Obituaries

Apr 18, 2021

In keeping with God’s plan, Evalyn Hephinger Carroll 99, was taken to her heavenly home on April 18 2021.

Evalyn was born on January 5, 1922, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to William and Edith (Campbell) Hephinger.

In her youth, Evalyn was a dancer and acrobat well-known throughout Ohio.  Married to Robert Carroll, they lived in Greenwood, Indiana, and Port Charlotte,...

Apr 17, 2021

Jeffrey L. Beehler, 60, of New Philadelphia passed away April 17, 2021 in his home.

Born in Dover on August 16, 1960, he was the son of the late John and Shirley Beehler.

Professionally, Jeff worked as a security guard at Marlite. His hobbies included playing darts, drinking Busch Lite, and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Jeff’s family includes his...

Apr 17, 2021

John R. Browning passed away April 17, 2021, in his favorite spot sitting at the kitchen table watching the birds outside. John was born February 8, 1930, to Norman and Margaret (Richards) Browning in Guernsey County. John graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1947. He served his country with the US Army (1952-1954) in Austria assigned to the Headquarters...

Apr 17, 2021

Rose M. Dennis, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Aultman Hospital.

Born September 9, 1929, in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Attilio and Margaret (Springhetti) Vielmetti.

After completing her formal education, she married her late husband, Ermile D. “Denny” Dennis, on September 9, 1946.

Rose was a member of Crooked Run United...

Apr 16, 2021

Rebecca Jean Rogers, age 38, of Massillon, was taken from her family and friends on Friday, April 16, 2021.

A daughter of Carol M. Zinssar Rogers of Dover and the late Robert A. Rogers, Rebecca was born on October 13, 1982, in Melrose Park, Illinois.

Rebecca was a loving, kind soul who never met a stranger. She was known best...

Apr 16, 2021

Craig Morse Rader, 72, of Dover, Ohio passed away on April 16th, 2021, due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

Craig was born on December 22nd, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles Morse and Grace (Garver) Rader.

He was a graduate of Ohio University and Carnegie Mellon University. While at Ohio University, Craig excelled in both athletics and...

Apr 15, 2021

Gregory Allen Zesiger, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of Jane (Ellwood) Zesiger and the late Howard Zesiger, Greg was born August 25, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Greg graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1967. On August 3, 1969, he...

Apr 14, 2021

David William Myers, age 83, of Dover, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, while in the Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on May 15, 1937, at Uhrichsville, Ohio Dave was a son of the late Dorwin V. and Stella M. Roth Myers.

He was a member of the class of 1955 from the...

Apr 13, 2021

Gertrude W. Clark, 92, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Blanche (Cholewska) O’Tremba and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jackie Plate of Strasburg.

In addition to her parents, two husbands, Cyril N. Plate...

Apr 13, 2021

Helen A. “Bev” Deyo, 84, of Dover passed away peacefully in her home under the care of Community Hospice on April 13, 2021.

Born in Auburn, New York, on May 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ballington and Helene (Pytel) Dunster.

After graduating from high school, she married the late Earl Deyo on May 17, 1954, and...

Apr 13, 2021

Jay William Huston, 67, of Dover, a selfless, dedicated family man, passed away of a sudden illness in his home on April 13, 2021.

Born in Dennison on July 22, 1953, he is the son of Harold Eugene and Mary Lou (McCune) Huston of Port Washington.

After graduating from Indian Valley South High School in 1971, where he was an...

Apr 12, 2021

Janet L. Hawk, 93, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on April 12, 2021, with her children by her side following a period of declining health, while in the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Parral, Ohio on July 16, 1927, Janet was the oldest of three children born to the late John J. Marburger...

Apr 12, 2021

John R. Groh, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Akron, he was the son of the late Reuben H. and Daisy M. (Shane) Groh and a graduate of the former Sugarcreek / Shanesville High School at Sugarcreek. Following high school, John enlisted in the United...

Apr 10, 2021

Kenneth Jay Hewitt, 62, of Dover, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Community at Dover.

A son of Dorothy (Crites) Hewitt and the late William J. Hewitt, Kenneth was born March 2, 1959 at Dennison, Ohio.

Kenneth graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1978. He enjoyed drawing and sketching as well as puzzles.

In...

Apr 9, 2021

Apr 8, 2021

Deborah Sue Davis, age 64, of Dennison, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, while in the care of Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.

Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on June 15, 1956, Deb was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Pfeister) Davis.

Deb was a graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School and...

Apr 8, 2021

Philip Stanley Sowards, 63, of Dennison, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Trinity West Medical Center at Steubenville.

 

A son of the late Clarence and Thelma Virginia (Wilkins) Sowards, Philip was born November 5, 1958 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ohio.

 

A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Philip graduated from Indian Valley South High School in...

Apr 7, 2021

Kathryn Amelia Johnson Heldt, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away April 7, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born April 3, 1923 in Tuscarawas, she was the daughter of the late George Frederick and Nora Pearl (Metzger) Johnson and a graduate of the former Tuscarawas / Warwick High School where she had perfect attendance from grades 1...

Apr 5, 2021

Katherine Virginia Pell, 92, recently of Coshocton and Dover, Ohio, and previously a long-time resident of New Philadelphia, died in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on April 5, 2021, after a brief illness.

Katherine was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Fred and Ann Starritt on November 20, 1928, and had a memorable childhood there through 6th grade and then in Charleston,...

Apr 4, 2021

Tina Marie Moore, age 51, of New Philadelphia lost a long battle with depression on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born in Canton, Ohio on September 4, 1969, Tina is the daughter of Etheline Carnes Sampsel and Roger Malzahn.

She was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School and together with her husband, owned and operated Hays Pest Control. Tina enjoyed...