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Linda S. Hoelscher
Jun 24, 2022
Linda Sue Hoelscher, 70, of Mineral City, passed away on June 24, 2022, following a period of declining health.
Born in Canton on August 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Maxine (Meyer) Angelo and Carl Ellsworth Jones.
After completing her education, Linda married her husband, David Edward Hoelscher on March 7, 1970. They were members of...
Joyce Garbrandt
Jun 24, 2022
Joyce Elaine Garbrandt, 63, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 24, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
A daughter of the late Forrest Wayne and Lucille (McCoy) Garbrandt was born October 15, 1958 at Dover, Ohio.
Joyce was a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia and resided in the home her grandfather built in 1910. Over the years,...
Sandra Kay Metcalf
Jun 21, 2022
Sandra Kay Metcalf, 68, of New Philadelphia, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2022.
Born December 26, 1953 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Joann (Shroyer) Tucker.
After graduating from Strasburg High School, Sandra served at the customer service desk with Dover Buehlers for 39 years.
On July...
Patricia Reifenschneider
Jun 21, 2022
Patricia A. Reifenschneider, age 89, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
Born on June 28, 1932 in Dover, Pat was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Schupbach) Peters. She graduated with the Dover High School class of 1950.
Pat retired in 1994 from...
Eli James Highfield
Jun 19, 2022
Eli James Highfield, age 2, of New Philadelphia, went to play with Jesus on a much bigger playground on Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Akron Children’s Hospital at Akron.
A son of Lauren Rose and Matthew Highfield, Eli was born on April 5, 2020, in the Ohio State University Hospital at Columbus.
Eli’s beautiful blonde hair, infectious smile, and big...
Linda Sue Conner
Jun 16, 2022
Linda Sue Conner, 69, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, June 16, 2022 at her home.
Born September 15, 1953, she was the daughter of the late George Earl and Evelyn Lafferty Gatts.
She attended Claymont High School and loved fishing and spending time with her family and telling stories.
She is survived by her 3 sisters, Debbie...
Nina Mae Sours
Jun 15, 2022
Nina Mae Sours, age 97, of Brightwood, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, while in the care of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia, following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Luray, Virginia on September 5, 1924, Nina was one of eight children born to the late Elmer and Grace (Miller) Sours. At the age of three,...
Virginia King
Jun 14, 2022
Virginia Mildred King, age 91, of Newcomerstown, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 24, 1931 in Newcomerstown, Ohio, Ginny was the daughter of the late John Taylor and Mary (Randall) Taylor.
Ginny was loved by each person that she met through her life. Family always came first...
Jody E. Ricklic
Jun 13, 2022
Jody E. Ricklic, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, following a brief illness.
Born October 14, 1957 in Union Hospital at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Julius and JoAnn (Sherrets) Ricklic. A graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Jody was active in Spanish Club, Ecology Club, Future Teachers...
James A. Donehue
Jun 10, 2022
James Alan Donehue, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on July 5, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph Leroy and Beverly Donehue.
Jim and Sandy, along with their children, owned and operated outlaw Tire from 2000 to 2010. Then he continued his professional career...
Daniel T. Griffiths
Jun 10, 2022
Daniel Thomas Griffiths, 72, of Dover, passed away peacefully June 10, 2022, following a short period of declining health.
Born in Lakewood on July 15, 1949, he was the son of the late Edwin David and Roberta Helen (Lind) Griffiths, Jr.
Dan loved sports, especially baseball and his beloved Cleveland Indians. He also enjoyed playing on the Tuscarawas County Pool...
Larry Allen Jones
Jun 9, 2022
Larry Allen Jones, age 83, of Dover, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born on May 17, 1939, in Centralia, Illinois, Larry was a son of the late Ralph Jones and Gladys Weaver Parson and was raised from infancy by his aunt and uncle, the late Paul...
Evelyn Virginia Mushrush
Jun 9, 2022
Evelyn Virginia Mushrush, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her home under the care of close friends and family on June 9, 2022.
Born April 13, 1928, in Bolivar, she was the daughter of the late George Hiram and Elizabeth Caroline (Mohart) Baker. After graduating from Bolivar High School in 1947, she met her future husband, Arthur L....
Joan M. Walter
Jun 6, 2022
Joan M. Walter, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia and reunited with her late husband and love of her life, James Metcalf.
Born in Dover she was the daughter of the late John T. Meese and Marie M. (Shupbach) Meese Perko and had retired from the Nut House Saloon...
King Enach “Nacky” Solomon
Jun 2, 2022
King Enach “Nacky” Solomon, 52, of New Philadelphia, passed away June 2, 2022 following a short period of declining health.
An adored son of the late Albert H. and Alma Ruth (Saunders) Solomon, Nacky was born October 2, 1969 in Cincinnati.
Nacky was born with Down Syndrome, and although non-verbal, he spoke a beautiful language of love, excitement, and kindness...
Dorothy L. Curtis
May 31, 2022
Dorothy L. Curtis, age 83, of Brunswick, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Willowood Care Center at Brunswick following a period of declining health.
Born on February 22, 1939, in Hale Center, Texas, Dorothy was the oldest of four children born to the late Carl and Audie Bell Long Daugherty. Dorothy grew up on her parent’s cotton farm and often...
Starr E. Grasselli
May 30, 2022
Starr E. Grasselli, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 following a brief battle with cancer.
Ralph J. and Nancy L. (Richards) Grasselli were blessed with the arrival of their shooting “Starr” in Dover, Ohio on October 14, 1963.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1982, she was awestruck by the birth of her...
Thomas W. Milburn, Sr.
May 30, 2022
Thomas W. Milburn, Sr. age 81, formerly of Midvale, died peacefully in his son’s home, while surrounded by his family Monday, May 30, 2022.
Born November 22, 1940 in Gilmore, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Nova A. (Dearth) Milburn. Tom was a veteran having served with the United States Army and had retired from the...
