born on February 12, 1942, in Grafton, West Virginia, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late John Henry and Pauline Ardith (Bennett) Shingleton.
Elizabeth was a simple lady who loved to spend time with her...
Chris Haugh
Jul 23, 2023
Mary Christine “Chris” Haugh, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, July 23, 2023, following a period of declining health while in the care of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born at New Philadelphia on December 24, 1941, Chris, as she was known to family and friends, was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Mary...
