Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

Angelene Marie Stamm, 69 of New Philadelphia departed this life on Thursday June 18, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a sudden illness, with her daughter by her side. Born in Dover, Ohio on September 1, 1950, Angie was the daughter of the late John and Lena Calai. She grew up in a large, loving family devoted to God...

Jun 15, 2020

Mildred A. “Midge” “Mille” McDonald, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in Hennis Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born in Neffs, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Herman N. and Annabelle (Scott) Pugh and was a homemaker and a longtime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ...

Jun 15, 2020

Nadia N. Stanford, 81, of Mineral City, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

Born in Springfield, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Rollie and Ida (Rhodes) Norris. She had a love of life and enjoyed being with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 14, 2020

Richard Lee Breehl, 68, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home.

A son of Barbara (Hawkins) Ellwood and the late James Breehl, Richard was born April 17, 1952 at Dover, Ohio.

Richard graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. A welder by trade, Richard enjoyed his...

Jun 14, 2020

Deana L. Stevenson, 34, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Robert Spatholt and is survived by her mother, Harriett (Bowen) Spatholt of New Philadelphia. Deana was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a homemaker.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...

Jun 13, 2020

Edward Lee “Ed” Breehl, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover on June 13, 2020.

Born in New Phila. on March 28, 1936, he was the son of the late Clementine “Toots” Breehl Benjamin and Lawrence J. Breehl.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Ed continued his formal education at The Ohio State...

Jun 12, 2020

Jun 12, 2020

Jun 10, 2020

Janet Dummermuth, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Mancel and Grace Gates, Janet was born December 3, 1934 at Shadyside, Ohio.

Janet graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1953. In her early adult life, she dedicated herself to taking care...

Jun 7, 2020

Charles Walter “Chuck” Hunter, 66, of Port Washington, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late Ervin and Anna (Strimbu) Hunter, Chuck was born April 7, 1954 at Dover, Ohio

Chuck was an avid antique dealer and he was highly regarded for his knowledge and expertise. He also played a vital...

Jun 6, 2020

Delbert Ardell “Gorby” Schaar, 45, of Dover, died, Saturday, June 6, 2020.

A son of Pamela S. Shotwell of Dover, Gorby was born November 2, 1974 at Dover, Ohio.

Gorby graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1993. He was known for having a heart of gold who would do anything for anyone. He dearly loved his family and friends...

Jun 6, 2020

Jun 6, 2020

Sally Anne Kerr, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Park Village Southside following a period of declining health.

Born at Barnhill, Ohio on June 26, 1930, Sally was a daughter of the late Ed and Rhea Minerva Smith Beans.

Sally was a graduate of the former Midvale High School. She married Paul Kerr on December...

Jun 5, 2020

Juliana Hershberger, 79, of Dover, died Friday, June 5, 2020 in New Dawn Retirement Community.

A daughter of the late Earl J. and Anna (Glick) Hershberger, Juliana was born July 2, 1940 at Dover, Ohio.

Juliana was a member of NewPointe Community Church and formerly worked at Starlight Workshop for many years. She loved to do crafts and was a...

Jun 4, 2020

Faye E. Shidaker, 93, of Dover, passed away Thursday morning, June 4, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born in Goshen on May 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Willard J. “Kelly” and Esther E. (Hill) Haney.

After completing her formal education, Faye married the late Ralph E. Shidaker, who preceded her in passing on April...

Jun 3, 2020

Glenn Clifford Pringle, Age 82, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in his residence.

Born at Mather, Pennsylvania on January 3, 1938, Glenn was a son of the late Sherdon and Marie (Laya) Pringle.

On November 1, 1958, Glenn married the love of his life, the former D. Beverly Herron. Together the couple raised five children and shared...

Jun 1, 2020

Sharon Ann Fulton, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 1, 2020 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Ralph G. and Margaret June (Zay) Fulton, Sharon was born November 9, 1949 at Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

Sharon graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1968 and later attended the former Gerber...

May 30, 2020

Beloved wife, mom, grandma, and sister, Theresa Josephine (Basiewicz) Stephan passed away on May 30, 2020.

Terry was born in Lawrence, Indiana in 1958 to the late Mildred (Zook) and Anton Basiewicz. She was a member of the New Philadelphia High School class of 1975, and continued her education at Kent State, Tuscarawas Campus. She resided in New Philadelphia for...

May 29, 2020

Ross “Ed” Weston II, 77, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died in his home Friday, May 29, 2020.

Ed was the son of the late Ross and Vera (Gooding) Weston. Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ed graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1961.

After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country as a...

May 29, 2020

Judith D. Westbrook, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, in Akron General Hospital following a long illness.

Born June 10, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Victor E. Walters, Sr. and Anna L. (Dickson) Walters Streb Rousch.

After completing her formal education, Judith married her husband of 62 years,...