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Michael Ray “Mick” Derrow
May 27, 2020
Michael Ray “Mick” Derrow, 46, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home.
A son of Garry J. Derrow of Dover and Christina (Smitley) Derrow of Navarre, Mick was born August 27, 1973 at Massillon, Ohio.
Mick graduated from Fairless High School in 1991. Then, on his 18th birthday, he enlisted with the United States Navy which...
Karen Smith
May 25, 2020
Karen A. Smith, 73, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 25, 2020, following an apparent cardiac episode.
Born in Dover on December 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Russell G. and Margaret Ann (Kniesner) Bear. Karen was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.
Karen began working in high school at...
Lisa Burns
May 25, 2020
Lisa M. Burns, 54, of New Philadelphia, passed away of an apparent cardiac episode in her home on May 25, 2020.
Born in Dover on September 21, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Robert Grinder.
After graduating from high school, she was employed throughout the community most recently at Walmart as a maintenance manager.
She had a knack...
Dustin Billiter
May 24, 2020
Dustin P. Billiter, 38, of Dover, passed away tragically on May 24, 2020 on “2-wheels” doing what he loved.
Born May 13, 1982, in Pampa, Texas, he was the son of Bonnie (Marty) Cross of Amarillo, Texas, and Fred Billiter, Jr., of Caldwell, Ohio.
He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Lillian Kaiser of Dover; a half-brother;...
Margaret Ann “Boots” Beans
May 23, 2020
Margaret Ann “Boots” Beans, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia, Boots was that daughter of the late Reuben S. and Virginia (Cook) Kappeler and a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She had formerly worked as a secretary for both...
Dana Kaye Miller
May 21, 2020
Dana Kaye Miller, 59, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Akron General Hospital following a recent illness.
A daughter of Roberta J. (Moore) Rehard of Newcomerstown and the late James A. Rehard, Dana was born September 3, 1960 at Coshocton, Ohio.
Dana graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1978 and formerly worked as a dispatcher for the Newcomerstown...
Kathryn Jean Enama
May 19, 2020
Kathryn Jean “Kathy” Enama, age 65, of Tuscarawas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.
Born in Salem, Ohio on November 26, 1954, Kathy was a daughter of the late Andrew and Vernita (Briceland) Ocel.
She was a graduate of Carrollton High School and furthered her education at...
Jay William Jenkins
May 17, 2020
Jay William Jenkins, 64, of Sherrodsville, passed away peacefully in the Cleveland Clinic on May 17, 2020.
Born in Dover on February 26, 1956, he was the son of William L. and the late Margaret A. (Gibbs) Jenkins.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1974, he served in the construction field until his retirement.
On May 6, 1978,...
Ferne E. Schumacher Graff
May 17, 2020
Ferne E. Schumacher Graff, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Southside on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Born in Stone Creek on October 3, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruby (Troendley) Schumacher.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1939, she continued her education at Wittenberg College, ultimately graduating from...
Mae Ella Fulp
May 16, 2020
Mae Ella Fulp left this world peacefully to be reunited with her mother, Viola Mae Hooks, father, Tom McConnell, Jr., and son, baby boy Fulp, on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was surrounded by family.
She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Lornis Decaster Fulp; her children, Cyrus Fulp, Ernal Fulp, Lornis (Cassandra) Fulp, Jr., Teresa Ann Fulp, Roger...
Fred Joseph Bornhorst
May 15, 2020
Fred Joseph Bornhorst, 89, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 in his life-long home in New Philadelphia.
A son of the late Phillip Bornhorst and Marjorie Schwark, Fred was born September 17, 1930 in Clairton, Pennsylvania.
Fred graduated from St. Mary’s High School, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, in 1948. He then served in the United States Army during the...
Cindy L. White
May 13, 2020
Cindy L. White, age 64, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in her residence following an unexpected illness.
Born in Bethesda Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio on December 7, 1955, Cindy was a daughter of the late Virgil and Opal Wineman Ebersbach.
She was a graduate of the former Indian Valley South High School and...
Cora B. Generous
May 13, 2020
Cora B. Generous, 76, of Dover, passed away May 13, 2020, in New Dawn Retirement Community.
Born in Baltimore, MD, on October 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Dorcie (Harper) Davis.
Cora was a 1961 graduate of Clendenin High School in West Virginia. She then went to work with the Frito Lay Company for 30...
Mark W. Samsa
May 13, 2020
Mark W. Samsa, 58, of Dover, passed away in his home of an apparent cardiac episode, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Born in Union Hospital on December 9, 1961, he was the son of Sandra J. “Sandy” (Myers) Samsa and the late Peter James “Jim” Samsa.
After graduating from Strasburg High School, he continued his formal education at Kent State...
Joyce Neiswonger
May 13, 2020
Joyce Neiswonger, age 78, of Dennison, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Barnhill on January 5, 1942, Joyce was a daughter of the late Carl “Zeke” and Erma L (Renicker) Weaver.
A graduate of the former Midvale High School, Joyce married Jack D. Neiswonger, Sr. on September 16,...
Helen Sturtz
May 12, 2020
Helen J. Sturtz, 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Park Village Assisted Living Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born at New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Elizabeth (Graham) Cheney and was a 1940 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Helen retired from the former Joy...
Carla Sue Erwin
May 12, 2020
Carla Sue Erwin, 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare following a period of declining health.
Born July 25, 1947 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Marion F. and Glenna Mae (Deem) Long.
Carla graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1965. She then married Michael E. Erwin on May 1,...
Dan G. Caldwell
May 9, 2020
Dan G. Caldwell, age 74, of Marysville, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 3, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Dorothy Kileman Caldwell.
A 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, he was of the Nazarene faith. A lifelong commercial carpenter,...
Cloyce Edmon
May 7, 2020
Cloyce G. Edmon, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born at New Boston, Ohio on September 26, 1923, Cloyce was a son of the late William Jennings Bryan Edmond and Laura Thomas Edmond.
Cloyce was drafted into the United States Army and was assigned to...
Robert L. Winkelman, Sr.
May 5, 2020
Robert L. Winkelman, Sr. 84, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in Aultman Hospital.
Born in Farmerstown, he was the son of the late Pauline Winkelman. He had retired from U.S. Ceramic Tile Company at East Sparta, where he was a Supervisor and was a member of the New Philadelphia B.P.O.E. #510.
Robert is survived by his son,...
