Obituaries

Mar 18, 2015

Daniel J. Stemple, 68, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Kenneth O. and Anna M. (Yegher) Stemple, Dan was born January 27, 1947 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Dan was a veteran of the United States Navy. He earned a Master’s degree in Construction...

Mar 15, 2015

Diane Marie Roudebush, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday evening, March 15, 2015, in her residence, following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of Thelma (Moughiman) Whitehair of Sherrodsville and the late John Whitehair, Diane was born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 17, 1948.

She was a 1966 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and began working for...

Mar 12, 2015

Dorothy Mae Williamson, 92, of Walnut Creek died Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Thorton and Augusta (Neilson) Moon, Dorothy was born December 5, 1922 at Akron, Ohio

Dorothy was retired from the Summit County Sherrif’s Department where she served as a deputy for more than...

Mar 10, 2015

Ardith E. Causby, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness, on March 10, 2015, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Thompson) Chipukaizer, Ardith was born January 3, 1930 in Bowerston, Ohio.

Ardith was a graduate of the former Scio High School and...

Mar 10, 2015

Blaine Edward Walker, 61, of Newcomerstown, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Robert Max and Grace Virginia (Kelley) Walker, Blaine was born January 17, 1954 at Dennison, Ohio.

Blaine graduated from Claymont High School in 1971. He was an avid pool player and competed...

Mar 10, 2015

Mar 5, 2015

Evelyn Mary Bichsel, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at her home following a period of declining health.

Born in Fairfield Township on June 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Martha (Albaugh) Beans.

After graduating from Midvale High School in 1942, she attended Beckwith Business School in New Philadelphia. Then,...

Mar 3, 2015

Mar 1, 2015

Lorence Allan “Luke” Riggle, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice House on March 1, 2015.

Born in Dover on February 17, 1931, he was the son of the late Earl Conwell and Arta Levira (Bair) Riggle.

Luke was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia. On June 7, 1953, he married his lifelong partner and friend, the...

Feb 25, 2015

Walter C. Van Horn, Jr. 83, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Country Club Retirement Campus following a courageous health battle.

Born in Barberton, Ohio on February 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Evelyn M. (Roth) Van Horn, Sr.

After graduating from Barberton High School, he continued his formal...

Feb 22, 2015

David Charles Ekama, 27, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his home. David was the youngest child of Jerrit Ekama and Kathleen (Wong) Ekama.

David graduated from Garaway High School in 2007, where he was a member of the wrestling team and Band. After graduation, he continued his education at the Ohio College of Massotherapy....

Feb 22, 2015

Mary K. Campbell, 93, of Dover, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Ralph R. Aeschliman and the late Gertrude (Frew) Hensel, Mary was born February 23, 1921 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Mary graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939 and was a...

Feb 21, 2015

Stanley A. “Ski” Wyatozki, age 98, of Dover, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

A son of the late Adam and Frances (Bateliza) Witozki, Ski was born at Worcester, Massachusetts on May 5, 1916.

From 1935-1939, Ski served the United States Navy where he obtained the rank of Fire Controlman Third Class, and was stationed...

Feb 20, 2015

William R Tufford, 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday evening, February 20, 2015, in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia after a brief illness.

The son of the late William E. and Barbara E. (Moffett) Tufford, Bill was born June 15, 1945 at Cambridge, Ohio.

A 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Bill...

Feb 20, 2015

Nicholas Ryan Beachy, a loving father and son, talented musician, and friend to all, passed away suddenly on February 20, 2015.

Born in Dover, Ohio on May 26, 1989, Nick was the son of Pamela J. (Marlatt) and Cyril Leyda of New Philadelphia and Mark N. Beachy of Sugarcreek.

As a young boy, Nick quickly showed an interest in music....

Feb 20, 2015

Nancy C. Klopfer, 98, of Dover, Ohio, died peacefully at Park Village Health Care Center on February 20, 2015, where she was a resident for five years.

Born August 1, 1916 in Bellevue, PA, to the late Emma Elizabeth Barr and Joseph Hart Caughey, Nancy was the youngest of three Caughey children. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1934,...

Feb 19, 2015

Terry Lee Gopp, age 70 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 following a brief illness while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of the late Roland and Mary (Bour) Gopp, Terry was born at New Philadelphia on March 12, 1944.

He was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered into the United...

Feb 19, 2015

Robert L Mizer, 69 of New Philadelphia, passed away February 19, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Union Hospital on November 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Doras W. and Jane L. (Thomas) Mizer. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1964, Bob spent his career working for the former Goshen Dairy and Smith...

Feb 16, 2015

Betty Jean Hicks, 84, a servant of God and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday morning, February 16, 2015 in the Community Hospice House following a lengthy decline with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Dover on April 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Massimo and Bertha (Welz) Basiletti. Betty...

Feb 14, 2015

David Lee Vitt, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in his residence following a brief illness.

A son of the late Frank and Polly (Akers) Vitt, Dave was born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 16, 1948.

He was a proud 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and remained a lifelong supporter of the...