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James P. Williams Jr.
Jan 6, 2009
James P. Williams Jr., of Dellroy, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at his home and farm where he lived, worked and enjoyed life for most of his 82 years. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he went to sleep with a deep faith in God’s promise of a resurrection to a paradise earth where the meek will live forever.A...
Sarah Tidrick
Jan 5, 2009
Sarah “Sally” Tidrick, age 86, of Midvale, died peacefully Monday afternoon, January 5, 2009, in the Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.A daughter of the late George and Wanda (Stafford) Jones, Sally was born in Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio on February 13, 1922.Following graduation from Midvale High School, on March 28, 1942, Sally married her husband of sixty-five years,...
Jeanne L Chaney
Jan 4, 2009
Jeanne L. Chaney, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2009 in the home of her caregivers, Chris and Marsha Smith.A daughter of the late Homer and Naomi (Reaves) Chaney, Jeanne was born on February 10, 1926 at Harrison County, Ohio.She was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was formerly employed at Miller Studio...
Nancy Lee Hodge
Jan 3, 2009
Nancy Lee Palmer Hodge, age 61, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly early Saturday morning, January 3, 2009, in her home, with her daughter by her side. Born at Union Hospital, October 5, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Jay Earl and Lucille Ruth Doney Palmer. Nancy attended Tuscarawas Valley High School and for most of her life worked...
Marilyn Stocker
Jan 3, 2009
The hands that worked tirelessly on behalf of the Auxiliary at Union Hospital for more than four decades are at rest. Marilyn D. Stocker, age 71, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly early Saturday morning in her home. Best known as “Merm” to her family and friends, she was born December 22, 1937, at Dover to the late William Wallace Demuth...
John S Miller
Jan 2, 2009
John S. Miller, Jr. died peacefully on January 2, 2009 in the Country Club Retirement Center at Dover. He was 89 years old.He was born on August 20, 1919 to the late John S. and Iva (Mast) Miller in Sugarcreek, Ohio.John graduated from Sugarcreek High School. After graduation, he worked for his father’s road construction company. During World War II,...
Jeffrey L. Woods
Dec 31, 2008
Jeffrey L. Woods, age 42, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia.Born July 31, 1966, in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Jeff was a son of Allen (Joann) Woods of Dover, Ohio and Linda (Richard) Young of Florence, Kentucky.Jeff found comfort in listening to country music, and watching television. He enjoyed creating...
Bonnie Kay Mackey
Dec 22, 2008
Bonnie Kay Doidge Mackey, age 61, of Sherrodsville, died early Monday morning, December 22, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover, following a brief illness. Born at Dover, September 6, 1947, she was a daughter of the late William and Erma Shilling Doidge. A 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Bonnie received her degree in Education, with a concentration in...
Willie Beans
Dec 19, 2008
Donald William “Willie” Beans, age 16, of Dennison, a beloved son of Donald Eric (wife Lisa) Beans of Dennison, and Sandy Menefee Beans (and companion John Goodwin) of New Philadelphia, died late Friday morning, December 19, 2008, in his home following a four month battle with cancer. Born at Dover, October 12, 1992, Willie was in his sophomore year at...
Catherine Faye VanPelt
Dec 19, 2008
Catherine Faye VanPelt, age 91 of New Philadelphia, died December 19, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness. Born in Kansas, February 26, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Louis Lebold Brinkman and Edna Dowell Brinkman. Catherine worked most of her life for the former Douglas Aircraft, at Long Beach, California, where she was one...
Debra Lynn Edwards
Dec 18, 2008
Debra Lynn (Dunn) Edwards, age 53, of Dover, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a lengthy and courageous battle against an illness.Born on June 13, 1955, in Aultman Hospital at Canton a daughter of Anna (Shaner) Dale, and her husband, John, of Dover and the late Roosevelt “R.G.” Dunn.Debbie was a 1973 graduate of...
Larry W. Gribble
Dec 17, 2008
Larry W. “Hoot” Gribble, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died early Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in his home following a sudden illness.A son of the late Hans and Jane (Weber) Gribble, Larry was born on October 19, 1939, at New Philadelphia.During the early 1940’s, Larry’s family relocated to the Coshocton area where his father owned and operated Gribble & Son’s...
Robert Allan Bigler
Dec 16, 2008
Robert Allan “Bob” Bigler, Jr, 61, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in Aultman Hospital at Canton while recovering from recent heart surgery.A son of the late Robert Allan Bigler, Sr and Virginia May (Price) Bigler, Bob was born November 24, 1947 at Dover, Ohio.He graduated from Midvale High School in 1967 and then attended the Akron Barber...
Mary Helena Huff
Dec 12, 2008
Mary Helena Huff, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 12, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Angelo and Helena (Corredo) Martini, Mary was born at Roswell on February 1, 1916.While attending a dance at Dennison, Ohio, Mary met the love of her life, Leonard Huff; and on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1942, the couple...
Mary June Glow
Dec 9, 2008
Mary “June” Glow, age 98, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, OH.Born June 28, 1910, in Grand Junction, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Roman and Della (Grady) Glow.She spent her early years in Storm Lake, Iowa and St. Louis, Mo.; and later relocated to Chicago, Illinois until June 2000, when...
Doyle Dean Fisher
Dec 6, 2008
Doyle D. Fisher, age 88, of Dover, died peacefully early Saturday morning, December 6, 2008 in New Dawn Retirement Center. Born at Dennison, Ohio, September 25, 1920, he was a son of the late Oscar and Maude Baker Fisher. He attended school in both Dover and New Philadelphia. On June 13, 1939, he married the former E. Mae Jeffries at...
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
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
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
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...
