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Richard Andrew “Drew” Hutchison
Feb 21, 2021
Richard Andrew “Drew” Hutchison, 29, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.
A son of Richard Hutchison and Terry Barbee, Drew was born March 27, 1991 at Dover, Ohio.
Drew graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 2010 and during his time in school, he enjoyed wrestling and playing baseball. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed...
Pastor Mark Trotter
Feb 20, 2021
Pastor Mark Gregory Trotter, of Dallas, Georgia and formerly of New Philadelphia, entered into the presence of the Lord on his 64th birthday, Saturday, February 20, 2021. For the past months, Mark had gracefully and courageously fought a battle with cancer.
Born in Miami, Florida on February 20, 1957, Mark was a son of the late Albert Franklin and Peggy...
Nancy L. Brown Rennicker
Feb 20, 2021
Nancy L. Brown Rennicker, 73, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 20, 2021.
Born in Dennison on September 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Wilma (Bartholow) McBeth.
After completing her formal education, she spent her career as a nurse’s aide, serving at Country Club Retirement...
Gary J. Crites
Feb 19, 2021
Gary J. Crites, 59, of New Philadelphia passed unexpectedly in his home on February 19, 2021.
Born in Dennison on August 12, 1961, he was the son of Judith K. (Carpenter) Crites and Edward Earl Crites.
After graduating from Claymont High School, Gary was the owner and operator of Freedom Mobile Homes Transport. He was also a skilled mechanic and...
David W. Seabrook
Feb 19, 2021
David W. Seabrook, 82 of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, surrounded by family.
Dave was born December 1, 1938, in New Philadelphia to the late William and Virginia (Ellwood) Seabrook. Dave married the former Jeannette Bertolini June 20, 1959.
Dave was a 1956 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and continued his formal education at Muskingum College. ...
Joe K. Bryan
Feb 16, 2021
Joe K. Bryan, 94, of Uhrichsville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Uhrichsville, he was the son of the late Robert and Hanna (Sells) Bryan and a 1945 graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School at Uhrichsville. Following his graduation, Joe entered the U.S....
Ronald Lloyd Moore
Feb 12, 2021
Ronald Lloyd Moore, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 12, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover while under the care of Community Hospice.
Born on July 1, 1938, in Tuscarawas, Ron was a son of the late Edward Moore and Wilma Carpenter Moore Amicone. He was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. After his...
Ellianna Marie Ritenour
Feb 9, 2021
Ellianna Marie Ritenour, three month old daughter of Bradley J. and Alyson W. (Ledrich) Ritenour, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Ellianna was born November 3, 2020 at Canton, Ohio.
Although her time was short, she left a great impact on her family. They will remember her for being an extremely easy going baby who was always happy...
Ted Metcalf
Feb 7, 2021
Ted Metcalf, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born September 20, 1931 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond “Curly” and Freda M. (McKnight) Metcalf. Ted was a United States Army veteran having served in both Italy and the Pacific during the Korean...
David M. Riker
Feb 6, 2021
David M. Riker, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Dover on July 17, 1941, Dave was the son of the late Ernest W. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Farkas) Riker of Roswell. He was a 1959 graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School in Dennison. There, he...
Jacquie Wallace
Feb 2, 2021
E. Jacqueline “Jacquie” Wallace, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 2, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on February 13, 1949, at High Point, North Carolina, Jacquie was a daughter of the late Robert Alan and Jessica Leorra Harry Wallace.
She attended Strasburg-Franklin Schools until her early teen years...
Paul Eugene “Shorty” Mathias
Feb 1, 2021
Paul Eugene “Shorty” Mathias, 97, of New Philadelphia, whose speedometer finally stopped cranking, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021 at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover.
A son of the late Elmer and Irene (Kuhn) Mathias, Shorty was born January 27, 1924 in his childhood home on Stonecreek Road in New Philadelphia.
He...
Josephine E. Huff
Jan 30, 2021
Josephine E. Huff, age 83, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully early Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
Born August 6, 1937 in York Township, she was the daughter of the late Rolland and Rose (Mathias) Beitzel and a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following High School, Josephine worked as a medical secretary...
Donald W. “Tuff” McAfee
Jan 29, 2021
Donald W. “Tuff” McAfee, 85, of Somerdale, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Aultman Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Hopedale, he was the son of the late Harley and Irene (Lillie) McAfee. Tuff was an honorably discharged veteran having served with the United States Army and he had retired from the former Bender & Louden Freight Company...
Douglas Edmond Miller
Jan 27, 2021
Douglas Edmond Miller, 58, of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Pomerene Hospital at Millersburg following a sudden illness.
A son of Danny R. Miller and the late Barbara L. (Baker) Miller, Douglas was born December 6, 1962 at Norfolk Virginia.
During his youth, Douglas was active in Boy Scouts and ultimately he attained the rank of Eagle...
Geraldine Louise “Jerry” Berlendis
Jan 27, 2021
Geraldine Louise (Jerry) Berlendis was a cherished aunt, sister, cousin, daughter and friend. Born March 10, 1936, Jerry left us on January 27, 2021.
Born to Cora (nee Bonvechio) and Pete Berlendis, Jerry graduated from St. Mary’s High, attended Marquette University, and received a degree in political science from Kent State University. She worked as a teacher, raised chickens with...
Reah Jane Williams
Jan 26, 2021
Reah Jane Williams, 84, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Union Hospital a Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Samuel Eugene and Mary Katherine (Mason) Torgler, Reah was born September 8, 1936 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Reah graduated second in her class from New Philadelphia High School in 1954. Over the...
Melissa May Yoder
Jan 26, 2021
Melissa May Yoder, age 46, of Sugarcreek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover. Melissa has courageously fought a five-year battle with cancer.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on February 17, 1974, Melissa was a daughter of...
Marc Daniel Lightell
Jan 25, 2021
Marc Daniel Lightell, 74, of New Philadelphia joined our Lord and Savior Monday, January 25, 2021 following a brief illness.
Born October 9, 1946 in Dover, Marc was the son of the late Henry Bardelli and Frances DeSerio Bardelli.
Marc proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
He married his loving and devoted wife, Rita Ann Stuver on...
Scot E. Hupp
Jan 24, 2021
Scot E. Hupp, 58, formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Akron.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late John “Jack” and Ann C. (Carr) Hupp. A graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and the Automotive Program at Buckeye Career Center at New Philadelphia, he had formerly worked as an...
