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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Darl D. Beach
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...
Richard Glenn Gibson
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...
Joyce M. Bowe
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...
Arline Isabell Weaver
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...
John Edward Carpenter
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...
Lucille M. Garbrandt
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...
Robert L Oakes
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...
Richard Dale Mathias
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...
Phillip Russell Williams
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...
Deidre Rotondo
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...
Martin L. Hidey
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....
Clarice Beryl Furniss
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...
