Obituaries

Nov 7, 2013

Robert D. Smith, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, November 7, 2013 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born in New Philadelphia on October 8, 1920, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ada Viola (Kappler) Smith. Bob grew up above Smith Hatchery where his parents raised chicks.

Bob graduated from New Philadelphia High School...

Nov 7, 2013

David G. Lones, 62, of Dundee, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Pomerene Memorial Hospital at Millersburg following an extended illness.

A son of the late Donald W. Lones and the late Bonnie (Gray) Harding, David was born May 23, 1951 at Bakersfield, California.

David was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. While his health permitted him to...

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Nov 2, 2013

Audrey G. Brokaw, 89, of New Philadelphia and a lifelong resident of Goshen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Born November 27, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Lorin and Hazel (Smith) Elliott. After completing her formal education at Roxford, she married her lifelong companion and friend,...

Nov 1, 2013

Eugene Ellis Morgan, 49, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, November 1, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 31, 1964, he was the son of the late Charles William and Josephine Marie (Ridgway) Morgan.

Eugene graduated from New Philadelphia High School in...

Nov 1, 2013

Robert L. Evans, age 90, of Uhrichsville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus early Friday, November 01, 2013 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

A son of the late Arthur and Ella (Moran) Evans, Bob was born on August 5, 1923 at Dunkenwood in Harrison County, Ohio.

He attended Tuscarawas Valley High School...

Oct 26, 2013

Jacqueline J. Edwards, 82, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Oscar and Lettie (Murray) Maxwell, Jacqueline was born June 27, 1931 at Dennison, Ohio.

She was a 1949 graduate...

Oct 26, 2013

Robert Eugene Lee, 71, of Dover, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Newton and Nancy (Mattern) Lee, Robert was born January 22, 1942 at Cadiz, Ohio.

Robert attended Uhrichsville High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a...

Oct 23, 2013

Dorothy E. Sexton, age 91, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Murray E. and Ollie J. (Beal) Rickey, Dorothy was born at Guernsey County, Ohio on November 10, 1921.

She attended Cambridge High School and on August 26, 1940, Dorothy married Camet E....

Oct 23, 2013

Bradley A. Schroeder, age 53 of Bolivar, died peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2013 following a period of declining health.

A son of Ramona Basiletti Weber of New Philadelphia and the late John Schroeder, Brad was born at Dover, Ohio on April 26, 1960.

Brad enjoyed attending First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia and being active with the Starlight Enterprises as...

Oct 22, 2013

Bertha Marie (Janes) Farringer, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 22, 2013 at her home following a brief illness. Born January 3, 1934 in Marysville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Francis Janes.

Bertie was a long-time member of the New Philadelphia chapter of Eastern Star. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading, playing cards...

Oct 21, 2013

Donna Darlene Demuth, age 75, formerly of Gnadenhutten died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2013, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Richard and Elsie (Kohler) Robinson, Donna was born in the family’s Wainwright home on February 20, 1938.

She attended the former Tuscarawas High School and was employed...

Oct 21, 2013

Joan Schwartz, 59, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, October 21, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late John and Ruth (Richard) Ellis, Joan was born January 20, 1954 at Dover, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Schwartz of the home, her children, Shana (Christian Haas) Carman of Bellville, Ohio, Scott...

Oct 19, 2013

Kathryn Karleen Klingler, 96, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Born in Strasburg on January 11, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Karl William and Catherine (Stahlecker) Eberly.

After completing her formal education, Kathryn married her late husband, Dr. Raymond Albert Klingler, who passed away July 8, 1968.

Her professional...

Oct 14, 2013

Jack Ellsworth Reneker, 83, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013.

Jack was born in New Philadelphia, OH on June 22, 1930, a son of the late Willard Franklin Reneker and Alberta Wise Reneker.

He worked for Roadway Express for 30 years, finishing his 50 years of driving trucks and retired in January of 1999.

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Oct 14, 2013

Oct 13, 2013

Susan K. Cox, 69, of Dover, passed away in Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

Born in Dover on October 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Pfiester) Hilton.

Susan was a loving mother and grandmother and greatly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to being a homemaker, she...

Oct 11, 2013

Grace Marie Sloan, 88, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday morning, October 11, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie (Hollingsworth) Holmes, Grace was born February 20, 1925 at Skyles, West Virginia.

Grace was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Dover and was retired from Fluorocarbon Inc. at Dover...