Obituaries

Mar 12, 2019

Phyllis Elaine Mishler Hyer, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Miller) Mishler of Walnut Creek, Elaine was born May 23, 1941 in her childhood home at Walnut Creek.

Elaine was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her...

Mar 8, 2019

Angelo T. “Farmer” Tristano, 85, of Roswell, died Friday, March 8, 2019 in Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg.

Born July 17, 1933 in Roswell, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Roma (Tinor) Tristano. Farmer honorably served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.

Professionally, Farmer worked for the former IF Sales....

Mar 7, 2019

Elaine May Parris, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 07, 2019, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 6, 1946, Elaine was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and M. Jane (Heckman) Swinderman.

She was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High...

Mar 7, 2019

Tammy Lynn Woods, age 50, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a lengthy and hard-fought illness on Thursday, March 7, 2019, while in the care of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.

Born in Barnesville, Ohio on July 5, 1968, Tammy is the daughter of Larry Hoopingarner and Janice K. (Wayne) Matsel all of Dennison.

Tammy was a graduate of...

Mar 5, 2019

Clyde E. Kerns, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Evelyn L. Osgood Kerns and was a 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Clyde was a U.S. Army veteran where he served as a...

Mar 5, 2019

Mar 4, 2019

Judith Ann Renicker, 77, of Dover, died Monday, March 4, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton while surrounded by her family.

A daughter of the late Victor and Anna May (Newton) DeNoi, Judith was born April 26, 1941 at Midvale, Ohio.

Judith attended Midvale Schools. On August 23, 1958, she married Dale E. Renicker and they raised four children, Terry,...

Mar 3, 2019

Geraldine A. Nolen, 85, of Dover, died Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care at Canton following a brief illness.

Born September 10, 1933, in Malvern, she was the daughter of the late William A. And Mary Rose (Hershberger) Snyder and had previously attended the East Sparta United Methodist Church.

In 1951, she married Cecil Nolen and together...

Mar 3, 2019

Carolyn A. Lauer, age 77, of Stone Creek, died Sunday, March 3, 2019, in the Community Hospice Truman House.

A daughter of the late George Ralph and Mildred Ann (Angel) Cronebaugh, Carolyn was born at Dover on July 16, 1941.

Carolyn graduated from the former Stone Creek High School and then married the late David W. Lauer on August 31,...

Mar 1, 2019

Billy U. Ramey, 83, of Newcomerstown, died Friday, March 1, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Born in Sharon, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Hobert and Elizabeth Fabin Ramey Sr. and had retired from a manufacturing company in Solon, Ohio. Following his retirement, Billy also worked for Baker’s IGA in Newcomerstown.

Surviving are his wife,...

Feb 28, 2019

Victoria Elizabeth “Vickie” Eichel, 69, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, February 28, 2019, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following a hard-fought illness.

Born in Springfield, Ohio on December 7, 1949, Vickie was one of three daughters born to the late Charles “Chuck” and Kathryn “Kay” Holmes Ebright.

Vickie attended New Philadelphia High School and for a period of time...

Feb 28, 2019

Robert A. Holcomb, 61, of Dennison, died Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.

Born in Marion, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jack D. Holcomb and is survived by his mother, Rosemary R. Watson Holcomb of Palm Bay, Florida. Robert received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in computers, was a U.S. Air Force veteran...

Feb 27, 2019

Shirley L. Rose, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 11 AM in East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia.

Feb 27, 2019

Richard Jay Schweitzer, Sr., 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Richard was born July 27, 1934 at Bolivar, Ohio and was raised by his grandmother, the late Hazel Schweitzer.

He was an avid racing fan and could often be found at Midvale Speedway.

He...

Feb 27, 2019

Thomas J. Smith, age 86, of Dover, died early Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Park Village Health Care at Dover.

Born on January 3, 1933, in Amsterdam, Ohio, Tom was one of 10 children born to the late Michael and Anna Fatyura Smith.

Tom was a graduate of Amsterdam High School and served his country in the United States Army...

Feb 26, 2019

Beverly J. Black, 80, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Claymont Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.

A daughter of the late Lewis Frank and Rosaline A. (Craine) Miller, Beverly was born July 4, 1938 at Flint, Michigan.

She is survived by her children, Carl Louis Schmitz, Lorena Schmitz and Ferna Hamm; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great...

Feb 25, 2019

Linda Sue Carter, 56, of Sugarcreek died unexpectedly on Monday, February 25, 2019, in her residence.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on October 12, 1962, Linda was one of four children born to the late Russell and Darleen Fincher Ault.

Linda was a graduate of Garaway High School and Buckeye Career Center where she studied Horticulture. Following school, she...

Feb 25, 2019

Ada M. Beitzel, 77, of Zoarville, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 25, 2019 in her residence.

Born February 5, 1942, Ada was the daughter of the late Roy and Sylvia Martin McNutt and worked as a bus driver for both the Tusky Valley and New Philadelphia School systems. She attended LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia and loved riding with...

Feb 23, 2019

Betty Ann Staten, age 83, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on February 23, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadephia.

Betty was born on February 6, 1936 at Jackson, Ohio to the late Hiram and Bessie E. (Coffman) Oliver.

On April 9, 1960, Betty was united in marriage to the late Larry Staten.

In 1954, Betty graduated from...

Feb 21, 2019

Harold D. Gridley, 93, of Dover and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Twinsburg, he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Matti Gridley and had served with the US Army in Europe during WWII, having taken part in both the D-Day Invasion and...