Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...