Obituaries

Sep 2, 2019

Melinda A. Caldwell, 47, of Newcomerstown, passed away September 2, 2019 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover surrounded by her loving family following a bold and courageous battle with colon cancer.

Born in Barberton on February 8, 1972, she was the daughter of Jeanette M. (Michael) Cain and the late Richard Conner.

After graduating from Strasburg High...

Sep 2, 2019

Linda I. Trouts, 65, of Dover, died Monday, September 2, 2019. In keeping with Linda’s wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.

Sep 1, 2019

Vickie A. Griffith, 65, of Barnhill, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital at Akron following a period of declining health.

Born in California, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Dale (Scott) Bassett and a graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School. Vickie had worked as a home health aide, had...

Aug 29, 2019

Shirley Ann Byers, 78, of Midvale, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 29, 2019 in her home.

Born in Midvale, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Hazel Feister Hunter and was a 1959 graduate of East Liverpool High School. Shirley had worked for a number of years as a Home Health Aide, was a member of New...

Aug 27, 2019

Dale Allen Marburger, age 72, of Beach City, passed away Tuesday evening, August 27, 2019, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

Born in Winfield, Ohio on September 16, 1946, Dale was a son of the late Phillip and Mildred Morganthaler Marburger.

He was a graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School and furthered his education at the Cleveland Barber...

Aug 26, 2019

Gene A. Angus, age 90, of New Philadelphia died Monday, August 26, 2019, in his residence following a brief illness

Born in the family’s New Philadelphia home on August 17, 1929, he was a son of the late William and Nannie Epps Angus

He attended New Philadelphia Schools and just days prior to his 17th birthday entered into the United...

Aug 25, 2019

Virginia L. Pisony, 85, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born in Tuscarawas, she was the daughter of the late Delbert W. and Mary E. (Phillips) Reichman and a graduate of the former Tuscarawas High School at Tuscarawas. She was a homemaker, loved to sing country music...

Aug 25, 2019

Aug 25, 2019

Robert Eugene “Tewey” Stewart, 73, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late Paul Stewart and the late Margaret (Davis) Moyer, Bob was born December 12, 1945 at Dennison, Ohio.

On October 17, 1964, Bob married the...

Aug 21, 2019

Barbara Jean Campo, 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 21, 2019, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 24, 1935, Barb was a daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes Moliski Yosick.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph School at Dover and married the love of her life, Jerry...

Aug 20, 2019

Sonya K. Phillips, 58, of Newcomerstown, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late William and Delores Taylor Phillips. Sonya is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Steve Lacey of Akron.

In keeping with her wishes, Sonya is to be cremated through the care of...

Aug 20, 2019

Larry D. Watts, 73, of Mineral City, passed away August 20, 2019

Born in Dover on July 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Howard “Shorty” Watts and Roselia S. (Yant) Watts.

After graduating from Tuscarawas Valley High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he honorably served his country from 1966 to 1970.

Larry was...

Aug 19, 2019

Willard J. Roby, Sr. 92, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, August 19, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born April 19, 1927 in Uhrichsville, he was the son of the late John J. and Ivalena LeMasters Roby. Willard enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corps during his senior year and prior to his graduation from Uhrichsville High School, was...

Aug 19, 2019

Joyce A. Frantz, 76, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Snyder) Evans, Joyce was born September 22, 1942 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

Joyce attended Uhrichsville High School and later graduated from New Philadelphia...

Aug 17, 2019

Kathy Jo Archinal, 67, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 17, 2019 while in the Hospice Center of Aultman Compassionate Care at Canton following a valiant battle with cancer.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 30, 1952, Kathy was a daughter of the late Donald and Kathryn Spittle Maurer.

She was a...

Aug 17, 2019

Jean M. Kopp, 81, of Columbus, formerly of Tuscarawas, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Columbus following a period of declining health.

Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Thelma A. (Rue) Decker and was a 1956 graduate of the former Tuscarawas High School in Tuscarawas. Jean started serving as the school mascot while...

Aug 12, 2019

Janice Marie Mathias, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at home on December 9, 1929 in New Philadelphia, Ohio she was the daughter of James H. and Alice M. (Goudy) Engler.

Janice was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School class 1947 and on October 27,...

Aug 10, 2019

Mary C. Renicker, 76, of Barnhill, died peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2019, in her residence, following a period of declining health.

Born July 15, 1943 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Henrietta (Reidy) Bearducci.

After completing her formal education, Mary married the late Robert R. “Bob” Renicker, on July 8, 1967. He preceded her in...

Aug 10, 2019

Darian E. Richardson, 78, of Strasburg, passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton on August 10, 2019, following a long period of declining health.

Born in Massillon on August 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Harmon S. Richardson and Edna M. (Fisher) Richardson.

Darian was a 1958 graduate of Jackson High School. He later enlisted in the...

Aug 8, 2019

Marcia D. (Schwartz) Mann, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three daughters on August 8, 2019, in Bethany Nursing Home at Canton.

Born November 18, 1949 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Thelma M. (Stevens) Schwartz.

Despite Marcia’s ongoing health issues, she learned to live life to the fullest. She taught...