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Janet Sue Engelhart

Janet Sue Engelhart

May 27, 2010

Janet Sue Walters Engelhart, age 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully an hour before sunrise Thursday morning, May 27, with her husband at her side. Born at New Philadelphia February 1, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Frederick G. and Margaret M. Glazier Walters. Janet was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where the saying...

Ethel Jane Herron

Ethel Jane Herron

May 27, 2010

Ethel Jane Herron, age 82, of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, entered her heavenly reward early Thursday afternoon, May 27, 2010. Born at Mineral City, Ohio, August 10, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Herron and Velma Odessa Huff Herron Tidik. A graduate of Mineral City High School and a faithful member of First Baptist Church...

William ”bill” D. Ekleberry

William ”bill” D. Ekleberry

May 26, 2010

William D. “Bill” Ekleberry, age 56 of New Philadelphia, passed away late Wednesday evening, May 26, 2010 at his home following a year-long battle with cancer.Born December 16, 1953 in Sandusky, O., he was the son of the late Donald K. and Phyllis (Hill) Ekleberry. After graduating from high school in New Jersey, Bill joined the United States Marine Corps...

Helen M Belba

Helen M Belba

May 25, 2010

Helen M. Belba, 86, of Midvale, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Arbors East at Columbus following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late John and Julia (Satory) Morvecky, Helen was born February 2, 1924 in Tuscarawas County.She was a 1942 graduate of Midvale High School and was formerly employed at W.T. Grant Department Store at New PhiladelphiaHelen...

James ”chip” W. Mackey

James ”chip” W. Mackey

May 23, 2010

James W. “Chip” Mackey, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, in his residence following a period of declining health.A son of the late John and Mary (Turson) Mackey, Chip was born at in Union Hospital at Dover on July 29, 1950.A member of New Philadelphia High School’s graduating class of 1968, Chip entered into an apprenticeship...

Hilda Elizabeth Mann

Hilda Elizabeth Mann

May 23, 2010

Hilda Elizabeth Mann, 71, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.A daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Swonger) Mann, Hilda was born November 10, 1938 at Dover, Ohio.Hilda was a member of Faith Cathedral at New Philadelphia.She is survived by a son, Harry Marburger of Navarre; sisters, Doris Littleton of New Philadelphia,...

Mary Ann Feightling

Mary Ann Feightling

May 22, 2010

Mary Ann “Snooks” Feightling, age 68, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday in her home following a week-long illness. Born in Union Hospital at Dover, June 8, 1941, she was a daughter of the late George N. and Anna Montan Feightling. Mary Ann graduated from New Philadelphia High School with the Class of 1959, and remained active in organizing the class...

Proctor W. Weir

Proctor W. Weir

May 20, 2010

Proctor Wilbur “Bud” Weir, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 20, 2010, after spending two months at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and six weeks at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Born July 15, 1930 in Sioux City, IA, he was the son of the late Proctor and Ellen (Wilbur) Weir. In 1935, Proctor’s family moved to Los...

Nancy Ann Robinson

Nancy Ann Robinson

May 20, 2010

Nancy Ann Robinson, 72, of New Philadelphia, died early Thursday morning, May 20, 2010 at her home following a brief illness.A daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (McIntosh) Wise, Nancy was born January 28, 1938 at Dover, Ohio.Nancy was a 1956 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She then attended Akron University where she was a member of the...

Laura B. Smith

Laura B. Smith

May 19, 2010

Laura B. Smith, 84, of Wainwright, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.A daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Metzger) Smith, she was born November 2, 1925 at Wainwright, Ohio.Laura was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting for many years. She was also an excellent baker and cook and will especially be remembered for her...

Marilyn Dorothea Shroyer

Marilyn Dorothea Shroyer

May 17, 2010

Marilyn D. Shroyer, age 68, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully Monday evening, May 17, 2010, following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Howard and Ethel (Grant) McConnell, Marilyn was born at Wheeling, West Virginia on April 15, 1942.She was a 1960 graduate of the former Midvale High School and on August 9, 1962, married the love of her...

Richard A. Anderson

Richard A. Anderson

May 14, 2010

Richard A. Anderson, 74, of Brightwood, died Friday, May 14, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.A son of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Moffitt) Anderson, Rich was born July 10, 1935 at Dover, Ohio.Rich was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On January 22, 1956, he married the former Marlene Wright in Emmanuel Lutheran...

Jesse Junior Sherer

Jesse Junior Sherer

May 13, 2010

Jesse Junior Sherer, age 76, of Stone Creek, passed away early Thursday morning, May 13, 2010, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in New Philadelphia on May 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Jesse C. and Helen M. (Ulrich) Sherer.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1951, Jesse began his...

Russell Edwards

Russell Edwards

May 12, 2010

Russell Edwards, age 89, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A son of the late Raymond and Edna (Rodd) Edwards, Russell was born at New Philadelphia on January 1, 1921.Russell was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and served in the United States Army during World War II where he...

Viola M Bucher

Viola M Bucher

May 12, 2010

Viola Maude Bucher, age 86, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Wednesday morning May 12, 2010, with her family at her side.A daughter of the late Homer “Boomer” and Olive (Metzger) Affolter, Viola or “Doddie” as she was known by friends and family was born at Dover, Ohio on August 24, 1923. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High...

Calvin Eckert

Calvin Eckert

May 12, 2010

Calvin A. Eckert, Jr. age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Calvin and Leona (Levengood) Eckert, Calvin was born at Louisville, Ohio on January 25, 1926.Calvin was a 1943 graduate of Sebring High School and would earn a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster in 1948. He...

Donald H Mowls

Donald H Mowls

May 10, 2010

Donald H. Mowls, age 92, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, died Monday, May 10, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late Joe and Hazel (Grund) Mowls, Don was born at New Cumberland on February 12, 1918.He was a member of the United States Army during World War II where...

Louis E. Swaim

Louis E. Swaim

May 7, 2010

Louis E. Swaim, age 72, of Uhrichsville passed away Friday morning, May 7, 2010 at his home following a courageous battle with numerous health issues.Born in Uhrichsville on August 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Louis D. and Margaret M. (Patterson) Swaim.Louis honorably served his country in the United States Army before beginning his professional career as...

Hazel Marie Goduto

Hazel Marie Goduto

May 6, 2010

Hazel Marie Goduto, age 80, of Mineral City, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 6, 2010 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.Born in Harrison County, Ohio, November 2, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Ollie Henry and Almeda Estelle Whitman Patterson. Hazel was a homemaker for most of her life, and was a member of the Tuscarawas...

Margaret A. Jenkins

Margaret A. Jenkins

May 4, 2010

Margaret A. Jenkins, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.A daughter of the late Ernest and Erma (Cullman) Gibbs, Margaret was born at New Philadelphia on July 16, 1925.She was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on April 22, 1950, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Margaret...