Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

Bonnie Lancaster, 61, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in her home following a courageous battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare neurologic disorder occurring in one in a million people.

Born in New Martinsville, West Virginia on June 29, 1958, she was the daughter of Phyllis (Roger) Ault and the late Wesley Lancaster.

After graduating magna cum laude...

Nov 4, 2019

Nov 2, 2019

Timothy “Dog” Margo, 69, of Dellroy, died November 2, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Canton on September 20, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Elnora (Meiser) Margo.

After graduating from high school, Tim served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He later joined the Timken Company where...

Nov 1, 2019

Janet H. Yaeger, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Schoenbrunn Healthcare on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Janet is survived by her children, David Yaeger of Mt. Ulla, North Carolina, and Judy (Jerry) Brown of New Philadelphia; her niece and nephew, Bill Martin and Sandy (Lynn) Steiner, both of Orrville; and her friend, Sharon Tidrick of New Philadelphia.

Visitation...

Oct 31, 2019

Edward “Eddie” Leroy Mizer, age 75, of New Philadelphia died, Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on December 16, 1943, in Union Hospital, Eddie was a son of the late Darrell and Mary Louise Ruefly Mizer.

At a young age, Eddie became deaf as a result of a...

Oct 28, 2019

Annette A. Duvall, 57, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 in her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Loil K. Kaser and is survived by her mother, Betty J. (Beleininger) Kaser of New Philadelphia. Annette was formerly employed by Diversified Honing of Bolivar where she had...

Oct 28, 2019

Russell “Chuck” Kohler, 56, of Dover, died Monday, October 28, 2019 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following injuries sustained from a previous car accident.

A son of Barbara (Beans) Kohler and the late Russell A. Kohler, Chuck was born May 8, 1963 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Chuck graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was most...

Oct 26, 2019

James H. Swearingen, age 79, of Dover, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Jim was born on September 1, 1940, at West Union, Ohio, a son of the late Verlin and Virginia McCarty Swearingen.

He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School and attended Bowling Green...

Oct 24, 2019

Nikki A. Hreha, age 35, of Dennison, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia following a long battle with breast cancer.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 10, 1983, Nikki is the daughter of Terri Slocum Cecil of Dennison and the late Allen Cecil.

Nikki was a 2002...

Oct 24, 2019

Charles Lee Flint, age 67, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

Born in Willard, Ohio on June 6, 1952, Chuck was a son of the late Richard and Marilyn Stevens Flint.

At a young age, Chuck’s interest in agriculture was sparked by his involvement with 4-H. He successfully showed...

Oct 22, 2019

Thomas Charles May, 69, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in his residence.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on January 3, 1950, Tom was a son of Frances E. Barnish May of Dover and the late Charles T. May, Sr.

Following his 1968 graduation from New Philadelphia, Tom worked for Kroger and later was employed by...

Oct 21, 2019

Dr. Efrain Padro, 96, of New Philadelphia passed suddenly on October 21, 2019, from complications related to a fall.

Dr. Padro was a respected Ob/Gyn physician in Tuscarawas county for over 20 years. As a young man he served his country as an Army Infantry soldier in WWII. After his military service he went on to college and then medical...

Oct 20, 2019

Timothy Lee Henry, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Sunday morning, October 20, 2019 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison, Ohio, on April 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene and Shirley Mae (Eichel) Henry.

After completing high school, Tim continued his...

Oct 19, 2019

Donald W. Smith, 89, of Orrville, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice at Wooster following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Herman and Christine (Hardart) Smith, Donald was born May 15, 1930 at Akron, Ohio.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Army and was a longtime member of the Garfield Memorial American...

Oct 19, 2019

Andrea Anne Hanson, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, October 19, 2019. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Oct 19, 2019

Anna Martinelli Fiora, 102, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully under the care of Community Hospice on October 19, 2019.

Father Jeff Coning will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia.

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Hughes, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Charles and Lucille (Mackovich) Monte, Patricia was born June 1, 1943 at Roswell, Ohio.

Patricia graduated from Midvale High School in 1961. She then continued her education at Ashland...

Oct 15, 2019

James F. “Jim” Lorenz, 85, of Stone Creek, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Jefferson Township, he was the son of the late Elmer F. and Gertrude (Beitzel) Lorenz and was a 1954 graduate of Stone Creek High School. Following his graduation, Jim enlisted into the United States Army and...

Oct 15, 2019

Jeffrey J. “Jeff” Miller, 64, of Dover, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2019, following an apparent heart attack.

Born June 8, 1955 in Canton, he was the son of the late Max T. and Anna Lou (Ellis) Miller.

Jeff started with his family business, Miller Studio Inc. (MSI), in 1969 at the age of 14 working part time...

Oct 12, 2019

Ronald J. Phillips, 77, of New Philadelphia, died early Saturday, October 12, 2019, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Dover Ohio on September 16, 1942, Ron was a son of the late Samuel Phillips.

For many years he traveled the country as he worked in the construction industry helping to remodel hotels. While living...