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Ann M. Swinderman

Ann M. Swinderman

Jun 19, 2010

Ann M. Swinderman, age 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Saturday evening, June 19, 2010, in the Hospice Suite of Union Hospital at Dover. Born at New Philadelphia, May 13, 1927, she was a daughter of the late John and Harriet K. Gatschet Schuepbach. A life resident of the area, Ann attended the Community of Christ Church at...

Mary H. Destefani

Mary H. Destefani

Jun 18, 2010

Mary H. Destefani, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health. A daughter of the late William and Mildred (Steffey) Buckohr, Mary was born in New Philadelphia on August 4, 1928. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1946, Mary went on to work at...

Edith D. Sarchet

Edith D. Sarchet

Jun 16, 2010

Edith D. Sarchet, 93, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late August and Barbara (Leita) Mattevi, Edith was born November 20, 1916 at Wainwright, Ohio.On August 23, 1940, Edith married Charles C. Sarchet and together they raised two...

Stephanie Sue Urfer

Stephanie Sue Urfer

Jun 16, 2010

Stephanie Sue Urfer, age 55, of Brooklyn New York, and formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbus, Ohio and Dover, passed away following a sudden illness Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in her home. Born at Dover, August 15, 1954, she is a daughter of Kathryn Marsh Medley of Los Gatos, California, and Sam Urfer of Naples, Florida. From an early age,...

Velda M Kistner

Velda M Kistner

Jun 16, 2010

Velda M. Kistner, age 89, of Dover, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Christopher, “C.J.” and Lela (Martin) DeVore, Velda was born in the family home at Dover on November 23, 1920.On September 15, 1964, Velda married Edward Kistner and celebrated more than twenty years of marriage prior to his passing on...

Gary Roof

Gary Roof

Jun 16, 2010

Gary Lee Roof, age 78, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.Born in Coshocton on June 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Raymond L. and Mabel (Stockum) Roof. Gary loved to talk with anyone when the opportunity arose. He also had a love for reading and was of protestant faith.Gary...

Gary W Collins

Gary W Collins

Jun 15, 2010

Gary W. Collins, age 59, of Dover died early Tuesday morning, June 15, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a year long battle with cancer.A son of the late William E. and Mozelle (Schilling) Collins, Gary was born at Warren, Ohio on December 10, 1950.Gary was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and went on to obtain...

Dolores May Miller

Dolores May Miller

Jun 12, 2010

Dolores May Miller, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.A daughter of the late James and Bertha (Riddle) Bird, Dolores was born October 7, 1925 at New Philadelphia.On January 24, 1948, Dolores married the love of her life, Delbert Eugene Miller and together the couple raised five children, Marjie, Terry, Dean,...

John Ellis

John Ellis

Jun 12, 2010

John Ellis, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.A son of the late Matthew and Lillie Wannacott Clemens Ellis, John was born December 10, 1916 at “New England”, a settlement for coal miners that was owned by Reeves Manufacturing Company located near Tabor Ridge Road east of New Philadelphia.John graduated in...

Dale E Walton

Dale E Walton

Jun 8, 2010

Dale Eugene Walton, age 90, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late Charles E. and Clara A. (Swinderman) Walton, Dale was born at New Philadelphia on September 11, 1919.He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and went on to serve in the...

Kenneth Lawrence Stover

Kenneth Lawrence Stover

Jun 7, 2010

Kenneth Lawrence “Larry” Stover, age 68, of New Philadelphia died Monday, June 7, 2010, in The Cleveland Clinic following a two year battle with Leukemia.A son of the late Reverend Kenneth and Susan (Shearer) Stover, Larry, as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 14, 1942.Larry was a 1960 graduate of Libbey...

Paul Eugene Evans Sr.

Paul Eugene Evans Sr.

Jun 7, 2010

Paul Eugene Evans Sr, 53, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 7, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a year long illness.A son of the late Wilma P. (Evans) Irwin, Paul was born November 26, 1956 at Cambridge, Ohio.On October 16, 1978, Paul married the former Shelby Caldwell. Together, the couple raised three children: Paul, Melissa and Billie Jo.He...

Verda M. Mills

Verda M. Mills

Jun 5, 2010

Verda D. Mills, age 85, of Strasburg, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Gordon and Lottie Mae (Noble) Zeigler, Verda was born at Strasburg on December 6, 1924.She attended Strasburg High School and on September 16, 1941, married Robert Mills. Together the couple reared three children.For a number of years, Verda worked...

Dorothy Elizabeth Hobart

Dorothy Elizabeth Hobart

Jun 5, 2010

Dorothy Elizabeth Hobart, age 64, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Born at Baltimore, Maryland on May 23, 1946, Dorothy was a daughter to the late Charles R. and Helen R. Klar and was raised by her grandmother, Dorothy E. Wendell at Dover.She was a...

Leonard Morris

Leonard Morris

Jun 4, 2010

Leonard “Lenny” Gene Morris, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 04, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.A son of the late Thomas A. and Margaret E. (Ball) Morris, Lenny was born on August 29, 1935, at New Philadelphia.Lenny attended the former Jewett High School and returned to the area in 1953 where he worked...

Kenneth Ray Bunner

Kenneth Ray Bunner

May 31, 2010

Kenneth Ray Bunner, 58, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, May 31, 2010 in Aultman Hospital following a short illness.A son of the late Arzie and Edna (Menefee) Bunner, Kenneth was born February 29, 1952 at Dover, Ohio.Kenneth had a love for Angels and had a personal collection of more than 50 figurines. He enjoyed listening to Gospel music, listening to...

Mildred M. Peacock

Mildred M. Peacock

May 31, 2010

Mildred M. Peacock, age 91, of Orrville and formerly of Midvale, died Monday, May 31, 2010, in the home of her daughter following a period of declining health.Mildred was born at New Cumberland, Ohio on March 4, 1919, and was a daughter of the late Elmer and Myrtle (Graham) Renicker.For a number of years Mildred would hold employment with the...

Donald F. Lafferty

Donald F. Lafferty

May 31, 2010

Donald F. Lafferty, age 54, of Bolivar, died Monday, May 31, 2010, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.A son of Doug Lafferty of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the late Janice (Pacey) Turner, Don was born at Willard, Ohio on October 22, 1955.Don was a 1974 Graduate of Willard High School and the Former Pioneer Joint Vocational School...

Anthony J. Larkin

Anthony J. Larkin

May 28, 2010

Anthony J. “Tony” Larkin, age 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, early Friday morning in his home following a yearlong battle with cancer. Born at Dennison, January 5, 1940, he was a son of Marjorie Foreman Larkin of New Philadelphia, and the late William Larkin. Best known as “Tony” to his family and friends, he attended school at New...

Adrian M. Stull

Adrian M. Stull

May 27, 2010

Adrian M. Stull, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday morning, May 27, 2010 at New Dawn Health Care Center following a period of declining health.Born October 4, 1924 in Mineral City, he was the son of the late Telfird Emmet and Barbara Fay (Jones) Stull.On January 26, 1947, Adrian married his partner for life, the late Lucy Alberta...