Obituaries

Dec 22, 2007

Dec 21, 2007

Jay Steven Schaar, 50, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 21, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born June 6, 1957 in Dover, Jay was the son of the late Sidney W. Schaar and Catherine (Hansen) Schaar Harris.Jay graduated from Starlight School in 1978, and was employed by Starlight Enterprises his entire life.He was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and...

Dec 19, 2007

Rebecca Frances (Carlisle) Clerici, 96, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at her home.The seventh of nine children born to the late Robert Donaldson and Bertha (Stoecklin) Carlisle, Rebecca was born July 15, 1911 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Mrs. Clerici graduated from Midvale High School in 1929 and worked at the A&P, Bonvechio’s Restaurant and at the age of...

Dec 19, 2007

Ernest Ralph “Jack” Adams, age 69, of Dover, died peacefully late Wednesday evening, December 19, 2007, in his home following a lengthy illness. Born in his parents’ home at Dover, May 26, 1938, he was the only child of the late Ernest and Alma Riggle Adams. Jack graduated Dover High School in 1956. During his years at DHS, Jack met...

Dec 19, 2007

Zola M. Miller, age 80, of New Philadelphia died peacefully Wednesday, December 19, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio surrounded by her family following a courageous seven month battle with cancer.Zola was born on October 18, 1927 in Union Hospital at Dover to the late James C. and Virginia Mendini Marinelli. A graduate of New Philadelphia High School’s class...

Dec 18, 2007

Baby Ambreonna Sky Engler/Jackson, age ten weeks, died Tuesday in Children’s Hospital Medical Center at Akron. Born October 12, 2007, in Union Hospital, Ambreonna was a daughter of Trista Marie Jackson of Dennison, and Richard Don Engler of Dover. Ambreonna leaves behind a family that includes a sister, Kaylena Nikel Engler, age 3, of the home. Maternal grandparents are Kevin...

Dec 16, 2007

Hazel R. Olson, age 81, of Dover, died Sunday, December 16, 2007 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.A daughter of the late A. Gordon and Emma C. Holt Carlton, Hazel was born in Plant City, Florida on August 2, 1926. Hazel was a graduate of Plant City High School, Florida and later relocated to Ohio after marrying Wesley...

Dec 15, 2007

John F. Leatherman, age 90, formerly of Roswell died Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Harrison Community Hospital at Cadiz.A son of the late Charles M. and Rachel Ann Herbert Leatherman, John was born on June 28, 1917 at Roswell.A World War II veteran, John spent most of his life as a farmer and truly enjoyed every aspect of life on...

Dec 14, 2007

Duane Floyd Kinsey, 78, of Country Club Retirement Campus, died Friday, December 14, 2007 following a 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s.A son of the late Charles and Mary (Stucky) Kinsey, Duane was born October 22, 1929 at Fry’s Valley, Ohio.Duane attended Gnadenhutten Schools and he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On...

Dec 14, 2007

Mary Jane Price, 83, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 14, 2007 in her home.A daughter of the late Dean W. and Mary Ann (Linard) Exley, Jane was born on October 23, 1924 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Jane graduated in 1942 from New Philadelphia High School and following her graduation, she attended the former Beckwith Business College at New...

Dec 14, 2007

Marian Roberta Morgan, age 92 of Country Club Retirement Campus, died Friday, December 14, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born on April 19, 1915 at Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle Robb Roby. Marian was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School and was a twenty year employee of the Warner-Swasey Company retiring in 1980....

Dec 13, 2007

Grayce Edith Bonnell, 57, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio.A daughter of the late George and Blanche (Whalen) Lynam, Grayce was born July 31, 1950 at Dennison, Ohio.Grayce graduated from Claymont High School and was a member of the First United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia. She was an avid volunteer. She...

Dec 11, 2007

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, Harry Echols Humphries, 74, of Naples, Fla., died at his home due to complications from congestive heart failure. With his infectious laugh and trademark goatee, Harry Humphries was always easy to spot in a crowd. A man of great humor and curiosity, Harry had a remarkable ability to put people at ease. He gathered friends far...

Dec 9, 2007

Dec 9, 2007

Earl N. Baker, 90, of New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2007.A son of the late William and Dorcas (Wagner) Baker, Earl was born November 11, 1917 at Zion, Illinois.Earl graduated from high school in Waukegan, Illinois where he resided before entering the Armed Forces. He served his country during...

Dec 8, 2007

Delores Alice Albertine, age 80, of Midvale, died peacefully early Saturday afternoon, December 8, 2007 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia. Born in Union Township, October 4, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Ward D. and Thelma Lewis Kerr. Better known as Dorie to her family and friends, she attended school and cared for her family at...

Dec 7, 2007

Fred Theodore Pixler, Jr., 78, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, December 7, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia, Fred was the son of the late Fred T. and Bertha G. (Morris) Pixler.After completing his formal education, Fred married the love of his life, Lillian S. Pixler who preceded him...

Dec 5, 2007

*******SERVICE NOTE********A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth M. Seibold will be celebrated by Monsignor George J. Schlegel on Saturday, December 15, 2007 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia beginning at 10:00 AM with inurnment to follow in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia.***************************Ruth M. Seibold, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 05, 2007 in Park...

Dec 5, 2007

Kye Sun Fuerstenberg, 57, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.A daughter of the late In Kyu Pak and Pok Ye Chong, Kye was born August 25, 1950, at Namwon-kun Village, Chonpuk-do Province, Korea.She immigrated to the United States in 1991, was of the Buddhist faith and enjoyed gardening.She is...

Dec 3, 2007

Irene B. Redman, 83, of Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover, died Monday, December 3, 2007.A daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Zsoka) Spisak, Irene was born September 6, 1924 at Cleveland, Ohio.Irene was a member of the First Hungarian Reformed Church at Walton Hills, Ohio where she was active with the Lorrantfy Society and the Noodle Makers....