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Larry Edward Kuhn
Jan 24, 2021
Larry Edward Kuhn, 76, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
A son of the late Walter and Opal (Spinks) Kuhn, Larry was born October 27, 1944 at Zanesville, Ohio.
Larry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid woodworker and especially enjoyed making birdhouses.
He is survived by...
Donald L. Mencer
Jan 24, 2021
Donald L. Mencer, 90, of Dover, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born in Massillon, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Baad) Mencer and a 1948 graduate of the former Beach City High School. In 1951, Donald was drafted in the United States Army and had served...
Kathy Ann Lorenz
Jan 23, 2021
Kathy Ann Lorenz, age 68, of Strasburg, died in her residence on Saturday, January 23, 2021, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
Born in Dover, Ohio on January 20, 1953, Kathy was a daughter of the late James and Ethel Horvath Tantrum. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and briefly attended Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
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Joann R. Roney
Jan 23, 2021
Joann R. Roney, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Gladys (Cosand) Meissner. Joann had retired from the former JC Penney Company at New Philadelphia where she had worked as a sales...
Patrick Daniel McHenry
Jan 20, 2021
Patrick Daniel McHenry, age 65, of New Philadelphia died of an apparent heart attack early Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1955, Pat was a son of the late John McHenry and Bertha and Edward Ellwood.
He was a 1973 graduate of Claymont High School and served his country as a member of the United...
Richard James Sheafer
Jan 20, 2021
Richard J. Sheafer, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born February 7, 1932, in his family’s home on Eureka Street in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James R. and Edna H. (Brown) Sheafer. Following his graduation from South Hills High School in June 1950,...
James T. Kappler
Jan 19, 2021
James T. “Jim” Kappler, 88, of Tarpon Springs, Florida and formerly New Philadelphia passed away January 19, 2021.
Born August 29, 1932 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Bour) Kappler.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, he honorably served in the United States Air Force. Jim worked for the former Joy Manufacturing...
Timothy Lester Gregory
Jan 19, 2021
Timothy Lester Gregory, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in his residence.
Born on September 15, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio Tim was a son of the late LeRoy and Irma Wilmouth Gregory.
He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was an avid reader. He enjoyed going to the Tuscarawas County Public Library...
Garry F. Lute, Sr.
Jan 19, 2021
Garry F. Lute, Sr. 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in his residence.
Born in Dover, he was the son of Earl F. Lute of Midvale and the late Betty G. (Van Dyke) Lute. Garry was a 1969 graduate of the former Indian Valley High School at Midvale and had retired from the Timken...
Donald E. Mayle, Sr.
Jan 18, 2021
Donald E. Mayle, Sr., age 63, of Dover, died early Monday, January 18, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born on June 22, 1957, in Grafton, West Virginia, Don was a son of the late Winford and Christina Kennedy Mayle.
He was a long-time laborer with the Ohio Laborers Union and traveled...
Shirley J. Stewart
Jan 17, 2021
Retired Lorain teacher Shirley J. Stewart, 71, of Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Anchor Lodge.
Born Jan. 5, 1950, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late M. Lee and Jennie M. (nee Wolfe) Stewart.
Shirley was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and Kent State University where she earned bachelor’s...
Thomas W. Shilling
Jan 14, 2021
Thomas W. Shilling, 41, of Dublin, Ohio and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Dover, he was the son of Thomas G. and Gerda (Kren) Shilling of New Philadelphia and a 1997 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Tom continued his education and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration...
Cathy Ann Goldner
Jan 14, 2021
Cathy Ann Goldner, age 68, of New Philadelphia, died, Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton due to complications from COVID-19.
Born on August 9, 1952, at Portsmouth, Ohio, Cathy was a daughter of the late Pleasant K. Lutz, Jr. and Patricia Wagner Lutz.
She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and for more than two...
Erma M. Walton
Jan 13, 2021
Erma M. Walton, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Millard and Ilda (Watkins) Hilliard, Erma was born October 19, 1929 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.
Erma graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in 1947. Then on December 25, 1948, she married...
John A. Colombo, Sr.
Jan 12, 2021
John A. Colombo, Sr. 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in his home.
Born in Roswell, John was the son of the late John and Lydia (Gladstone) Colombo and a 1957 graduate of the former Midvale High School. He had retired from the former Howden Buffalo at New Philadelphia where he had worked as a...
Josephine Elizabeth Harmon
Jan 11, 2021
A memorial service for Josephine Elizabeth Harmon, age 95, who passed away on January 11, 2021 will be held in the Grace Community Church at Stone Creek on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM.
Born February 20, 1925 in Oldtown Valley to Parents Walter and Susie (Arbogast) Harmon. She graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1943.
She was...
Ronald Anthony Manghese
Jan 10, 2021
Ronald A. Manghese, 65, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of the late Anthony “Tony” and Catherine (Meechan) Manghese and a 1973 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. In 1976 he started working for Greer Steel at Dover and had recently retired after 44...
Thomas E. “Tom” Grezlik
Jan 9, 2021
Thomas E. “Tom” Grezlik, 66, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on January 9, 2021 following a 3-year battle with cancer.
Born in Dennison on June 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Vernon Meek and Lois (Bartholomew) Meek Jackson.
After completing his formal education at Claymont schools, he joined...
Zelma L. Shook
Jan 9, 2021
Zelma Lou Shook, 88, of New Philadelphia died peacefully at her home on January 9, 2021.
Born in Guernsey County on March 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ernest Green Blackwell and Ados Lee (Bates) Blackwell.
On May 6, 1953, Zelma married the love of her life, the late Samuel Shook, II, and celebrated 67 years...
Judith A. “Judy” Fanning
Jan 9, 2021
Soulmates Bryant “Al” Fanning, Jr. and Judith A. “Judy” Fanning died January 1 and January 9, 2021 respectively, following complications of Covid-19.
Al was born January 6, 1945 in Davy, West Virginia to the late Bryant and Tina (Rakes) Fanning, Sr. He was an employee of the Cleveland Water Department until his retirement.
Judy was born November 9, 1941 in...
