Obituaries

Dec 21, 2014

Michael Allen Wenger, 57, of Dover passed away while in the care of Community Hospice House on December 21, 2014 following a lengthy illness.

Born November 3, 1957 at Union Hospital in Dover, Mike is the son of Glenn Wenger of Dover and the late Betty (Ott) Wenger.

Mike was a 1976 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and...

Dec 20, 2014

John W. Cookson, 96, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Ben and Cora (McKnight) Cookson, John was born September 8, 1918 at Goshen, Ohio.

John was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp and served during World...

Dec 19, 2014

Mary Martha Mumma Carruthers, age 85, of Avon Lake and formerly of Dover passed away peacefully on December 19, 2014, following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Simon Peter Mumma, Sr. and Erma Marie (Spies) Mumma; Mary was born on the family farm at Dover, Ohio on February 8, 1929.

A graduate of Dover High...

Dec 18, 2014

James R. Glass, 69, of Dover, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A son of the late Anthony F. and Dorothy E. (Waldron) Glass, Jim was born May 2, 1945 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Jim was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He then served in the United States Army during...

Dec 18, 2014

Kenneth E. Brown, 89, of New Philadelphia, returned to his heavenly home December 18, 2014, following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Donald George and Helen (Crone) Brown, Ken was born December 28, 1924 in New Philadelphia.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Ken was a lifelong member of the local community. He was a long...

Dec 15, 2014

Richard A. Edwards, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Monday, December 15, 2014, in his residence following a brief illness.

A son of the late William Joseph and Arline Edna (Moser) Edwards, Dick was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 31, 1942

He was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he played football...

Dec 14, 2014

Carol Ann Fisher, 70, of Mount Sterling, Ohio and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, December 14, 2014 in Select Specialty Hospital at Columbus, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Nick and Dessi (White) Meuhlen, Carol was born July 19, 1944 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Carol attended New Philadelphia High School and enjoyed playing Bingo and painting ceramics. Most of...

Dec 13, 2014

Shelley Jo Foster, 62 of New Smyrna Beach, FL went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 13, 2014 at 2:41 in the afternoon at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous battle against Leukemia for the last 9 months, but has ultimately been called home due to complications with her...

Dec 13, 2014

Mary L. Aubihl, 84, of Dover and formerly of Newcomerstown, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on October 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Anna (Sirrey) Wright.

She was a 1948 graduate of New Philadelphia High School....

Dec 12, 2014

Dec 12, 2014

Jody Anne Thompson Cummings, 53, of Fishers, Indiana and formerly of Dover, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 12, 2014.

Born June 9, 1961 at Dover, Jody was a daughter of Harry Robert and Barbara A. (Burkhart) Thompson of Dover. She graduated from Dover High School in 1979.

Jody will always be...

Dec 11, 2014

Ernest F. Frank, 76, of Dover, OH, went home to be with the Lord, December 11, 2014 after suffering a stroke while deer hunting with friends.

Ernie was born at home near Chili, OH, in 1938, the son of the late Herman and Helen (Slack) Frank.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice Ann (Strasser) Frank,...

Dec 9, 2014

Mildred Pearl Lorenz, age 99, of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born at New Philadelphia on March 28, 1915, Mildred was a daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Winkler) Beitzel.

Mildred attended York School and on July 21, 1934, she married...

Dec 8, 2014

Richard C. Smith, 84, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 08, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

A son of the late Clayton and Lena Smith, Richard was born at East Palestine, Ohio on June 8, 1930.

He was a 1948 graduate of East Palestine High School...

Dec 7, 2014

Doris Polka, 96, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Cora (Blind) Harmon, Doris was born April 21, 1918 at Dover, Ohio.

Doris graduated from Dover High School then on January 17, 1936, she married Julius “Jiggs” Polka and...

Dec 6, 2014

Steven F. Hughes, age 43, of Uhrichsville was called home by the Lord on Dec. 6, 2014 after a period of declining health.

He was born on November 21, 1971 in Union Hospital at Dover, to Steven F. and Carolyn S. (Uhose) Hughes of New Philadelphia.

As a child, Steven enjoyed being in Boy Scout Troop 90 and the time...

Dec 6, 2014

Marian M. (Kaderly) Prysi, age 89 of Dover died early Saturday, December 06, 2014, in Park Village Health Care Center.

A daughter of the late Homer and Amelia “Millie” (Kappeler) Kaderly, Marian was born at New Philadelphia, on February 14, 1925.

She was a 1943 graduate of the former Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School and on November 1, 1949, married Joe V....

Dec 4, 2014

Winifred Stark Drumm, 89, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late Dennis Marquand and Mary Elizabeth (Denny) Wolfe, Winnie was born December 17, 1924 at Columbus, Ohio.

Winnie graduated from Gnadenhutten High School then continued her education at The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor’s...

Dec 3, 2014

Jack W. Day, age 88 of Dover, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 4, 1926 at Midvale, Ohio a son of the late George and Iva (Swinderman) Day.

He attended the former Midvale Schools and entered into the United States Army on February 22, 1945 where he proudly...

Nov 25, 2014

Ena M. “Penny” Whiddon, 96, of Dover, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Walter James and Ada Winifred (Howard) Powell, Penny was born September 5, 1918 at Sandwich, England.

Penny served in the British Army Dental Corps from 1941 to 1945. Then...