Obituaries

Julie Schonauer

Sep 17, 2019

Julie Ann Schonauer, 55, of New Philadelphia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

Born in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Arlin A. Schonauer of Hayesville and the late Mary Ann (Bayer) Schonauer. Julie was a graduate of Malabar High School in Mansfield, received her Bachelor’s degree from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana and...

Alice Vogel

Sep 17, 2019

Alice Rebecca Vogel, 82, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Charles D. and Elizabeth D. (Carlisle) Snyder, Alice was born September 16, 1937 in Goshen Township, Ohio.

Alice graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1955. Then on...

Genevieve “Rusti” Brown

Sep 16, 2019

Genevieve “Rusti” Brown, 96, formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home in La Quinta, California.

Rusti was born November 29, 1922 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Samuel and Nellie Moke. Rusti graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1940. Her family then moved to New Philadelphia where she would marry...

Ida Tamborini

Sep 15, 2019

Ida Marie Tamborini, age 90, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2019, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

Born at Wainwright, Ohio on June 9, 1929, Ida was a daughter of the late Luigi “Louis” and Laura Bollini Tamborini.

Ida was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick School and worked for many years as a secretary...

Margaret “Mick” Mullen

Sep 13, 2019

***PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE FOR SERVICES***

Sunday, October 6, 2019 1-3 PM in the Port Washington Elementary School with a service beginning at 3 PM.

 

Margaret “Mick” D. Mullen, 58, of Port Washington, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2019, following a tragic UTV accident on her farm.

Born on August...

Helen L. Wolfe

Sep 13, 2019

Helen L. Wolfe, 86, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health after suffering a stroke.

Born in Hubbard, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eva Mae Davis and was a graduate of Hubbard High School. Helen worked...

Karen Sue McCrea

Sep 12, 2019

Karen S. McCrea, 63, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Community Hospice at New Philadelphia, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Catherine (Yuhose) Gribble. Karen was a 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and also received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. ...

Peggy Baker

Sep 12, 2019

Peggy Louise Baker, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Edward Carbary and the late Irene Lambros, Peggy was born August 21, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

On September 7, 1969, Peggy married Harold “Butch” Baker and the couple...

Karen Havey

Sep 10, 2019

Karen L. Havey, age 73, of Tuscarawas died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in her residence.

Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on December 19, 1945, Karen was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Sindlinger Havey.

She was a 1964 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and was employed by the Uhrichsville Library, the J.A. Conley...

Joseph Rusznak

Sep 10, 2019

Joseph C. Rusznak, age 76, a resident of New Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 following a period of declining health.

Born July 8, 1943 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph A. Rusznak and Bertha May Conrad. Joseph earned the rank of Eagle Scout just prior to graduating...

James Locker

Sep 8, 2019

James Thomas Locker, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, in Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a brief illness.

Born in Fairfield Township, Ohio on February 26, 1931, he was one of 18 children to the late Clem E. and Gertrude S. (Grund) Locker, Sr.

After graduating from Dover High School in 1950, Jim honorably served his...

Peter Lengyel

Sep 5, 2019

Peter Lengyel, age 94, of Strasburg, and formerly of Weirton, West Virginia, died peacefully, early Thursday, September 5, 2019, in his residence following a period of declining health.

Born at Elm Grove, West Virginia on June 24, 1925, Peter was a son of the late John and Anna Loska Lengyel.

Following his education, Peter entered into the United States Navy...

George M. Cazan

Sep 5, 2019

GEORGE MARTIN CAZAN, 89, of Carrollton, formerly of Canton, passed away on September 5, 2019, after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Detroit, MI, on January 26, 1930, George was raised and spent his entire life in Canton and the Canton area. He was the son of Mabel Marker Cazan Fulk and Martin Cazan, a Romanian...

James Storck

Sep 5, 2019

James H. Storck, 88, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, September 5, 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.

Judith Blott

Sep 5, 2019

Judith A. Blott, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in Levittsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruby Maxine (Hidey) Parker and had retired from Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, where she had worked as a Ward Secretary....

Joyce Pipes

Sep 5, 2019

Joyce I. Pipes, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in New Dawn Retirement Campus on September 5, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born in Cincinnati on April 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gerald P. and Irene (Kennedy) Rockwell. Joyce’s father passed away when she was 5, so her grandparents, the late Robert and...

Wayne Heter

Sep 3, 2019

Wayne Heter, age 82, of Oldtown Valley, New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in the family home at New Philadelphia on February 19, 1937, Wayne was a son of the late Elmer J. and Olive K. Edie Heter.

He attended New Philadelphia Schools and worked for many years as a heavy...

Violet Burgess

Sep 3, 2019

Violet C. Burgess, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Lucy I. (Gowins) Everett. She was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and a longtime member of the First...

Linda Trouts

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.

Melinda A. Caldwell

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...