Obituaries

Apr 15, 2008

Morris Neville Beamer, age 94, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Baltic, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Morris and Sarrah M. Fry Beamer, Morris was born on July 9, 1913, at Sherrodsville, Ohio.Morris attended Canton McKinley High School where he played football. Later, Morris served his country during World War II...

Apr 13, 2008

Richard Davis, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 13, 2008 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born October 17, 1933 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles Earl and Bessie Viola (Bland) Davis.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, and playing on the 1950 undefeated football team, he went on to honorably served his country in the...

Apr 12, 2008

Lucille P. Lorenz passed away peacefully on April 12, 2008 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born October 29, 1917 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Norman and Edna (Wenger) Beitzel. Lucille graduated from New Philadelphia High School in New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 6, 1935. She joined Broadway Methodist Church in 1932 and was a faithful member there...

Apr 12, 2008

Amy M. Ellars, 23, of Plain City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2008 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A daughter of Douglas Ellars and Michelle (Tinker) Hegenberger, Amy was born April 20, 1984 at Columbus, Ohio.Amy graduated from Hilliard Darby High School in 2002. She continued her formal education at Everest Institute...

Apr 10, 2008

Fred William Johns, 67, of Tuscarawas, died Thursday morning, April 10, 2008 in his home.A son of the late Frederick and Mary (Hinds) Johns, Fred was born July 31, 1940 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.On March 5, 1961, Fred married the love of his life, the former Carolyn Steffe in St. John’s United Church of Christ at Dover. Together the couple...

Apr 10, 2008

——————————————————————————–Paul W. Mast, age 63 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2008, in Aultman Hospital at Canton. Born at Bars Mills June 16, 1944, Paul was a son of the late Carson Monroe Mast Sr. and Mary Ellen Miller Mast. Paul attended school as a young boy at Barrs Mills before his family moved to Sherrodsville. Paul...

Apr 8, 2008

Peter J. Scalambrino, age 84 of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 8 2008, in his home following a lengthy illness.Born November 24, 1923 at Roswell, Peter was the son of the late Frank and Mary Coletti Scalambrino.Pete was a 1942 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and following graduation he entered into the United States Army where he served the...

Apr 4, 2008

William Patrick Marino Sr., 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Dover, Ohio, died peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2008 at his home.A son of the late Conchetta Marino, Bill was born October 8, 1912 at Weirton, West Virginia.During World War II, Bill served in the Merchant Marines and later he married the former Josephine Theresa Pruni. Together, the couple...

Apr 1, 2008

Caleb Jason Shreffler, age 24, formerly of Bowerston, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, following a sudden illness.Born on August 10, 1983, in Union Hospital at Dover, Caleb was the son of Terry and Ellen Shreffler of Bowerston, Ohio.Described by his family as a “Big Teddy Bear”, Caleb will me missed most of all for his warm personality and unassuming demeanor.He...

Apr 1, 2008

Debra Sue White, age 51, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 1, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Born on December 17, 1956, Debbie was a daughter of Rebecca Sue Carpenter White of Dover and the late Gene D. White.Growing up Debbie enjoyed being part of 4-H and also found pleasure in horseback riding and being outdoors.She also...

Mar 30, 2008

——————————————————————————–Paul Verdun Altvater, age 60, of New Philadelphia, died late Sunday evening, March 30, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Zanesville, Ohio, May 22, 1947, he was a son of the late Paul V. Altvater and Mary Evelyn Jane Booth Altvater. Paul enjoyed spending time outside tending to gardens and fishing. He delighted in parties whether for birthdays...

Mar 29, 2008

Mar 29, 2008

——————————————————————————–Vivian L. Morris McHale, age 85, of Pompano Beach, Florida, and formerly of New Philadelphia and Canton, died March 29th, 2008 following a long illness. Born at Canton, Ohio, September 8, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Llewelyn and Edna Hose Morris. Vivian and attended the Canton Public Schools and McKinley High School. She and her family moved...

Mar 27, 2008

Ethel N. (Hykes) Wells, age 95, of Country Club Retirement Center, at Dover went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2008. Born on September 15, 1912 at Strasburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marbel Hykes. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Philadelphia, Ohio for...

Mar 26, 2008

Danny Dean Ellis, 60, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A son of the late James Orville and Irene (Sturgel) Ellis, Danny was born January 12, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky.Danny was retired from Osterland Construction at Cleveland, Ohio. He was an active member of Alcoholic’s Anonymous and he was an avid hunter...

Mar 26, 2008

Betty A. Klotz Dominick, age 80 of New Dawn Health Care Center, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Union Hospital at Dover.Born on June 14, 1927, Betty was one of 11 children born to the late John and Rosa Hershey Klotz.In 1946 she married Jasper “Bill” Dominick and together the couple raised four children in the Lock 17 area...

Mar 24, 2008

Guiseppe Scalia, 72, of Country Lawn Nursing Home at Navarre, died Monday, March 24, 2008.A son of the late Guiseppe and Antoinette (Girantano) Scalia, he was born on July 13, 1935 in Benasdare, Italy.Guiseppe is survived by his wife, Maria (Perri) Scalia; a daughter, Antoinette Scalia of Canton; three sons, John (Lucretia) Scalia, Rocco Scalia of New Philadelphia and Angelo...

Mar 24, 2008

Richard Allen “Dick” Ferris, 70, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 24, 2008 at his home.A son of the late Roy Ferris and the late Edna (Coulter) Beatty, Dick was born January 7, 1938 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Dick lived his entire life in the area and he was employed by Norfolk and Southern Railroad....

Mar 23, 2008

James A. “Jamie” Mitchell, age 33, of Bowerston, died Easter Sunday afternoon as the result of injuries he sustained in a farm equipment accident. A loving husband to his wife Amanda, and two daughters, LeeAnna, age 6, and Autumn, age 5, James returned in 2005 from serving in Iraq as a member of the 706th Transportation Company, based at Mansfield....

Mar 20, 2008

John A. Ciereszewski, age 86, formerly of Dover, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness. Born August 2, 1921, at Dillonvale, Ohio he was a son of the late John Ciereszewski and Veronica Jablonski.John was a World War II veteran who served a tour of duty in Rhineland and Central...