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Mario A DeFrancesco

Mario A DeFrancesco

Dec 5, 2008

Mario Anthony DeFrancesco, age 72, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, December 5, 2008 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born January 26, 1936 in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Philomena (Villani) DeFrancesco.After completing his formal high school education, Mario honorably served his country...

Mildred Pearch

Mildred Pearch

Dec 4, 2008

Mildred Stemple Mears Pearch, age 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 04, 2008, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover.Born October 27, 1913, at New Philadelphia, Mildred was a daughter of the late Oliver and Irene (Phillips) Stemple. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by brothers W.E. Stemple, David Stemple, Kenny Stemple,...

Elizabeth K. Meechan

Elizabeth K. Meechan

Dec 2, 2008

Elizabeth K. “Betty” Meechan, age 80, of Stone Creek, died early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2008, in Union Hospital, the result of complications following an October automobile accident. Born at Canton, June 12, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Everett E. and Sadie C. Slater Needs. She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945. A homemaker for...

Nettie Jean Schrader

Nettie Jean Schrader

Dec 1, 2008

Nettie Jean Schrader, age 83, of Dover, entered her heavenly reward from her home early Monday evening, December 1, 2008. Born at Dennison Ohio, December 23, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Odessa Lemasters Kinsey. Nettie grew up in the Roxford Church area, attending school at Midvale before graduating from Dennison with the class of...

Kenneth E. Meek

Kenneth E. Meek

Nov 30, 2008

Kenneth E. Meek, 58, of Interlochen, Fl., died Sunday, November 30, 2008 in the Roberts Care Center at Palatka, Fl,.following a brief illness.A son of the late George S. Meek and Oshie Roupe Meek, Kenny was born December 5, 1949 at Dennison, Ohio and had attended Midvale high School. He was employed as a truck driver.Kenny was a member of...

Leatha Kaylor

Leatha Kaylor

Nov 30, 2008

Leatha Kaylor, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, in Hennis Care Center at Dover, three days after her husband, Earl, passed away. They were both active residents of Hennis Care Centre since February.Leatha was born in Zanesville, O. on May 15, 1925 to the late Samuel and Florence (Dickson) Stillwell. She was a New Philadelphia High...

Richard R. Stewart

Richard R. Stewart

Nov 30, 2008

Richard R. “Dick” Stewart, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Sunday morning in his home. Born at New Philadelphia, August 17, 1924, he was a son of the late Cora M. Aebersold Stewart Scott and Ralph Stewart. Dick was a 1941 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He went on to study at the Iowa State Teacher’s college before...

Kathryn Waers

Kathryn Waers

Nov 29, 2008

Kathryn, “Katy” Waers, age 69 of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2008.A daughter of the late Franz and Nora (Terrall) Sayre, Katy was born on February 1, 1939, at Cambridge, Ohio.Katy was a graduate of New Concord High School and on August 26, 1962, she married Gene Waers. For a number of years, Katy worked for...

Robert Leo Denning

Robert Leo Denning

Nov 29, 2008

Robert Leo “Bob” Denning, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 in the Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A son of the late Wesley and Lillian Chandler Denning, Bob was born May 4, 1915, at Dover, Ohio. He was a 1933 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was retired from the Ohio State Highway Department following 31...

Raymond Ranson Garbrandt

Raymond Ranson Garbrandt

Nov 28, 2008

Raymond Ranson Garbrandt, 70, of Dennison, died Friday, November 28, 2008 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness. His wife Nancy A. Magistro Garbrandt died several hours later.A son of the late Fred R. Garbrandt and Francis C. Moore, Raymond was born October, 28, 1938 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.He was retired from J. B. Hunt where he had worked...

Nancy Ann Garbrandt

Nancy Ann Garbrandt

Nov 28, 2008

Nancy Ann Garbrandt, 66, of Dennison, died Friday, November, 28, 2008 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness. Her husband Raymond had died hours earlier.A daughter of the late, Charles and Julia Maher Magistro, Nancy was born January 19, 1942 at Akron, OH. She was retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse and also worked from her home as...

John David Katoll

John David Katoll

Nov 28, 2008

John David Katoll, 47, of Green, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2008 in Union Hospital at Dover.The son of Ethel Grace (Muntz) Katoll and the late John H. Katoll, Jr, John was born April 10, 1961 at Chicago, Illinois.He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Philadelphia. John was employed as a LPN.John was an active member...

Clarence Watson

Clarence Watson

Nov 27, 2008

Clarence R. “Bob” Watson, age 90, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday morning, Nov. 27, 2008, in Hennis Care Center at Dover.Born Dec. 27, 1917, at Byesville, O. he was a son of the late Clarence Mitchum and Cleo Ethel (McCune) Watson. In Feb. of 1942, at the age of 24, Bob enlisted in the Navy Reserves. He went off...

Elmer D. Meese

Elmer D. Meese

Nov 27, 2008

Elmer D. Meese Jr, 78, of New Philadelphia, died November 27, 2008 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.A son of the late Elmer D. Meese Sr and Edna M. (Mason) Meese, Elmer was born April 9, 1930 at Sherrodsville, Ohio.He attended New Philadelphia Schools and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.Elmer was retired from Fleming Foods where...

Earl M. Kaylor

Earl M. Kaylor

Nov 27, 2008

Earl M. Kaylor, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover. He had been an active resident of Hennis Care Centre since February.The son of the late Ross and Byrdetta (Heidy) Kaylor, Earl was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on December 11, 1923.Following high school, Earl entered into the United States Navy...

Robert O. Beaber

Robert O. Beaber

Nov 25, 2008

Robert O. Beaber, age 97, of New Dawn Rehabilitation Center, and a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 25, 2008.Born August 7, 1911, at New Philadelphia he was a son of the late George F. and Mary M. Kinsey Beaber. He was a 1929 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a 1933 graduate of Mount...

Frank David Mascitti

Frank David Mascitti

Nov 25, 2008

Frank D. Mascitti, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.A son of the late Pat and Ann (Bushta) Mascitti, Frank was born February 17, 1944 at Canton.Frank graduated from Perry High School at Massillon and he retired in 2002 from Berner Trucking at Dover.He had a passion for automobiles. Frank enjoyed...

Sean D. Gingras

Sean D. Gingras

Nov 24, 2008

Services for Sean D. Gingras, age 32, of Massilon will be held Saturday, November 29, 2008, at 1:30PM in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. Those wising to personally express condolences to the family may share in a time of visitation one hour prior to the services on SaturdayThose unable to attend may leave the family personal tributes by signing...

Harry C. Ekey

Harry C. Ekey

Nov 24, 2008

Harry C. “Curt” Ekey, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 24, 2008 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Harry and Audrey (McCullough) Ekey, Curt was born September 11, 1939 at East Springfield, Ohio.Curt graduated in 1957 from Springfield High School at Jefferson County. In 1959, he enlisted with the United States Army and served over seas...

Alverda Elizabeth Babarcik

Alverda Elizabeth Babarcik

Nov 23, 2008

Alverda Elizabeth Babarcik, age 90, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of New Cumberland, died peacefully early Sunday morning, November 23, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at home in York Township, July 13, 1918, Alverda was a daughter of the late William F. and Catherine Buehler Mutti. Alverda was a 1937 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a...