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Michele Fisher
Jun 22, 2023
Karen Michele Fisher, 67, of Dover, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
She was born in Canton, Ohio on December 12, 1955, to the late Thomas Smith and Phyllis (Sellers) Kohler.
Michele was employed by Dayspring Christian Bookstore in downtown New Philadelphia for many years.
On November 30, 2002,...
John B. Hanner
Jun 21, 2023
John Bradley Hanner, age 70, of Dover, and a longtime resident of Gnadenhutten, died peacefully June 21, 2023, following a decline from frontal lobe temporal dementia.
Born May 15, 1953, he was a son of the late Walter R. Hanner, Jr. and the late Mary Martha (Mumma) Hanner Carruthers.
Raised as a member of Dover’s St. John’s E&R Church,...
Dr. Lowell Bower
Jun 19, 2023
Dr. Lowell D. Bower, 92, of Strasburg, Ohio, passed away June 19, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Known as “Doc” to many of his friends, he was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, May 6, 1931, to the late Ward C. and Anna Marie (Snyder) Bower.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1949...
Kaydean H. Cowan
Jun 18, 2023
Kaydean H. Cowan, 88, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Gilmer County, West Virginia, Kaydean was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ola (Heckart) Bush and had retired from the United States Postal Service where she served as Postmaster in Smithville,...
Mary Ann Noretto
Jun 16, 2023
Mary Ann Noretto, 77, of Austin, Texas and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023 in Austin.
Born in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Luella P. (Henry) Noretto and was a graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School at Dennison. Mary Ann was an accomplished musician and, in her youth,...
Sandra Rybarczyk
Jun 15, 2023
Sandra Rybarczyk, age 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, after a period of declining health.
Born in Newark, Ohio on December 2, 1946, Sandra was a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Kelley) Colburn.
Sandra was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to travel to the...
David Gene Bair
Jun 12, 2023
David Gene Bair Sr., of New Philadelphia Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on December 14, 1938 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Margaret (Treacle) Bair, Dave was the youngest of 3 children.
He was married in 1959, was an Army Veteran, and was the third generation owner...
Richard L. Harman
Jun 12, 2023
Richard L. Harman, 79, of Dover, died June 12, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland following complications from a recent stroke.
The only child of the late Dr. Frank K. and Dorothy Mae (Pritchard) Harman, Rich was born December 4, 1943 in Dover.
Rich attended both The Ohio State University and the University of Buffalo where he earned his...
Thomas J. Polka
Jun 9, 2023
Thomas J. Polka, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 9, 2023, in his residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 26, 1940, Tom was a son of the late Joseph Polka and Catherine (Zambo) Polka.
He worked his way through Fenn College which is now Cleveland State University...
Marilyn Hutchison
Jun 7, 2023
Marilyn J. Hutchison, age 99, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born in Ragersville, Ohio on December 30, 1923, Marilyn was one of nine children born to the late John and Edith Knecht Berger.
She was a 1941 graduate of the former Shanesville High School...
Lawrence E. Valentine
Jun 5, 2023
Lawrence E. Valentine P.E. 1947-2023
Larry Valentine, age 76, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Born in Dennison, Ohio, on January 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Martha J. (Ruffini) Valentine.
In 1965, Larry graduated from Immaculate Conception High School as the class valedictorian...
Belinda Reed
Jun 5, 2023
Belinda Reed, 66, of Dover, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
She was born in Dover, Ohio on October 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Paul Eugene and Blanch Ellen “Snook” (Korns) Ray.
Belinda was a homemaker and loved spending time with her...
Douglas L. "Doug" Simmons
Jun 2, 2023
Douglas L. Simmons, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 2, 2023 in the Sharon Valley home where he was raised.
A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Doug was born on March, 12, 1954 and was the son of Sarah J. (Everett) Simmons of Sharon Valley and the late Otis E. Simmons. Doug was a 1973 graduate of the former...
Pete J. Maurer
Jun 2, 2023
Pete J. Maurer, 72, of Dover, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born at Dennison, Pete was the son of the late Dalbert and Dortha (Thrall) Maurer and following their deaths, was raised by his aunt and uncle Dorothy and Horace Hummel. Pete graduated from Garaway...
Brenda K. McCahill
Jun 2, 2023
Brenda K. McCahill, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 2, 2023, at her residence.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on July 18, 1947, Brenda was a daughter of the late Delbert Lynn and Jean A. Stefani Walker.
Brenda was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on May 9, 1970, married Charles “Chip”...
Sue Holcomb
Jun 1, 2023
Sue Holcomb, 65, of Canton, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton.
Born in Ashland, Ohio on September 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Marjorie (Grueber) Blair.
Sue is survived by three daughters, April Hughes and Heather Holcomb of Dennison, Emily Whyde of Newcomerstown, and a son, Phillip D....
Christine M. Arnold
May 31, 2023
Christine M. Arnold, age 62, of Uhrichsville, died early May 31, 2023, in her residence.Born in Dover, Ohio on November 20, 1960, Chris as she was known to family and friends was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Lois M. Eberly Day.Upon her graduation from Indian Valley North High School, Chirs worked briefly for RICH Industries and Ross’...
Ronald Sprowl
May 29, 2023
Ronald Wayne Sprowl, age 74, of Port Washington passed away early Monday, May 29,2023, in Community Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
Born in Kenova, West Virginia on June 2, 1948, he was a son of the late Wayne Henry and Reva Ellen (Grizzel) Sprowl.
Ron served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. ...
Doug J. Sopher
May 28, 2023
Douglas Sopher, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away on May 28, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with lymphoma that was diagnosed in November of 2022.
Born August 18, 1961 in Grove City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mary O. (Montgomery) Sopher and the late Kenneth M. Sopher.
After graduating from Dover...
Bea LaRue
May 23, 2023
Beatrice LaRue, age 62, of Bolivar, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born on October 15, 1960, in Philippi, West Virginia, Bea was a daughter of the late Clyde and Nadine (Canfield) Turvey. She served our country in the US Army.
Bea worked at the front desk...
