Obituaries

Mar 28, 2014

Sue Ann Freetage- Stephens, age 65 of New Philadelphia, died Friday, March 28, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Helen E. (Bridges) Freetage-Morgan of Barnhill and the late Merle Francis Freetage, Sue was born at West Lafayette, Ohio on October 10, 1948.

She attended school at Midvale and...

Mar 26, 2014

Arlinda Faye Burns, age 71, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late Ambrose and Della Mary (Beckett) Parker, Faye, as she was known by family and friends was born in Perry Township, Tuscarawas County, on July 27, 1942.

She attended grade school at Perry Township, received...

Mar 25, 2014

Agnes Mae Crites, 75, of Tuscarawas, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late James and Esther (Whitehair) Beckwith, Agnes was born February 17, 1939 at Carrollton, Ohio.

Agnes, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family...

Mar 25, 2014

Ann M. Bowers, age 89 of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Oscar and Leota (Walton) Ringheimer, Ann was born at Dover on April 22, 1924. She was a 1942 graduate of Dover High School and was proud...

Mar 23, 2014

Raymond Dale Korns, 66, of New Philadelphia entered into the joy of the Lord, Sunday morning, March 23, 2014 at the Hospice House, following a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Born in Dover, May 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond Korns and Rose Korns Latham.

Dale graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1966. He was...

Mar 23, 2014

Harry William Metzger, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late William Addison “Babe” Metzger and the late Mona Leona (Hilton) Metzger, Harry was born September 14, 1927 at Tuscarawas, Ohio.

Harry was a 1946 graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School and...

Mar 21, 2014

Raymond Alan Nelson, 65, of Dennison, passed away in Community Hospice House, Friday, March 21, 2014 following a brief illness.

Born in Dover on June 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond Anthony and Viona Mae (Baughman) Nelson.

Ray was educated at Midvale schools. While he was in 8th and 9th grades, he greatly enjoyed playing basketball...

Mar 20, 2014

Robert L. Bragg, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Leslie and Clara (Johnson) Bragg, Bob was born May 12, 1937 in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Bob graduated from Ridgewood High School in New Jersey. He then continued his education at Bethany College in West...

Mar 20, 2014

Carson D. Keener, age 79 of New Philadelphia died early Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief period of declining health.

Born at Zoarville, on October 18, 1934, Carson was a son of the late Reuben C. and Nema (Felgenhauer) Keener.

A 1952 graduate of Dover High School, Carson was employed by Arnold, Rosch...

Mar 17, 2014

Mar 17, 2014

Holly Maye Gier, age, 2, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014.

A daughter of Ben Gier of Canton and Stephanie (Hintz) Loudiana of Beach City, Holly was born February 9, 2012 in Canton, Ohio.

Holly will be remembered as an extremely sweet and soft spoken little girl who always said “thank you”...

Mar 16, 2014

Alberta A. “Berti” Kaserman, age 93, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover and a former resident of New Philadelphia, died early Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late Albert W. Pretzeus and Mary M. “Maggie” (Yakley) and Robert E. Stein, Bertie was born at Fiat, Ohio on March 18, 1920.

She...

Mar 16, 2014

John Francis White, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Paul Revere White Sr. and the late Esta Almeda (Leach) White, John was born February 19, 1932.

John was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War....

Mar 14, 2014

Katherine Lucille Frantz, 84, of Dennison, died Friday, March 14, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fred E. and Iva Mae (Laporte) Seibert, Katherine was born February 22, 1930 at Tippecanoe, Ohio.

Katherine was a former president of the Dennison V.F.W. and was also a member of the Dennison...

Mar 13, 2014

Sandra J. Smart, 54, of New Philadelphia passed away in Community Hospice House, Thursday, March 13, 2014 following a courageous battle with emphysema.

Born in Orrville on February 24, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert and Grace Porter Sr. of New Philadelphia and Ruth Ann Downing DeRush of South Carolina.

She will be deeply missed by her parents, Robert,...

Mar 11, 2014

Janet C. Elliker, age 87, of Park Village, Dover, Ohio, went home to the Lord on March 11, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of John S. Elliker, who survives. They enjoyed a wonderful and varied life together for 66 years.

Jan was born at Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1926 she was the daughter of the...

Mar 11, 2014

David Raymond “Hindu” Hunter, 54, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Ervin “Canary” Hunter and the late Anna (Strimbu) Hunter, Hindu was born October 23, 1959 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Hindu graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was an employee of Meteor Sealing...

Mar 11, 2014

Clara Mae Gerbig, age 82, of Dover and formerly of Barberton, died Tuesday, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a lengthy illness.

Born at Barberton, Ohio on July 26, 1931, Clara was a daughter of the late John Oscar and Lucy (Palmer) Bramlett. She was a 1949 graduate of Barberton High School and on June 26, 1953 married...

Mar 10, 2014

Karen Lynne Lord, age 72, of Newcomerstown, died unexpectedly Monday, March 10, 2014, in her residence.

Born at Union Hospital at Dover on August 27, 1941, Karen was a daughter of the late George R. and Clara M. (Hency) Quillin.

Karen was raised in New Cumberland prior to the family relocating to Stone Creek, where she graduated in 1959.

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Mar 10, 2014

Russell Tschudy, age 95 passed away Monday, March 10, at Park Village Care Center after a period of declining health.

A lifelong New Philadelphia resident, Russell was born November 23, 1918 to Harvey and Lily (Haupert) Tschudy. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1936, where he was a drummer in the marching band, and from Bliss Business School...