Obituaries

May 10, 2013

Darl Beach, 83, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday morning, May 10, 2013 in Hennis Care & Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Raymond G. and Elizabeth (Booth) Beach, Darl was born August 6, 1929 at Jewett, Ohio.

Darl was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Japan...

May 9, 2013

Richard Glenn Gibson, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 9, 2013 in the Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on February 23, 1920, he was the son of the late Charles and Nina M. (Allman) Gibson. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1938, Richard joined the United...

May 9, 2013

Joyce Marie Bowe, age 76, of Port Washington, died peacefully, Thursday evening, May 9, 2013 in Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Nelson and Josephine (McCluskey) Hykes, Joyce was born at New Philadelphia on May 17, 1936.

She was a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School and on December...

May 9, 2013

On May 9, 2013, Arline Isabell “R” Shull Weaver, of Arlington, Texas, went home to be with her Lord, after complications and health issues.

Born May 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Henry Shull and Harriet Nancy Jones Shull.

A 1947 New Philadelphia High School graduate, she wed Jim Weaver on Dec. 18, 1948, who...

May 8, 2013

John Edward Carpenter, Jr., age 64, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in his residence following many years of health struggles.

Born on April 1, 1949, at Mechanicville, New York, John was a son of the late John Edward and Marie (Stagliano) Carpenter, Sr.

At the age of nine, John’s family relocated to Arizona where he graduated...

May 5, 2013

Lucille M. Garbrandt, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.

A daughter of the late John C. and Florence (Beachler) McCoy, Lucille was born July 3, 1927 at Dover, Ohio.

Lucille was a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia and has always resided in the home her father built in 1910. Over...

May 3, 2013

Robert L. “Bob” Oakes, age 84 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, May 3, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born December 7, 1928, at Mansfield, he was a son of the late Clarence Nathaniel and Katheryn Hartman Oakes, and was a 1947 graduate of St. Peter’s High School.

After...

May 2, 2013

Richard Dale Mathias, age 93, of Dover, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2013, following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Edwin R. and Olive (Green) Mathias, Dick was born at New Philadelphia on December 8, 1919.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and honorably served his country as a member of...

Apr 28, 2013

Phillip Russell Williams died at home on April 28, 2013. Phillip lived his 42 years of life to the very fullest. He loved his family deeply and gave every ounce of himself to those around him. Hunting, fishing, sitting by a simple campfire, and enjoying the outdoors were among his favorite things to do. He loved traveling and was a...

Apr 24, 2013

Deidre “Dee” Rotondo, 68, of New Philadelphia died peacefully surrounded by her family on April 24, 2013 in Akron City Hospital, following a long period of declining health.

Born September 3, 1944 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Walt and Peg (Gribble) Miller. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1962, Dee continued her formal education...

Apr 23, 2013

Martin L. Hidey, 65, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Luther and Margaret (Zedi) Hidey, Martin was born March 28, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Martin attended New Philadelphia High School and earned his General Education Diploma while serving in the United States Army....

Apr 23, 2013

Clarice Beryl Furniss, 88, of Dover, died Monday, April 23, 2013 in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Orville and Tyressa (Gray) Hursey, Clarice was born January 28, 1925 at Guernsey, Ohio.

Clarice graduated from Plainfield High School in 1943. She was formerly employed at Union Hospital at Dover and later...

Apr 22, 2013

Jerry Lee McConnell, 71, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with his precious daughter, Jodi, early Monday morning, April 22, 2013 from Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Richard and Margaret (Baldwin) McConnell, Jerry was born May 7, 1941...

Apr 21, 2013

Apr 20, 2013

Timothy Stephen Sewell, age 67, of Dover died Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

One of 10 children born to the late Joseph and Eunice (Grimm) Sewell, Tim was born at Union Hospital on August 13, 1945.

He graduated from Dover High School and entered into the United States Army. Following...

Apr 19, 2013

David Alvin Daley, age 83, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of the late Joseph and Delores (Fox) Daley, Dave was born at Roswell on February 15, 1930.

He attended grade school at Roswell and graduated from the former Midvale High School...

Apr 18, 2013

Roberta Margaret Warner, age 99, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Meadows Manor East Nursing Home in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born in her parent’s home overlooking the old Erie Canal (Lock # 16); State Route #16 (now #416) and the Tuscarawas River (south of New Philadelphia) on January 31, 1914. She was next to the youngest of nine...

Apr 18, 2013

Anna Mae Morgan, age 88, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover was reunited with her husband on Thursday, April 18, 2013 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Thomas and Jane (Esplin) Greig, Anna Mae was born at Cleveland, Ohio on December 21, 1924.

A 1941 graduate of Wickliffe High School, Anna Mae went on...

Apr 15, 2013

Gloria Ann Compan, 83, of Newcomerstown, died Monday, April 15, 2013 in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown with her family by her side.

A daughter of the late Frank Fox and the late Isabelle (Griffin) Fox Kohler, Gloria was born November 27, 1929 at Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Gloria was an avid reader and she enjoyed playing Bingo.

She is survived by...

Apr 14, 2013

Ronnie Carr Carpenter, age 58, of Stone Creek passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 14, 2013 in his home, following a brief illness.

Born June 8, 1954, at Spencer, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Franklin Carr and Dorothy Ellen Armstead Carpenter.

A 1972 graduate of Fairless High School, he went to work for...