Obituaries

Jun 22, 2018

Jun 21, 2018

The beautiful, 104-year life of Thelma Fay Cline came to a peaceful end Thursday, June 21, 2018 in her New Philadelphia home.

Thelma Ring was born on March 26, 1914 in Monroe County, Ohio, at Ring’s Mill. She was one of seven children born to the late Walter and Ada Ring. She went through the 8th grade at nearby Pine...

Jun 20, 2018

Eleanor Joanne Raber, infant daughter of Jesse and Nicole Raber of Baltic, was born and passed away June 20, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Eleanor, the Hebrew name for “God is my light”, was deeply loved by her grandparents, Paul Raber, Doug and Laurie Hergatt, Dave and Cheryl Henry, and Lisa and Ron Dague; two great-grandmothers; and several aunts,...

Jun 20, 2018

Joan “Jo” Helen Murray, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away under the care of Community Hospice in New Dawn Nursing Home on June 20, 2018 following a short period of declining health.

Born in Columbus on September 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Kenkel) Altermatt. Jo graduated from Holy Rosary High School. Jo also...

Jun 20, 2018

Ricky L. Howell, 65, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A son of the late Karl and Gertrude (Ohler) Howell, Ricky was born April 3, 1953 at Dennison, Ohio.

Ricky graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1971 and during his younger years he worked as a fuel truck driver...

Jun 18, 2018

Raymond R. “Sonny” Hill, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 18, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Elmer and Ida (Wolf) Hill, Sonny was born May 10, 1934 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Sonny was a veteran of the United States Army. He was active with area V.F.W. Posts and...

Jun 17, 2018

Jun 15, 2018

Jun 14, 2018

Shirley Louise Beahm, age 80 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on August 14, 1937, Shirley was a daughter of the late Herbert and Edna Cumins Soulsby and her biological father, George Betzing.

Shirley was a 1955 graduate of the former Midvale High...

Jun 14, 2018

Marjorie “Marge” Menapace, 90, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully with her daughter and sister, Neva, at her side in Hennis Care Center at Dover on June 14, 2018, following a period of declining health.

Born in Barnhill on June 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Phillip R. and Thelma (Conley) Smitley.

On September 29, 1951, Marge...

Jun 13, 2018

Glenna “Jean” Carlson, age 83, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on July 17, 1934, Jean was a daughter of the late Glen and Mary “Mina” Fellers Taylor. She was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married the love of her...

Jun 11, 2018

Kenneth J. “Bud” Fliger, Age 78, of Navarre was born March 23, 1940. He left us to join his beloved son Scott E. Fliger, Sr. on June 11, 2018.

He retired from Handy and Harmon Epic Technical of Dover. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Janice (Paulus) Fliger; daughter,...

Jun 9, 2018

Audrey Lillian Ashbaugh, age 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Saturday, June 9, 2018 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in the family home in Uhrichsville on May 15, 1930, Audrey was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Cox) Chaney.

She attended school at Dover and on September 21, 1948...

Jun 8, 2018

Trudy Dolzine, 74, of Dover, died peacefully with her family by her side, following a period of declining health on Friday, June 8, 2018 in Maplewood at Twinsburg, Senior Living Center in Twinsburg, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Gerhard and Margaret (Bandi) Winzer, Trudy was born April 11, 1944 in Washington D.C.

Trudy graduated from Dover High School in...

Jun 7, 2018

Betty L. Sexton of New Philadelphia went to be with Jesus at the ripe old age of 90 on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

She was born in the family home at New Philadelphia on August 27, 1927. Betty was a daughter of the late Clayton and Grace Emig Rosenberry.

For many years, Betty was a cashier at Goodwill Industries....

Jun 5, 2018

Juanita M. Hudnall, age 60 of Dover, died peacefully early Tuesday, June 05, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a four-year battle with cancer.

Born at Beckley, West Virginia on October 24, 1957, Juanita was a daughter of the late Norman Stover and Mary Workman Hellem.

A 1976 graduate of Dover High School, Juanita’s professional career spanned 33 years...

Jun 5, 2018

Flora “Babe” Penrod, age 98 of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Tuesday evening, June 5, 2018.

Born in Fairfield Township, on March 2, 1920, Flora was a daughter of the late John and Maria Silvestro Ferchill.

Flora was a 1938 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on November 25, 1942, married Walter...

Jun 2, 2018

Marian Frances Denison, 96, of Dover, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 while in the presence of her family in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Clifford M. and Iva Mae (Carpenter) Reeves. Marian was born May 25, 1922 in Belmont County, Ohio.

On January 16, 1942, Marian married Benjamin...

May 31, 2018

Francis Clifford Finley, 87, of Gnadenhutten, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Clifford and Emma (Render) Finley, Francis was born April 30, 1931 at Mineral City, Ohio.

Francis graduated from Mineral City High School in 1949. He then entered the United States Army, serving...

May 29, 2018

Dianne Helen Atkins, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Earl and Florence (Henderson) Miller, Dianne was born June 11, 1941 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On December 14, 1963, Dianne married Charles Wayne Atkins and together they raised two...