Obituaries

Aug 11, 2014

Johnny L. Woods, Sr. age 46, of Wainwright, died Monday, August 11, 2014 in Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

A son of James and Betty (Eichel) Nealey of Midvale, Johnny was born at Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1968.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and for many years worked as a skilled laborer for several area firms...

Aug 4, 2014

Raymond A. Emery, 75, of Dover, died Monday, August 4, 2014 in his home following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Arthur and Almeda (Crabtree) Emery, Raymond was born October 8, 1938 at Dennison, Ohio.

On September 15, 1963, Raymond married the love of his life, the former Edna Rennicker, and together they raised three daughters, Kelly, Rachael...

Aug 4, 2014

Jul 30, 2014

William Richard Yaggi, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Joseph and Bertha Mae (Longenecker) Yaggi, Bill was born at Dover, Ohio on September 15, 1928.

Bill was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended The Ohio State University...

Jul 29, 2014

At 12:50 AM on July 29th, 2014, Jeff Skelley took God’s hand and together they climbed the Stairway to Heaven after a long and courageous battle with Lymphoma. In typical fashion, he was listening to that very Led Zeppelin tune as he took his final breaths surrounded by his family. A Hollywood script simply couldn’t have written a better finale....

Jul 29, 2014

Harold Eugene “Bud” Edie, age 98, formerly of Tuscarawas, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born September 24, 1915, in Wainwright, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walter and Cora (Heldt) Edie.

He attended New Philadelphia schools and while attending a dance at the former Spanish...

Jul 28, 2014

Helen M. Ogg, 87, of Walnut Creek and formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Monday evening, July 28, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born in her home in Starr, Ohio on October 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Dow and Maggie Annamae (Nichols) Cottrill.

After completing her formal education...

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 25, 2014

John Anthony Alexander, age 54, of New Philadelphia died Friday, July 25, 2014, in Akron City Hospital following a sudden illness.

A son of Jinnie (Potts) Alexander of Dover and the late Paul Edward Alexander, John was born on July 28, 1959 at Dover, Ohio.

Following his graduation from Dover High School in 1977, John became a welder by trade,...

Jul 23, 2014

Patricia Ruth McGraw McIntosh, age 65 of Dover, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born at Dover, Ohio on July 9, 1949, Pat was a daughter of the late Arthur Patrick and Wilma Ruth (Border) McGraw.

In 1974, Pat relocated to San Diego, California where she was employed by Scripps Hospital and Home Health at...

Jul 19, 2014

Sherry Lou Rieger, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a courageous effort against cancer.

A daughter of the late Willard and Irene (Leatherman) Leggett, Sherry was born April 26, 1948 in Dover, Ohio. She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1966 and then on October 28, 1967, Sherry...

Jul 19, 2014

Inez Rae Randulic, age 57 of Mineral City, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Paul W. and Beverly (McCoy) Shepherd, Inez was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 26, 1957.

She was a 1975 graduate of Garaway High School and for a...

Jul 12, 2014

Catherine “Cathy” Louise Linard, 63, of Dover, passed away suddenly July 12, 2014, in her home following an apparent heart attack.

Born August 9, 1950 in Martins Ferry, she was the daughter of the late Francis Tom and Ruth E. (Davis) Jarvis. Cathy was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and enjoyed collecting baskets, spending time with her...

Jul 9, 2014

Geraldine “Gerry” Lee Byers, 80, of Park Village Health Care at Dover, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Ervin and Mary (Madden) Goss, Gerry was born July 22, 1933 at Dover, Ohio.

Gerry enjoyed playing Bingo. Also, while her health permitted, she enjoyed visiting the Senior Center and New Towne Mall.

She...

Jul 9, 2014

Thelma Marie Glauser, 86, of Gnadenhutten, died Wednesday, July 09, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Clifford and Hazel (Lawver) Dyer, Thelma was born August 20, 1927 at Uhrichsville, Ohio. She was a member of John Heckewelder Moravian Church at Gnadenhutten.

Thelma’s greatest passion in life was...

Jul 3, 2014

Bernard “Ben” Breehl, age 89, of New Philadelphia passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Aultman Hospital at Canton due to complications following surgery in March.

Ben was born at New Philadelphia on May 21, 1925 to the late Charles and Mary (Luther) Breehl.

He proudly served his country during World War II as an Airplane Armorer Gunner in...

Jul 3, 2014

Eva Mae Fair, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Joseph James and Mattie Smale (Palmer) Wagner, Eva was born September 24, 1918 at Cleveland, Ohio.

She graduated from high school at Scio, and furthered her education through Aultman Hospital’s nursing program, where she obtained her...

Jun 30, 2014

June Pauline (Mathias) Haney, 94, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 30, 2014 from Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late William and Carrie (Haney) Mathias, Pauline was born January 13, 1920 at Tuscarawas, Ohio. On August 9, 1941, she married Floyd “Kidd” Haney and the...

Jun 25, 2014

Ray Lee Johnson, of New Philadelphia went home to be with his Lord and Savior, June 25, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born January 26, 1960 in Lancaster, O., he was the son of the late Donald W. and Shirley Ann (Church) Johnson.

After graduating from high school, Ray spent his lifetime sharing his faith as a pastor...

Jun 23, 2014

Alice Lenora McMillen, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 23, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Ora and Hazel (Cox) Rose, Alice was born April 10, 1935 at Deersville, Ohio.

Alice graduated from Freeport High School in 1953. Then on July 31, 1953, she married the love of her life,...