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Robert Bigler
Oct 1, 2008
Robert A. Bigler, age 84, of Dover and formerly of Midvale, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover.
Robert was born on June 26, 1924, a son of the late Victor R. and Margaret (Beichly) Bigler.
Robert was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and soon thereafter enlisted into the United States...
Mary T. Zamboni
Oct 1, 2008
Mary T. Zamboni, 96, of New Philadelphia, died, Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.A daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (Mobilia) Aveni, Mary was born August 11, 1912 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.Mary, who was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia, enjoyed her life and cherished her good health that she was...
Leona M. Fockler
Oct 1, 2008
Leona M. Fockler, age 87, of Stone Creek, died early Wednesday, October 1, 2008, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Baker) Affolter, Leona was born at Uhrichsville on February 24, 1921.Leona was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and on May 3, 1941, she married Lester Fockler and as a union the...
Pamela J. Cunningham
Sep 30, 2008
Pamela J. Cunningham, 46, of Dennison, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2008.A daughter of Donald L. and Sandra Faye (Bird) Beans, Pam was born January 1, 1962 at Dover, Ohio.Pam was a 1980 graduate of Claymont High School and on July 30, 1983, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Cunningham in Roxford United...
B. James Fishel
Sep 29, 2008
B. James “Jim” Fishel, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 29, 2008 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late James Orin and Ethel Naomi (Stermer) Fishel, Jim was born July 27, 1925 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Jim was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He then enlisted with the United...
Forrest V. Betche
Sep 29, 2008
FORREST V. BETCHEForrest Virgil Betche, 88, of Country Club Retirement Campus peacefully passed away on September 29, 2008 following a short illness. Born at Union City, Oklahoma on July 29, 1920, he was the son of the late Fred and Nellie Betche.Forrest attended El Reno High School and left school to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He...
Glendon Tripp
Sep 24, 2008
Glendon “Ray” Tripp, age 74 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Leesville, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, following a brief illness.A son of the late Herman Ray and Edna C. (Herron) Tripp, Ray was born at Leesville on April 20, 1934.Ray was a graduate of Bowerston High School and was soon drafted into the United States Armed Services. Upon his...
Maurine Joy Shambarger
Sep 23, 2008
Maurine Joy Shambarger, 62 years of age, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008, after a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born January 16, 1946 in Dover, Ohio to Warren and Margaret Henninger.
Maurine put herself through St. Mary’s School of Nursing and later earned advanced nursing degrees from the University of Akron and Andrews...
Dorothy C. Bower
Sep 23, 2008
Dorothy C. “Dude” Bower, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in her home.A daughter of the late Dorothy Burnish, Dorothy was born September 3, 1922 at Dennison, Ohio.She was a graduate of Dennison High School and was retired from Kroger’s after 20 years of service. Dorothy had a passion for animals and therefore, she volunteered her time...
Mearl F. Buker
Sep 20, 2008
Mearl F. Buker, age 82, of Dover, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, in Riverside Methodist Hospital at Columbus.A son of the late Jacob and Fern (McShane) Buker, Mearl was born at Coshocton on July 18, 1926.He was a 1944 graduate of Coshocton High School and soon entered in to the United States Military where he dutifully served his country during...
Laura Allice Rector-Ditto
Sep 19, 2008
Laura Alice Rector-Ditto, age 47 of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 19, 2008, in her home following a brief illness.Born on September 21, 1960, Laura was a daughter of the late Willie and Julia (Smart) Rector.Laura also enjoyed spending time with her family and found comfort in attending church services as her health would allow. Laura also enjoyed craft work...
Beverly J. Turner
Sep 18, 2008
Beverly J. Turner, age 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.Born March 6, 1936 in New Philadelphia, Beverly was the fifth of six children of the late Clayton and Lucille (Robeson) Edwards.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1954, Beverly began her professional career in banking. She...
Patricia Metzger
Sep 17, 2008
Patricia J. Metzger, age 79, of Tuscarawas died Wednesday, September 17, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.Born at Uhrichsville on February 22, 1929, Pat was a daughter of the late Jess C. and Margaret E. (Curtis) Wright.Pat was a 1947 graduate of Canton-McKinley High School and later worked in the medical field as a nurse’s aid...
Erma Janet Johnson
Sep 17, 2008
Erma Janet Johnson, age 84, of Dover, passed away Wednesday evening, September 17, 2008, in her home following a courageous battle with cancer.Born January 5, 1924, at Courtney, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry Peter and Helen (McCormick) Dersam. After completing her high school education, Erma met and fell in love with her husband, William Johnson, with...
Betty Marie Beamer
Sep 13, 2008
Betty Marie Beamer, age 66, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.Born July 5, 1942 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. and Bessie E. (Brokaw) Rutledge. After graduating from Uhrichsville High School, Betty married her husband, Richard Lee Beamer. Together, they...
Victoria Faith Robb
Sep 11, 2008
Victoria Faith Robb, the fifteen year old beloved daughter of Jeffery and Angela Fuller Robb, of Dover, entered her heavenly reward late Thursday morning, September 11, 2008, from her home. Best known as ‘Tori to her parents and brothers, she was born March 12, 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout her life, she brought smiles and joy to her family home...
Clyde Richard Singree
Sep 11, 2008
Clyde Richard Singree, 84, of Dover, died Thursday, September 11, 2008 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.A son of the late Wilford and Blanche (Spencer) Singree, Clyde was born April 6, 1924 at McConnellsville, Ohio.Clyde was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II and on November...
Justin Christian Hess
Sep 9, 2008
Justin Christian “J.C.” Hess, 18, of Dover, left us to join Christ on September 9, 2008.A son of Terry Hess and Lalena Montes, Justin was born on July 16, 1990 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.Justin attended Dover City Schools. He loved computers and technology and if there was a problem with a computer, Justin either caused it or fixed it....
Steven James Mari
Sep 9, 2008
Steven James Mari, 42, of Columbus, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.A son of Dan and Lynn Marsh Perkins and the late Jim Mari, Steven was born September 16, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio.He was a 1984 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, where he played Center on the Quaker’s football team....
F. Norman Aebersold
Sep 6, 2008
F. Norman Aebersold, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 in New Dawn Nursing Home at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born October 24, 1934 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fredrick John and Clara (Hendrich) Aebersold.
Norm graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1953 where he played...
