Obituaries

Sep 6, 2016

Tempra Shawnee Starnes, 28, of Uhrichsville passed away in her home on September 6, 2016.

Born in Massillon on July 6, 1988, she was the daughter of Eddy Lee (Lorrie) Starnes, II, and Brenda Lee (Branden) Moore Starnes, all of Uhrichsville.

Tempra was an avid cat lover and treasured the time with her niece. She also enjoyed gardening, growing pumpkins...

Sep 6, 2016

William R. McConnell, 78, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Community Hospice House on September 6, 2016 following an 11-month battle with cancer.

Born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 2, 1938, he was the son of the late Paul H. and Linnie Alice (Yockel) McConnell and his step-mother, Deene McConnell.  From childhood, he was...

Sep 5, 2016

Nina E. Gray, 89, of Strasburg and formerly of West Virginia went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

A daughter of the late George and Florida (Blankenship) Adkins, Nina was born March 7, 1927 at Enoch, West Virginia.

She is survived by her  son, Jarrett Gray of Huntsville, Alabama; a daughter,...

Sep 5, 2016

Robert E. Dillon, 87, of New Philadelphia, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

A son of the late Patrick and Mary (Krocker) Dillon, Robert was born November 7, 1928 at Roswell, Ohio.

Robert graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1947.  He then served...

Sep 4, 2016

Bonnie Lou Lawver, 82, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, September 4, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at New Philadelphia on June 23, 1934, Bonnie was a daughter of the late Henry and Fern (Eichel) Grove.

Bonnie attended New Philadelphia High School and worked for the former Puritan Laundry as well as served...

Sep 3, 2016

Edward Charles Kaufman, 78, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a nearly year-long illness.

Born at New Philadelphia on May 6, 1938, Ed was a son of the late Herbert and Mary (Calai) Kaufman.

He was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph’s Catholic School at Dover and entered into the United States...

Sep 1, 2016

Sep 1, 2016

Margaret Susan Wright, 88, of Gnadenhutten passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Park Village Assisted Living after a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Belasco) Blaschak, Margaret was born September 24, 1927 at Empire, Ohio.

Graduating in 1946 from Toronto High School, Margaret worked in retail sales until her marriage to the love...

Sep 1, 2016

Tracy Dana Senter, age 52 of New Philadelphia died Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.

 

A daughter of the late Herbert Senter and Helga (Kiewaldt) Radtke, Tracy was born at Ft Carson, Colorado on January 23, 1964.

 

She was a 1982 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and an avid fan of NASCAR, especially Jeff...

Aug 29, 2016

Norris “Glenn” Tharp, 85, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in Claymont Health & Rehab of Uhrichsville.

A son of the late Russell and Theo (Jaggers) Tharp, Glenn was born March 5, 1931 at Adamsville, Tennessee.

Glenn was a very talented, amateur photographer.  He enjoyed this hobby and has rooms filled with his photographs.  He also enjoyed his trips to...

Aug 27, 2016

John W. Cox, age 86, of New Philadelphia passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health

Born in Quaker City, O. on December 28, 1929, he was the son of the late John Arneal and Mary Bell (Geisey) Cox.

After completing his formal education, John worked as a wrapper and boxer...

Aug 25, 2016

Beulah Arlene Collins, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Union Hospital following a recent period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William Emmet and Carrie V. (Beaber) Emig, Beulah was born September 9, 1923 at Comins, Michigan.

On July 11, 1947, Beulah married James Curtis Collins and together the couple raised five children, Randall,...

Aug 24, 2016

Richard A Williams, age 67, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 4, 1948 at Fort Benning, Georgia to the late John and Mildred (Walker) Williams.

Richard was a 1967 graduate from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and...

Aug 22, 2016

Edward “Ed” R. Sarna, age 85, of New Philadelphia died on Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home.

Ed was born on June 23, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of nine children of the late Gregory George and Victoria (Machowska) Sarna.

He graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from...

Aug 21, 2016

Frederick Richard Bonecutter, age 67, of Dover died Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born on November 23, 1948 in Union Hospital at Dover, Fred was the son of the late John and Ruby (Nott) Bonecutter.

He was a 1967 graduate of Dover High School and entered into the United States Navy. Fred was known as an...

Aug 19, 2016

Roberta A. Brokaw, 93, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2016.

A daughter of the late Clarence E. and Frances (Agnes) Ashelman, Roberta was born at New Philadelphia on September 20, 1922.

After graduating from Newcomerstown High School, Roberta graduated from Wittenberg University. She furthered her education at Ohio...

Aug 19, 2016

Karen “Sue” Hizer, age 65, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 19, 2016 in University Hospital at Cleveland, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Arby and Alice (Taylor) Hizer, Sue was born September 4, 1950 at Layland, West Virginia.

Sue graduated from Uhrichsville High School and then went on to retire from Miller’s Studio, after working there for many years. She...

Aug 17, 2016

Betty Lee Gopp, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late James Alvin and Eleanor Elizabeth (Tripp) Riggle, Betty was born November 15, 1931 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Betty graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1949. Then on May 3, 1953, she married the...

Aug 17, 2016

Allie B. Curtis, 85, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Omar and Dewey Cecil (White) Curtis, Allie was born on October 23, 1930 at Mason County, Kentucky.

He was a standout basketball player during his high school years playing in the Maysville,...

Aug 12, 2016

Joan Stiffler, a child of God, prayer warrior, Nana Banana, and sister in Christ, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Coshocton, O. on February 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Russell E. and Margaret A....