Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 9, 2014

Feb 9, 2014

Vinetta R. “Sue” Bedey, 95, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was a resident of the Country Club Retirement Campus.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 21, 1919 She was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Edna (Owens) Sweany. Sue graduated from New Philadelphia High School, where she was...

Feb 8, 2014

Ruth E. Havey, 92, of Tuscarawas, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on Saturday, February 8, 2014.

Born May 18, 1921 in Tuscarawas, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma (Veigel) Sindlinger.

After graduation from high school in 1939, she continued her formal education at both Actual Business and Saffor Business schools.

Professionally, Ruth served...

Feb 8, 2014

David F. “Frank” Miller, 89, of Port Washington, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center at Baltic.

Born September 28, 1924 in Gilmore, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Lucinda J. (Peeper) Miller.

On September 14, 1958, Frank married his lifelong companion and friend, the former Thelma L. Wyler....

Feb 2, 2014

William K. Parker, 70, of Port Washington, died Sunday in Mercy Medical Center at Canton. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Feb 1, 2014

Evelyn Lucille Williams, age 87, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Saturday, February 1, 2014 in New Dawn Retirement Center following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Roy Herbert and Mary Catherine (Sweeny) Yost, Evelyn was born at New Philadelphia on October 17, 1926.

She attended New Philadelphia High School and on August 10, 1944, Evelyn married...

Feb 1, 2014

Gerald Raymond Spring, aged 97, a life-long resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Park Village Care Center in Dover. Born November 14, 1916, he was the son of the late Howard R. and Zada C. Spring.

He attended several one-room schools and was a 1935 graduate of New Philadelphia High School....

Jan 31, 2014

Opal Katherine Lacey, 95, of New Philadelphia, died Friday. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Jan 29, 2014

Jan 28, 2014

Marvin Egler, age 85, of Dover, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

The youngest and last surviving of 10 children, born to the late Louis and Lida (Winkler) Egler, Marvin was born at New Philadelphia on January 1, 1929.

He was a 1947 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered into...

Jan 27, 2014

Vickie Lynn Gilmore, age 49, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly, Monday, January 27, 2014 in her home.

A daughter of Norma Jean (Lineberger) Gilmore of the home and the late Blaine R. Gilmore, Vickie was born at Twin City Hospital on June 23, 1964.

She was a 1982 graduate of Claymont High School and in her younger years enjoyed being a...

Jan 26, 2014

Chester L. Harmon, 89, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Ernest J. and Mary M. (Burrier) Harmon, Chester was born January 22, 1925 at Germano, Ohio.

After graduating from high school, Chester honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he...

Jan 26, 2014