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Joyce Hunter
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...
Ola J. Click
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...
Norma R. Corey
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...
Viola Fay Robin
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...
David Paul Kellar
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...
Llewellyn David Blunt
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...
Helen T. Pompey
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....
Charles Vernon Elliott
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...
R. Ray Horn
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...
Gladys Frances Murray
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...
Myrtle L Bethos
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...
Carl H Smith
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...
Helen K. Friley
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...
Pauline Elizabeth Bonvechio
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...
Shirley Schreiner
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...
Sharon Lee Harig
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...
Robert Lee Geltz
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...
Dr. Robert A. Montgomery
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...
