Obituaries

Feb 28, 2009

Helen Loretta Raiff, age 91, of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, and a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday afternoon, February 28, 2009, in Union Hospital. Born at New Philadelphia, June 16, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Grover and Christine Swope Kennedy. Helen grew up in New Philadelphia and attended school there...

Feb 27, 2009

Maxine M. Angel, age 90, of Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully late Friday afternoon, February 27, 2009, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, where she has resided the past twenty-seven years. Born at Layland, in Coshocton County, July 16, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Leona Duncan Meyer. Maxine was yet an...

Feb 27, 2009

James T. Nelson, age 74, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully Friday evening in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia following a declining period of health.Born July 13, 1934 in Dalton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Charles C. Nelson and Mattie Mae Davenport Nichols.After completing his formal education, James joined the United States Army, honorably serving his...

Feb 25, 2009

Anna May Miller, age 71, of Uhrichsville and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in Union Hospital at Dover, following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Charles C. and Lillian M. (Carpenter) Davis, Anna was born December 23, 1937, at Wainwright, Ohio.Anna was a 1955 graduate of Midvale High School and a longtime inspector...

Feb 23, 2009

Betty J. Swonger, age 87, of Dover, died peacefully early Monday, February 23, 2009, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.A daughter of the late Homer and Olive (Metzger) Affolter, Betty was born at New Philadelphia on June 18, 1921.Betty attended New Philadelphia High School and on October 1, 1938, she married the love of her life Eugene C. Swonger.A...

Feb 22, 2009

Samuel Zellers Neibert, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.A son of the late Samuel and Amelia Ruth (Devore) Neibert, Sam was born June 4, 1927 at New Philadelphia.He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation, Sam enlisted with the United States Army. He served in...

Feb 20, 2009

Feb 18, 2009

Sandra Kay Carlson, age 57, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Dover, August 25, 1951, she was a daughter of Helen Carlson Weaver, who resides at Canton. Sandra is a longtime resident of the Kaderly Group Home operated by caregivers from Horizons, Inc. She formerly was affiliated with...

Feb 18, 2009

Phyllis C. O’ Saben, age 68, Dover, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away unexpectedly in her home Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009.Born in Texas on December 10, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Hillis and Elnora (Gessel) Dillon. After completing her formal education, she began her professional career most recently working for the Saint Ann’s...

Feb 18, 2009

William Ellis Quicksall, Jr. age 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 18, 2009, in his home with his family at his side. Born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1927, he was the eldest son of the late William Ellis Sr. and Mabel Nickerson Thomas Quicksall. Mr. Quicksall attended school in Pennsylvania and Maryland until his family...

Feb 16, 2009

Helen M. Zurcher, 64, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of Ella Deloris (Stocksdale) Stover and the late Dale E. Zeigler, Helen was born March 22, 1944 at Dover, Ohio.Helen was a 1963 graduate of Midvale High School and worked as a waitress at the former L & K Restaurant...

Feb 12, 2009

Franklyn Eugene Schupp, 83, of Tuscarawas, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.A son of the late Roy and Freda (Gruenig) Schupp, Frank was born July 27, 1925 at Fry’s Valley.Frank graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1943. At the age of 17, he started working Joy Manufacturing, currently known as Howden-Buffalo. He...

Feb 10, 2009

Judith Ellen Trader, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in her home.A daughter of the late William McCreary and the late Dorothy (Scott) McCartney, Judy was born April 1, 1942 at Dover, Ohio.Judy was a homemaker who enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting Wheeling Island Casino. She also enjoyed watching classic movies and reading autobiographies. Most of all,...

Feb 10, 2009

Ruth M. Roth, age 78, of Port Washington, passed into the closer presence of her Lord early Tuesday morning, February 10, 2009, after a period of declining health. Born at Fry’s Valley March 30, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Cecelia M. Wenger Miller. Ruth graduated from Gnadenhutten High School with the class of 1948,...

Feb 10, 2009

Benjamin Cookson II, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in Lee Memorial Health System Hospital at Ft. Myers, Florida.A son of the late Benjamin and Cora (McKnight) Cookson, Ben was born July 27, 1926 at Goshen, Ohio.On February 14, 1944, Ben married the love of his life, the former, Eunice Jean Kiser and they reared three children,...

Feb 9, 2009

Halsene M. Bergquist, age 102, of Dover, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, February 9, 2009, in Park Village Health Care Center. Born July 28, 1906 at Freeport, Ohio, Halsene was a daughter of the late Dan and Jennie Steele Steffey. As a young lady, Halsene attended school at both Freeport and New Philadelphia. She went on to work at...

Feb 9, 2009

Jane L. “Louise” Lang, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Monday morning, February 9, 2009, following an extended illness. A well-known local musician and soloist, Louise taught scores of musicians in her more than seventy years in music education. Although she considered herself semi-retired, she continued to offer private lessons until recently. Born at Toledo, Ohio, September 24,...

Feb 9, 2009

Jane L. “Louise” Lang, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Monday morning, February 9, 2009, following an extended illness. A well-known local musician and soloist, Louise taught scores of musicians in her more than seventy years in music education. Although she considered herself semi-retired, she continued to offer private lessons until recently. Born at Toledo, Ohio, September 24,...

Feb 9, 2009

Dorothy Jane Fox, age 86, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 10, 2009, following a brief illness.A daughter of the late Thomas and Olive (Grimes) Edwards, Jane was born, on March 3, 1922, at New Philadelphia.On December 16, 1940, Jane married Donald “Duff” Fox and together the couple reared five children and following more...

Feb 8, 2009

Alice A. Jones, age 69, of Park Village at Dover, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.Born at Layland, West Virginia, October 11, 1939, Alice was a daughter to the late Arby and Alice (Taylor) Hizer.A 1957 graduate of Uhrichsville High School, Alice soon married James L. Jones and together the couple reared...