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Ann Marie McConnell
Jul 7, 2020
Ann Marie McConnell, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a battle with early Alzheimer’s disease.
A daughter of Margaret (Michael) Maher and the late Joseph Leo Maher, Ann was born November 5, 1951 at Canton, Ohio.
Ann graduated from Southern Local High School in 1970. She retired from the...
Georgia Ann Maynard
Jul 6, 2020
Georgia Ann Maynard, 85, of New Philadelphia, died July 6, 2020, in Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born in Bragg City, MO, on September 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Della Van (O’Dell) Burch. After graduating from high school, Georgia was married on May 2, 1959 in Willoughby Hills, Ohio...
Col. John R. Meese
Jul 5, 2020
Col. John R. Meese, U.S. Army Ret., 87, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a short period of declining health.
A son of the late Richard Vernon and Dorothy Marie (Gribble) Meese, John was born July 18, 1932 at Dover, Ohio.
John graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1950....
Rena Beeson
Jul 5, 2020
Rena G. Beeson, 79, of Newcomerstown, passed away on July 5th 2020.
Rena was born June 1, 1941 in Ohio. On February 12, 2004, she married her husband of 16 years, Harry “Thomas” Beeson, who survives. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert L. Hurless.
Rena worked for 30 years at Hoover until her retirement.
Along with...
William H. “Bill” Hawkins
Jul 2, 2020
William H. “Bill” Hawkins, Jr. 73, of Strasburg, passed away suddenly, July 2, 2020 in his residence.
Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Bessie and Basil Bonisolli and the late William H. and Hazel Hawkins. A graduate of the former Midvale High School at Midvale and a veteran having served in the United States Army, Bill...
Joann Pringle
Jul 1, 2020
Joann E. Pringle, age 89, of Dover, passed away July 1, 2020 at Truman House Community Hospice.
Born May 19, 1931 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Mary Anna (Gragis) Chercony. She married James J. Pringle on August 18, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church. James passed away June 25, 2018.
Joann was hired...
David Engibous
Jul 1, 2020
David Engibous was born June 19, 1927 in Norway, Michigan, to Charles and Evelyn (McRae) Engibous, and was the last remaining of eight children. David and his three older brothers were hard workers and each had several years of riding their bicycles to meet the train from Green Bay into Norway, start up the fire in the train station, unload...
Gregory Allen “Greg” Pierpoint
Jul 1, 2020
Greg Allen Pierpoint, age 41, of Dover and formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. He was born on August 17, 1978 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Greg’s life may have been cut short but he touched the hearts of many while he was with us.
An avid sports enthusiast, Greg was the biggest Pittsburgh Steelers...
Doris Ann McCort
Jul 1, 2020
Doris Ann McCort, 90, of Carrollton, died peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Carroll Health Center.
Born in Akron on June 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Mona (Pasley) Barrett.
After graduating from Perrysville High School in 1948, she married the late Richard D. McCort on September 2, 1950. Together, they were members...
Albert Pisony
Jul 1, 2020
Albert D. Pisony, 86, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in his residence.
Born in Roswell, he was the son of the late John and Julia (Popelas) Pisony and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Albert enlisted into the United States Army and after being honorably discharged, he...
Kristina Sue Kail
Jun 30, 2020
Kristina Sue Kail, age 51 of New Philadelphia died early Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following an unexpected illness.
Born in Denver, Colorado on April 30, 1969, Kristina was a daughter of Claudette (Drury) Kail of New Philadelphia and the late Vernon Kail, Jr.
She was a 1987 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and furthered...
Sharon Elaine Perko
Jun 30, 2020
Sharon Elaine Perko, age 74, of Wainwright, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in the former Twin City Hospital at Dennison on August 26, 1945, Sharon was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Opal (Edie) Perko.
She was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and for many years served...
William Stoetzer
Jun 28, 2020
William J. Stoetzer, 82, of Bolivar, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Navarre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Baker) Stoetzer. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy and had owned and operated Bill Stoetzer Photography. Bill was a member of The Church of the...
Carol Ann Zigman
Jun 26, 2020
Carol Ann Zigman, 80, formerly of Willard and Marietta, passed away peacefully at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover on June 26, 2020.
Born in Youngstown on October 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. and Mary (Ondra) Powell.
Carol attended Marietta College where she met her future husband, Anthony R. Zigman. On October 3,...
Ronald Joe Cunningham
Jun 25, 2020
Ronald Joe Cunningham, 69, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home.
A son of the late James Ralph and Betty Lou (Butler) Cunningham, Ron was born April 18, 1951 at Dennison, Ohio.
He is survived by his children, Kayla (Maria) Thompson of Woodsfield, Ohio and Kevin (Laura) Cunningham of Bethesda, Ohio; three grandchildren, Abigail Thompson and Lucas...
Oscar Smart
Jun 25, 2020
Oscar C. Smart, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Ragersville on November 11, 1936, he was the son of the late Harvey and Laura (Inhearst) Smart.
Oscar married his late wife, Florence Irene Smart on June 8, 1957, who preceded him in passing in 2006.
After completing his formal education, Oscar worked...
Kenneth Lee Miller
Jun 24, 2020
Kenneth Lee Miller, age 67, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on February 27, 1953, Kenny was a son of the late William and Lorene (Clark) Miller.
At a young age Kenny failed Kindergarten because he couldn’t pass sandbox class. However, in 1996, he buckled down and...
James Edgar Riggs
Jun 24, 2020
James Edgar Riggs, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home following a period of declining health.
A son of the late George Edgar and Helen Jean (Snyder) Riggs, James was born August 16, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.
James graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961. He then continued his education at Andrews Barber...
Melanie Elmore
Jun 21, 2020
Melanie Sue Elmore, age 61, of Carrollton, died early Sunday, June 21, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
Born at Cambridge, Ohio on February 13, 1959, Melanie was a daughter of the late Donald and N. June (Latham) Stevens.
Melanie was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School...
Frank Barker
Jun 19, 2020
Frank W. Barker, age 87, of Uhrichsville, died early Friday, June 19, 2020, in the Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born at Randolph, Ohio on December 25, 1932, Frank was one of nine children born to the late Margaret Holloway.
He was a graduate of the former Dennison High School. He entered into...
