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Joyce Maxwell
Sep 21, 2023
Joyce E. Maxwell, age 95, formerly of Magnolia passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Country Club Retirement Home of Dover, after a period of declining health.
She was born on November 17, 1927, in Kansas, Ohio to the late Walter and Paulene (Steinhurst) Lanning.
Joyce worked in many restaurants through the years. In her younger years she was...
Ronald Kimble
Sep 21, 2023
Ronald Ray Kimble, age 82, of Dover, died peacefully, early Thursday, September 21, 2023, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.
Born August 9, 1941, at Dover, Ron was a son of the late Edward Ray and Nellie Mae (Barcus) Kimble. Ron spent 39 years employed with the former Joy Manufacturing Company of...
David J. Meinke
Sep 20, 2023
David Jay Meinke, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Danbury at Millersburg on September 20, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Elyria, Ohio on October 11, 1936, he was the son of the late Arthur Frederick and Lillian Margarite (Stevick) Meinke, Sr.
After completing his formal education David married his wife, the former Judith...
Beverly Watson
Sep 18, 2023
Beverly J. (Evans) Watson, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Monday, September 18, 2023, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice while in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.
Born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 19, 1930, Beverly was the oldest of 12 children born to the late Edward L. and Charlotte M. Monroe Evans.
A graduate of...
Kenneth Faber
Sep 16, 2023
Kenneth H. Faber, 94, of Hartville and New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at The Gardens at Liberty Park in Streetsboro.
Born December 31, 1928 in Akron, O., he was the son of the late Forris Ernest and Catharine Marie (Sausaman) Faber.
From 1951 to 1953, Kenny honorably served his country in the United States Army,...
Darrell Harvey
Sep 14, 2023
Darrell Lee Harvey, 68, of Dennison, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023, in the Northview Adult Group Home.
Born in Dover on July 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Jack D. and Laura M. (Pickar) Harvey.
After graduating from Garaway High School in 1973, he continued his formal education at Kent State University. He excelled...
John Gano
Sep 14, 2023
John W. Gano, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House after a hard-fought battle with multiple debilitating illnesses.
He was born on March 9, 1942, in Dover, Ohio to the late Forrest and Marie (Espenschied) Gano.
John graduated in 1960 from New Philadelphia High School as the class valedictorian. ...
Geoffrey A. Geers
Sep 13, 2023
Geoffrey Allen “Geff” Geers, 63, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Amberwood Manor on September 13, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 25, 1959, he was the son of Carol Ruth (Schwartz) Geers and the late Charles Frederick Geers.
After graduating from Tuscarawas Valley High School, he continued his formal education at Kent...
Herbert Eugene Neidig
Sep 10, 2023
Herbert Eugene Neidig, 92, of Sherrodsville, left behind his earthly struggles and entered his heavenly home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Born in Robertsville, Ohio on May 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Max W. Neidig and Laura I. (Treash) Libert.
After completing his formal education, Herb served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to...
Richard Donald Hutchison
Sep 9, 2023
Richard D. Hutchison, age 52, of Beach City passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in his home after a sudden illness.
He was born on November 19, 1970, in Dover, Ohio to Donald and Sandra (Grove) Hutchison.
Rick attended New Philadelphia High School. He was an avid dog lover and founded Sage Kennels where he breeds German Shepherds. ...
Kevin Michael Visher
Sep 9, 2023
Glory to God. Today I announce the death of my son, Kevin Michael Visher, age 44.
He was the most compassionate, caring and loving person that I have known. I now understand why parents are supposed to go before their children. It is heart-wrenching to lose your child. Kevin graduated in 1997 from Ravenna High School and his hobbies...
John Charles Spring
Sep 4, 2023
John Charles Spring, 84, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Sept. 4,2023 at Akron General Hospital. Born July 7,1939 in Martins Ferry, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ardella Spring.
John graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1957 and following his graduation, served 4 years in the US Army and then worked for the Tuscarawas County...
Lester "Butch" McNutt
Sep 3, 2023
Lester “Butch” McNutt, age 79, of Dover passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
He was born on March 3, 1944 in Dover, Ohio to the late Lester D. and Mary (Russell) McNutt.
Butch was a multi-talented man who loved to play guitar and banjo. He also enjoyed playing chess. His father was a minister, and Butch always loved...
Larry D. Goff
Sep 2, 2023
Larry Denver Goff, 69, of Freeport, passed away peacefully in Claymont Healthcare Center on September 2, 2023.
Born March 27, 1954 in Newcomerstown, he was the son of the late Floyd Denver and Loraine (Edwards) Goff.
After completing his formal education, Larry worked as a truck driver and filed worker for Echo Drilling.
In April of 1973, Larry married his...
Michael Ray McMorrow
Sep 1, 2023
Michael Ray McMorrow (Mike), age 63, died at his home in Durham on September 1, 2023. Mike was born December 30, 1959 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the second child of Harold Gaile and Marion “Liz” McMorrow. He grew up with a love of sports, and his parents instilled in him a strong respect for hard work. This is a value that...
William David Connelly
Aug 31, 2023
William David Connelly, age 73, of New Philadelphia passed to his Heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
He was a member of First United Methodist in New Philadelphia.Born on March 28, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada he was the son of William Argyle and Lorna (Withers) Connelly.Dave graduated from Akron University in 1976. He...
Wanda L. Schlafly
Aug 30, 2023
Wanda Lee Schlafly, age 97, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Her husband of 62 years, Warren Schlafly, preceded her in death in 2008.
Born in Lufkin, Texas on May 31, 1926, Wanda was the daughter of the late George Lee and Annie Christine (Corley) Jordan of Florien, LA, having...
Joshua Williams
Aug 29, 2023
Joshua A. Williams, age 40, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Through his death, Josh shared the gift of life to others by organ donation.
He was born on February 24th, 1983 in Akron, Ohio to Richard and Mary (Howard) Williams.
Josh was a 2001 graduate from New Philadelphia High School. He was a loving father to...
Tania Lynn Shaver
Aug 28, 2023
Tania Lynn Shaver, 56, of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, in Cleveland Clinic - Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Dennison, Tania was a graduate of the former Indian Valley South High School at Gnadenhutten and had been employed by the Tuscarawas County Child Enforcement Agency. Tania then became a long-time caregiver for her...
Thomas E. Wells
Aug 28, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Eugene Wells, 85, of Dover, passed on peacefully to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on August 28th, 2023. Tom’s senior yearbook quote next to his picture was “I take life as it comes, and if it doesn’t come, I take it anyway.” Years later he would say, “yeah, that’s about right.”
Tom lived a full life, and...
