Obituaries

Mar 14, 2014

Katherine Lucille Frantz, 84, of Dennison, died Friday, March 14, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fred E. and Iva Mae (Laporte) Seibert, Katherine was born February 22, 1930 at Tippecanoe, Ohio.

Katherine was a former president of the Dennison V.F.W. and was also a member of the Dennison...

Mar 13, 2014

Sandra J. Smart, 54, of New Philadelphia passed away in Community Hospice House, Thursday, March 13, 2014 following a courageous battle with emphysema.

Born in Orrville on February 24, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert and Grace Porter Sr. of New Philadelphia and Ruth Ann Downing DeRush of South Carolina.

She will be deeply missed by her parents, Robert,...

Mar 11, 2014

Janet C. Elliker, age 87, of Park Village, Dover, Ohio, went home to the Lord on March 11, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of John S. Elliker, who survives. They enjoyed a wonderful and varied life together for 66 years.

Jan was born at Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1926 she was the daughter of the...

Mar 11, 2014

David Raymond “Hindu” Hunter, 54, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Ervin “Canary” Hunter and the late Anna (Strimbu) Hunter, Hindu was born October 23, 1959 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Hindu graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was an employee of Meteor Sealing...

Mar 11, 2014

Clara Mae Gerbig, age 82, of Dover and formerly of Barberton, died Tuesday, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a lengthy illness.

Born at Barberton, Ohio on July 26, 1931, Clara was a daughter of the late John Oscar and Lucy (Palmer) Bramlett. She was a 1949 graduate of Barberton High School and on June 26, 1953 married...

Mar 10, 2014

Karen Lynne Lord, age 72, of Newcomerstown, died unexpectedly Monday, March 10, 2014, in her residence.

Born at Union Hospital at Dover on August 27, 1941, Karen was a daughter of the late George R. and Clara M. (Hency) Quillin.

Karen was raised in New Cumberland prior to the family relocating to Stone Creek, where she graduated in 1959.

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Mar 10, 2014

Russell Tschudy, age 95 passed away Monday, March 10, at Park Village Care Center after a period of declining health.

A lifelong New Philadelphia resident, Russell was born November 23, 1918 to Harvey and Lily (Haupert) Tschudy. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1936, where he was a drummer in the marching band, and from Bliss Business School...

Mar 10, 2014

Denise L. Thompson, 60, of Carrollton, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

A daughter of Lorraine Bennett and the late Ralph Bennett, Denise was born October 12, 1953 in Canton, Ohio.

Denise was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She also cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.

In addition to...

Mar 9, 2014

Raymond S. Vesco, 83, of Tuscarawas, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Beacon Pointe at Uhrichsville following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Faustino and Mary (Bagaglio) Vesco, Raymond was born July 7, 1930 at Wainwright, Ohio.

Raymond graduated from Tuscarawas Warwick High School in 1948. He then continued his education at Kent State University where...

Mar 9, 2014

JoAnn Betty Rogers, 77, of Barnhill, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 following a long period of declining health.

Born in Dover on September 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Robert N. Blackson, Sr. and Erma L (Espenschied) White.

After graduating from Dover High School, JoAnn married her lifelong companion and friend, Donald H. Rogers, on January...

Mar 8, 2014

Terri Lynn Maurer, 45, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at her home.

A daughter of the late Larry and Diana (Swaney) Harper, Terri was born November 6, 1968 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

Terri graduated from Claymont High School in 1986. She was employed at Lee’s Wheel Alignment & Auto Repair as the secretary.

She enjoyed spending the...

Mar 8, 2014

Mar 7, 2014

Richard Allen Gurney, 79, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on Friday morning, March 7, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born in Magnolia on April 10, 1934, he was the son of the late George Allen and Mary Catherine (Beans) Gurney. After completing his high school education, Dick began his professional...

Mar 6, 2014

Randy Lee Wallick, age 47 of New Philadelphia died Thursday, March 6, 2014 in Akron General Hospital.

A son of Izena (Dale) Couch of New Philadelphia and the late Marion Wallick, Jr. Randy was born at Union Hospital at Dover on February 18, 1967.

He attended Dover and New Philadelphia City Schools and for the past 19 years has worked...

Mar 4, 2014

Judith A. Logan, age 67, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Mildred (Dulaney) Tennant, Judy was born on April 11, 1946 at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

She attended Waynesburg High School and on February 14, 1983, married her beloved husband, Ricky P. Logan. Professionally,...

Mar 2, 2014

Mar 2, 2014

Glendora Lee Evans, 57, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of Jack Beatty of Coshocton and Lois (Green) Gordon of New Philadelphia, Glendora was born June 3, 1956 at Massillon, Ohio.

Glendora enjoyed making jewelry. She also enjoyed spending time with her best friend, her mother, Lois.

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Feb 28, 2014

Marjorie Bernice Trachsel, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 28, 2014, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A daughter of the late Scott William and Emma Nettie (Krebs) Bucher, Marjorie was born at New Philadelphia on August 29, 1928.

She was a 1946 graduate of Dover High School and a long-time member of Dover Alliance Church....

Feb 28, 2014

Mrs. Marilyn T. Williams, 83, a former longtime resident of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Sunset Village in Sylvania, Ohio of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Born April 14, 1930 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Gladys E. (Vigus) Greenlee. A 1948 graduate of Uhrichsville High School, she...

Feb 27, 2014

Tammy McIntosh Blackledge, 59, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away under hospice care on February 27, 2014 in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Born May 10, 1954 in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Karen Pedlar Berkshire and the late John McIntosh.

She is survived by her daughter, Leah Blackledge of the home; her mother, Karen Berkshire of Strasburg; and...