Obituaries

Oct 22, 2020

Jo Anne Byers, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.

A daughter of the late Herbert Harrington and Helena Regina (Sisco) Maus, Jo Anne was born August 22, 1928 at Akron, Ohio.

Jo Anne graduated from New...

Oct 22, 2020

Nelva Blanche (Myers) Foust, 104, of Newcomerstown, passed away October 22, 2020.

Born in Neffs, Ohio on April 30, 1916, she was the daughter of the late W. C. Myers and Rose L. (Gatten) Myers.

Nelva was a member of the Church of Christ in Newcomerstown for numerous years.

She married the late John L. Foust on...

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Warner Edward Maurer, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 21, 2020, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia.

Born on October 10, 1937, in the family’s Goshen home, Warner was a son of the late Paul and Faye Warner Maurer

He attended school at Midvale and married his life-long companion, the former Rowena Cope on August 13, 1960. In...

Oct 21, 2020

Chester “Chet” Tarulli, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 21, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.

Born October 16, 1934, in Dover, he was one of eight children born to Italian immigrants, Chester and Lucia (DiNino) Tarulli.

Chet graduated from Dover High School before entering the United States Navy where he honorably served...

Oct 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2020

Eugene “Gene” H. Nemitz, Jr., 72, long time New Philadelphia attorney, passed away October 19, 2020. Born April 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Shirley L. (Duncan) and Eugene H. Nemitz, Sr.

He was a graduate of Jefferson Area High School, Wittenburg University, and The Ohio State University School of Law. In addition to being a member...

Oct 19, 2020

Donna Driver Cleveland died peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 19, 1930 and was the only child of the late Giles and Grace Driver.

Donna was raised in Westlake, Ohio in a family that bred Great Danes. Her love for dogs was immense and she loved to share the many happy memories...

Oct 19, 2020

Scott Alan Levengood, age 52, of Mineral City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on October 16, 1968, Scott is the son of Stella L. Scott Levengood of Zoarville and the late Dean Levengood.

He was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School and earned numerous degrees from Kent...

Oct 19, 2020

Kathryn Eileen Tinlin, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Albert Arthur and Unadell (Graham) Bland, Kathryn was born July 6, 1930 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On November 19, 1949, Kathryn married Eugene Alvin Tinlin and they raised...

Oct 18, 2020

Bruce A. Haney, age 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away, early Sunday, October 18, 2020, with his wife by his side, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born on April 13, 1946, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Bruce was a son of the late Floyd “Kidd” and June “Pauline” (Mathias) Haney of Goshen.

He...

Oct 17, 2020

Mr. Joseph W. Lowery, Sr., 83, of New Philadelphia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Born at Luverne, Alabama on July 26, 1937, he was one of 17 sons and daughters born to the late Charles Herbert and Bessie Lee (Long) Lowery. Joe excelled at football, basketball,...

Oct 17, 2020

Steven D. Ballentine, 59, of Hennis Care Center at Dover, passed away in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Born in Dover on January 16, 1961, he was the son of the late Herbert and Catherine J. “Jane” (Campbell) Ballentine.

After completing his formal education, he was a union carpenter for numerous years.

Steve greatly enjoyed...

Oct 17, 2020

Vincent Daniel “Dan” Rybarczyk, 70, of Dover, received his eternal rest on October 17, 2020.

Born in Union Hospital on July 23, 1950, to the late Vincent Joseph and Frances “Pat” Adelene (Patterson) Rybarczyk.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1968, Dan enjoyed numerous life experiences that allowed him the opportunity to see the world and foster lifelong...

Oct 17, 2020

Peggy “Peg” Howell, 72, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Francis W. and Katherine Virginia (Devore) Johnson, Peg was born December 18, 1947 at Dover.

On February 8, 1975, she married her late husband, Ricky L. Howell who preceded her in passing on June...

Oct 16, 2020

Rick E. Hinerman, 70, of Dundee, passed away at his home from an apparent heart attack on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Born in Carrollton on December 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Odgar E. and Doris M. (Ray) Hinerman.

Rick was a member of the Tusco Rifle Club and loved animals, especially his 6 fur babies.

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Oct 13, 2020

Louise Gorman, age 100, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

Born in Richview, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late James and Creecy (Foster) Courtney and had graduated high school in Herod, Illinois. Louise was a homemaker, a seamstress and was extremely sharp at playing Bingo and Rummy with her...

Oct 13, 2020

Helen E. “Beth” Sites, 51, of New Philadelphia passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on October 13, 2020.

Born in Dover on September 4, 1969, she was the daughter of the late William Kenneth and Winnona Ann (Stull) Smitley.

Beth loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed acting as a gracious hostess at her family...

Oct 13, 2020

Donald L. “Sully” Sullivan, 84, of Dover and formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away October 13, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Dover on October 29, 1935, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Flynn) Sullivan.

On June 24, 1960, Sully married his late wife, the former Laura Ann “Annie” Groah. They celebrated...

Oct 11, 2020

Dana A. Hafliger, 60, of Dover passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 11, 2020 in her residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, July 21, 1960 she was the daughter of the late Richard F. and Charlene R. (Young) Snyder and graduated in 1978 from New Philadelphia High School. Dana began...