Obituaries

Jan 16, 2012

Alice E. Luikart, age 90, of New Philadelphia, entered her heavenly reward early Monday morning, January, 16, 2012 in her home following a brief illness.Born at Coshocton, June 13, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Henry and Zelpha Myrtle Zaugg Bechtol. She attended Hardridge Elementary School and went on to Clark High School with the class of...

Jan 13, 2012

Jean Elizabeth Sherer, age 85, of Hennis Care Center at Dover, and formerly of Tuscarawas, went to be with her Lord Friday evening, January 13, 2012 following a long illness.Born at Canton, April 6, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William “Dewey” and Cecelia Manly Hewson. Jean was a 1946 graduate of Canton Timken High School. Jean went...

Jan 11, 2012

Otis Dean Mathias, Sr., age 70, of New Philadelphia died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.A son of the late Dewey L. and Lucille Everett Mathias, Otis was born on April 29, 1941 in Mill Township, Uhrichsville, OhioHe attended the former Dennison High School and married the former Alice K. Case. As a couple, they reared three...

Jan 10, 2012

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Bears, age 62 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Columbus, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 10, 2012.A daughter of Marion Whiting Bears of New Philadelphia and the late Robert M. Bears, Peggy was born on August 20, 1949 at Wabash, Indiana.During her childhood the family relocated to the Wooster area where Peggy became a 1967 graduate of Wooster...

Jan 8, 2012

Joseph W. Toth, 97, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Ohio Veteran’s Home at Sandusky following a period of declining health.A son of the late John and Mary (Danko) Toth, Joseph was born April 12, 1914 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served during World War II. He...

Jan 4, 2012

Russell Thomas West, age 61, of Dennison, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in The Cleveland Clinic following a month of declining health.Born in Dover on May 19, 1950, he is the son of Viola Mae (Dainty) West of New Philadelphia and the late Howard Frances West.On April 11, 1971, Russell married the former Karen Sue Stansbery and celebrated 36...

Jan 4, 2012

Faye Elizabeth Meese, 87, of New Philadelphia, died with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late James and Helen (Reymond) Carlisle, Faye was born May 26, 1924, at Beitler (Goshen), Ohio.Faye was a 1942 graduate of Midvale High School. Following graduation, she...

Jan 3, 2012

Dec 31, 2011

John T. Friend Jr, 84, of New Philadelphia, died in his home on Saturday, December 31, 2011 following a period of declining health.A son of the late John T. and Rose B. (Breedlove) Friend, John was born July 30, 1927 at Comfort, West Virginia.John was drafted into the United States Army at the conclusion of World War II and served...

Dec 31, 2011

Bertha June Eberly, age 85, Midvale, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, December 31, 2011, in her home with her family at her side. Born at Akron, Ohio, June 22, 1926, she was one of nine children born to the late Ross and Birdie Haskett Wade. Best known as “June” to her family and friends, she met...

Dec 31, 2011

Bertha June Eberly, age 85, Midvale, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, December 31, 2011, in her home with her family at her side. Born at Akron, Ohio, June 22, 1926, she was one of nine children born to the late Ross and Birdie Haskett Wade. Best known as “June” to her family and friends, she met...

Dec 31, 2011

Larry D. Staten, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away on December 31, 2011 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Larry was born on May 14, 1938 at Oak Hill, Ohio to the late William and Gladys (Rainer) Staten.Larry was famous for his gardening in the Shel-Mar community where he resided for the...

Dec 30, 2011

Kathy Elaine (Schide) Rohe, age 57, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 in Hennis Care Center at Dover God chose to take her home following a courageous battle with cancer.Born November 17, 1954, she was the daughter of Paul Schide of Bradenton, Florida and the late Louise Elizabeth (Ciotti) Schide, who preceded her in death on November...

Dec 28, 2011

Rebecca Leona “Becky” Furbay, age 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday evening, December 28, 2011 in New Dawn Retirement Community following a period of declining health.Born in Rush Township, O., on May 7, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Keyes and Anna Margaret (Rieker) Edwards.After completing her education at Uhrichsville High School, Becky married her beloved...

Dec 28, 2011

Mabel Josephine “Posey” McCullough, age 87, of Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Solvang, California, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 28, 2011, in Concordia Lutheran Ministries Home of Jefferson Township, PA. Born at Julesburg, Colorado, August 9, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Christian L. and Eleanor Labore Nelson. A graduate of Santa Ines High School,...

Dec 27, 2011

Charles E. Mills, age 67, of New Philadelphia, died early Tuesday morning, December 27, 2011, in Trinity Hospital Twin City at Dennison where he had been a patient since Christmas Eve. Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, December 20, 1944, he was a son of the late Marold and Florence Snyder Mills. He grew up in the twin city...

Dec 26, 2011

Sherry Lynn Downing, age 60, of New Philadelphia died Monday, December 26, 2011 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a courageous battle with cancer.Born May 24, 1951 in Dover, Sherry is the daughter of Faye Shidaker and the late Ralph Shidaker. She is a 1969 graduate of Indian Valley North. After completing her education, she enjoyed working in the...

Dec 26, 2011

Mildred Irene Kaderly, age 96, of Dover, died Monday, December 26, 2011, in Park Village Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health. A daughter of the late Homer and Millie (Kappeler) Kaderly, Mildred was born at New Philadelphia on August 19, 1915.She attended the former Sugarcreek Schools and entered the workforce as an assembly worker with Dover...

Dec 26, 2011

Riley David “R.D.” Blackwell, age 86, of New Philadelphia passed away early Monday morning, December 26, 2011 in Union Hospital at Dover following a courageous battle with cancer.Born July 11, 1925 in Heckman County, Only, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Boyd Hughes and Emma (Helm) Blackwell.R.D.’s family moved to Ohio in 1927. He attended country schools in...

Dec 23, 2011

Lewis R. “Bob” Fitch, age 78, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly Friday evening December 23, 2011 in Affinity Medical Center at Massillon. A son of the late Merrell and Eva (Shrimplin) Fitch, Bob was born at Coshocton, Ohio on October 9, 1933. Following graduation from Roscoe Village School, Bob enlisted into the United States Army. While in the service he...