Obituaries

Nov 29, 2013

Nov 29, 2013

SFC, John W. “Jack” Haver, Retired, age 69 of New Boston, Texas and formerly of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 29, 2013, with his family by his side.

A son of Mary Haver of Lincoln, California and the late John W. Haver, John was born at Cleveland, Ohio on June 18, 1944.

He graduated from the former Isleta Schools...

Nov 28, 2013

Mary Ann (Cottrell) Yoder, 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Trinity Twin City Hospital.

Born in Dennison on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene and Lula Bell (Brown) Cottrell.

After graduating from Dennison High School, she married her lifelong companion and friend, Roy A. Yoder on June 29, 1968.

Together,...

Nov 26, 2013

Marleen Louise Ballentine, age 60, of Somerdale and formerly of New Philadelphia unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 26, 2013, in her home.

A daughter of Kenneth and Aileen (Nation) Hill of Coshocton and formerly of New Philadelphia, Marleen was born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 18, 1953.

She was a 1971 graduate...

Nov 25, 2013

Glenda Prillwitz, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 25, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House, following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Carl and Erma (Mathias) Stephan, Glenda was born at New Philadelphia on May 17, 1936.

She was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia and briefly worked for Joy Manufacturing...

Nov 22, 2013

Nov 22, 2013

Wilma May Mizer, 94, formerly of Stone Creek, died Friday, November 22, 2013 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William and Grace (Kiser) Stephan, Wilma was born July 8, 1919 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Wilma graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1937 and she was the last...

Nov 21, 2013

Gail Lee Menefee, Jr., 65, of Ocala, Florida, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2013 in his home.

A son of Ruth Menefee Cadle and the late Gail Menefee, Sr., Gail was born September 8, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Gail was a veteran of the United States Army who served a tour of duty in the Korean Conflict and two...

Nov 21, 2013

Dewey M. James, Sr., 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2013, following a period of declining health.

Born in Wyandotte, Michigan on March 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mabel Faye (Sperling) James.

Dewey worked as a front end load operator in the coal mines for 29 years. He also enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2013

Dora June Fisher, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Kenneth and Cleo (Calvin) Stephens, Dora was born November 12, 1935 at Barnsville, Ohio.

Dora attended the First Church of the Nazarene at New Philadelphia and was a member of...

Nov 20, 2013

LaVaughn M. “Peg” Miskimen, 90, of Dover, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Park Village Assisted Living.

A daughter of the late Oliver Perry and Nellie Garnet (Moore) Householder, Peg was born May 26, 1923 at New Cumberland, Ohio.

Peg graduated from Dellroy High School and was employed as a cafeteria cook at the former...

Nov 20, 2013

Lynn F. Schrader, 66, of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 in his home.

A son of the late Fritz and June (Buehler) Schrader, Lynn was born December 3, 1946 at Dover, Ohio.

Lynn graduated from Barberton High School in 1964. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in the Vietnam War.

He...

Nov 20, 2013

Dolores Larue Truscott passed away on her 83rd birthday in the Community Hospice House, November 20, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born in North Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Sevard Albertus Davison and Eva Isabel (Clifton) Davison Graham.

After graduating from Vandergrift High School in 1948, Dolores was employed at the community’s telephone company...

Nov 19, 2013

Judith Anne Talarico, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Sedinger) Brown, Judith was born November 24, 1938 at Brownsville, Pennsylvania.

Judith was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia. She retired from...

Nov 19, 2013

Ruth M. McCrea, of Dover passed away November 19, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Dover on September 14, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna K. (Harmon) Hoffman.

Ruth graduated from Dover High School in 1940 and continued formal education at Muskingum Business Institute.

She was formerly employed by JC Penny, W.T....

Nov 18, 2013

Robert L. Eckert, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 18, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Max and Thelma (Gross) Eckert, Robert was born July 25, 1946 at Dover, Ohio.

Robert graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964. He was then drafted into the United States Navy...

Nov 17, 2013

Nov 15, 2013

Rose Ann Faulkner, age 82, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harry and Rose Ann (Bennett) Lester Vaughn, Rose was born at East Palestine, Ohio on March 30, 1931.

She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to country music, working puzzles and playing cards.

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Nov 14, 2013

Norma Jean Tylke, age 81, formerly of Dover died peacefully early Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Lawrence and Thelma (Espenschied) Newton, Norma was born at Dover on July 2, 1932.

She attended Dover High School and on January 15, 1949, Norma married Carl...

Nov 11, 2013

John R. Limbacher, age 60, of Baltic, died Monday, November 11, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Carl and Doris (Powell) Limbacher, John was born in Union Hospital on September 13, 1953.

John was a graduate of Garaway High School and attended college at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

An...