Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Esther Simpson

Esther Simpson

Jun 6, 2013

Esther J. Simpson, age 83, of Strasburg, died peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Clarence and Carrie (Schwartz) Smith, Esther was born at Dover, Ohio on March 9, 1930.

She was a 1948 graduate of Dover High School and while attending an event at the...

Roy Dean Beans

Roy Dean Beans

May 31, 2013

Roy D. Beans, 84, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on May 31, 2013.

Born in Dover on November 17, 1928, he was the son of the late George H. and Martha (Albaugh) Beans.

After graduation from Midvale High School, Roy joined the United States Army and honorably served his country, including 18 months in...

Patricia Scott

Patricia Scott

May 29, 2013

Patricia Jane Scott, age 70, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 under the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 23, 1942, Patricia was the daughter of the late Max and Thelma (Gross) Eckert.

She attended New Philadelphia High School and for a period of time worked at the...

Dwaine D. Arbogast

Dwaine D. Arbogast

May 28, 2013

Dwaine Dwight “Gust” Arbogast, age 84 a lifelong resident of Stone Creek passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, under the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Stone Creek on March 15, 1929, Gust, as he was known by his family and friends was a son of the late Clyde and Carrie (Baker) Arbogast.

He was...

Carl Bray Toot

Carl Bray Toot

May 28, 2013

Carl Bray Toot, age 80 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief illness.

Born at Canton, Ohio on January 14, 1933 Carl was a son of the late Bray and Mildred (Davy) Toot.

He was a graduate of the former Dellroy High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. Carl continued his...

John L McKean

John L McKean

May 28, 2013

John L. “Jack” McKean, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Edwin and Minnie (Michele) McKean, Jack was born May 19, 1924 at Elm Grove, West Virginia.

Jack graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in 1943. That same year he was...

Louise Fantin

Louise Fantin

May 27, 2013

Mary “Louise” Fantin, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 27, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia after a brief illness.

Born in Salyersville, Kentucky on April 8, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Dale Patrick and Nora Sizemore Patrick.

Louise’s faith was nurtured at Tabor Ridge Community Church in Mineral...

Jeremy Matthew Gintz

Jeremy Matthew Gintz

May 26, 2013

Jeremy Matthew Gintz, age 31 of Leesburg, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 in his home.

A son of Andy and Patty (Thompson) Gintz of, Dover Jeremy was born at Barberton, Ohio on March 6, 1982.

Jeremy was always one to love life and enjoy it to the fullest. At a young age, Jeremy was usually found spending...

Shirley R Hines

Shirley R Hines

May 25, 2013

Shirley R. Hines, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Mercy Medical Center on May 25, 2013, following complications from a surgical procedure.

Born in Sugarcreek on August 23, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Jonas P. and Catherine R. (Deuker) Miller.

On September 27, 1973, Shirley married her loving husband of nearly 40 years, Ronald Glenn...

Timothy A. McCoy

Timothy A. McCoy

May 25, 2013

Timothy A. McCoy, 58, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover following an automobile accident.

A son of Rose (Fisher) Barnish and the late Donald McCoy, Tim was born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 2, 1954.

Tim graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973. In 2009, he retired from Greer Steel...

Clyde E. Wigert

Clyde E. Wigert

May 25, 2013

Clyde E. Wigert, 57, a lifelong resident of Stone Creek, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Harrison Community Hospital at Cadiz following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Wallace and Nova Maxine (Zimmerly) Wigert, Clyde was born in his childhood home at Stone Creek on June 16, 1955.

Clyde graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973. For...

David A. “Dave” Vance

David A. “Dave” Vance

May 24, 2013

David A. Vance, age 54, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully late Friday afternoon, May 24, 2013, in Union Hospital at Dover following a month long illness.

Born at Dover September 4, 1958, he was a son of the late Larry J. and Carol J. Irvin Vance.

Best known as Dave to his family and friends, he was...

John L. Brandt

John L. Brandt

May 21, 2013

John L. Brandt, age 85, of Dover, died peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

Born at Bremen, Ohio on April 12, 1928 he was the youngest of seven children born to the late John M. and Josephine (Schumaker) Brandt.

A graduate of Junction City Jackson High School,...

Thelma Mae Penrod

Thelma Mae Penrod

May 21, 2013

Thelma Mae Penrod, age 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia, April 19, 1923, she was a daughter of the late George and Flossie Harper Inherst.

Thelma attended Midvale High School before going to work at the former Everett’s Bakery. Like many young...

Sonja A. Briggs

Sonja A. Briggs

May 16, 2013

Sonja A. Briggs, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday evening, May 16, 2013 following a brief period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Donald McMillen and Marjorie (Robinson) Migoni. After graduating from the former St. Mary’s High School in Dennison, Sonja joined the professional workforce where she...

Marie Jones

Marie Jones

May 14, 2013

Marie Jones, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following recent period of declining health. Marie and her family took great pride in her health and the fact that she was able to remain independent for nearly her entire life.

A daughter of the late Pete and Lee (Chaney) Ohler, Marie was...

Dolores E. Hixson

Dolores E. Hixson

May 13, 2013

Dolores E. Hixson, 85, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 13, 2013, following a period of declining health.

Born in Ironton, Ohio on March 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Dora E. (Griswold) Keairns. Dolores graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1945, and continued her formal education...