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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....
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Larry J. Kappeler
Dec 18, 2021
Larry J. Kappeler, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Kansas City Hospice at Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Born April 18, 1942 at Dover, he was the son of the late Elmer and Elvira (Basiletti) Kappeler. A graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Larry had retired from the former Dover Cryogenics at Dover.
Larry married his...
Richard “Rick” Hartrick
Dec 18, 2021
Richard Stephen Hartrick, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, in his residence following a year-long illness.
Born in Buffalo, New York on November 24, 1946, Rick was a son of the late Richard and Gertrude Grzelewski Hartick. Rick grew up in Western New York and attended college at Wisconsin University.
In the early 1970s, he was...
Dwight W. “Rhody” Rhodeback
Dec 17, 2021
Dwight W. “Rhody” Rhodeback, 93, of Dover, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Rhody retired from the Ford Motor Company at Canton and was also a veteran having served with the United States Navy. An avid fisherman and fan of Ohio State Football, he loved Formula One...
