Obituaries

Oct 14, 2012

Don R. Staley Jr. 55, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his home.

A son of the late Don R. and Anna Mae (Free) Staley, Don was born January 18, 1957 at Dover, Ohio.

Don graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1976 and he retired this past March from Commercial Honing at Dover. He was...

Oct 13, 2012

Leah Cory, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died early Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Thomas and Wilda (Schrecengost) Sowers, Leah was born at Rose Valley, Pennsylvania on September 26, 1930.

She was a graduate of Shannock Valley High School and on January 14, 1950 at Kittanning,...

Oct 11, 2012

Larry Ray Palmer, age 69 of North Lawrence, Ohio died Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Affinity Medical Center at Massillon.

A son of the late Frances Delbert and Florence Edna (Moore) Palmer, Larry was born at Barberton Hospital on March 11, 1943.

On June 26, 1965, he married the former Rose McPeek and as a couple they reared two...

Oct 8, 2012

Bonnie Eileen Davis, age 62 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dundee died peacefully Monday, October 8, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of Marie (Ohler) Jones of New Philadelphia and the late Robert E. Jones, Bonnie was born on April 11, 1950 in Union Hospital.

She was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married...

Oct 7, 2012

Avery Elaine Manfull, infant daughter of Michael Lee and Krista Elaine (Kamban) Manfull of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from Akron Children’s Hospital.

Born on August 31, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio, Avery was diagnosed shortly thereafter with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I.

In addition to her parents,...

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Oct 5, 2012

Joseph J. Gillespie, 63, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Born in Marietta on May 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Junior and Pearl Gillespie.

After graduating from high school, he joined the workforce where he drove truck throughout his career.

Joe greatly enjoyed music; whether he was...

Oct 1, 2012

Jeffrey W. Maxell, age 66, of Tuscarawas, died early Monday morning, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of Libby Stewart of Tuscarawas, Jeff was born at Twin City Hospital at Dennison, on January 29, 1946.

Jeff was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. He was a talented carpenter who worked on...

Oct 1, 2012

Kellie Lee Crall, 45, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 in her home.

A daughter of Kenneth Cook and Barbara (Smith) Glasgow, Kellie was born March 7, 1967 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Kellie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1985. She then completed the Machinist Apprenticeship program through Buckeye Career Center and earned her...

Oct 1, 2012

Barbara Ann Skelly, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Uhrichsville on March 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Alma A. (Mattevi) Butler.

After graduating from Dennison St. Mary’s High School, she spent a period of time as a nurse’s aide....

Sep 28, 2012

Tobie Richard Prosser, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 28, 2012 at his home.

A son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Snyder) Prosser, Tobie was born February 5, 1942 at Canton, Ohio.

Tobie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1960 and was a veteran of the United States Army in which he served in...

Sep 28, 2012

M. Irene (Casterline) Conley, age 76, of Dover died Friday, September 28, 2012, in Park Village Assisted Living Center at Dover while under the attentive care of Community Hospice. For many years, she fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

A daughter of the late Ivan C. Casterline and G. Opal (Ruggles) Casterline, Irene was born in Cambridge, Ohio...

Sep 27, 2012

James E. Watson, 73, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 27, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A son of the late Jessie and Marie (McIntyre) Watson, James was born in Wert County, West Virginia on May 4, 1939. He worked for Belden Brick at Port Washington, later moved to construction work and prior to retirement...

Sep 25, 2012

Matthew Jason Smith, 46, of Newcomerstown, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family.

A son of Jack Smith and Shirley (Beamer) Smith, Jason was born November 20, 1965 at Dover, Ohio.

Jason attended Buckeye Trail High School and was a self employed timber cutter. On October...

Sep 24, 2012

Patricia Jane Banks, 82 of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 peacefully in her home with family by her side.

A daughter of the late Richard Delmar and Sara Jane Butler, Pat was born June 20, 1930 in Sandyville, Ohio.

Pat resided with her husband, Dale, on their family farm for over 60 years. She was...

Sep 23, 2012

Arline M. Long, 93, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her granddaughter Rachel Ice’s home Sunday afternoon, September 23, 2012 with her loving family at her side.

Born in Canton, O. on June 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry and Harriet Carolyn (Rocks) Martin.

After completing her high school education, Arline continued her formal...

Sep 23, 2012

Garrett Ripley, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a long period of declining health.

A son of the late Max C. and Viola E. (Davis) Ripley, Garrett was born at Dover, Ohio on September 12, 1934.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School and served in the United States...

Sep 22, 2012

Daryl Wesley “Mike” Watkins, 86, of Waynesburg, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an extended illness.

Born September 11, 1926 in Wheeling, WV, Mike was the son of the late Mathew and Iva Lavern (Hanning) Watkins.

After graduating from Nelsonville High School, Mike married his lifelong companion, the former Betty Jane Kesterson on...

Sep 20, 2012

Carl Duane Davis, 89, of Tuscarawas, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Zanesville on February 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Howard and Maud (VanHorn) Davis.

Following graduation from Tuscarawas Warwick High School, Carl married his lifelong companion, the former Haldene Fern Spence...