Obituaries

Feb 20, 2012

Clarence Edward “Spanky” Wilson, age 81, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2012 in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health.

Born July 15, 1930 in Flushing, Ohio, he was the son of the late George G. and Grace Anna (Reynard) Wilson. After completing his formal education...

Feb 18, 2012

Clarence Philip “Putt” Heldt Jr, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Clarence Philip Heldt Sr. and the late Inez (Pissocra) Heldt, Putt was born June 16, 1924 at Dover, Ohio.

Putt graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in 1942. Then on March...

Feb 17, 2012

Walter Ellis Horton, Sr. age 86, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died peacefully early morning Friday, February 17, 2012, in his residence with his family at his side.

Born at Johns Run, Kentucky on July 27, 1925 Walter was a son of the late Watt and Leetha (Adams) Horton.

He attended school at Hitchins Kentucky and on October 16, 1945 entered...

Feb 16, 2012

Annabelle Lane, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Thursday morning, February 16, 2012 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.

Born April 16, 1923 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William Iden and Emma (Gatchet) Edie.

On June 26, 1948, Annabelle married her lifelong companion, the late Floyd Elmer Lane, who preceded her in...

Feb 15, 2012

Barbara F. Landreth, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Palin) Donkin, Barbara was born at Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 1928.

She was a 1946 graduate of Lakeview High School at Chicago and began...

Feb 13, 2012

Robert J. Phillips, 83, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Tuscarawas, died Monday, February 13, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a six month illness.

A son of the late Emma Mae Phillips, Bob was born in West Chester, Ohio on December 24, 1928.

Bob graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1946. He then enlisted with the United States...

Feb 11, 2012

Charles Minor of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 11, 2012, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover, one week after celebrating his 96th birthday.

Born at Tuscarawas, February 4, 1916, he was a son of the late Jack and Regina “Nellie” Marie Rommela Minor.

A resident of Uhrichsville for most of his life, and...

Feb 11, 2012

Arline E. Edwards, of Lincolnton, North Carolina and formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away February 11, 2012.

Born March 1, 1924 in Dover Township, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Marburger) Moser.

She is survived by sons, Joe (Linda) Edwards of California, Dick (Twila) Edwards of New Philadelphia, and Harold (Barbara) Edwards of Lincolnton,...

Feb 10, 2012

John C. “Jack” Hobart, age 70, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, on Friday, February 10, 2012.

A son of the late Glenn and Geneva (Briggs) Hobart, Jack, as he was known by family and friends, was born on the Southside of New Philadelphia on January 9, 1942 and grew up in the area known as Beidler at Goshen Township.

He...

Feb 9, 2012

Chad Lee Dixon, a fun-loving and fearless friend, age 24, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of Dover, was called home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2012 following a motorcycle accident.

Chad was given to his parents by God on April 14, 1987 in New Philadelphia. He was the youngest son of Larry “Doc” and Lynn Davis...

Feb 8, 2012

Feb 7, 2012

Norma Dell Avon, 82, of Stone Creek, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in her home following an extended illness.

A daughter of the late William and Estella (McPherson) Hore, Norma was born September 25, 1929 at Stone Creek, Ohio.

On July 29, 1947, Norma married the love of her life, John R. Avon and together the couple raised three sons,...

Feb 7, 2012

Russell E. “Tiny” Orr, age 94, of Stone Creek, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John J. and Alice Mae (Sharkey) Orr, Russell was born at Zanesville, Ohio, on May 15, 1917.

He attended school at Ragersville and entered into the United...

Feb 6, 2012

Molly A. Rothacher, age 60, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born December 24, 1951 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Winkler) Rothacher.

Molly was a 1970 graduate of Indian Valley North. She then began her career where she worked at both...

Feb 6, 2012

Jack A. Johnson, age 87, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Florida until 2008, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Harrison County’s German Township, October 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Ernest Alexander and Nanie Laura (Polen) Johnson.

Jack worked for Consolidated Coal...

Feb 6, 2012

Judith A. Snyder, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 6, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wilbur and Ellen (Howell) Eshelman, Judith was born January 28, 1945 at Carrollton, Ohio.

Judith attended Dover Schools and was retired from Buehler’s at New Philadelphia where she worked for more and...

Feb 4, 2012

Dennis G. “Babe” Raber age 88, of Stone Creek died peacefully early Saturday, February 04, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Jesse and Pearl (Mizer) Raber, Dennis was born on the family farm at Stone Creek on May 5, 1923. He attended Paulus Grade School and went on to attend Stone...

Jan 30, 2012

Ronald N. Otto, age 54, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Ralph Willard and Mary Lou (Russell) Otto.

Ron honorably served his country in the United States Navy, and later completed his formal education. He was a member of the New...

Jan 29, 2012

Charles Marvin “Charlie” Heath, age 79, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in Park Village Healthcare Center, Sunday, January 29, 2012, following a declining period of health.

Born in Bellaire, O. on December 25, 1932, Charlie was the son of the late Earl and Irene (Stonbaugh) Heath.

Charlie joined the United States Army when he was 16 years old...

Jan 28, 2012

Susann K. Erwin Rimer, age 64, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday morning, January 28, 2012, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton. Born at Dover, March 15, 1947, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Tschudy Erwin. A 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Susann went on to study home economics at Ohio University, earning...