Obituaries

Aug 1, 2012

Jul 29, 2012

Sophia Grace Swarny, the infant daughter of Jared Cody Swarny and Jennifer Kimble Swarny, was born Sunday July 29, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, and was born into the arms of her Lord less than 12 hours later.

In addition to her parents, who reside at New Philadelphia, she was much anticipated and loved by her family, who...

Jul 29, 2012

Charles R. Burris, 71, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a 17 year battle with cancer.

A son of the late Joseph H. Burris and the late Lelia M. (Reynolds) Snodgras, Charles was born August 11, 1940 at Halloway, Ohio.

Charles was a 1958 graduate of Strasburg High School where he was...

Jul 28, 2012

Jul 25, 2012

John A. Wright, 71, of Strasburg, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in his home following a short battle with cancer.

A son of the late Floyd and Martha (Judy) Wright, John was born April 24, 1941 at Parral, Ohio.

John was a veteran of the United States Army and he retired from the Village of...

Jul 25, 2012

Christena A. Ridgway, 99, of Boca Raton, Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia, died late Wednesday evening, July 25, 2012 in Hospice by the Sea at Boca Raton, Florida following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Forest D. and Nona I. (Garner) Brown, Christena was born July 2, 1913 at Piedmont, Ohio.

Christena graduated from New...

Jul 24, 2012

Margaret Ruth Cronebach, age 94, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2012, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia, April 8, 1918, she was the last surviving of eight children born to the late Brenton C. and Edna Grace Harstine Hollingsworth.

Margaret graduated from New Philadelphia High School in...

Jul 24, 2012

Linda L. Quinlan, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2012, in Amberwood Manor.

Born at Canton, December 28, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Donovan and Helen Brumbaugh Slabaugh.

Linda graduated from Massillon High School and a few years later married John C. Quinlan on May 19, 1956. They celebrated...

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...