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Geraldine Lee Byers

Geraldine Lee Byers

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...

Thelma Marie Glauser

Thelma Marie Glauser

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...

Bernard Breehl

Bernard Breehl

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...

Eva Mae Fair

Eva Mae Fair

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...

June Pauline Haney

June Pauline Haney

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...

Ray L. Johnson

Ray L. Johnson

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...

Alice Lenora McMillen

Alice Lenora McMillen

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,...

Thomas Edward Wise

Thomas Edward Wise

Jun 17, 2014

Thomas Edward Wise, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Walter and Florence (Bambeck) Wise, Tom was born January 31, 1937 at Dover, Ohio.

Tom graduated from St. Joseph High School at Dover in 1955. Then on November 16, 1958, he married...

Grace Ann Calderon

Grace Ann Calderon

Jun 17, 2014

Grace Ann Calderon, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harold C. and Helen (Haupert) Everett, Grace Ann was born January 17, 1933 at Tuscarawas, Ohio.

She was a 1950 graduate of Tuscarawas Warwick High School and following graduation, Grace Ann...

Brenda Sue McCall

Brenda Sue McCall

Jun 14, 2014

Brenda Sue McCall, 58, of Newcomerstown, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Beverly (Carr) Brenneman, Brenda was born June 17, 1955 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1974.

Brenda was a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her...

Wishard Patrick

Wishard Patrick

Jun 12, 2014

Wishard “Pat” Patrick, age 79, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2014 in his residence.

A son of the late Dale and Nora (Sizemore) Patrick, Wishard was born in the family home at Magoffin County, Kentucky.

At the age of nine, the family relocated to the Tuscarawas Valley and following his schooling, he entered into the United States...

Verlin “Bud” Maderia Pool

Verlin “Bud” Maderia Pool

Jun 12, 2014

Verlin Maderia “Bud” Pool, 86, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born June 9, 1928 in Piketon Village, Ohio, he was the son of the late Simon Sylvester and Ida Pearl (Mustard) Pool.

After completing his formal education, he served two years in...

Leroy Chitti

Leroy Chitti

Jun 11, 2014

Leroy Hilary Chitti, age 85, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Park Village Retirement Community at Dover.

A son of the late James and Carmella (Lavorata) Chitti, Lee was born at Roswell, Ohio on December 11, 1928.

He was a 1948 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and entered into the United States Air Force...

Mary Katherine Hostetler

Mary Katherine Hostetler

Jun 10, 2014

Mary Katherine Hostetler, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Thomas) Pompey, Mary was born at Elizabeth, New Jersey on November 22, 1931.

A graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Mary devoted most of her time to...

Eleanor “Ellie” K. Hawkins

Eleanor “Ellie” K. Hawkins

Jun 8, 2014

Eleanor “Ellie” K. Hawkins, 86, of Dover and formerly of Stone Creek, died Sunday, June 08, 2014 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late George and Agnes (Moliski) Pringle, Eleanor was born on January 14, 1928 at her childhood home on New England Road in Fairfield Township, Ohio.

Eleanor graduated from...

Lura M. Peterman

Lura M. Peterman

Jun 7, 2014

Lura Marie “Jodee” Peterman, died peacefully Saturday, June 07, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House following a brief illness.

Born at Carmi, Illinois on September 5, 1941, Jodee, as she was known to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Earl and Vonda (Bingman) Boehringer.

For the past 28 years, Jodee has been a dedicated...

Ronald G. Gibson

Ronald G. Gibson

Jun 5, 2014

Ronald Gibson, 78, of Gnadenhutten, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Coleman “Jack” and Jane (Schaar) Gibson, Ronald was born February 29, 1936 at Nineveh, Ohio.

In 1986 he started TJ’s Restaurant at Stone Creek. He operated the restaurant until his retirement in 2000 when...

Bonnie Lou Mahaffey

Bonnie Lou Mahaffey

Jun 5, 2014

Bonnie Lou Mahaffey, age 72, of Dover, died Thursday, June 05, 2014, in her residence following a period of declining health.

Born at Canton, Ohio on June 18, 1941, Bonnie is a daughter of the late Robert Samuel and Leona Marjorie (Neading) Shelker.

Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Sandy Valley High School where she played French Horn in the...

Dixie Krupka

Dixie Krupka

Jun 3, 2014

Dixie Lee (Murphy) Krupka, 70, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Zoarville, died Tuesday in Hennis Care Center at Dover after a brief illness with brain cancer.

She was born April 9, 1944, in Zoarville to Lanta and Lulu Tomblin Murphy. She was a life resident of the area and was employed as a housekeeper at several hotels, including the...

Robert Zontini

Robert Zontini

Jun 1, 2014

Robert S. Zontini, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Born in Barnhill on June 30, 1937, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Edith (Fondriest) Zontini. After graduating from Midvale High School in 1955, Bob worked for the former Evans Brick...