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Kenneth C. Finzer
Jan 15, 2023
Kenneth C. Finzer, age 90, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House on January 15, 2023, following a period of declining health.
He was born August 12, 1932 to the late Donald and Esther (Troyer) Finzer in Sugarcreek Township.
After graduating from Sugarcreek- Shanesville High School in 1951, he...
Duane "Red" Ferris
Jan 14, 2023
Duane A. “Red” Ferris, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, “Red” was the son of the late William E. and Melva (Ludi) Ferris and prior to his graduation from high school, enlisted into the United States Navy...
Kay Marie Weber-Page
Jan 13, 2023
Kay Marie Weber-Page, age 41, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly, Friday, January 13, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born on March 5, 1981, in Union Hospital at Dover, Kay was a daughter of Tim (Lynette) Weber of Uhrichsville and the late Mary Rector Weber Donalson.
Kay was a 1999 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where she...
Joseph Charles Turrin
Jan 12, 2023
Joseph Charles “J.C.” Turrin, Sr. age 86, of New Philadelphia, passed Thursday, January 12, 2023, as a result of heart failure while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.
Born on October 2, 1936, in Dover, Ohio Joseph was a son of the late Joseph Guy Turrin and Marie E. Dillon Turrin.
As a teen, Joseph was a member...
David Hurst
Jan 11, 2023
Carl David Hurst, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.
Born June 9, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl T. and Kathrine (Dienst) Hurst.
David was a 1956 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After graduation he began videotaping football and basketball games...
Emmett W. Basiletti
Jan 9, 2023
Emmett Welz Basiletti passed away on January 9, 2023 in his home, 12 days prior to his 99th birthday.
Born in New Philadelphia on January 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Massimo and Bertha Minnie (Welz) Basiletti.
Emmett married his lifelong love, the former Inez Irene Griffey, who preceded him in death October 1, 2005.
Emmett honorably...
J. Robert “Bob” Mackey
Jan 9, 2023
J. Robert “Bob” Mackey, 79, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, January 9, 2023 with his wife and children by his side, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John C. and Mary (Turson) Mackey, Bob was born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 14, 1943 and graduated from...
Mabel Lettie Maurer
Jan 9, 2023
Mabel Lettie Maurer of Dover, Ohio passed away on January 9, 2023, with her family present.
Mabel was born on September 28, 1939, in the family home at 726 Walnut Street in Dover. She graduated from Dover High in 1957.
Mabel enjoyed math, reading, traveling, and helping people. She loved shopping, especially enjoying craft shows, auctions, and garage sales. She...
Deborah Kimberlin
Jan 7, 2023
Deborah Kimberlin, age 67, of New Philadelphia passed away in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia on Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Deborah was born in Dalton, Ohio, on July 29, 1955, to William and Jean (Martell) Kimberlin.
A 1973 graduate of Lakeland High School, she continued her education at Kent State University where...
Mary Ann West
Jan 6, 2023
Mary Ann West, 82, of Dennison, passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Centre of Dover on January 6, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on August 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Leona (Ivan) Kurilovchan.
After graduating from Uhrichsville High School in 1958, she began her professional career working with Alsco...
Joan Kollar
Jan 5, 2023
Joan Kollar, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, while in Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital.
Born on May 5, 1930, in New Philadelphia Joan was a daughter of the late John and Ada May Everett Kollar.
She was a 1948 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed by The Timken Roller Bearing Company, Marsh...
Jean Mishler
Jan 3, 2023
Jean Mishler, age 92, of New Philadelphia passed away in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Jean was born in 1930, to the late Bill and Ginny (Martin) Poston.
After graduation from high school, Jean was employed at the W.T. Grant Store in New Philadelphia where she met Paul Mishler of Uhrichsville. The couple married...
Donald S. Hathaway
Jan 3, 2023
Donald S. Hathaway, 86, of Bolivar, passed away January 3, 2023 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Grantsville, West Virginia on March 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Russell and Gay Florence (Burrows) Hathaway.
After graduating from Calhoun City High School in 1954, Don married the former Virginia Ann Varwsko, on October 26, 1957.
Don retired...
Patricia J. Armstrong
Jan 2, 2023
Patricia J. “Pat” Armstrong, age 91, of Leesville Lake, Worthington, and Dover, died peacefully Monday morning, January 2, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic at Stuart, FL.
Born January 7, 1931 in Jamestown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Ruth Florence (Westerland) Anderson.
After graduating from Jamestown High School, she went to Baldwin Wallace College where she met...
Phyllis Jean Miller
Dec 29, 2022
Phyllis Jean Miller, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 29, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Denton, Texas on June 25, 1926, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Edith Shields Shuler.
She was a 1944 graduate of New Philadelphia High...
Estelle Day
Dec 29, 2022
Estelle Lois Day, age 91, of Plain City and formerly of Dover, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mill Run Health & Rehab Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on April 28, 1931, Estelle was a daughter of the late Luigi M. “Louis” and Laura Tamborini (Bollini). She grew up in Wainwright...
Sherry Fechuch
Dec 28, 2022
Sherry Lou Fechuch, age 68, of Newcomerstown passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center at Cambridge.
Born in Dover on October 6, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis (Zimmerly) Greisen.
Sherry married Daniel Fechuch in 1974 and together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage.
She devoted her life to caring for her...
Mary Virginia Neighley
Dec 28, 2022
Mary Virginia Neighley, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Dover on December 28, 2022, following a period of declining health.
Born in Wadsworth, Ohio on October 31, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Strickling) Meechan.
After graduating from high school, Virginia spent her lifetime caring for her husband, the late...
Barry L. Devore
Dec 27, 2022
Barry Lee Devore, age 77, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on May 7, 1945, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Barry was a son of the late Lester and Gertrude Mintzer Devore.
He was a graduate of the former Lakeland High...
Joseph Willis
Dec 26, 2022
Joseph Allen Willis, age 70, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022 in New Dawn Retirement Community after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 8, 1952, he was the son of the late George and Wanda (Hammond) Willis.
Joe graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1970 and continued his education at...
