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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...
Harold L. McKimmie
Dec 25, 2022
Knowing he would be reunited with his late wife, Gloria, Harold L. McKimmie passed away peacefully December 25, 2022 at Hennis Care Center in Dover, under the care of Traditions Hospice. Harold was born on November 11, 1929 in Toronto, Ohio to his parents, Spencer L. (Jake) McKimmie and Margaret Jones McKimmie.
As a young teenager Harold decided that it...
David A. Schwab
Dec 25, 2022
David A. Schwab, 66, of Fort Myers, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2022.
He was born October 26, 1956 in Akron to the late Jerry and Donna Schwab.
Dave was a proud New Philadelphia Quaker, graduating in 1975. In school, he developed many lifelong friendships. He worked hard to earn his Eagle Scout award, and ultimately completed his formal...
Jean M. Evans
Dec 23, 2022
Jean Marie Evans, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022.
Born in Massillon, Ohio on March 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bagsnean) Haiduc.
After graduating from high school, Jean worked for 26 years at the Hoover Company in North Canton, retiring in 1988.
She was the loving wife of...
William “Bill” Collinsworth, Jr.
Dec 23, 2022
William S. “Bill” Collinsworth, Jr. age 72, of Elida, Ohio died unexpectedly, Friday, December 23, 2022.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton, on July 8, 1950, Bill was a son of the late William S. and Hazel (Williams) Collinsworth.
Shortly after his graduation in 1969 from Tusky Valley High School, Bill was drafted into the United States Army and sent...
Larry G. Gibbs
Dec 22, 2022
Larry G. Gibbs, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, in the Community Hospice Truman House following a short period of declining health.
Born in the family home in Goshen on November 8, 1939, he was the son of the late William Alfred and Elsie Bernice (Walton) Gibbs.
After graduating from Midvale High School, Larry met...
Tina Dessecker
Dec 22, 2022
Tina Rae Dessecker, age 61, of New Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
Born in Dover on February 26, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Charles Malterer and Norma (Hess) Malterer Wells.
Tina graduated from Dover High School in 1979. She married Richard Dessecker on July 2, 1984 and...
Gary Ronald Snyder
Dec 21, 2022
Gary Ronald Snyder, age 76, of Uhrichsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Community Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on February 24, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Stropky) Snyder.
Gary graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964. He then served in the US...
William Harbaugh
Dec 20, 2022
William Harbaugh, age 90, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in his home after a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on December 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Mildred (Uebel) Harbaugh.
Bill graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1950. He then served in the US Army...
Delores A. Freetage
Dec 18, 2022
Delores A. Freetage, 85, of Wadsworth and formerly of Dover, passed away peacefully at The Inn at CoalRidge at Wadsworth on December 18, 2022 following a brief illness.
Born March 28, 1937 in Bucks Township, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Irene (Stein) Kutcher.
After graduating from Baltic High School, she became the loving wife to the...
Donald Eugene White
Dec 18, 2022
Donald Eugene White, 64, of Dover, died early Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following many years of declining health.
Born on March 20, 1958, he was the son of Rebecca Sue (Carpenter) White and the late Gene D. White.
After graduating from Dover High School, Don lived in Memphis for 22 years before relocating...
James W. Anderson, Sr.
Dec 15, 2022
James W. Anderson, Sr, age 80 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 15, 2022, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia on October 6, 1942, James was a son of the late Clyde and Mildred Shear.
James attended New Philadelphia City Schools and was known for his autobody...
John C. Johnson, III
Dec 14, 2022
John C. Johnson, III, 76, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in his home following a sudden illness.
Born in Dennison, he was the son of the late John C. and Leah K. “Kay” (Thomas) Johnson and was a United States Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War. John owned and operated Johnson and Associates at...
Connie Jo McPherson
Dec 12, 2022
Connie Jo McPherson, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 12, 2022 following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on June 16, 1964, she was the daughter of Roberta Lou (Taylor) Billetter and the late Larry Lee Billetter.
Connie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982 and continued her formal education at Brevard Community College in Florida....
Ethan J. Huff
Dec 11, 2022
Ethan J. Huff, 21, of Sherrodsville, died Sunday, December 11, 2022, from injuries he sustained as a result of an ATV accident.
Born in Dover, he was the son of George “Joe” and Kimberly A. (Huff) Huff, with whom he resided. A 2020 graduate of Claymont High School and Buckeye Career Center, Ethan was employed in the Chassis Assembly Department...
Thelma “Dolly” Canfield
Dec 10, 2022
Thelma “Dolly” Canfield, 86, of New Philadelphia, slipped out the back door to go into the presence of her Lord, on December 10, 2022.
Born in New Philadelphia on June 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Lucy Irene (Gowins) Everett.
After attending Midvale High School, Dolly met and fell in love with her husband...
Janice M. “Jan” Storck
Dec 10, 2022
Janice Mae Storck, 95, of New Philadelphia, died December 10, 2022 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Visentainer) Kuenzli, Jan was born in New Philadelphia on June 13, 1927.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1945, Jan continued her formal education at Kalamazoo College in Michigan where she obtained...
Kenneth Winemaster
Dec 10, 2022
Kenneth G. Winemaster, 94, of Strasburg, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Hall of Fame Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Canton, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Ken was the son of the late William and Jesse (McGlaughlin) Winemaster and had received a bachelor’s degree while attending college in Toronto, Canada.
On March 1, 1958,...
Patricia Ann Bichsel
Dec 9, 2022
Patricia Ann Bichsel, age 91, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
Born in Columbus on July 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Loyal Hawkins and Clara M. (Hess) Mortley.
Patti graduated from Columbus North High School in 1949. She...
Dianne Metzger
Dec 9, 2022
Dianne Metzger, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Friday December 9, 2022.
Born in Dover, Ohio on April 9, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Doris (Snyder) Thompson.
After graduating New Philadelphia High School in 1966, Dianne fell in love with her husband Dan Metzger. On April 17, 1971,...
