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Timothy Tompkins, 71, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 7th, in his home. Born in Oxnard, California on October 8th, 1954, the son of the late Harold and Mary (Getchey) Meese. No services will be held at this time.
Ward-Simchak Funeral Home
330-455-0293
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2257 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705

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