Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Dec 4, 2019

Joe F. Hammond, 91, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

The son of the late Cecelia and Howard “Bally” Hammond, Joe was born October 6, 1928 in Dover.

A lifelong resident of Dover, Joe graduated from Dover High School in 1946 where he was an outstanding multi-sport athlete, receiving All-Ohio Football Honors and playing in the first...

Dec 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Breehl, 89, of North Canton and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at her home that she shared with her daughter, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

A daughter of the late Vencel and Ethel (Strickmaker) Fait, Patricia was born September 21, 1930 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Patricia graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1948. Then on...

Dec 3, 2019

Vicki Sue Snedeker, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, while surrounded by her family in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eileen (Tompkins) Ferren. She was a 1970 graduate of Garaway High School at Sugarcreek and had worked for both the Amish Door...

Dec 2, 2019

Marie B. Lawler, 97, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, in Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Newcomerstown following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harvey Franklin and Bertha Bernice (Hart) Brown, Marie was born September 12, 1922, at Dover, Ohio.

Marie graduated from Port Washington High School in 1940. On...

Nov 29, 2019

Mary Katherine “Molly” Doughten, 96, died peacefully Friday night, November 29, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. She is survived by her six children, Deborah, Susan, Ann, Ted, David, and Sally. Her late husband of 71 years, Philip, died just four months ago. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. One grandchild and her brother,...

Nov 28, 2019

Theodore J. “Ted” Demattio, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away November 28, 2019 at his home following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Midvale on December 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Ludwig V. and Anna (Mattevi) Demattio. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1948, Ted was scouted by and signed with the Detroit Tigers...

Nov 25, 2019

Mildred Maxine Harmon, 96, of New Philadelphia died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late John and Lenora Harmon, Mildred was born June 7, 1923 at Germano, Ohio in Harrison County. She grew up in the Germano area and later moved to New Philadelphia.

She was a caregiver for many families with...

Nov 19, 2019

Carole Ann Roth, 73, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of Helen Irene (Mahaffey) Arnold Grosenbacher and the late W.R. Bob Arnold, Carole was born December 22, 1945 at Dennison, Ohio.

Carole graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1963 and she held...

Nov 17, 2019

James Edward “Smiley” Compher, 79, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in his home on November 17, 2019, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born October 18, 1940 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, he was the son of the late James Merritt and Freda Alberta (Finnicum) Compher.

Jim attended grade school at New Rumley and graduated from Scio...

Nov 17, 2019

Dwight Curtis Rutan, age 59, died peacefully on November, 17, 2019 after his strong, inspiring battle against pancreatic cancer.

He was born on May 6, 1960 in Willard, OH, the son of Moss Rutan and Barbara Rutan (nee Waid). He worked his entire career as an auto mechanic for Akron Public Schools, eventually retiring and taking a part time...

Nov 17, 2019

James Edward Stutz, age 81, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019, while in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief illness.

Born in his family’s home on Cedar Lane at New Philadelphia on March 13, 1938, Jim was a son of the late Russell J. and June Miller Stutz.

Jim was...

Nov 16, 2019

James R. Meuhlen, 84, of New Philadelphia, entered the gates of heaven on November 16, 2019 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Dessie Allen (White) Meuhlen. He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had retired from the former Republic Steel where he worked as...

Nov 14, 2019

Earl Norman Sayre, age 83, of Piedmont died Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.

He was born on July 8, 1936, in Akron, Ohio a son of the late Lester Henry and Pearl Frances Sayre.

Norm owned and operated Norm’s Service Station, Valley Motor and Towing Service in Piedmont for over 50 years. He was a longtime...

Nov 13, 2019

Gerald Lee Zurcher, 78, formerly of Dover and currently residing in Parkersburg, West Virginia, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home.

A son of the late Wilbert E. and Delores J. (Jackson) Zurcher, Gerald was born November 7, 1941 at New Philadelphia.

Gerald graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1959 and worked at Belden, Whitacre and...

Nov 9, 2019

Mary Jane Barrett, 89, peacefully passed away at her home in New Philadelphia on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Born in Short Creek Township in Harrison County, Ohio on February 16, 1930, Mary was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Moore Howes.

Mary enjoyed being a devoted wife and a loving mother to her five children. Like many, she...

Nov 8, 2019

Jane Ann Schocksnider, 81, of Dellroy, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 in Carroll Health Care Center at Carrollton, following a period of declining health.

Born in Uniontown, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Emma Jane (Kolars) Milburn and was a homemaker.

Surviving are four daughters, Kathy (Mark) Grimm of Bergholz, Carol (Donnie) Wardell of New Philadelphia,...

Nov 8, 2019

John Edie, age 70, of Mineral City, died Friday, November 8, 2019, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born at Dennison, Ohio on July 29, 1949, John was a son of the late William B. and Mary E. Burgett Edie.

Following his graduation from the former Midvale High School,...

Nov 8, 2019

George E. Gauvey, 76, of New Philadelphia died Friday, November 08, 2019, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 5, 1942, George was a son of the late Fred and Edna Kirk Gauvey.

George worked as a general laborer at numerous area businesses prior to his retirement from Morgantown Machine...

Nov 8, 2019

Caroline Horvath, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 in her home following a period of declining health.

Born October 12, 1945 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Edith Horvath. Caroline was a homemaker and a seamstress but most of all, she loved cooking and baking for her family especially for...