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Elsie Mae Huff

Elsie Mae Huff

Feb 17, 2010

Elsie Mae Huff, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.A daughter of the late Frederick Dudley Sligar and the late Violet Mae (Newell) Scott, Elsie was born December 6, 1921 at Leavittsville, Ohio.Elsie worked as a housekeeper for 18 years at Huntington Bank and for 11 years at the office of...

Diana Lynn Garble

Diana Lynn Garble

Feb 15, 2010

Diana Lynn Garble, 54, of Tuscarawas died Monday, February 15, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following an extended illness.A daughter of Dorothy (Kiggins) Garble and the late John J. Garble II, Diana was born December 26, 1955 at Martins Ferry, Ohio.Diana graduated from Buckeye West High School at Adena, Ohio in 1974. She continued her education at Ashland University...

Raymond D Renicker

Raymond D Renicker

Feb 15, 2010

Raymond D. Renicker, age 78, of Dover, died Monday, February 15, 2010, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.A son of the late Clarence Renicker and Marie Albaugh Renicker-Copeland, Ray was born at Bowerston, Ohio on April 9, 1931.Ray was a 1949 graduate of the former Bowerston High School and would go on to serve as a...

Robert W. Holmes

Robert W. Holmes

Feb 12, 2010

Robert William Holmes, Sr., age 63, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 12, 2010, in The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Center at Columbus following a hard fought battle with the disease.A son of Alice R. James Holmes of New Philadelphia and the late Arnold W. Holmes, Bob was born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 12, 1946.Bob was...

Donna Faye Gordon

Donna Faye Gordon

Feb 10, 2010

Donna Faye Gordon, 83, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Emmett and Gladys (Hill) Newton, Donna was born at home near Roswell, Ohio on July 25, 1926.She attended Midvale schools then graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944. On July 17, 1948, she married James G. “Sam” Gordon...

Frances Lucile Norman

Frances Lucile Norman

Feb 8, 2010

Frances Lucile Norman, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 8, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a short illnessA daughter of the late Lawrence and Audra (Mallernee) Rose, Frances was born February 11, 1920 in Tippecanoe, Ohio.Frances retired from Art’s Jewelers in 1985 and was also employed over the years at the Diamond Shoppe and at...

Jane Elaine Reynolds

Jane Elaine Reynolds

Feb 7, 2010

Jane Elaine Reynolds, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Luther and Margaret (Zedi) Hidey, Jane was born November 30, 1945 at Dover, Ohio.Jane graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964. She retired from Midwest Office Printing at Dover and prior that...

Ruth J. Brick

Ruth J. Brick

Feb 7, 2010

Ruth J. Brick, age 91 of Dover passed away February 7, 2010 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.Born February 25, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Fahrny) Torgler.A lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, Ruth was a gentle soul, sharing her love for life with all she met. Her...

Charles Russell Hardwidge

Charles Russell Hardwidge

Feb 6, 2010

Charles Russell Hardwidge, 96, of New Philadelphia died suddenly Saturday, February 6, 2010 at his home.A son of the late James and Clara (Miller) Hardwidge, Charles was born June 6, 1913 at Somerdale, Ohio.On November 27, 1943, Charles enlisted with the United States Navy. He honorably served his country during World War II until his discharge on November 27, 1945.Charles...

James E. Roll

James E. Roll

Feb 6, 2010

James E. Roll, 72, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 06, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late John and Geneva (McFadden) Roll, Jim was born October 18, 1937 in Old Town Valley.Jim graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1955. That same year he married his childhood sweetheart, the former Laurel Watson. In his early teens,...

Ruth Maxine Meese

Ruth Maxine Meese

Feb 5, 2010

Ruth M. Meese, age 87, of Dover, and a former resident of Brightwood, New Philadelphia, and Florida, met her savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 5, 2010. Born at Midvale, Ohio, March 19, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Mary Storrie Thomas. Ruth was a 1940 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On a warm...

Haldene Fern Davis

Haldene Fern Davis

Feb 5, 2010

Haldene Fern Davis, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 05, 2010 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Louis and Sue (Schumacher) Spence, Haldene was born October 26, 1922 at Warwick Township,, Ohio.Haldene attended the former Ninevah School house in the Goshen area before attending school in Pittsburgh and graduating...

Thelma Viola Collins

Thelma Viola Collins

Feb 2, 2010

Thelma Viola Collins, age 86, of Dennison, died early Tuesday, February 02, 2010, in her residence following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Matthew and Virginia (Therne) Jackson, Thelma was born at Kings Mine located in Guernsey County, Ohio on May 18, 1923.She was a 1942 graduate of Lore City High School and would further her education...

M. Evelyn Smith

M. Evelyn Smith

Jan 31, 2010

M. Evelyn Smith, age 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 31, 2010, in the care of her beloved husband, son and daughter-in-law in their home, following a period of declining health. Born at New Philadelphia, October 8, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Stewart Roy and Mary Virginia Hockenberry Parson. Evelyn was a 1937...

Betty J Airgood

Betty J Airgood

Jan 30, 2010

Betty J. Airgood age 85, of New Philadelphia, died early Saturday, January 30, 2010, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a brief illness.A daughter of the late Elmer and Edna (Mason) Meese, Betty was born at New Philadelphia on May 12, 1924. Betty attended New Philadelphia High School and would soon marry a young man named Robert Airgood....

Joseph Lee Smith

Joseph Lee Smith

Jan 28, 2010

Joseph Lee Smith, age 63, of Dover, died Thursday, January 28, 2010, in the Louis Stokes Veteran Medical Center at Cleveland following a brief illness.A son of the late Roy and Daisy (Goff) Smith, Joe was born at Massillon, Ohio on September 16, 1946.He attended Massillon City Schools and would go on to serve our country as a member of...

Robert O. Stemple

Robert O. Stemple

Jan 27, 2010

Robert O. Stemple, age 85, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A son of the late Lincoln O. and Irene (Phillips) Stemple, Robert was born on July 28, 1924, at New Philadelphia.Robert graduated from New Philadelphia City Schools and would serve in the United States Army during World...

John C. Kissel, III

John C. Kissel, III

Jan 26, 2010

John C. Kissel, III, age 47, of Newcomerstown, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a courageous battle with cancer.A son of John C. Kissel, and his companion Judy West, and Sandra (Bean) Olinger and her husband, Chuck, John was born at Coshocton, Ohio on January 23, 1963.John was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and...

William Kenny Wills

William Kenny Wills

Jan 25, 2010

William K. “Kenny” Wills, age 78, of the Riverside area at Uhrichsville, died suddenly in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on Monday, January 25, 2010.A son of the late Herbert and Helen (Armstrong) Wills, Kenny was born at Newcomerstown, Ohio on March 12, 1931.As a young man Kenny served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and...

Connie Lou Ford Reichman

Connie Lou Ford Reichman

Jan 24, 2010

Connie Lou Ford Reichman, 71, of Gnadenhutten, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 in Aultman Hospital at Canton surrounded by her family.A daughter of the late Edward “Ted” and Alta (Gribble) Ford, Connie was born September 19, 1938 at Midvale, Ohio.She graduated from Midvale High School in 1956 and was employed for many years as a custodian for the Indian Valley...