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Theresa J. Ripley

Theresa J. Ripley

Apr 9, 2009

Theresa J. Ripley, age 88, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, died Thursday, April 9, 2009.A daughter of the late Roy C. and Minnie (Lauffer) Marshall, Theresa was born at Dover, Ohio, on September 28, 1920.A graduate of New Philadelphia High School’s class of 1938, Theresa worked for a number of years as a cashier for Buehler’s Grocery Store...

Larry Kevin Arnold

Larry Kevin Arnold

Apr 8, 2009

Larry Kevin Arnold, age 48, of Seton Square, Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, entered his heavenly reward late Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2009, from Aultman Hospital, following a very sudden illness. Born at Columbus, May 31, 1960, Larry was the pride and joy of his parents; Larry and Carolyn Reaves Arnold, who reside at New Philadelphia. Best known as...

Harold A. Haney

Harold A. Haney

Apr 7, 2009

Harold A. Haney, age 82, of New Philadelphia, went to heaven Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late Jesse and Mary (Koutch) Haney, Harold was born on November 6, 1926, at New Cumberland.Harold served as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. On June...

Albert G. Klein

Albert G. Klein

Apr 6, 2009

Albert G. “Rosie” Klein, 72, of Dover, died Monday, April 6, 2009 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a lengthy illness.A son of Dorothy (Harmon) Clark and the late Albert Klein, Rosie was born March 3, 1937 at Dover, Ohio.Rosie attended Dover High School prior to enlisting with the United States Army. During his time in the service, he...

Edward A. Shanholtz

Edward A. Shanholtz

Apr 4, 2009

Edward A. Shanholtz, age 68, of Sherrodsville, Ohio, died peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his home, his beloved farm.Ed retired from Local 219 Plumbers and Pipe-fitters Union. His many enjoyments in life included working hard, Polka dancing, and being surrounded by his friends and family.He will be deeply missed by his wife Barbara and his lovingly blended family that...

Thomas Michael Battalio

Thomas Michael Battalio

Apr 2, 2009

Thomas Michael Battalio, age 79, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Anthony “Tony” and Mary Rose (Vichone) Battalio, Tom was born on November 9, 1929, at Lisbon, Ohio.He attended Sacred Heart and New Philadelphia Schools; and a period of time later he honorably served his...

Jean Andrews

Jean Andrews

Apr 2, 2009

Jean Andrews, 90, a long time resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2009 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.A daughter of the late Carroll and Ila (Bechold) Wright, Jean was born in her childhood home at New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 30, 1918.Jean was a 1936 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She continued her...

Kohen Michael Oswald

Kohen Michael Oswald

Apr 1, 2009

Kohen Michael Oswald, the infant son of Mark and Julie Stein Oswald of New Philadelphia, was delivered into the arms of Jesus early Wednesday morning, April 1, 2009 in Hillcrest Hospital at Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Kohen was the much-anticipated brother to one-and-a-half-year-old Kale Daniel Oswald. Other family members include maternal grandfather, Michael Stein of Gnadenhutten; maternal great-grandmother Georgetta Decker of...

Glenda Rae Junkins

Glenda Rae Junkins

Apr 1, 2009

Glenda Rae Junkins, age 56, of Dover passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover.Glenda is survived by her fiancé, Richard Shalosky and her son, Tyler (fiancé, Samantha) Junkins, both of Dover.A memorial service celebrating Glenda’s life will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover with...

Raymond Ellsworth Brown

Raymond Ellsworth Brown

Mar 31, 2009

Raymond Ellsworth Brown Jr, 64, of Tuscarawas, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover. A son of the late Raymond Ellsworth Brown Sr. and Ruth Murray Brown, Ray was born September 30, 1944 in his childhood home at Dennison, Ohio.On April 23, 1967, Ray married the former Nancy McBeth and together the couple...

