Obituaries

Jul 23, 2012

Kenneth K. “Kenny” Kendle, 87, of Dover, died Monday, July 23, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Walter and Esther (Matthieu) Kendle, Kenny was born September 28, 1924 at Parral, Ohio.

Kenny attended Dover High School before enlisting with the United States Army Air Force on December 4, 1942....

Jul 21, 2012

Richard J. “Richie” Berichon, 80, of New Philadelphia, died in his home on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

A son of the late Leroy Berichon Sr. and the late Alberta (Lumsden) Berichon, Richie was born May 16, 1932 at Cleveland, Ohio.

Richie graduated from Euclid High School in 1950. He then spent four years in the United States Air Force. Three...

Jul 19, 2012

Francis William Endres, age 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, July 19, 2012.

Born at his family’s West High Avenue home, on April 22, 1933, he was a son of the late Louis P. and Magdalena Yenny Endres, Sr.

Best known as “Bill” by his family and friends, he spent most of his life...

Jul 15, 2012

Louis L. Cua, 87, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home.

A son of the late Ralph and Carmella (DePaula) Cua, Louis was born December 14, 1924 at Dover, Ohio.

Louis was a graduate of Dover High School as well as a veteran of the United States Army. He enlisted with the Army on...

Jul 14, 2012

Jul 13, 2012

Lonnie William Hagey, age 53, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly early Friday afternoon, July 13, 2012, in Metro Health Medical Center at Cleveland.

Born January 5, 1959, at Dover, he was a son of the late Joan Archinal and Dennis Leroy Hagey, Sr.

He’ll be remembered for his dedication to his customers on the delivery route he...

Jul 12, 2012

Donald V. Slemmer, age 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in his home, Thursday, July 12, with his family at his side.

Born at Strasburg, December 3, 1928, he was a son of the late Roscoe R. and Lucille A. Bone Slemmer.

Best known by his family and friends as Don, he graduated from Strasburg High school...

Jul 11, 2012

James F. Burkhart, age 61, of Strasburg, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness as a result of surgical complications.

A son of Dorothy (Hawk) Burkhart and the late James “Junior” Burkhart, Jim, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Canton, Ohio on October 30, 1950.

A graduate of...

Jul 10, 2012

Christopher Dean Byrom, age 39, formerly of Dover died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona, where he has resided for the past 12 years.

A son of Dean Byrom of Dover, Chris was born at Union Hospital at Dover on November 27, 1972.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Dover and a graduate of...

Jul 9, 2012

Edward John Burner, age 47, of New Philadelphia, OH and formerly of Elgin, IL peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Monday, July 9, 2012, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Ed was born May 5, 1965 in Elgin, IL to John Burner and Marcel Burner Miranda. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1983...

Jul 8, 2012

Max Albert Hanna, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a sudden decline of health.

A son of the late Clarence and Edith (Lloyd) Hanna, Max was born January 6, 1920 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Max graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1938. Then on November 21, 1941, he...

Jul 8, 2012

Michael Dennis Hamilton, 75, of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 8, 2012 in his home following a period of declining health.

Born March 1, 1937 in Warwick Township, he was the son of the late Donald Eugene and Myrtle Katherine (Patterson) Hamilton.

After graduating from Gnadenhutten High School in 1955 and completing his formal education at Muskingum College, he...

Jul 8, 2012

Maurice L. Oliver, age 97, of Dover died peacefully Sunday, July 08, 2012, in his daughter’s Columbus home where he has been cared for since the passing of his beloved wife, Betty, who died March 23, 2012.

Born at Barton, Ohio on January 21, 1915, Maurice was a son of the late Gilbert R. and Elizabeth M. (Wells) Oliver.

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Jul 5, 2012

Joyce Anderson, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 05, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover just days following her 92nd birthday celebration with her family.

A daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Jones) Hague, Joyce was born at Liverpool, England on July 1, 1920.

She was a 1938 graduate of...

Jul 1, 2012

Louis “Gene” Reidl, 81, of Dover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Park Village Healthcare at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Mineral City on August 18, 1930 to the late William and Gladys (Fiddler) Reidl, Gene was a 1949 graduate of Mineral City High.

He then continued his education...

Jul 1, 2012

Michael Eugene Musick, age 62, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Sunday Morning, July 1, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born at Canton, June 3, 1950, he was a son of the late Willard E. “Banjo” and Virginia “Susie” Gill Musick.

Best known for his love of playing the guitar, and entertaining his...

Jun 29, 2012

Pearl Menefee, age 86, of Port Washington, died peacefully in her home with her family at her side, early Friday morning, June 29, 2012.

A daughter of the late Homer N. and Oleta (Culver) McCoy, Pearl was born at Wirt County, West Virginia on November 1, 1925.

On May 3, 1943, she married John N. Menefee and as a couple...

Jun 29, 2012

James K. “Jim” O’Donahue, 53, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 in the Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Born in Twin City Hospital on February 24, 1959, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rita (Krumenacker) O’Donahue. He graduated from Claymont High School.

Jim is survived by his siblings including Dan (Pat)...

Jun 29, 2012

George A. Scott, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away June 29, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Sadie Scott. After completing his formal education, George served his country in the United States Army. He then began his professional career.

He is survived...

Jun 29, 2012

Mildred N. “Pete” Ricklic, age 74, of New Philadelphia passed away surrounded by her loving family in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on Friday morning, June 29, 2012 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on July 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Isaac E. and Nellie A. (Taylor) Morrison. After graduating...