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John Harvey Wright, Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
John Harvey Wright, Jr., age 73, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in his residence following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John H. Wright, Sr. and Erma and Ralph Labus, John was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 21, 1950.
He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered...
Helen Hahn
Oct 27, 2023
Helen Hahn, age 104, of Dover and formerly of Waynesburg, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 27, 2023, at The Inn of Northwood Village at Dover.
She was born October 16, 1919, in Canton, Ohio. Helen was the daughter of the late Dan and Mildred (Perich) Trbovich. She was raised on a family farm in Waynesburg but lived in...
Todd M. James
Oct 27, 2023
While living his best life, Todd M. James, 62, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 27, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton, following a very sudden health episode after prostate cancer surgery.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on September 29, 1961, he was the son of the late Rev. Robert and Dolores (Greer) James. After graduating from Claymont High...
Lester Bates
Oct 27, 2023
Lester C. Bates, 86, of Strasburg, passed away in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton on October 27, 2023.
Born in Strasburg on March 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter Bates and Clara (Hartman) Bates.
After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1955, he owned and operated Bates Sohio for 21 years. He also served...
Earl Junior Hoagland
Oct 27, 2023
Earl Junior Hoagland, age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 27, 2023, while under the care of Community Hospice in The Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born February 17, 1948, at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio, Earl was a son of the late Marion Earl and Wilma Jeanette (Naylor) Hoagland.
On May 30, 1971,...
Norman Kohler
Oct 26, 2023
Norman Earl Kohler, age 97, of Gahanna, died peacefully, Thursday, October 26, 2023, in his residence, following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Brightwood on December 5, 1925, Norman was a son of the late Dennis and Helen Miller Kohler. He attended the former Midvale High School and prior to his 18th birthday, began working...
Kathy Trammell
Oct 25, 2023
Kathy Jayne Trammell, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
She was born October 24, 1942, in Dennison, Ohio.
Kathy was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her family. Her family always enjoyed her cooking and considered her a professional...
Charlene W. Espenschied - "Together Again"
Oct 22, 2023
Charlene W. Espenschied, 86, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Wainwright, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late George and Helen (Blackwell) Hupp, Charlene was born October 20, 1937 in her family home at New Philadelphia.
Charlene will be fondly remembered...
Stephen A. Pasquinelli, Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
Stephen Alan Pasquinelli, Sr., age 69, of Wainwright, died peacefully, Saturday evening, October 21, 2023, in his residence, surrounded by his family, following a battle with cancer.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on November 16, 1953, Steve was a son of the late Steve and Joyce Schwab Pasquinelli.
He was a 1972 graduate of Indian Valley North High...
Nicholas J. Kunzi
Oct 20, 2023
Nicholas John “Nick” Kunzi, 37, of Los Angeles, California died October 20, 2023.
Born in Columbus on March 9, 1986, he was the son of Elaine (Van Natter) Kunzi and E. John Kunzi.
After graduating from Worthington-Kilbourne High School, he continued his education at The Ohio State University, where he studied history, visual art, anthropology and archeology.
Nick was a...
Betty Rankin
Oct 20, 2023
Betty Jean Rankin, age 93, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, died peacefully, early October 20, 2023, while in the care of Park Village Southside, following a period of declining health.
Born in Mill Township, Betty was a daughter of the late John D. and Lina Flinsbach Wolfe.
Following her graduation from the former Uhrichsville High School 1947,...
Ross F. Best, IV
Oct 19, 2023
Ross F. Best, IV, age 35, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, following a lengthy mental illness.
A son of the late Ross V. Best, III and Marcella J. Hankins, Ross was born on April 3, 1988 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.
Ross attended Claymont High School and was an avid hunter and fisher. To his family...
Herbert R. Arnett
Oct 19, 2023
Herbert Arnett, 95, of Dover, passed away in Aultman Hospital at Canton on October 19, 2023.
Born on May 30, 1928 in Mannington, West Virginia, Herb attended a one-room school for thefirst six grades, which was located in the oil fields of West Virginia where his father worked.
After graduating from Unidis High School in West Milford, W...
John Williams
Oct 18, 2023
John Lee Williams, age 81 of Newcomerstown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2023, while in the care of Crossroads Hospice at Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia.
Born in Newcomerstown, Ohio on March 9, 1942, John was one of nine children born to the late Charles and Olive Work Williams.
He was a graduate of...
Sandra Sloata
Oct 17, 2023
Sandra D. Sloata, age 56, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in her residence.
Born on July 17, 1967, in Parma, Ohio, Sandra was a daughter of the late Robert and Noreen Deike Slater.
She attended Parma schools and spent a handful of years working as a manager for Parma area McDonald’s Restaurants.
Sandra was a fan of...
Peggy Barron
Oct 17, 2023
Peggy Sue Barron, age 65, of New Philadelphia, passed away, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland after a short battle with cancer.
Born November 13, 1957, in Union Hospital at Dover, Peggy was a daughter of Donald Gintz, Sr. and Marilyn (Heter) Gintz Otte.
Peggy was a loving caregiver to her mother for many years. Her life...
Shirley Davis
Oct 16, 2023
Shirley Ann (Regula) Davis, age 83, of Tuscarawas, died peacefully, Monday, October 16, 2023, following a brief illness, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on May 17, 1940, in Fiat, Ohio, Shirley was a daughter of the late Victor and Jane Medley Regula. She was a 1959 graduate of the former Baltic High...
Omer Kiser
Oct 15, 2023
Omer Thomas Kiser, age 96, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, October 15, 2023, while in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia under the care of Community Hospice.
Born on October 14, 1927, in New Philadelphia, Ohio Omer was a son of the late Omer Otto and Laura (Stahlecker) Kiser.
He was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School...
Willie Teal
Oct 15, 2023
Wilma Alice “Willie” Teal, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on October 15, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Springfield, Ohio on January 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William McKinnley Reeder and Alice Mae (DeWell) Murnahan.
After completing her formal education, she married Dean W. Teal on...
Robert Joseph Morrison
Oct 13, 2023
Robert Joseph Morrison, age 76, of Cape Coral, Florida, died Friday, October 13, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on September 20, 1947, Bob as he was known to family and friends, was a son of the late Alexander and Betty March Morrison.
Bob was a 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...
