Obituaries

Sep 2, 2022

Raymond G. Metzger, 89, of Wainwright, passed away in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Born in New Philadelphia on November 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Edward T. and Elsie (Jentes) Metzger.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1950, Raymond started his professional career with the former Joy...

Aug 31, 2022

Ronald B. Bigler, Sr. age 91, of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Mineral City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in New Philadelphia on April 9, 1931, Ron was a son of the late Dale and Hazel Parks Bigler.

Ron was a proud Veteran...

Aug 30, 2022

Robert “Butch” Shear, Jr., age 70, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in his residence.

Born in Dover, Ohio on March 12, 1952, Butch was a son of the late Robert Shear, Sr. and Lola Mary (Barnett) Shear.

Butch worked for Schwartz Distributing as an HVAC Technician for over 30 years.  Butch was an avid supporter...

Aug 25, 2022

Barbara Joan Ridenour, 85, of Stone Creek, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, August 25, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.

Born on June 2, 1937 in Zanesville, Joan, as she was known to many, was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Lucille (Worthing) Snoots and was a wonderful mother to her four children. In addition to...

Aug 23, 2022

Kathleen Mae Cox, 93, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 23, 2022, at Park Village Southside assisted living.

Born in Wellston, Ohio, on July 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Russell Wilbur and Lucille Mildred (Addis) Riddlebarger. After graduating from high school, Kathleen married the late Ivan...

Aug 22, 2022

Karen Ann Ervin, 78, of Bolivar, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 22, 2022, in her home and with her husband by her side, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Dover on August 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Jeanette May (Stuver) Gracik and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Karen had worked...

Aug 21, 2022

Fred Richter, age 93, of Massillon, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, while in the care of Grace Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born at New Philadelphia on April 21, 1929, Fred was a son of the late Carl M. and Meta (Schrader) Richter.

He was a 1947 graduate of New Philadelphia High school and completed his formal education...

Aug 20, 2022

Aug 19, 2022

Matthew Samuel Brady, age 45, of Dover, went to be with the Lord early Friday, August 19, 2022, while in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover under the care of Community Hospice.

A son of Mary Susan Cheslock Brady of Dover and the Late Samuel Thomas Brady, Matthew was born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 14, 1976.

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Aug 18, 2022

Aug 16, 2022

Blanche I. Armstrong, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Eugene and Katherine (Mace) Clark, Blanche was born May 2, 1944 at Barnesville, Ohio.

Blanche graduated from Barnesville High School in 1962.  On February 15, 1964, Blanche married her high school sweetheart,...

Aug 14, 2022

Julie A. Murphy, 54, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born November 20, 1967 in Framingham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. Murphy and is survived by her mother, Norma L. (Sessa) Murphy, of the residence. Julie was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School...

Aug 12, 2022

Christine Dawn Wassem, age 43, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022, in her residence.

Born in Canton, Ohio on October 1, 1978, Chris was a daughter of Christopher Wassem of New Philadelphia and the late Judy Basiewicz.

Chris was a lovable soul who enjoyed listening to music, reading poetry, drawing, cooking, being with her family, and...

Aug 12, 2022

Michelle Lee Swegheimer, age 36, of Dover died Friday, August 12, 2022, in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Michelle was a daughter of the late Paul F. Austin, Sr. and Barbara A. Cool Austin.

Michelle was a 2004 graduate of Claymont High School and had previously been employed as a...

Aug 10, 2022

Madison Izac Cox, 25, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic- Akron General Medical Center at Akron.

Born in Canton, Madison was a 2015 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was currently employed with Dutch Valley Market in Sugarcreek. He enjoyed doing many things with his family and friends which included...

Aug 10, 2022

Diana “Dee” McMillen, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, while in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 18, 1946, Dee was a daughter of the late Raymond and Nellie Wilson Thomas.

She was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High school and...

Aug 10, 2022

William L. (Bill) Reed, age 77 of Brightwood, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Union Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Massillon, Ohio on January 23, 1945, Bill was a son of the late Clifton D. and Freda A. (Nicholson) Reed.

He was a 1963 graduate of Fairless High School in Navarre and retired from Hercules Engine in...

Aug 10, 2022

Michelle “Micki” Ann Martin, age 69, of Dover died, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Dover, Ohio on January 13, 1953, Micki was a daughter of the late Richard Martin and Joni (Lawless) Martin.

Micki was a hard worker all of life.  But her greatest joy was spending time with her...

Aug 7, 2022

Shirley A. Miller, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Loves Park, Illinois on July 27, 1933, Shirley was the daughter of the late Fred Oscar and Edith Loraine (Swank) Nord.

Shirley graduated from Akron Central High School then continued her education at Akron University where...

Aug 5, 2022

Sherrill Dawn Rankin, age 80, of Midvale, died, Friday, August 5, 2022, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a brief battle with bone Cancer.

Born in Carthage, New York on February 3, 1942, Sherrill was a daughter of the late David D. and Margaret E. (Ayers) Hopseker.

Following her graduation from High School Sherrill studied accounting and...