Roberta McMillen

Roberta McMillen

Mar 31, 2009

Roberta McMillen, age 86, of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009.A daughter of the late Clark and Sara (Kerr) Mason, Roberta was born at Dover, Ohio on January 8, 1923.Roberta was a graduate of Dover High School and for a number of years worked for her family’s business, the former Mason’s Food Liner. On June...

Ernest Ralph Ray

Ernest Ralph Ray

Mar 31, 2009

Ernest Ralph Ray, age 92, of New Dawn Health Care Center, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Irwin L. and Algie (Hull) Ray, Ernie was born on January 11, 1917, at Carrollton.Ernie was a 1935 graduate of Carrollton High School. On June 8, 1940, he married the love of his life, the...

Lillian Pauline Waltz

Lillian Pauline Waltz

Mar 30, 2009

Lillian Pauline Waltz, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 30, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Gibson and Grace (Kuhn) Carlisle, Lillian was born November 9, 1929 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.On July 3, 1954, Lillian married the love of her life, Jack L. Waltz. The couple raised one daughter, Sandra L. Waltz. Lillian and Jack...

Shirley Irene Fait

Shirley Irene Fait

Mar 28, 2009

Shirley Irene Fait, 87, of Massillon and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Amherst Meadows at Massillon. She was born August 25, 1921 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.A 1939 graduate of Uhrichsville High School, Shirley was a hairdresser for many years. She worked as a hairdresser at Jaffe’s Department Store at New Philadelphia prior to opening her own...

Judith Ann Dollar

Judith Ann Dollar

Mar 28, 2009

Judith Ann Dollar, age 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 28, 2009, in Amberwood Manor, following a brief illness. Born at Royal Oak, Michigan, July 31, 1939, Judith was a daughter of the late Leroy K. and Alberta C. Caldwell Henderson. Best known as Judy to her family and friends, she attended New Philadelphia High...

Donald Fox

Donald Fox

Mar 27, 2009

Donald A. “Foxy” Fox, age 66, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday evening, March 27, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born December 19, 1942 in Dover, he was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Jane (Edwards) Fox. After graduating from Midvale High School, Don joined the United States Army where he honorably served his country. Then, he began...

Linda Ankrom

Linda Ankrom

Mar 25, 2009

Linda Ankrom, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in University Hospital at Cleveland.A daughter of the late Roy H. and Sarah J. (Percy) Jones, Linda was born on October 17, 1949 at Alliance, Ohio.For many years, Linda found great joy in caring for the many cats and wildlife animals that she befriended. Additionally, she found joy...

Haydren Leon & Shaine Anderson Sheck

Haydren Leon & Shaine Anderson Sheck

Mar 24, 2009

Haydren Leon Sheck and Shaine Anderson Sheck, the infant twins of Anthony and Kyle Anderson Sheck, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in Aultman Hospital at Canton. In addition to their parents, who reside at New Philadelphia, Haydren and Shaine are dearly loved by maternal grandparents, Jeffrey and Cathey Thompson Anderson of Bolivar and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Rebecca Malzan...

Gladys M, Slemmer

Gladys M, Slemmer

Mar 23, 2009

Gladys M. Slemmer, age 77, of New Philadelphia died early Monday, March 23, 2009, in her home surrounded by her family.A daughter of the late Harvey and Laura (Inhurst) Smart, Gladys was born at Ragersville, Ohio on October 3, 1931.On October 23, 1954, she married the love of her life, Donald Slemmer; and together the couple reared four children.Gladys enjoyed...

Deborah Anne Wolf

Deborah Anne Wolf

Mar 20, 2009

Deborah Anne Wolf, 49, of Gnadenhutten, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at her home.A daughter of Robert Charles Wolf and Joan Mangon Wolf, Deborah was born December 27, 1959 in Dover, Ohio.Deborah graduated from Indian Valley South High School in 1978. She received her degree in pharmacy in 1981 from Ohio Northern University’s Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy where...