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Chelsie Shuman
Jan 2, 2022
Chelsie F. Shuman, age 88, of Strasburg and formerly of Baltic, went to be with the Lord early Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Born in Rittman, Ohio on August 20, 1933, Chelsie was a daughter of the late Garland H. and Abigail Blanton Jackson.
Chelsie was a graduate of Cambridge High School. As a young lady, she met and fell in...
Chaz Michael Lynne Huprich
Dec 31, 2021
Chaz Michael Lynne Huprich, 26, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover, he is survived by his parents, Richard D. and Sherrlye L. (Belknap) Huprich. Chaz was a 2014 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and Buckeye Career Center at New Philadelphia where he studied Automotive Body Repair.
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Cynthia Leahy
Dec 30, 2021
Cynthia Kay Leahy, age 76, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, December 30, 2021, while in the loving care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.
Born on May 8, 1945, in Canton, Ohio Cynthia was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Cahill) Mercer.
She was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School in Canton and earned a Bachelor’s...
Joseph O. Large
Dec 30, 2021
Joseph O. Large, 50, of Barnhill, OH, passed away in Mercy Hospital of COVID-19 on Thursday December 30, 2021. Born April 25, 1971, in Massillon, OH. He was the son of Violet M. Dall (Bishop) and the late Robert C. Large, Sr.
Joseph is survived by his mother and stepfather, Donn M. Dall of Barnhill, his brothers – Robert C....
William L. Jenkins
Dec 30, 2021
William L. Jenkins, age 97, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021, while living in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Born on February 28, 1924 in Tippecanoe, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late Clarence and Marie (Billingsley) Jenkins.
Bill graduated from high school in Ashland, Ohio in 1942 and after graduation he began...
Anna Marie Eichel
Dec 29, 2021
Anna Marie Eichel, 62, of New Philadelphia passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on December 29, 2021.
Anna Marie was born July 23, 1959 in Dover to Nancy C. (Taylor) and Ivan E. Dallas. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Anna Marie worked for Midtown Dry Cleaning for more than 30 years. Most recently, she enjoyed providing...
Russell E. Harmon
Dec 28, 2021
Russell E. Harmon 95 years young of Dover (1926 – 2021), passed away very peacefully Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a brief illness. Being a child of God and Redeemed, Russell joyfully joined his Heavenly Father and his lifetime soul-mate of 71 years, Vivian Harmon, and both are now celebrating a new life that knows no pain, no suffering, and...
Janis M. Mackey-DeMattio
Dec 28, 2021
This beautiful woman, Janis M. Mackey-DeMattio, who lived a full life, made a journey on December 28, 2021, to be with her creator, Abba Father, our Emmanuel. We know that Jesus received her with open arms, saying “well done, my child, enter in.”
Born in Roswell, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony and Delores Mildred (Fox) Daley...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marty
Dec 27, 2021
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marty, 83, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, after a long illness with vascular dementia.
She was born in Scio, Ohio on September 18, 1938, to Jack and Lois (Smart) Dunlap. She married John Marty on June 22, 1963.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Marty; son, Roger Taylor; sister, Sharon...
James E. Fisher
Dec 27, 2021
James E. Fisher, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 27, 2021, at home following a period of declining health.
Born October 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Earl Walter and Irina Margaret (Sharr) Fisher.
After his service to our country, James then worked as a truck driver working for Roadway Express from 1958 to 1985.
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Geraldine M. Jenkins
Dec 26, 2021
Geraldine M. Jenkins, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth (Hewitt) Wise and a graduate of Dover High School. Geraldine was a homemaker and a longtime member of Roxford United Methodist Church at Dennison. She loved...
Betty Harmon
Dec 26, 2021
Betty Harmon, 99, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
Born Betty Lou Schaefer on July 17, 1922 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Max and Ila (Riggs) Schaefer. In 1940, Betty graduated from Burlington High School and attended Western Illinois University but suspended her education after three years to work as a...
Judith A. Huff
Dec 26, 2021
Judith Ann “Judy” Huff, 81, of Dennison, passed away peacefully in her home on December 26, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Born in Follansbee, West Virginia, on October 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Eve (Brothers) Denny.
After completing her formal education, she married Donald E. Huff on June 3, 1957. Together, they were blessed...
Robert Lee Henderson
Dec 25, 2021
Robert Lee Henderson, 87, of Canton, died Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Gables of Canton following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Harland and Carrie (Haddix) Henderson, Bob was born March 5, 1934 in Farmington, West Virginia.
After completing his formal education, Bob honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.
Later, he was...
Benjamin J. “Ben” Baker
Dec 25, 2021
Benjamin J. “Ben” Baker, 41, of Port Washington, passed away December 25, 2021 in Trinity Hospital West at Steubenville, from COVID related complications.
Born in Dover, he was the son of Thomas A. and Jean-Anne (Eichel) Baker of Tuscarawas and a 1999 graduate of Indian Valley High School at Gnadenhutten. Ben was currently working as a service technician for Dawson...
Charles D. Herman
Dec 23, 2021
Charles Daniel Herman, 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on December 23, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on August 24, 1941, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Dorothy L. (Metzger) Herman.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, he honorably served his country in...
Terry Lee Hall
Dec 22, 2021
Terry Lee Hall, 75, of Midvale, sailed from earth’s troubled seas to heavens fair shore to be with his Lord and Savior, and many dear loved ones who had gone on before him on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health. He’s finally free from the chains of suffering and...
Lawrence “Larry” Jagunic
Dec 21, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Jagunic, 73, of North Carolina died Dec. 21, 2021, at his North Carolina home after an unexpected heart difficulty. He was the husband of Janet Jagunic, whom he married January 1989.
Born Feb. 15, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio, he was the son of Yolanda Jagunic of New Philadelphia, and the late Peter Jagunic. He graduated from New Philadelphia...
Michael D. Foos
Dec 21, 2021
Michael D. Foos, 67, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of Norma J. (Smith) Foos and the late Donald E. Foos, Michael was born May 14, 1954 in Fremont, Ohio.
Michael graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1972. Then on May 1, 1977,...
John E. “Hubba” Knecht
Dec 20, 2021
John E. “Hubba” Knecht, 78, of Dennison, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Russell and Ida Mae (Gardner) Knecht, John was born September 19, 1943 at Zoar, Ohio.
John was an avid bowler and he participated in various leagues at Boulevard Lanes and was...
