Obituaries

Dec 30, 2013

Margaret Joann Reynolds, age 61 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Akron, died peacefully Monday, December 30, 2013 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Donald P. and Margaret (Zofchak) Bostaph, she was born at Akron on July 5, 1952.

Margaret attended Springfield High School at Akron and was an avid fan of The Ohio State...

Dec 27, 2013

Eleanor Mae Nichols, 81, of Dover, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Ashtabula on December 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Bartone) Rose.

Elly’s professional career spanned numerous years at GTE. She also greatly enjoyed her involvement with the Union...

Dec 25, 2013

Dec 23, 2013

Ethelyn Faye “Peg” Stewart, age 86, of New Philadelphia died Monday, December 23, 2013 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a brief period of declining health.

Born on November 21, 1927, at Pompey’s Pillar, Montana, Peg was a daughter of the late Gaylord and Mary (Christensen) Dixon.

Peg graduated from Orange County High School at California and...

Dec 22, 2013

Joseph Paul Hren Jr., 66, of Midvale, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home following a short illness.

A son of the late Joseph Paul Hren Sr. and the late Mary Effy (Swain) Hren, Joe was born May 11, 1947 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio.

Joe graduated from Uhrichsville High...

Dec 22, 2013

Randa Lynn Espenschied, 64, of Dover, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Helen M. (Dummermuth) Randolph and the late Robert Z. Randolph, Randa was born January 29, 1949 in Dover, Ohio.

Randa graduated from Dover High School in 1967 and along with her husband,...

Dec 20, 2013

Betty K. Kappler passed away December 20, 2013 at Union Hospital.

She was born at home on the family farm in Goshen Township June 6, 1925, the daughter of Jacob W. and Mary (Murphy) Aubihl.

Her early years were spent working and helping on the farm, one of the first in the area to get electricity. She attended New...

Dec 20, 2013

Julie Anne Fisher, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 20, 2013 in Country Club Nursing Home at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Tom Dickerson and the late Theresa (Marshall) Ripley, Julie was born March 23, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.

Julie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961 and was a lifelong...

Dec 19, 2013

Wayne Stone Pollock died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Community Hospice House after a more than 3-year battle with cancer. With family at his side, he passed peacefully from this life.

Wayne was married to his wife, Phyllis (Christy) Pollock on February 2, 1958 allowing them to celebrate 55 years together.

He was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia...

Dec 19, 2013

Dec 18, 2013

Shirley Elaine Shaffer, age 69, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in her residence following a sudden illness.

Born at Oberlin, Ohio on November 30, 1944, Shirley was a daughter to the late William Joseph and Margaret Lucille (Hensel) Vlk.

A 1962 graduate of Firelands High School at Vermillion, Ohio Shirley served as Vice President and President of...

Dec 18, 2013

Rosalie Ann Williams, 70, of Dover passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

Born in Lima, Ohio, on October 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Daniel I. Williams and Virginia E. (Gossard) Brown.

Rosalie was employed by SEI Enterprises. She also has a deep faith that was nurtured at the First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia. Rosalie’s...

Dec 17, 2013

Dec 17, 2013

Anthony Segalavich, 82, of Dover, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover.

A son of the late Antone and Anna Segalavich, Anthony was born July 20, 1931 at McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

Anthony graduated from McKees Rocks High School in 1949. He then continued his education at Juniata College graduating with a Bachelor’s degree...

Dec 16, 2013

Anna L. Ricklic, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, December 16, 2013 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Frank and Rosalia (Margnoni) Fondriest, Anna was born in her childhood home at Midvale, Ohio.

Anna graduated from Midvale High School in 1944. She retired from the Timken Company at...

Dec 15, 2013

Julius “Juice” Radvansky, Jr., age 91, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Julius and Nora (Goncyi) Radvansky, he was born on December 22, 1921 at Lamira, Ohio.

Julius honorably served his country as a Demolition Specialist as a member of the United...

Dec 15, 2013

Margaret Ellen Boyd, 92, of Dover, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members in the Hospice House Sunday morning, December 15, 2013.

Born in Dover on October 13, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Bernice E. (Spring) Gowins. After graduating from Stone Creek High School in 1940, she spent her professional career as a...

Dec 13, 2013

Dec 13, 2013

Christina Lieser, age 56, of Bolivar, died unexpectedly early Friday, December 13, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born at Barberton, Ohio on August 6, 1957, Christina was a daughter of the late Wandamea (Boston) Wolford.

She attended school at Claymont and for the past several years has been employed by Hennis Care Center at Bolivar where she earned...

Dec 11, 2013

Elizabeth Pauline “Libby” Hahn of New Philadelphia, died peacefully following a three year illness, surrounded by her family, just hours before her 76th birthday on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Phillip Smitley, Jr. and Thelma (Conley) Smitley, Libby was born in Union Hospital at Dover...