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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...

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...