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Deborah Ann Davis
Jan 8, 2025
Deborah Ann “Debbie” Davis, 57, of Dundee and formerly of Dover, passed away on January 8, 2025, after an apparent heart condition, which led to an automobile accident.
Born in Dover on August 4, 1967, Debbie was the daughter of Sandra F. (Winkler) Daley of Dover and the late Dewey D. Daley. A proud 1985 graduate of Dover High School, she...
Cindy Ann Gerber
Jan 5, 2025
Cindy Ann Gerber, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born at Dennison, Cindy was the daughter of the late William A. and Shirley J. (Touvel) Gerber and a graduate of the former Indian Hills Christian School at New Philadelphia. Cindy had worked, for...
Albert Quivey
Jan 3, 2025
Albert Ney Quivey, 87, of Dover, died Friday, January 3, 2025, in Hennis Care Centre, peacefully following a period of declining health.
Born in Columbia Township on April 28, 1937, he was the son of the late William Ellis Quivey and Martha (Carpenter) Mays.
After graduating from Albany High School, Albert worked for Ravens Trailer Sales for more than 30 years in...
Daniel Lee Dunfee
Jan 3, 2025
Daniel Dunfee, 63, of Bucyrus and formerly of Dennison, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Ohio State Medical Center.
Born on October 29, 1961, in Dover, he was the son of the late Samuel and Edna F. (Kendle) Dunfee.
Dan was a dedicated public servant who began his career after graduating from Dover High School. He continued his education at Stark...
Phyllis Ames
Dec 30, 2024
Phyllis Ruth Ames, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the Hennis Care Center in Dover.
Born on March 20, 1932, in Washington, PA, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Galen H. and Ruth L. (Frizzell) Davis. After graduating from DeVilbiss High School in 1950, she spent several years showcasing her acting and...
Otis D. "Odie" Mathias
Dec 29, 2024
Otis D. "Odie" Mathias, Jr., 60, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in his home, following a brief illness.
Odie was one of three sons born to the late Otis D. and Alice K. (Case) Mathias, Sr. and had graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982. Odie carried with him a dedication to hard work, which...
Mary Beth Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
Mary Beth Thomas, age 70, formerly of Strasburg, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland on June 20, 1954, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late Hugh Schott and Mary F. Boyd Bair and was a graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School. She furthered...
Marjorie Ellen Smith
Dec 29, 2024
Marjorie Ellen Smith, 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. Born on January 3, 1932, in Bedford, Ohio, to John Jay Webb and Anna Grace Griminger, Marjorie lived a full and vibrant life.
Growing up in New Athens, she was one of three siblings, alongside her brother Vernon and sister Janet. On July 3, 1948, Marjorie married...
Roger G. Lile
Dec 25, 2024
Roger G. Lile, 84, of Dover, passed away at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on December 25, 2024.
He was born on January 3, 1940, to the late William “Sonny” and Gladys (Youngen) Lile in New Philadelphia.
Roger graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1958 and attended Western Reserve University in Cleveland before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in...
Darlene Bean
Dec 25, 2024
Darlene Bean, age 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in her home following a period of declining health.
Born on January 28, 1947, Darlene was a daughter of the late Joseph and Doris Ann (Navin) Chartrand.
Darlene worked at Genie Garage door for over 20 years before her retirement. In the years since she has retired, she has...
Marilyn Yarnell
Dec 23, 2024
Marilyn Jean (Mears) Yarnell, 93, died Monday, December 23, 2024 after a short illness.
Marilyn was born May 2, 1931 to Homer G. and Lela E. (Hollingsworth) Mears in Port Washington, Ohio. Marilyn graduated from Freeport (Ohio) High School in 1949 and attended Bliss Business College in Columbus, Ohio from 1949-1951.
On May 20, 1951, Marilyn married the love of her life...
Lucy E. Johnson
Dec 22, 2024
Lucy E. “Laura” Johnson, 105, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, December 22, 2024.
A daughter of the late Boleslaw and Alexandria (Milewski) Adamowicz, Lucy was born on October 26, 1919 in New Britain, Connecticut.
Prior to World War II, Laura enlisted in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps. Lt. Laura served her country honorably. For most of the war she served overseas in...
Norma Beach
Dec 19, 2024
Norma J. Beach, age 95, of New Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Country Club Retirement after a period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, on April 30, 1929, Norma was a daughter to the late Mario and Alice (Boni) Besozzi.
On September 9, 1950 she married Darl Beach, and together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage before his...
Deborah L. Kaser
Dec 18, 2024
Deborah L. Kaser, age 68, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Born on September 1, 1956, in Akron, Ohio. Debbie was a daughter of the late Gerald and Darlene (Godwin) Sneed.
Debbie loved to travel with her husband Jim. Early in their marriage she was told...
Tina Hoffman
Dec 17, 2024
Tina L. Hoffman, age 52, of Dennison, passed away on December 17, 2024, in her home after a period of declining health.
She was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 27, 1972. Tina was the daughter of Jerry and Marlynn (Newell) Hoffman.
Tina was a 1990 graduate of Indian Valley South High School. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Sarah J. Tipka
Dec 16, 2024
Sarah J. Fosbrink Tipka was born April 23, 1945 to Dr. E. L. Fosbrink and Mary Elizabeth Humke Fosbrink. The Fosbrink family valued education, integrity, and community service, values which Sarah embodied throughout her life.
A woman of boundless energy and enthusiasm, Sarah managed to fit not one, but two, successful careers into one lifetime. After earning a BA from Purdue...
Rebecca S. "Becky" Espenschied
Dec 16, 2024
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Espenschied, 69, of Strasburg, passed away on December 16, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 30, 1954, to the late Jack E. and Lillian Margaret (Kessler) Sims, Sr., Becky graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973. She began a successful 40-year career as a cook, starting...
Laurel Lynn McAbier
Dec 16, 2024
Laurel Lynn McAbier, 82, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia, following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Laurel was the daughter of the late Kenneth Gephart and was a vibrant spirit whose love for life was infectious. A beloved grandmother, she found her greatest joys in spending time with...
Theresa Ann Shonk
Dec 14, 2024
Theresa Ann Shonk, 78, of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.
Born at Martins Ferry, Theresa was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Betty V. (Tipton) West and was a proud graduate of the former Gnadenhutten High School at Gnadenhutten.
Theresa worked as an Accounts Receivable Clerk at Square Deal Auto Parts, where...
Joann Lois Stewart
Dec 13, 2024
Joann Lois Stewart, age 91, of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Clearwater, Florida, died Friday, December 13, 2024, in Mease Countryside Hospital at Safety Harbor, Florida following a period of declining health.
Born on the family farm in Oldtown Valley, Jefferson Township, on August 13, 1933, Joann was a daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Arbogast) Shull.
She was a 1952...
