Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Nov 4, 2021

Jon T. Harmon, 51, of New Philadelphia, went home to his heavenly father on Thursday, November 4, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland, from complications of COVID.

After numerous trips to the ER and three negative COVID tests, he knew “something was wrong”. He was not against the vaccine, but was leery of its unknowns and it was only...

Nov 2, 2021

Susan Heck Shackelford, 72, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Carey, Ohio on December 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert Earl and Martha “Grace” (Firestine) Heck.

After graduating from Carey High School in 1966, Sue continued her formal education at Wittenberg where...

Nov 1, 2021

Dorothy M. Beaber, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 1, 2021, in Park Village Southside following complications from Covid-19.

Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1929, Dorothy was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Eakin McKnight.

Dorothy attended New Castle High School and on June 14, 1974, married Richard Beaber. The couple resided in...

Oct 31, 2021

Robert Joseph “Bob” Miller, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Amberwood Manor on October 31, 2021, following a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in New Philadelphia on May 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Leroy Walter and Joan Louise (Fanti) Miller.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1969, he continued his...

Oct 30, 2021

Dorothy M. Feller, age 63, of Dover died early, Saturday, October 30, 2021, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

Born on October 9, 1958, in Millersburg, Ohio Dorothy was a daughter of the late Eli E. and Betty Nussbaum Hochstetler.

She was a 1977 graduate of Hiland High School and on March 23, 1978, married...

Oct 29, 2021

Betty Lou (Lorenz) Malone, 79, of Bolivar and formerly of Dover, died October 29, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following complications with Covid-19.

Born March 1, 1942 in Shanesville, she was the daughter of the late Albert R. and Anna (Gualtieri) Lorenz.

Betty was a 1960 graduate of Dover High School. She loved to dance and enjoyed being a...

Oct 29, 2021

Beth Ann Hibbs, age 52, of Bolivar suddenly died Friday, October 29, 2021, in Mercy Medical at Canton.

Born on July 7, 1969, in Dover, Ohio Beth was a daughter of William and Priscilla (Booth) Hibbs.

She was a 1987 graduate of Indian Village North High School and then graduated from Walsh University with a Bachelor degree in accounting.

Professionally,...

Oct 29, 2021

Ruth A. “Porky” Ledrich, 71, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died October 29, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House. She was a survivor of cancer yet a fighter of diabetes and other illness that took her to her last battle where she traveled and joined her loving husband once again.

Born July 13, 1950 in Rawlings, Maryland,...

Oct 29, 2021

Teri L. Smolak, 48, of Dennison, passed away in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following complications of Covid-19.

Born in Dover on January 30, 1973, she was the daughter of Terry Weaver and the late Annabella (Mercer) Harding.

After completing her formal education, she spent her professional career as a cashier with Walmart for more than 27 years.

Teri married...

Oct 28, 2021

James Marvin McBride Sr, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 in South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

A son of the late Clifton and Mona (Cope) McBride, James was born November 7, 1929 in Lincoln County Tennessee.

James graduated from West Tech High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He then served in the United States Army...

Oct 25, 2021

Clarence Rudolph Smitley, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Phillip and Thelma (Conley) Smitley, Clarence was born January 11, 1942 in Tuscarawas County.

On May 17, 1963, Clarence married the former Shirley Miller and the couple raised two...

Oct 25, 2021

Harold E. Kerns, 77, of New Philadelphia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 25, 2021.

Born into a loving family on February 12, 1944 at Dennison, he was the son of the late Joseph and Daisy (French) Kerns and enjoyed his childhood with his parents and siblings in the old log home.

He enjoyed all...

Oct 24, 2021

Robert Carl Belknap, 87, of Roswell, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Harry and Thelma (Page) Belknap, Robert was born February 22, 1934 at Roswell, Ohio.

Robert graduated from Midvale High School in 1951. He then enlisted with the United States Airforce...

Oct 24, 2021

Robert W. Gale, 66, of Dover, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, following a period of declining health.

Born in Delaware, Ohio on February 5, 1955, he was the son of the late William Dee and Lassie (Cordial) Gale.

After completing his formal education at Delaware Hayes High School, Rob worked in a variety of management positions...

Oct 24, 2021

William C. “Bill” Donehue, 72, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 in his home.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Edith D. (Starkey) Donehue and had retired from an Aerial Photography company where he had worked in sales. Bill was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United States Navy...

Oct 24, 2021

Milo J. “Soc” DeMeo, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born at Canton, he was the son of the late Michael and Geraldine (DeSerio) DeMeo and a graduate of Canton City Schools. An honorably discharged veteran, “Soc” served with the United States...

Oct 23, 2021

Jeffrey Clark Wherley, age 53, of Coshocton, died early Saturday, October 23, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on September 30, 1968, Jeff was a son of Daniel and Caroline Kaderly Wherley of Dover.

Jeff was a 1987 graduate of Dover High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Miami of...

Oct 23, 2021

Harold Marvin Kimble, 92, of Dover, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born June 8, 1929 in Dover, he was the son of the late Daniel and Wilma (Waybel) Kimble and a Korean War Veteran. In September 1947, he enlisted in the United States Army and at the end of his...

Oct 20, 2021

Donald Joseph Liedtke, II, age 66, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in his residence following a brief illness.

Born in Dover, Ohio on May 17, 1955, Don was a son of Donald Liedtke, Sr. of New Philadelphia and the late Norma Howes Liedtke.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1973, Don entered into the United...