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Clarence K. Fiddler

Clarence K. Fiddler

Aug 16, 2012

Clarence K. Fiddler, 81, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Florida, passed away early Thursday morning, August 16, 2012 following a brief illness.

Born in Mineral City on April 2, 1931, Clarence graduated from high school and served his country in the United States Marines. He later joined the working force at The Timken Co. and in Florida at Piper...

Betty J Haverfield

Betty J Haverfield

Aug 13, 2012

Betty J. Haverfield, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Aultman Hospital at Canton Monday, August 13, 2012.

Born in Mansfield on April 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late David Eldon Krauter and Faye (Ritter) Swigart.

Betty was a talented seamstress, enjoyed collecting dolls, and gardening. After retiring from Alsco Windows & Doors in Sugarcreek, she grew...

Gregory L. Johnson

Gregory L. Johnson

Aug 13, 2012

Gregory L. Johnson, age 26, of Dover, died unexpectedly Monday morning, August 13, 2012, in his home.

Born at Dennison, December 1, 1985, he is the youngest son of George and Robin Russell Johnson, Jr.

Best known as Greg to his family and friends, he was a 2004 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and was instrumental in...

Sophie A. Lengyel

Sophie A. Lengyel

Aug 13, 2012

Sophie Ann Lengyel, age 84, of Strasburg, Ohio left her earthly home on Monday, August 13, 2012 to be with her Lord and Savior.

A daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Piercvhala) Gromek, Sophie was born at Weirton, West Virginia on December 15, 1927.

Upon graduating high school, Sophie married Peter Lengyel on April 14, 1947 and as a...

Virginia L Ohler

Virginia L Ohler

Aug 12, 2012

Virginia L. Ohler, age 81, of Barnhill, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon in Riverside Manor Nursing Center at Newcomerstown.

Born March 9, 1931, atop Goshen Hill in Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John O. and Ethyl M. Burkey Fisher.

Virginia was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.

A...

Carol J Anderson

Carol J Anderson

Aug 11, 2012

Carol J. Anderson, age 65, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Saturday evening, August 11, 2012, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Born at Wheeling, West Virginia, December 10, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Gertrude Cologie Cook. She was reared in Cadiz, but Carol completed her education in...

Esther Mae Ren

Esther Mae Ren

Aug 8, 2012

Esther Mae Ren, age 100, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 08, 2012, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Patrick and Esther (Minor) Dillon, Esther was born at Roswell, Ohio on June 22, 1912.

A long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia, Esther...

Joseph A. Shaffer

Joseph A. Shaffer

Aug 8, 2012

Joseph A. Shaffer, 59, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.

There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover.

Jean A Polen

Jean A Polen

Aug 6, 2012

Jean A. Polen, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Hospice House on Monday, August 6, 2012 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison, Ohio on March 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Bartolo and Laboria M. (Marfisi) Calderone.

Jean attended St. Mary’s School and church in Dennison, O. as a child...

Lois A. Rembert

Lois A. Rembert

Aug 4, 2012

Lois F. Rembert, 71, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Canal Pointe Nursing Center at Akron, Ohio following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harry Theodore and Carmen Sophia (Ehlers) Medinger, Lois was born May 6, 1941 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lois graduated from Allegheny High School in 1959 and attended various colleges throughout...

Ryan Dale Peterman

Ryan Dale Peterman

Aug 3, 2012

Ryan Dale Peterman, age 38, of Dennison, Ohio was welcomed into his heavenly home on Friday, August 3, 2012 from Akron General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born on June 23, 1974, at Morehead City, North Carolina, Ryan is a son of Dale and Deb (Hillyer) Peterman of Dennison.

He was a 1992 graduate of Claymont High School and...

Gilbert Graham

Gilbert Graham

Aug 3, 2012

Gilbert “Pat” Graham, age 91 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, early Friday morning, August 3, 2012, in the care of Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Edward and Dora (Fox) Graham, Pat, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Roswell, Ohio on March 13, 1921.

He attended school at Roswell and...

Jo Ann Mosberger

Jo Ann Mosberger

Aug 3, 2012

Jo Ann Mosberger, age 64, of Magnolia, died peacefully Friday, August 3, 2012, in Aultman’s Woodlawn Care Center at Canton.

A daughter of the late Frederick and Norma (Newton) Warfield, Jo Ann was born at Dover, Ohio on April 5, 1948.

Jo Ann was a 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She had worked for 15 years in banking...

Gloria A. Keith

Gloria A. Keith

Aug 3, 2012

Gloria A. Keith, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Friday. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover.

Sophia Grace Swarny

Sophia Grace Swarny

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...

Charles R. Burris

Charles R. Burris

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...