Obituaries

Jan 12, 2013

Pauline V. Dinger, 92, of Marietta, O. and a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 12, 2013, following a period of declining health.

Born in Canton, O. on October 10, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Erma M. (Mathias) Stephan.

Polly was a 1938 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Jan 12, 2013

Viola M. West, age 87, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, January 12, 2013 under the care of Community Hospice following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Wilfred and Verna L. (McGuire) Dainty, Viola was born in the family home at New Philadelphia on September 13, 1925.

She was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended...

Jan 12, 2013

Jan 10, 2013

Gilbert W. Westbrook, age 78, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 10, 2013, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Clyde and Rosetta (Cox) Westbrook, Gilbert was born at Mineral City, Ohio on August 12, 1934.

Following graduation from the former Magnolia High School, he entered into the...

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 8, 2013

Naaman Glen Douglas Tantarelli, infant son of Todd Tantarelli and Desireé Moreland of New Philadelphia, was born into the hands of God on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from Union Hospital at Dover.

In addition to his parents, Naaman is survived by his maternal grandparents Glen “Dink” and Shawn Moreland of Bowerston; aunts and uncles, Louis Michael Tantarelli, Jr., Keith Allen...

Jan 7, 2013

Jan 6, 2013

William H. Bubel, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday at his residence. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory.

Jan 5, 2013

Jan 4, 2013

Dorothy Lirgg, age 91, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Friday morning, January 4, 2013 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Bretzius) Hahn, Dorothy was born at Baltic, Ohio on August 3, 1921.

She was a graduate of Baltic High School and following high school...

Jan 3, 2013

Victor Joseph LaCreta, 50, of Beach City, died unexpectedly on January 3, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

A son of Joyce Ann (Lemaster) LaCreta of New Philadelphia and the late Vito Joseph LaCreta, Vic was born December 6, 1962 at Verona, Italy.

Vic graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1981. He then continued his formal education at Akron...

Jan 2, 2013

Jan 2, 2013

Jan 2, 2013

Richard Royer, 72 of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home.

A son of the late Robert Bruce Royer Sr. and the late Elva Viola (Dryden) Royer, Richard was born July 10, 1940 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

Richard was an avid bowler and formed many friendships at the bowling alley over the years. He also enjoyed working...

Jan 2, 2013

Judy Darleen (Belknap) Poorman 72 of Roswell died January 2, 2013 after a brief illness. Judy was the daughter of the late Harry & Thelma (Page) Belknap. Born May 31, 1940 in Leesville, Ohio she was a graduate of Midvale High School.

Judy will be fondly remembered for being a great singer and a wonderful beautician where every weekend the...

Dec 31, 2012

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Dec 24, 2012

Ila May Buckohr, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Monday evening, December 24, 2012, in her residence, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born at Dover, Ohio on October 26, 1928, Ila was a 1946 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following high school Ila began working for the W. T. Grant Company and later for the Jones Sewing Machine...

Dec 22, 2012

David Brian Hastings, 50, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of Larry (Doris) Hastings and Sarah (George Sr.) Lipply, David was born April 14, 1962 at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

He attended Hudson Schools and eventually graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1980.

David, who was known as Duke...