Obituaries

Sep 18, 2016

Deborah Anne DeWalt, 54, of Bowerston, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of Margaret (Puch) Muhleman and the late Michael Lapoczka, Deborah was born June 27, 1962 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Deborah graduated from Buckeye West High School in 1980.  She enjoyed being outdoors, especially gardening as well as using power tools...

Sep 18, 2016

Bertha M. Parsons, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016.

A daughter of the late Noel and Florence (Croft) Ebersole, Bertha was born November 11, 1945 at Millersburg, Ohio.

Bertha enjoyed filling her free time with reading, puzzle books and embroidery.  She regularly attended the Goshen Community Church of the Nazarene.  Her biggest joy in life was...

Sep 15, 2016

Anna M. DeNoi, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Page) Newton, Anna was born July 23, 1923 at Midvale, Ohio.

Anna attended Midvale Schools and enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her...

Sep 14, 2016

Beverly Sue Barker, 72, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Milo Clyde and Mary Catherine (May) Bean, Beverly was born March 24, 1944 at Dennison, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harry Barker; her daughters, Violet Vickers of Uhrichsville and Mary Barker of...

Sep 14, 2016

Mary Helen Davison, age 78, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center.

A daughter of the late Alex Stephen and Vernessa (Whittington) Mills, Helen, as she was known by family and friends was born at Adrian, Georgia on March 15, 1938.

She was a devoted housewife and mother who deeply loved her family,...

Sep 11, 2016

Leroy Victor Yaggi, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Victor and Mary (Zedi) Yaggi, Leroy was born October 13, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Leroy graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1946 and was retired from Shenango where...

Sep 8, 2016

Jeanne Iannelli, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 08, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel (McCartney) Stewart, Jeanne was born October 9, 1929 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Jeanne was an independent woman who loved dancing and spending time with her family.  Her biggest joy in life was...

Sep 7, 2016

Arline Marie McMillin, 96, of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, September 07, 2016, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover. Born at Stone Creek on July 26, 1920, Arline was a daughter of the late William “Al” and Katherine “Katie” (Laub) Baker. She was the last surviving member of the former Stone Creek School’s class of 1937. She married the...

Sep 7, 2016

William E. Crown Sr., 85, of Sherrodsville, died Wednesday, September 07, 2016 in Rose Lane Nursing Center at Massillon following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Clarence and Mary Crown, William was born July 1, 1931 at Dennison, Ohio.

Following his high school years, William served in the United States Army.  During his time in the...

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...