Obituaries

Mar 21, 2012

Lillian Mardell (Johnston) Mollenkopf, 89, of Dover, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness. Mrs. Mollenkopf had been a resident of New Dawn Health Care Center since June 2011.

Lillian was born at Elyria, Ohio on August 2, 1922 to the late Adelbert and Maudie May (Bergan) Johnston. She graduated from Elyria High...

Mar 21, 2012

Eileen M. Spencer, 89, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at her home in New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William “Joe” and Lydia V. (Hodkinson) Staneart, Eileen was born November 26, 1922 in Uhrichsville, Ohio.

She attended Uhrichsville High School and on November 18,...

Mar 20, 2012

Erma Kay Snyder, age 84, of Hennis Care Center at Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday afternoon, March 20, 2012.

Born at Barrs Mills, June 10, 1927, she was the youngest and last surviving of 17 children born to the late Samuel J. and Polly S. Yoder Miller.

Erma was a...

Mar 17, 2012

Max R. Edie, age 94, of New Philadelphia, died early Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Joseph and Zella (Dutton) Edie, Max was born on July 7, 1917 at Sugarcreek, Ohio.

He attended school at Dover and entered into the United States...

Mar 15, 2012

Daniel Lee “Dan” Horn, 58, of Oldtown Valley, died unexpectedly at his farm on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

A son of Richard “Ray” Horn and the late Cleala (Schumacher) Horn, Dan was born November 28, 1953 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Dan graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1972 where he also took part in the vocational welding program.

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Mar 15, 2012

Gerald “Jerry” Reece Edwards, age 81, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Aultman Woodlawn at Canton after suffering a stroke on March 4th.

A son of the late Clayton and Lucille (Robeson) Edwards, Jerry was born at New Philadelphia on July 28, 1930.

He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered into the United...

Mar 14, 2012

Pete Anthony Faniola, age 87, of Dover died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Steve and Mary (Scalambrino) Faniola, Pete was born at Roswell, Ohio on November 25, 1924.

He attended the former Midvale High School where he played baseball, basketball, and football and served...

Mar 14, 2012

Gene Joseph Tarulli, age 91, of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, with his family by his side.

Born at Pratola Peligna, Italy on February 22, 1921, Gene was a son of the late Chester and Lucia (DiNino) Tarulli.

On February 4, 1942, Gene married the love of his life,...

Mar 12, 2012

Ella Deloris “Dee” Stover, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 12, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William and Ida (Buehler) Stocksdale, Dee was born September 4, 1923 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Dee retired from New Philadelphia School District where she drove school buses for more than 17...

Mar 12, 2012

Kenneth R. Stahl, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 12, 2012 in his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Ralph and Muriel (Adams) Stahl, Ken was born June 2, 1945 at Beach Grove, Indiana.

Ken was a musician and played harmonica and percussion instruments. During his younger years he worked in the...

Mar 10, 2012

Floyd William Lenarz, age 53, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Hennis Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover, October 17, 1958, he was the only child born to the late Floyd Woodrow and Dorothy Mae Kimble Lenarz.

A 1977 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Floyd went...

Mar 9, 2012

Bruce A. Mumma, age 46, of Dover passed away peacefully early Friday evening, in his home, following a lengthy illness.

Born at Dover November 28, 1965, he was the youngest of three children born to Erma Irene Mizer Mumma and the late Simon Peter Mumma, Jr.

Bruce will be remembered for his broad grin and the ability to...

Mar 9, 2012

Mary Opal Ersek, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Friday March 9, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover of heart failure.

Born September 13, 1926 in Bolivar, O., she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Julia (Shimko) Jewell.

Mary was a housewife who was known for her love of gardening. She often tended the flowers and yards of...

Mar 7, 2012

Marjorie Ruth (West) Hobart, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia.

Born April 24, 1923 in Fry’s Valley, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Cora (Frank) West.

Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On June 23, 1943, she married her late...

Mar 7, 2012

Mary Catherine Bender, 90, of Columbus, Indiana and formerly of East Sparta and Roswell, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Severino and Rose (Ruffini) Pancheri, Mary was born November 4, 1921 at Roswell, Ohio.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at...

Mar 6, 2012

Joseph A. Yegher, age 94, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday morning, March 6, 2012 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born in New Philadelphia on December 29, 1917, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Anna (Clauser) Yegher. Joe attended Hummel Valley School as a young man before entering the service. He served in the United States Army...

Mar 5, 2012

John Raymond Engeldinger, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 5, 2012 in his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John Pierre and Margaret (Schwink) Engeldinger, John was born September 12, 1922 in Union Hospital at Dover.

John graduated from Dover High School in 1940. Following high school, he served his country in both...

Mar 5, 2012

Feb 29, 2012

H. Paul Quicksall, age 78, of Dover and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 29, following a two-week illness.

Born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1933, he was a son of the late William Ellis and Mabel Nickerson Thomas Quicksall.

Paul was a 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He attended Ohio University for a semester before...

Feb 29, 2012

Thomas Wills Gartrell, age 86, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, February 29, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Bernie and Frances (Wills) Gartrell, Tom was born at Warren, Ohio on June 15, 1925. He was a 1943 graduate of Midvale...