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Ann M. Courtright
Sep 9, 2024
Ann M. (Neisel) Courtright, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Park Village Nursing Home, New Philadelphia.
Ann was born March 10, 1930 in a farmhouse in Magnolia, Ohio.
She grew up in the East Sparta/Sandy Valley area and graduated from East Sparta High School.
Ann enjoyed family life as a wife and mother, devoted to God and always...
John H. Ulrich
Sep 8, 2024
John H. Ulrich, 80, of Dover, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Ohio's Lifecare Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born on November 27, 1943, in Newcomerstown, John was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Nell (Shaffer) Ulrich and a steadfast fixture in the lives of those who knew him.
A graduate...
Gilbert V. "Red" Anderson
Sep 7, 2024
Gilbert V. "Red" Anderson, 95, of Midvale, passed away peacefully on September 7 2024 in Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born on April 2, 1929, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Red was the son of the late Noah L. and Bertha (Claypole) Anderson and lived a life that exemplified simplicity and dedication.
For 35 years,...
Frances Eileen Rummell
Sep 7, 2024
Frances Eileen Rummell, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, while in the care of Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born on October 2, 1928, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Frances was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Ida F. “Pudd” Wherley Aubihl.
Frances was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on February...
Shelia Kay Trachsel
Sep 4, 2024
Shelia Kay Trachsel, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in her residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Tornado, West Virginia, Shelia was one of seven children born to the late Orville and Mary Nicholas Sizemore.
Shelia was a graduate of Indian Valley North High School and worked for a period of time in...
Donna Mae Geib
Sep 2, 2024
Donna Mae Geib, born April 1, 1927, the youngest daughter of William and Grace (March) Geib, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Dover, Ohio, Donna Mae was a fiercely independent and superstitious woman who danced to the beat of her own drum. Never married, she was engaged once in the 1960s to a man who told...
Dian Nemitz
Sep 1, 2024
Dian D. Nemitz, 77, of Dover, passed away September 1, 2024 in her home after a period of declining health. Born August 7, 1947, she was the only child of the late John D. and Florence J. “Betty” (Levengood) Thomas.
Throughout Dian’s life she enjoyed crafts and practicing her artistic talents. She was accomplished in painting with watercolors. She also used...
Daniel DeVecka
Sep 1, 2024
Daniel DeVecka, 80, of New Philadelphia, died September 1, 2024, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
A son of the late John and Jean Kathryn (Mals) DeVecka, Dan was born May 14, 1944 in Dover.
Dan honorably served his country in the United States Navy.
On November 11, 1969, Dan married the late Sue Ellen Kiser in First United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia...
Evelyn Claire Troyer
Aug 30, 2024
Evelyn Claire Troyer, infant daughter of Eli and Susan Troyer of Dover, went into the arms of Jesus, on August 30, 2024, following birthing complications.
Evelyn’s birth was greatly anticipated by her parents and sisters, Amanda and Melissa.
A graveside service will be held in Dover Burial Park on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Doris Bury
Aug 27, 2024
Doris Ann Bury, 93, formerly of Massillon, passed away in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover on August 27, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Born in Massillon, Ohio on January 21, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Coyla I. (Braucher) Fritz.
Doris married her loving husband, Clark A. Bury, on January 15, 1955 and together...
James M. "Jim" Herschel
Aug 26, 2024
James M. "Jim" Herschel, a cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, at the age of 89.
Born on July 18, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, Jim's journey took him through a remarkable life filled with passion, innovation, and adventure. Jim was the son of the late John and...
Esther Batten
Aug 26, 2024
Esther Irene Batten, 89, of Dover and formerly of Freeport, passed away August 26, 2024 in Country Club Retirement Campus.
Born in Polk, Nebraska on September 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late David Reck and Elizabeth Irene (Dean) Reck.
After graduating from high school, Esther spent her life as a homemaker caring for her late husband, Edward J. Batten,...
Zoa Torgler
Aug 24, 2024
Zoa D. Torgler, age 97 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Saturday, August 24, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia on July 22, 1927, Zoa was a daughter of the late William Floyd and Alma Cook George.
She was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...
Alice M. Davis
Aug 24, 2024
Alice M. Davis, 99, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, in her home, on August 24, 2024, in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born on May 10, 1925, in Archbald, Pennsylvania, Alice was the daughter of the late Camillo and Raffaela (Coccia) DeAngelis and after graduating from high school, Alice pursued further education at Lackawanna College in Pennsylvania, where...
Bobbie E Lax
Aug 24, 2024
Bobbie Ellen Lax, age 75, of Dover, died unexpectedly, in her residence, on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024.
A daughter of the late Robert Breitenstein and Dorothy Mason Breitenstein, Bobbie was born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on March 1, 1949.
She was a 1967 graduate of Dover High School and for a brief period put her love for all animals...
Judy K. Croy
Aug 23, 2024
Judy K. Croy, 73, of Dennison died August 23, 2024.
A daughter of the late Robert Charles Croy and Edith (Rinehart) Croy, Judy was born September 6, 1950 in Dover.Judy graduated from Dover High School in 1969. She was employed by Even Start and Harcatus Head Start as a cook.
Judy is survived by her children, Sandra Ann Peveto of Silver Springs,...
Ashley Nicole Passio
Aug 22, 2024
Ashley Nicole Passio, 35, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly in her home on August 22, 2024. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her.
Born December 21, 1988 at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Andrew A. Bedard, Sr. and is survived by...
Thelma Miller
Aug 22, 2024
Thelma Lucille Miller, age 93, of Port Washington, died early Thursday, August 22, 2024, while in the care of Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Stone Creek, Ohio on December 20, 1930, Thelma was a daughter of the late John A. and Bernice Isnogle Wyler.
She was a graduate of the former Stone Creek School...
Janet Espenschied
Aug 22, 2024
Janet Espenschied, age 82, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, after of period of declining health.
Born in Springfield, Ohio on June 27, 1942, Janet was a daughter to the late Conrad and Donna (Call) Butcher.
She was a 1965 graduate of The Ohio State University where she received...
James E. Weaver, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
James E. Weaver Jr., 94, of Arlington, Texas and formerly of the area, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Texas.
Born in Wooster, he was the son of the late James E. and Ruth (Hageman) Weaver, Sr. and was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Army, 7th Cavalry, during the occupation of Japan, following the end...
