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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...
Dallas Harold Leavers
Apr 16, 2010
Dallas Harold Leavers, age 64, of Dover, entered his heavenly rest Friday evening, April 16, 2010 with his family at his side. Born at Canton, November 27, 1945, he was a son of Betty May Morgan Smith of Dover, and the late Joseph Olin Leavers. Dallas attended Dover High School before entering the United States Army, serving honorably between 1966...
Vincent M. Coniglio
Apr 15, 2010
Vincent Marion Coniglio, Jr., age 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away late Thursday afternoon, April 15, 2010, following a six month stay in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover. Born at Dover, February 16, 1934, he was a son of the late Vincent M. and Anna Butera Coniglio, Sr. Best known as Vince to his family and friends, he...
Howard ”hank” Lahmers
Apr 13, 2010
Howard “Hank” D. Lahmers, age 76, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, following a period of declining health.A son of the late Wilbur and Alice (Finzer) Lahmers, Hank was born May 21, 1933, at Sugarcreek Township. He attended Sugarcreek schools and was a 1951 graduate of Dover High School.Hank was the owner for the former Lahmers Sunoco and...
Vera Ellwood
Apr 13, 2010
Vera M. Ellwood, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2010, in her home. Born at Coshocton, Ohio, December 14, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Frank H. and Clara Maxwell Caley. While still a teenager, Vera and her family relocated to Dover where she met and fell in love with John...
Robert N. Ballard
Apr 12, 2010
Robert N. Ballard, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 12, 2010 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late John and Lois (Wright) Ballard, Robert was born February 4, 1917 at Dover, Ohio.Robert was a 1935 graduate of Dover High School and on April 5, 1942 he married the...
Donna McCarthy
Apr 11, 2010
Donna Marie McCarthy, age 36, of Dover, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at her home following a sudden health complication.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1973, she was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Sicker) Grant and Raymond Albert (Lorraine) McCracken.Donna completed her formal education at Plum Grove High School and was currently enrolled in The Kent State University...
Robert Caples
Apr 10, 2010
Robert “Bob” Caples, age 81, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, died Saturday, April 10, 2010.A son of the late Charles and Valera (Rogers) Caples, Bob was born on August 27, 1928 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Bob served in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. During his service to his country, Bob was awarded various medals...
James ”jim” Raymond Pfeiffer
Apr 9, 2010
James Raymond “Jim” Pfeiffer, age 77, of Port Washington, passed away early Friday morning, April 9, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born August 7, 1932 in Stone Creek, O., he was the son of the late Raymond and Zora (Hawk) Pfeiffer.After graduating from Stone Creek High School in 1950, Jim honorably served our country in the United States Army in...
John G. Ozinga
Apr 8, 2010
John G. Ozinga, Jr., age 82, of New Philadelphia, went into paradise early Thursday morning, April 8, 2010 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer.Born in Paterson, New Jersey on March 4, 1928, he was the son of the late John G. and Susie (Wardenberg) Ozinga, Sr. After completing his formal education at American School at Chicago in...
Andrew Lee
Apr 8, 2010
Andrew Lee, age 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia, while on a business trip, due to complications of chronic illness.Born June 15, 1948 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frank and Teresa (LaDonne) Lee.Andy graduated from Piscataway High School in 1966, and...
Jerry Keith Noakes
Apr 7, 2010
Jerry Keith Noakes, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Glenn and Ruby (Burkey) Lee Robinson, Jerry was born January 6, 1935 at Carrolton, Ohio.Jerry was raised in New Philadelphia and relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he worked for Airport Limousine. He then returned to New Philadelphia to start...
Jeffrey L. Landis
Apr 7, 2010
Jeffrey L. “Woody” Landis, age 48, of Dundee, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness surrounded by his family.A son of Dorothy (Cline) Landis of Dundee and the late Nelson Landis, Woody, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 7, 1962.Woody was a...
Robert ‘soapy’ J. Albert
Apr 7, 2010
Robert J. “Soapy” Albert, age 69, of Dover, passed away Wednesday morning, April 7, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent diagnosis with cancer.Born at Dover, January 20, 1941, he was the son of the late John Elmer and Irene Helen (Schlafly) Albert. Soapy began his education at New Philadelphia and ultimately graduated from Strasburg High School. Then,...
Roger Allen Swinderman
Apr 5, 2010
Roger Allen Swinderman, 65, of Midvale died unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Willard and Frances (Camden) Swinderman, Roger was born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 16, 1944.Roger graduated from Midvale High School in 1961. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Army and honorably served his country...
