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Rockford Smart
Aug 31, 2007
Rockford “Rocky” Smart, 59, of Dover, passed away Friday, August 31, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton after a short illness.Rocky was a lifetime resident of the Dover area and attended Dover schools. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He enjoyed his family, traveling, camping and fishing. He took special pride in his home which...
Dorothy Lee Mason
Aug 31, 2007
Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Mason, age 74, of New Philadelphia, went to be home with the Lord, late Friday evening, August 31, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover, where she was surrounded by her family. Born at Dover, July 3, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Michele and Elizabeth L. D’Agnone Donato, and was a 1951 graduate of Dover...
Kaden Ace Barker
Aug 30, 2007
Kaden Ace Barker, infant son of Adam Barker and Ashley Jeffers of New Philadelphia, was stillborn on Thursday, August 30, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover.Kaden will be remembered by Adam and Ashley as their little angel and he will live on in their hearts forever.
Kaden’s surviving family also include his paternal grandparents, Randy and Joyce Barker of Newcomerstown;...
Dean F. Levengood
Aug 30, 2007
Dean F. Levengood, 77, a longtime farmer of the Mineral City area, went to be with the Lord August 30, 2007, following a brief illness at the Cleveland Clinic.Dean was born on Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929, at Beach City to the late John and Martha (Aulenbaugh) Levengood. He attended a one-room school house during his formal education.Dean loved farming,...
Delbert E. Miller
Aug 28, 2007
Delbert E. Miller, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday morning, August 28, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.A son of the late Carl and Edith (Schlafly) Miller, Delbert was born July 16, 1921 at New Philadelphia.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1939, he enlisted with the United States Army. Delbert served his country in...
Harvey L. Griffith
Aug 28, 2007
Harvey L. Griffith, 59, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, Ohio following a sudden illness.A son of the late Ward and Mary Belle (Wade) Griffith, Harvey was born November 10, 1947 at Cameron, West VirginiaHarvey was a 1968 graduate of Strasburg High School. On March 25, 1972, Harvey married the former Vicki...
James Allen Weber
Aug 25, 2007
James Allen Weber, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at his home. A son of the late H. Keene and Florence (Peters) Weber, Jim was born at Strasburg, Ohio on June 5, 1931.Jim was a 1949 graduate of Strasburg High School and for over 40 years he had worked in the coal mining industry as a drag...
R. Bruce Killian
Aug 25, 2007
R. Bruce Killian, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, morning August 25, 2007 at his home.A son of the late Edward and Clara (Junkins) Killian, Bruce was born August 5, 1924 at Akron, Ohio.Bruce graduated from Garfield High School at Akron in 1942. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged...
Irene Elizabeth Meister
Aug 24, 2007
Irene Elizabeth Meister, 87, of Dover, died early Friday morning, August 24, 2007 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A daughter of the late Laszlo and Elizabeth (Wassie) Vass, Irene was born October 23, 1919 at Yorkville, Ohio.She was a graduate of Tiltonsville High School and years ago, she was employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base at Dayton as a...
Elizabeth Ellen Schuler
Aug 21, 2007
Elizabeth Ellen Schuler, 96, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio.A daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Grafton) Leighty, Elizabeth was born October 27, 1910 at California, Pennsylvania.On August 12, 1944, she married Herman V. Schuler and together they enjoyed a wonderful life together. They enjoyed bowling, golfing and creating crafts....
Teresa Marie Mccloy Hill
Aug 20, 2007
Teresa Marie McCloy Hill, age 50, of Beach City, Ohio, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 20, 2007, in her residence following a lengthy illness. Born at Grafton, West Virginia, July 5, 1957, Teresa was a daughter of Alice Mary Rutkowski McCloy of Mentor, Ohio, and the late Guy John McCloy. Over the years, Teresa enjoyed doing crafts, working, taking...
Richard James Robinson
Aug 19, 2007
Richard James Robinson, 71, of Canton, died Sunday, August 19, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.Born March 12, 1936 in Parkersburg, West Virginia he was the son of Helen (Hinkle) Stewart of Canton and the late Lyle Stewart.After graduating from Liberal High School in Kansas, he continued his formal education studying management and engineering at Kansas University, Marquette University...
James Francis Watkins
Aug 16, 2007
James Francis Burton Watkins, age 84, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the angels Thursday, August 16, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.Born October 21, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, James was the son of the late Francis Arleigh and Lula (Collins) Watkins. After graduating from East High School in Akron in 1941, James continued his formal education...
Rosalie Bucklew
Aug 16, 2007
Rosalie Bucklew, age 88, of Warsaw, died peacefully in her residence during the early afternoon hours of August 16, 2007, following an extended illness. Born at Akron, Ohio, November 21, 1918, Rosalie was a daughter of the late Clarence R. Norton and Virginia Harper Norton. For many years, Mrs. Bucklew worked as a secretary at various locations including Wright-Patterson Air...
Roger Delavan Davies
Aug 15, 2007
Roger Delavan Davies, 82, succumbed to the ravages of pulmonary disease on August 15, 2007. He was born in Utica, New York. He was a World War II veteran. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Engineering, and spent his working years as a professional engineer. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio.Preceded in death by...
Dorothy Jean Sickinger
Aug 13, 2007
Dorothy Jean Sickinger, age 82, of New Philadelphia, and a longtime civic and church leader, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 13, 2007, from Aultman Hospital at Canton, where she had been a patient for the past week. Born September 11, 1924 at Tuscarawas, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Isabella (Benner) Sickinger.After graduating...
Lawrence E. Peterman
Aug 12, 2007
Lawrence E. Peterman, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer.Born September 1, 1924 at Barrs Mills, Ohio, Lawrence was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Olinger).He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. He was in the 40th Honor...
James Allen Waltz
Aug 10, 2007
James Allen Waltz, 80, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, August 10, 2007 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover after recently making a personal commitment to his Lord.A son of the late Herbert and Celeste (Black) Waltz, Jim was born September 11, 1926 at Navarre, Ohio.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School...
Raymond M. Besozzi
Aug 9, 2007
Raymond M. Besozzi, age 95, of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Thursday morning, August 9, 2007.Born at Wainwright, Ohio, September 29, 1911, he was a son of the late Angelo Besozzi and Regina Bassetti Besozzi.Raymond attended school at Wainwright and Sacred Heart in New Philadelphia. For many years he worked for...
Richard Byron Moore
Aug 6, 2007
Richard Byron Moore, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 6, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A son of the late Byron and Ella (Johnson) Moore, Richard was born September 22, 1925 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Richard was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation, he went to work for Joy Manufacturing. After his first two...
