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James L. Frantz
Feb 26, 2014
James L. Frantz, age 68 of Dover, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in his residence.
A son of the late Delbert W. and Ruth E. (Cookson) Frantz, Jim was born at Dover, Ohio on February 28, 1945.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and began working for Frantz Grinding at New Philadelphia and ultimately retired from Dover Hydraulics, where...
Donald Eugene Rieger
Feb 25, 2014
Donald Eugene Rieger, 85, of Sugarcreek, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at his home.
A son of the late Herman and Helen (Heid) Rieger, Donald was born June 3, 1928 at Dover, Ohio.
Donald graduated from Dover High School in 1946. He then entered the United States Army on January 11, 1952 and served in England until...
Xola Elaine Wolgamott
Feb 24, 2014
Xola Elaine Wolgamott, 94, of Dover, and a longtime resident of Navarre, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on Monday morning, February 24, 2014 following a period of declining health.
Born in Proctor, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Roy and Nettie (Colvin) Hitchcock.
In 1940, Elaine married her husband, Robert Leroy Wolgamott, who preceded...
Joseph McLaughlin
Feb 23, 2014
Joseph David McLaughlin, 73, of Dover, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar Sunday morning, February 23, 2014 following a short period of declining health.
Born in Canton on September 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Elizabeth (Kutka) McLaughlin.
After completing his high school education in 1958 at Timken High School, Joe continued...
Jeremy Douglas Wright
Feb 23, 2014
Jeremy Douglas Wright, 27, of Canton, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, February 23, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
A son of Doug Wright and Ella (Moore) Wright, Jeremy was born July 16, 1986 at Canton, Ohio.
Jeremy was a 2005 graduate of Carrollton High School and was currently working as a production supervisor for American Engineering &...
Carol L. Kappeler
Feb 22, 2014
Carol L. Kappeler, a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister, passed away in Community Hospice House on Saturday, February 22, 2014 following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
Born in Dennison on March 11, 1945, she was the daughter of Doris E. (Scott) Kinsey Fowler and the late W. Dean Kinsey.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1963,...
Mack Webb
Feb 20, 2014
Mack Webb, age 97, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, February 20, 2014, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center.
A son of the late Willie and Cora (Short) Webb, Mack was born at Spencer, West Virginia on June 6, 1916.
During World War II, Mack was a member of the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army; having been stationed in...
Connie Jo Archinal
Feb 20, 2014
Connie Jo Archinal, 67, of New Philadelphia died February 20, 2014 in Community Hospice House.
Born in Riverside, California on September 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Alice (Frye) Seibert.
Connie is survived by her husband, Allen D. Archinal; her son, Allen “Davey” Archinal, II; her granddaughters, Kaleigh and Brooke Archinal; her former daughter-in-law, Tammy...
Jay A. Williams
Feb 19, 2014
Dr. Jay A. Williams, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Jessie and Olive (Rheinhart) Williams, Jay was born January 21, 1925 at Columbus, Ohio.
Jay was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during...
Martha Louise Oakes
Feb 16, 2014
Martha Louise Oakes, age 83, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed peacefully, Sunday, February 16, 2014.
A daughter of the late Denny and Elizabeth (Elmore) Schooley, Martha was born at Mansfield, Ohio on December 7, 1930.
She graduated from Mansfield Senior High and on February 16, 1952, married Robert L. Oakes. Together the...
Wendy Sue Gerber
Feb 16, 2014
Wendy Sue Gerber, age 49, of Dover went to be with the Lord, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a two and a half year hard fought and courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of Carol (Cline) Gerber of Dover and the late William Gerber, Wendy was born in Union Hospital at Dover...
Norma Jean Smith
Feb 15, 2014
Norma Jean Smith (Rowan) 81, of Goodrich, Michigan and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away February 15, 2014 after a short illness.
A daughter of the late Ralph and Minnie (Penrod) Rowan, Norma was born August 24, 1932 at Midvale, Ohio.
Norma was a long standing member of the Midvale United Methodist Church. She loved writing and often wrote...
Patty L. Day
Feb 15, 2014
Patty L. Day, age 77, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
A daughter of the late William C. and Helen E. (Nixon) Day, Patty was born at Loudonville, Ohio on Valentine’s Day, 1937.
A graduate of Columbus North High School, Patty went on to complete her undergraduate work in education at The...
Thomas Earl Haldeman
Feb 15, 2014
Thomas Earl Haldeman, 77, of Gnadenhutten, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A son of the late Wilson and Mary (Berdel) Haldeman, Thomas was born November 9, 1936 at Bolivar, Ohio.
Thomas graduated from Bolivar High School in 1954. He then entered the United States Navy on October 31, 1956 and received his honorable discharge on...
Lois Aldene Celuch
Feb 14, 2014
Lois Aldene (Hoobler) Celuch, 87 of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Aldene was born January 10, 1927 on a farm near Jewett, Ohio to James Samuel and Irma (Moore) Hoobler. She attended Jewett High School until 1942, when her family moved to their “dream” farm near Newcomerstown. She graduated from...
Margaret Louise Harbaugh
Feb 12, 2014
Margaret Louise Harbaugh, age 83 of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late George and Viola (Downing) Courim, Margaret was born on February 8, 1931 at the family farm near Roxford Church in Union Township.
On June 3, 1951, she married Harland Harbaugh and together the couple reared two...
Martha J. Carlisle
Feb 11, 2014
Martha J. Carlisle, age 86, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, late Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
A daughter of the late Ervin and Frances (Murdock) Scott, Martha was born at Newark, Ohio on December 14, 1927.
She was a graduate of Dover High School and on October 20, 1946 she married Robert...
