Obituaries

Apr 14, 2013

Catherine M. Manghese, 90, of Dover, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Strickling) Meechan, Catherine was born August 22, 1922 at Wadsworth, Ohio

She is survived by her children, Diana (David) Felgenhauer, Karen Nagle and Ron (Thelma) Manghese all of...

Apr 11, 2013

Stephen W. White, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Union Hospital on Thursday, April 11, 2013, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on January 1, 1945, to the late Betty Ann (White) Estes, he was the son of the late Delbert and Sadie (Baltzel) White.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Stephen joined...

Apr 10, 2013

Janice Mae Carlisle, age 88 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully while in the care of Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Earl and Cora Belle (Thomas) Wassem, Janice was born at Dover, Ohio on May 12, 1924.

Janice attended New Philadelphia High School and married James J. Carlisle on May 1, 1948....

Apr 8, 2013

Clay Lewis Smith Sr., 72, of Newcomerstown, died Monday, April 8, 2013 in Coshocton Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Clarence George and Erma Grace (Tanner) Smith, Clay was born August 14, 1940 at Frazeysburg, Ohio.

He graduated from Port Washington High School and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Clay...

Apr 7, 2013

Joseph Francis Sullivan, Jr. age 87, of New Philadelphia died peacefully in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center on Sunday, April 7, 2013 with his family by his side.

A son of the late Joseph F. Sullivan, Sr. and Helen (Moore) Sullivan, Joe, as he was known by family and friends, was born on August 1, 1925 in his family’s New Philadelphia...

Apr 3, 2013

Gladys Aileen Coutts, 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Born October 16, 1924 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Moore) Williams.

Gladys graduated from New Philadelphia High School. She was employed by LaFountaines, the Earl E. Smith...

Apr 1, 2013

Beverly L. Bell, 59, of Uhrichsville, passed away suddenly, Monday evening, April 1, 2013 while at work in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover.

Born in Indiana on December 25, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Beverage and Catherine (Moore) Moore.

She graduated from McDowell High School in Kentucky. Later she continued her formal education at Bowling...

Apr 1, 2013

Howard C. Schlemmer, Jr., 68, of Stone Creek, passed away in his home following a brief illness on Monday, April 1, 2013.

Born in Dover, he is the son of Iva S. (Ackers) Schlemmer and the late Howard C. Schlemmer, Sr. After graduating from Dover High School, he joined the United States Army where he honorably served his country.

His...

Mar 31, 2013

Howard J. Bair, 94, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Martin and Catherine (Gintz) Bair, Howard was born September 10, 1918 at New Philadelphia.

Howard graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1936 and was a veteran...

Mar 31, 2013

Beverly Eileen Brenneman, age 77, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully early Easter Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2013, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

Born in her family home at Coshocton County, May 18, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Mary Elizabeth Hill Carr.

On March 22, 1968, she wed Walter M. Brenneman,...

Mar 31, 2013

Doris Jean West, age 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2013, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia, October 11, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Hershell H. and Frances M. Price McMerrell.

Doris attended New Philadelphia High School and was a member of the...

Mar 30, 2013

John M. “The Wizard” Ricklic, age 67, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, March 30, 2013.

Born at Dover, May 15, 1945, he was a son of the late Julius and Elizabeth Lesjak Ricklic. He was a 1963 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and went on to earn a B.S. degree in Physics at...

Mar 29, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” Lehman Crater, 84, of Newcomerstown, died Friday, March 29, 2013 in Coshocton Memorial Hospital while surrounded by his family.

A son of the late Gerald Bramhall and the late Thelma Beryl (Lehman) Crater Meek, Jerry was born August 12, 1928 at Newcomerstown,, Ohio.

Jerry graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1946. On October 31, 1950, he enlisted with...

Mar 29, 2013

Mar 28, 2013

Mar 28, 2013

Robert Doyle Huff, age 78, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Thursday, March 28, 2013, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

A son of the late Ralph W. and Zelpha F. (Reidenbaugh) Huff, Bob was born at New Philadelphia, on August 29, 1934.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and was employed by the former Shenango Company at...

Mar 27, 2013

Robert D. “Bob” Martin, II, age 58, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly Wednesday evening in his home.

Born at Dennison, December 17, 1954, he was a son of Ruth Shalosky Martin of Port Washington, and the late Robert D. “Bob” Martin.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Indian Valley South High School before going to work for Alsco...

Mar 27, 2013

Floyd Delbert “June” Baker, Jr., went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Park Village Healthcare Center following a courageous 16-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born in Dover on February 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Floyd D. and Bessie Elizabeth (Smitley) Baker, Sr.

After graduating from Dover High School in 1950,...

Mar 26, 2013

Roy E. Rice, age 78, of Uhrichsville died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia surrounded by his loving family.

A son of the late Roland and Opal (Huff) Rice, Roy was born at Dover, Ohio on March 4, 1935.

A 1953 graduate of Dover High School, Roy furthered his education at...

Mar 26, 2013

Marian Maxine Lahm, 86, of Tuscarawas, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Beacon Point Health Care Center at Uhrichsville following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Otis and Essie (O’Brien) Simmons, Marian was born September 5, 1926 at Goshen, Ohio.

Marian was a 1944 graduate of Tuscarawas Warwick High School. On May 7, 1949, she married...