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Sherri Lynn Hunker-Longenette
Jul 6, 2021
Sherri Lynn Hunker-Longenette, 52, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home.
A daughter of Debra (Mowls) Garabrandt and the late Thomas Hunker, Sherri was born January 16, 1969 at Dover, Ohio.
Sherri graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1987. During her school years she was active in gymnastics, cheerleading and the dance squad. ...
Charles R. “Chuck” Gentry
Jul 6, 2021
Charles R. “Chuck” Gentry, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Orrville, he was a graduate of Orrville High School and following his graduation, Chuck enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he faithfully served his country for four years before being honorably discharged.
Surviving...
Bonnie J. Freeland
Jul 4, 2021
Bonnie Jean Freeland, 66, of New Philadelphia, ran into the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2021, following a courageous, 3-year battle with ocular melanoma.
Born in Dover on August 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Isabell Irene (Lawver) Sherrets.
She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1972. Bonnie was also an active...
Gwenna G. Johnson
Jul 3, 2021
Gwenna G. Johnson, age 71, of Hennis Care Center at Dover was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband early Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Born in Coos Bay, Oregon on December 23, 1949, Gwenna was a daughter of the late Raymond Frederick Middleton and Elsie Lorraine (Fox) Updegrove. She spoke fondly of spending her childhood summers on the misty Oregon...
William Albert Burg
Jul 2, 2021
William Albert Burg, age 66 of Canal Winchester and formerly of Sugarcreek died Friday, July 2, 2021, in Mount Carmel East Hospital at Columbus following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 23, 1954, Bill was a son of the late Howard and Ora McCoun Burg. He was a graduate of Garaway High School...
Jason L. Warner
Jun 30, 2021
Jason L. Warner, 44, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2021 in Union Hospital at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, he was the son of Oliver D. and Zoa Jean (Cumblidge) Warner and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School.
In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his brother and sister-in-law,...
Regina Lynn Kennedy
Jun 30, 2021
Regina Lynn Kennedy, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Oak Pointe Health Care at Baltic.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her daughters, Erin (Robert) Nealey of Baltic, Heather (Tony) Nealey of Dover and Amber (Robert) Beavers of Sugarcreek; her grandchildren, Vanessa, Brendan, Robert Jr., Trinity, Dalton, Liam, Sean, Joce...
Mary I. “Marybelle” Wisintainer
Jun 29, 2021
Mary I. “Marybelle” Wisintainer, 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Evan W. and Geraldine C. (Lab) Thomas, Marybelle was born November 27, 1925 at Dover, Ohio.
Marybelle graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1943. Then on September...
Richard B. “Dick” Frink
Jun 29, 2021
Richard B. “Dick” Frink, 72, of Mineral City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 29, 2021 following a long battle with MDS and leukemia.
Born in Lodi, Ohio on August 17, 1948, he was the son of the late Beryl Maurice and Florence Bertha (Knoch) Frink. After graduating from Highland High School in 1966, he was most...
Sylvia J. Edie
Jun 28, 2021
Sylvia Jean Edie, 80, of New Philadelphia, died June 28, 2021 at the Inn at Northwood Village in Dover following a period of declining health.
Sylvia, better known as “Sib” to her Pennsylvania crew, was born in Petrolia, PA, on July 15, 1940 to the late John W. and Cora F. (Coleman) Collier. She had two brothers, the late Robert...
Harlow Alizabeth Dunn
Jun 28, 2021
Harlow Alizabeth Dunn, infant daughter of Drew and Staci Peterman Dunn of New Philadelphia was born Monday, June 28, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Harlow defied the odds and shared 56 beautiful minutes here on earth before passing peacefully. Prior to her birth, she had been diagnosed with Trisomy 13. She will be remembered by her family...
Eugene V. “Buster” Heck
Jun 26, 2021
Eugene V. “Buster” Heck, 89, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on March 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Eugene Victor Heck, Sr., and Marie (Destefani) Heck Weigand and Edward Weigand.
After graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1951, Buster...
Ruth Ann Renner
Jun 26, 2021
Ruth Ann Renner, 78, of Tuscarawas, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on September 19, 1942 at Dover, she was the daughter of the late Furman and Mary Louise (Alleshouse) Schrock.
Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Burrier of Massillon and Holly Hoffert of the Toledo area;...
Theodore Edward “Ted” Bair
Jun 25, 2021
Theodore Edward “Ted” Bair, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away June 25, 2021.
Born December 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Hershal E. and Ruby Ivah Bair.
After graduating from Uhrichsville High School in 1966, he joined the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. Upon discharge, he spent most of his professional career as the owner and...
Mabel Marie Sommers
Jun 24, 2021
Mabel Marie Sommers, age 94, of Dover, died early Thursday, June 24, 2021, while in the care of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born on July 11, 1926, at Barrs Mill near Sugarcreek, Mabel was a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Armbrust Rody.
She attended school at Barrs Mill and married Christian Sommers on March 2,...
Dolly A. Samson
Jun 23, 2021
Dolly A. Samson, age 80, of Dover, passed away peacefully, on June 23, 2021, after a courageous battle of cancer.
Born on January 6, 1941, at Cebu, Philippines, she was one of seven children born to the late Brigido B. Alfar and Adela Bautista Alfar. Dolly is preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Dolly graduated from University of...
Doris Maxine Hughes
Jun 21, 2021
Doris Maxine Hughes, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 joining her husband, Floyd, who preceded her in death on April 20, 2018. She had resided at Park Village Health Care in New Philadelphia, Ohio since March 2018.
Doris was born November 26, 1924 in Bedford Township near Warsaw, Ohio to the late Everett Foster and Margaret...
Spencer Louis Monticelli
Jun 20, 2021
Spencer Louis Monticelli, age 19, of Uhrichsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021, following a motorcycle accident.
Born on May 2, 2002 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Spencer is the son of Gregg and Susan Risher Monticelli.
Spencer was a 2020 graduate of Claymont High School where he was on the football and fishing teams....
Sondra L. Pauline
Jun 19, 2021
Sondra L. Pauline, 81, of Dover died peacefully, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Dover while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Harland and Helen (Wayble) Maurer, she was born in Dover on June 18, 1940. She retired from the former Custom Coaters at Dover and had formerly...
Donald W. Ball, Jr.
Jun 18, 2021
Donald W. Ball, Jr. 63, of Beach City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Wooster Community Hospital at Wooster.
Born in Dennison, he was the son of Donald W. Ball, Sr. of Dover and the late Charlotte (Miskimen) Ball.
A graduate of Dover High School at Dover, Donald and was currently employed as a Plant Manager for...
