Obituaries

Sep 5, 2008

Joyce E. Reicosky, 69, of Cadiz died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday, Sep. 5, 2008 in Harrison Community Hospital at Cadiz, Ohio. She was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Massillon, O., to the late A. Nelson and Pearl Witts Barr. Joyce was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School at Massillon, Ohio and a proud member of the Massillon...

Sep 2, 2008

Jacquelyn Jane Phipps, age 76, of Columbus and formerly of New Philadelphia, was received into heaven on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.Jackie was born on August 16, 1932, to two very loving parents, the late Simon and Jane (Mitchell) Kinsey. It was Simon and Jane, who reared Jackie in a way that taught her dignity, love, honor and respect. Throughout her...

Sep 2, 2008

Sep 1, 2008

Charles Frederick Mackey, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Monday September 1, 2008 with his children by his side, in his residence, following a courageous battle with cancerA son of the late John C. and Mary Turson Mackey (Gibbs), Charles was born in the family residence at New Philadelphia on August 13, 1940 and attended New Philadelphia Schools. He had been...

Aug 30, 2008

Robert Edward Gerstacker, age 83, of Dover passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.Born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12, 1924, he was the son of the late Oscar H. and Ella E. (Sommer) Gerstacker.Robert was a graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School and continued his education at Case Institute of Technology with...

Aug 28, 2008

Gary L. Avon, age 57 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, following a sudden illness.Born on February 23, 1951, in Union Hospital at Dover, Gary was the son of Robert and Mabel (Kinsey) Avon.Following graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1969, Gary began working for the former Empire-Detroit Steel Company of Dover and later retired following 31...

Aug 25, 2008

Kenneth Paul Shingleton, 68, of Uhrichsville, died Monday, August 25, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.A son of the late John and Pauline (Bennett) Shingleton, Ken was born October 31, 1939 in Grafton, West Virginia.Ken moved to the Uhrichsville area in 1991 and then in 2000, he retired from Robins Industry at Waynesburg. He was previously employed by Cageon...

Aug 25, 2008

Edmond “Skinner” Allman, 65, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 25, 2008 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a lengthy illness.A son of the late Harold and Charlotte (Jenkins) Allman, Ed was born August 5, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961 and retired from Joy Manufacturing, known today as Howden-Buffalo, after 44...

Aug 25, 2008

Robert E. Doak, age 82 of New Philadelphia and Hennis Care Center of Dover passed away Monday, August 25, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover.Bob was born on May 5, 1926, at Middlebourne, West Virginia, a son of the late Jesse and Ethel (Wagner) Doak. A graduate of Tyler County High School at Middlebourne, Bob served his country during World...

Aug 24, 2008

Harold Beecher Black, 82, of Strasburg, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a brief illness.A son of the late Harold Beecher Black Sr. and the late Frances Ermin (Wood) Black, Harold was born August 11, 1926 at Columbus, Ohio.Harold graduated from South High School at Columbus, Ohio in 1944 and then he attended Muskingum...

Aug 24, 2008

Max W. Wenger, age 90, of Crooked Run, New Philadelphia, died peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.Born in York Township on August 15, 1918, he was the son of the late William and Leona G. (Schwartz) Wenger. On Feb. 25, 1949, Max married the former Minnie Mae Pugh, who preceded him in...

Aug 22, 2008

Judith C. Scott, 61, of Stone Creek, Ohio went to be with the Lord Friday morning, August 22, 2008 after a long courageous battle. A daughter of the late Harrison and Ruth (Witwer) Doll, Judy was born July 19, 1947 at Dover, Ohio.She was beloved by her husband of 39 years, Chuck, and children, Greg (Monica) Scott and Kristie (Jeff)...

Aug 22, 2008

William C. Richesson, age 62, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 22, 2008, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.A son of the late Woodrow and Mary Ann Gocek Richesson, Bill was born on August 10, 1946, at Canton, Ohio.A 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Bill remained a faithful Quaker supporter his entire life. Beyond the Quakers, life...

Aug 22, 2008

Aug 21, 2008

Clelia M. Huff, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a brief illness.A daughter of the late Bertly and Bessie King Garner, Clelia was born on June 4, 1915, at New Philadelphia.She was a 1933 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Clelia spent 26 years at the former W.T....

Aug 13, 2008

Penny Marie Brown, age 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.Born May 10, 1947 in Dover, O., Penny was the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph and Jean Violet (Sloan) Welsh. After completing her formal education at Dover High School, she began working...

Aug 13, 2008

Mavis Marie Lindsay, 80, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Beacon Pointe Health Care Center at Uhrichsville.A daughter of the late Ray and Emma (Carlisle) Harmon, Mavis was born in her childhood home on July 10, 1928 at Goshen, Ohio.A 1946 graduate of Midvale High School, Mavis married Eugene “Judge” Lindsay on July 14, 1946. Together, they reared...

Aug 12, 2008

Beverly Jean Devore, age 69 of Dover, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.A daughter of the late Alphonse Ortense & Ethel (Lawrence) Ortense-Richards, Bev was born at Canton, Ohio on December 19, 1938.She attended Lehman High School at Canton and later relocated to the Tuscarawas Valley where she attended and graduated from...

Aug 11, 2008

Loretta Isabelle Nadeau, 94, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 11, 2008 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A daughter of the late Angelo and Regina (Bassetti) Besozzi, Loretta was born June 13, 1914 at Wainwright, Ohio.Loretta attended Sacred Heart School and on November 16, 1940, she married the love of her life, Gerald Nadeau. Together, the couple reared two...

Aug 9, 2008

Dale L. Postel, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A son of the late Roy and Jenny (Bricker) Postel, Dale was born November 11, 1927 at Dennison, Ohio.Dale is survived by a sister, Betty Matthews of Medina, Ohio and a brother, Donald Postel of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.He was preceded in death...