Obituaries

Oct 7, 2013

Oct 5, 2013

Betty K. Charles, 93, of Park Village Healthcare Center in Dover, passed away Saturday morning, October 5, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born October 9, 1919 in New Philadelphia at the Tuscarawas County Jail, she was the daughter of the late George and Nellie (Wills) Shonk. Betty’s father was Sheriff and he along with their family lived in...

Oct 4, 2013

Charles A. “Chuck” Komaromy, 63, of Dover passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, October 4, 2013.

Born March 1, 1950 in Union Hospital at Dover, he was the son of the late Arthur and Norma Jean (Gross) Komaromy.

After graduating from Dover High School, Chuck was drafted into the US Army and after returning home, joined...

Oct 3, 2013

David R. Williamson, age 65 of Uhrichsville died Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison following a lengthy illness.

A son of Dorothy (Moon) Williamson of Walnut Creek and the late Rev. Carl Williamson, Dave was born at Akron, Ohio on August 19, 1948.

A graduate of Tallmadge High School, Dave worked for Parker-Hannifin...

Oct 2, 2013

Robert Henry Reymond, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 02, 2013, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

A son of the late Henry “Bus” Reymond and Helen (Hines) and Donald C. Howard, Bob, as he was known to all, was born at Midvale, Ohio on January 1, 1936.

He attended the former Midvale High School and...

Sep 26, 2013

Lisle Rogers, Jr. Age 86 of Magnolia died Thursday, September 26, 2013.

A son of the late Lisle Rogers, Sr. and Mary G. Rogers, Lisle was born at New Philadelphia on June 13, 1927.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School, where he was a football standout. Like many of his generation, Lisle entered into the United States Navy where...

Sep 25, 2013

Khristen Lynn Snyder, 19, of New Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 following injuries sustained from an automobile accident

Born in Canton on October 11, 1993, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Karen J. (Eddy) Snyder.

Khristen was a 2012 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where she participated in the band and color guard throughout...

Sep 25, 2013

Herbert Lawson Phillips, age 84 of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, under the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Ralph and Doris (Everhart) Phillips, Herb, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Dover, Ohio on November 1, 1928.

He was a graduate of Dover High School and...

Sep 25, 2013

Sherry A. Pearch, age 60, of New Philadelphia lost her courageous battle to cancer at the Community Hospice House on September 25th, 2013.

Born March 5, 1953 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Delbert and Frances Walton of Dover and the late Walter Alleshouse.

Being outdoors brought much joy to Sherry. She loved tending to her garden...

Sep 23, 2013

Joanne Page, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 23, 2013 in her home following a courageous nine month battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Claude Wiltshire and the late Georgia (Sprowl) Wiltshire Sampsel, Joanne was born November 24, 1929 at Canton, Ohio.

Joanne was employed at Ceramic Tile and Alsco until her retirement in 1985. She was...

Sep 22, 2013

Ted C. McClung, age 82 of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Carl D. and Florence (Pine) McClung, Ted was born at Marion, Ohio on January 22, 1931.

Following graduation from Marion-Harding High School Ted began working for GTE and was drafted into the United...

Sep 21, 2013

John William Moran, age 87 of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Saturday September 21, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late John A. and Minnie (Peacock) Moran, John was born at New Philadelphia on September 17, 1926.

He attended New Philadelphia schools and entered the United States Navy. While serving our country during World War II, John...

Sep 20, 2013

Joyce Marie Hunter, age 71 of Clearwater, Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 20, 2013 in Clearwater.

A daughter of the late Edwin and Norma Niuman, Joyce was born at Minerva, Ohio on February 22, 1942.

On September 16, 1962 Joyce married the love of her life, Gary Hunter and recently celebrated their 51st anniversary. Through their...

Sep 20, 2013

Ola J. Click, 84, of Dover, died peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in War, West Virginia on August 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Jess Lee and Gertrude (Harmon) Beavers.

After finishing her educational career, Ola worked as a laborer in factories.

Ola enjoyed crocheting, needlepointing, and...

Sep 19, 2013

Sep 17, 2013

Norma R. Corey, age 89, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born at New Philadelphia on January 19, 1924, Norma was a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Springhetti) Vielmetti.

Norma graduated from New Philadelphia High School and worked for Buehler’s as...

Sep 17, 2013

Viola Fay Robin, age 87, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fred A. and Susie J. (Stevens) Fairbee, Viola was born at Middlebourne, West Virginia on July 27, 1926.

She attended Tyler County Schools at West Virginia and later relocated to Stark County where...

Sep 16, 2013

David Paul Kellar, age 65 of Tuscarawas died peacefully following a lengthy illness on Monday, September 16, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Argel and Blanche (Swaney) Kellar, David was born at Twin City Hospital at Dennison on September 7, 1948.

He attended Uhrichsville High School and on August...

Sep 11, 2013

Sep 11, 2013

Llewellyn David “Dave” Blunt, 69, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

A son of the late Llewellyn and Ella Mae (Smart) Blunt, Dave was born in the family’s Tuscarawas County home on May 29, 1944.

He retired from Superior Meats of Massillon in 1979; and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two daughters; DeLorce...