Obituaries

Apr 8, 2014

Allan Dale Flory, age 56, of New Philadelphia was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8th, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. Allan courageously battled complications of a brain bleed and was surrounded by his beloved family at the time of his passing.

Born at Union Hospital at Dover,...

Apr 5, 2014

Joyce E Pollock, 51, of New Philadelphia, a loving and giving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover, Saturday morning, April 5, 2014 following a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer.

Born in Dover on September 6, 1962, she was the daughter of David M. and Miriam F. (Beaber) Pollock.

Joyce was...

Apr 3, 2014

Leslie Ann Wilson, 65, of New Philadelphia passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2014, in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born April 2, 1949 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Paul Lavern and June Lucille (Manley) Happoldt.

After completing her formal education, Leslie worked as a librarian with the Stark County District Library for 30...

Apr 1, 2014

John Wilson Smitley, age 65 of Dover, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his residence.

A son of the late George W. and Bessie L. (Horner) Smitley, John was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 1, 1949.

He was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and in his younger years, mowed lawns and cleaned snow...

Mar 31, 2014

Phillip Lynn Gribble, 58, of West Lafayette, died Monday, March 31, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton while surrounded by his loving family.

The beloved son of the late Roland R. and Eula Mae (Blackwell) Gribble, Phillip was born February 9, 1956 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Phillip resided at Lafayette Meadows where he attended the workshop and was a...

Mar 30, 2014

Patricia L. (Osburn) Byler, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Community Hospice House of Tuscarawas County following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Elliott) Osburn, Patricia was born July 2, 1928 at East Springfield, Ohio.

Patricia attended Scio High School and was a longtime employee of Scio Pottery and...

Mar 30, 2014

Nichole M. Meese, age 40 of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born on March 14, 1974 at Dover, Ohio, Nicci, as she was known to family and friends, is a daughter of A. Louis (Tammy) Vaca of Houston, Texas and...

Mar 28, 2014

Sue Ann Freetage- Stephens, age 65 of New Philadelphia, died Friday, March 28, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Helen E. (Bridges) Freetage-Morgan of Barnhill and the late Merle Francis Freetage, Sue was born at West Lafayette, Ohio on October 10, 1948.

She attended school at Midvale and...

Mar 26, 2014

Arlinda Faye Burns, age 71, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late Ambrose and Della Mary (Beckett) Parker, Faye, as she was known by family and friends was born in Perry Township, Tuscarawas County, on July 27, 1942.

She attended grade school at Perry Township, received...

Mar 25, 2014

Agnes Mae Crites, 75, of Tuscarawas, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late James and Esther (Whitehair) Beckwith, Agnes was born February 17, 1939 at Carrollton, Ohio.

Agnes, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family...

Mar 25, 2014

Ann M. Bowers, age 89 of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Oscar and Leota (Walton) Ringheimer, Ann was born at Dover on April 22, 1924. She was a 1942 graduate of Dover High School and was proud...

Mar 23, 2014

Raymond Dale Korns, 66, of New Philadelphia entered into the joy of the Lord, Sunday morning, March 23, 2014 at the Hospice House, following a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Born in Dover, May 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond Korns and Rose Korns Latham.

Dale graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1966. He was...

Mar 23, 2014

Harry William Metzger, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late William Addison “Babe” Metzger and the late Mona Leona (Hilton) Metzger, Harry was born September 14, 1927 at Tuscarawas, Ohio.

Harry was a 1946 graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and...

Mar 21, 2014

Raymond Alan Nelson, 65, of Dennison, passed away in Community Hospice House, Friday, March 21, 2014 following a brief illness.

Born in Dover on June 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond Anthony and Viona Mae (Baughman) Nelson.

Ray was educated at Midvale schools. While he was in 8th and 9th grades, he greatly enjoyed playing basketball...

Mar 20, 2014

Robert L. Bragg, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Leslie and Clara (Johnson) Bragg, Bob was born May 12, 1937 in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Bob graduated from Ridgewood High School in New Jersey. He then continued his education at Bethany College in West...

Mar 20, 2014

Carson D. Keener, age 79 of New Philadelphia died early Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief period of declining health.

Born at Zoarville, on October 18, 1934, Carson was a son of the late Reuben C. and Nema (Felgenhauer) Keener.

A 1952 graduate of Dover High School, Carson was employed by Arnold, Rosch...

Mar 17, 2014

Mar 17, 2014

Holly Maye Gier, age, 2, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014.

A daughter of Ben Gier of Canton and Stephanie (Hintz) Loudiana of Beach City, Holly was born February 9, 2012 in Canton, Ohio.

Holly will be remembered as an extremely sweet and soft spoken little girl who always said “thank you”...

Mar 16, 2014

Alberta A. “Berti” Kaserman, age 93, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover and a former resident of New Philadelphia, died early Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late Albert W. Pretzeus and Mary M. “Maggie” (Yakley) and Robert E. Stein, Bertie was born at Fiat, Ohio on March 18, 1920.

She...

Mar 16, 2014

John Francis White, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Paul Revere White Sr. and the late Esta Almeda (Leach) White, John was born February 19, 1932.

John was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War....