Obituaries

Sep 11, 2013

Helen T. Pompey, age 97, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 22, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Borbat) Strimbu.

She was a 1934 New Philadelphia High School graduate. On June 20, 1936, Helen married Louis S....

Sep 10, 2013

Charles Vernon Elliott, 77, of New Philadelphia¸ passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Aultman Hospital.

Born at Gallipolis, Ohio on September 16¸1935¸Charles was the son of the late LeRoy Elliott and Ora E. (Thompson) Elliott.

On October 9, 1954, Charles married the former Jeanne L. Mooney in Gallipolis, O. Together, they were blessed with two daughters whom brought...

Sep 9, 2013

R. Ray Horn, 85, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 9, 2013 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.

A son of the late Elmer and Georgia (Boyd) Horn, Ray was born January 24, 1928 in his childhood home at New Philadelphia.

Ray graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945. A year later he enlisted with...

Sep 8, 2013

Gladys Frances Murray, age 89 of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died early Sunday, September 08, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born at Blaine, Ohio on August 7, 1924, Gladys, was a daughter of Michael and Antonia (Gasor) Stempien.

Upon graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1946, Gladys served as a civilian...

Sep 7, 2013

Myrtle L. Bethos, 90, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New York, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, September 7, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts on November 29, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Victor B. and Cenary (Earnest) Studwell.

After completing her formal education, Myrtle used her artistic...

Sep 7, 2013

Carl Harvey Smith, 82, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in First Community Village at Columbus following a period of declining health.

Born in Harrison County on December 10, 1930, Carl was the son of the late William Leroy and Flora (Waller) Smith.

In 1948, he graduated from Flushing High School, continuing his formal education at The Ohio...

Sep 5, 2013

Helen K. Friley, age 92 of Hennis Care Center at Bolivar and formerly of Mineral City, died peacefully, Thursday, September 5, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born at Sherrodsville, Ohio on August 17, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Helen (Kennedy) Haney.

She was a graduate of the former Sherrodsville School and a former...

Aug 31, 2013

Pauline Elizabeth Bonvechio, age 96, a longtime resident of Wainwright, died peacefully late Saturday evening, August 31, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at New Philadelphia, November 19, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Florence Yosick Sopinski.

A 1934 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Pauline went on...

Aug 30, 2013

Shirley Schreiner, 80, of Tuscarawas, died Friday, August 30, 2013 in her home while surrounded by her family.

A daughter of the late Homer and Frances (Clouse) Swinderman, Shirley was born October 27, 1932 at Midvale, Ohio.

On January 29, 1953, Shirley married the love of her life, Daniel Eugene Schreiner and the couple shared 29 years of marriage prior...

Aug 30, 2013

Sharon Lee Harig, 70, of Uhrichsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2013 from the Cleveland Clinic following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late Marcus Page and the late Margaret (Wood) Todd, Sharon was born July 22, 1943 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Sharon was an avid reader and the enjoyed gardening, cooking and...

Aug 29, 2013

Robert Lee Geltz, age 88, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Zoar, Ohio on November 17, 1924, Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was a son of the late Isaac and Ellen (Hostetler) Geltz.

A 1943...

Aug 28, 2013

Dr. Robert A. Montgomery, Jr., 68, an area veterinarian, family leader, and friend, passed away in Aultman Hospital, Wednesday morning, August 28, 2013, following heart complications.

Born June 26, 1945 in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert Allen and Alice Montgomery, Sr.

After graduating from Jackson High School in 1963, Bob attended the United States Coast...

Aug 24, 2013

Thelma Marie Loveday, age 88, of Dover, died peacefully, Saturday, August 24, 2013, while in the care of Community Hospice House of New Philadelphia.

Born at Beach City, Ohio on February 17, 1925, Thelma was a daughter of the late Clyde B. and Frieda M. (Baad) Levengood.

Thelma was a 1943 graduate of Beach City High School and on...

Aug 24, 2013

Aug 22, 2013

Helen Rose Cheslock, age 82, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Thursday morning, August 22, 2013 with her family by her side while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Dover, Ohio on January 15, 1931, Helen was a daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Gyurgyovics) Sullie.

She graduated high school from St. Joseph’s...

Aug 22, 2013

Robin R. Clay, 43, of Creston and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home Thursday, August 22, 2013.

Born in Cleveland on March 13, 1970, she was the daughter of Cinda Godfrey Clay and Jon W. Clay.

After completing her formal education at both New Philadelphia and Boardman High Schools, Robin completed training and began her career as...

Aug 21, 2013

Sierra S. Hobart, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Glenn and LoVera (Garrett) Malterer, Sierra was born July 20, 1943 at Dennison, Ohio.

A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Sierra graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961. On June 4, 1966,...

Aug 20, 2013

Norma Jean Koppes, 76, of Uhrichsville has finally entered into her heavenly reward and is now walking hand in hand with Jesus. Norma passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of Kathryn (Reed) Krantz of New Philadelphia and the late Harley Krantz, Norma was born May 26, 1937 at Strasburg, Ohio....

Aug 17, 2013

Aug 16, 2013

Laura Gump, age 37, of Akron, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly late Friday afternoon, August 16, 2013, in Akron General Medical Center following a month long battle with Melanoma.

Born March 19, 1976 at Dover, she was a daughter of Doris Echelberry Gump of New Philadelphia and the late Edward S. Gump, Jr.

A 1994...