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Dola Jean Shanower
May 3, 2010
Dola Jean Shanower, age 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Monday, May 3, 2010 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.Born August 8, 1929 in Ragersville, O., she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alverda (Emig) Zimmerman. She graduated from Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School in 1947.On August 23, 1947, Dola married her loving husband, Bert “Ed” C. Shanower...
Charlene B Zurcher
May 2, 2010
Charlene B. Zurcher, age 65, of Dover, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, in Wooster Community Hospital at Wooster following a brief illness.A daughter to Anna Marie (McNutt) Martin of New Philadelphia and the late George H. Martin, Charlene was born at New Philadelphia on May 14, 1944.Charlene was a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation she married...
Agnes Vergene Walker
May 2, 2010
Agnes Vergene Walker, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 2, 2010 at her residence following a lengthy illness.Born in Sharpsburg, Ohio on January 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harlan Otis and Ellen Drinda (McNutt) Duncan.After completing her schooling, Agnes began her working career. She retired after 25 years of service to...
Cameron Dale Arnold
May 1, 2010
Cameron Dale Arnold, 5, of Midvale went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Akron Children’s Hospital. Cameron may have suffered from a 2 ½ year illness but will always be remembered as “The little guy who stood up to life like a man”.A son of Brian and Janice (Byers) Arnold, Cameron was born July...
Pamela A. Tolley
May 1, 2010
Pamela A. Tolley, 58, of Strasburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in her home.A daughter of Harold Pelham of Denver, Colorado and the late Winona (Pierce) Pelham Brown, Pam was born December 19, 1951 in Denver, Colorado.Pam enjoyed the outdoors, especially when she was fishing and driving through the countryside. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed...
Fred Edward McAbier
May 1, 2010
Fred Edward McAbier, 86, of Port Washington, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community surrounded by his family.A son of the late Charles and Isabelle (Brooks) McAbier, Fred was born June 17, 1923 in Amsterdam, Ohio.Fred was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy and served in the Pacific...
Floyd L Edwards
Apr 30, 2010
Floyd L. “Bud” Edwards, 70, of Newcomerstown, died Friday, April 30, 2010 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center at Cambridge, following a long illness.A son of the late Etta (Edwards) Robinson, Bud was born June 7, 1939 at Elizabeth, West Virginia.On February 13, 1962, Bud enlisted with the United States Army and honorably served his country until his discharge on January...
Lonnie Duane Shotwell
Apr 29, 2010
Lonnie Duane Shotwell, 49, of Coshocton, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 in Good Samaritan Medical Center at Zanesville following a sudden illness.A son of Phyllis (Zimmerly) Griesen and the late Hoyt Duane Shotwell, Lonnie was born on January 31, 1961 in Union Hospital at Dover.Lonnie was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He was employed by Gradall since 1992...
Edward S. Gump Jr.
Apr 26, 2010
Edward S. Gump Jr., 68, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 26, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late Edward S. Gump Sr. and the late Zonabelle (Lester) Gump Swinford, Ed was born September 17, 1941 at Steubenville, Ohio.Ed served in the United States Navy and was stationed at the U.S....
Hallie M. Shott
Apr 24, 2010
Hallie M. Shott, age 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2010 in Union Hospital, with her family at her side. Born at Uhrichsville, October 7, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Hallie Guthrie Everett. Hallie attended school at New Philadelphia before marrying John A. Shott on September 22, 1946. John...
Clarence ”sonny” E. Martin
Apr 23, 2010
Clarence “Sonny” E. Martin, age 68, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 23, 2010, following a lengthy illness.Born at East Sparta, Ohio on June 14, 1941, Sonny was a son to the late Edward Martin, Sr. and Oranna (McNutt) Martin.Through the years Sonny was employed by a number of...
Santo V. Gennaro
Apr 23, 2010
Santo Gennaro, age 77, of Dennison, formerly of North Royalton, passed away peacefully late Friday afternoon, April 23, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Cleveland on Valentine’s Day 1933, he was a son of the late William and Virginia Palmieri Gennaro. Best known as “Sandy” to his family and friends, he served two years in the United States...
Vernon G. Mason
Apr 21, 2010
Vernon Gene Mason, age 80, of Dover, died Wednesday afternoon while working in the earth that he loved on the land that he farmed for the last three decades. Known widely as the founder of Saltwell Stables Western Store along the Tuscarawas River at Seven Mile Drive and Route 800, he maintained a very active and busy life on his...
Patrick J. Contini
Apr 21, 2010
Patrick J. Contini, age 95, of Dennison, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in his home following a period of declining health.Born at Dover Ohio on April 14, 1915, Patrick was a son of the late Lawrence and Elenor “Helen” (Ghezzi) Contini.Patrick served with the United States Navy as a Gunner’s Mate Second Class during World War II. On September 25,...
Mildred ”millie” M. Martin
Apr 21, 2010
Mildred Marie “Millie” Martin, age 79, of New Philadelphia passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 following an extended illness.Born in Londonderry, O. on November 14, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George Stage and Mable Martha (Casterline) Voorhes.After completing her formal education at Dundee High School, Millie married her husband, Albert E. “Gene” Martin,...
Robert ”bob” A. Drake
Apr 19, 2010
Robert A. Drake, age 44, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 19, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following an unexpected illness.A son of Robert L and Carol (Guseman) Drake of Canton, “Artie” as he was known as a young boy was born at Circleville, Ohio on April 18, 1966 and was raised in Canton.While he is still known as...
Marjorie Ruth McClelland
Apr 17, 2010
Marjorie Ruth McClelland, 88, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 in County Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A daughter of the late Ernest and Gail (Major) Trimmer, Marjorie was born January 2, 1922 at Hendrysburg, Ohio.Marjorie was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On October 15, 1937, she married Harold Wayne McClelland and together...
Beverly Jean Hensley
Apr 16, 2010
Beverly Jean Hensley, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, April 16, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.A daughter of the late George “Bud” and Marion (Hawk) Crawshaw, Beverly was born April 25, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.Beverly graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961 and was a longtime employee of American Electric Power.She was a member...
Emerson Milo Vandever
Apr 16, 2010
Emerson Milo Vandever, 83, of Columbia, South Carolina and formerly of Dayton, Ohio, died Friday, April 16, 2010.A son of the late Raymond and Julie (Whittenburg) Vandever, Emerson was born December 10, 1926 at Crossville, Tennessee.He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was stationed aboard the General A.E. Anderson destroyer ship. Emerson always...
