Obituaries

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....

Dec 3, 2007

David Paul Gregg, age 60, of New Philadelphia died December 3, 2007, in his home following a brief illness.Born at Barnesville, Ohio, January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Lena McCoy Gregg.David graduated from Union Local High School in 1965. He served honorably in the United States Army earning a Bronze Star as a...

Dec 2, 2007

Florence “Flossie” Amicone, age 84 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Roswell, died Sunday, December 2, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, surrounded by her family.One of twelve children to the late Lawrence and Elenor “Helen” Ghezzi Contini, Flossie was born on November 28, 1923 at Dover.A graduate of Dover High School, Flossie married Anthony Joseph Amicone in Saint Joseph...

Dec 2, 2007

Heather Marie Jones, age 33, a beloved daughter, sister and friend was received into the arms of her Savior whom she loved so very much on Sunday, December 2, 2007 after an amazing journey battling cancer.Born at Canton, Ohio on June 12, 1974, Heather graduated from Heritage Christian High School. She attended Malone College and graduated from Youngstown State University...

Dec 2, 2007

Raymond Michael “Ray” Miller, age 41, of Uhrichsville, died late Sunday evening, December, 2, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness. Born at Batavia, New York, December 3, 1965, he was a son of Paul and Norma Sprankle Miller, who reside at Malvern. Ray graduated from Malvern High School in 1984, and from ’84 to 1988, he...

Dec 1, 2007

Ruth I. Canty, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Louis and Zoe (Fowls) Lanzer, Ruth was born December 17, 1921 at Dover, Ohio.Ruth graduated from Dover High School and on June 29, 1946, she married the love of her...

Nov 27, 2007

Gurtaleen Delma Flinn, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a courageous battle with cancer.A daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Williams) Morris, Gurt was born March 12, 1934 at Wellsburg, West Virginia.On January 9, 1959, Gurt married Ira E. Flinn who survives. Also surviving are her children, Michelle (Shawn)...

Nov 27, 2007

Leota J. “Joy” Kalp, age 90, of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, died peacefully Tuesday, November 27, 2007.Joy’s life began on May 19, 1917 at Mineral City, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Velma Huff Herron. A 1934 graduate of Mineral City High School, Joy worked briefly for The Timken Company at Zoarville. Joy was...

Nov 26, 2007

###Update###Special parking provisions have been announced for the funeral of Hans Bichsel Thursday morning at 11AM in First Presbyterian Church at New Philadelphia. For attendee’s traveling to the cemetery, the procession will form in the parking lot of the Presbyterian Church, accessible by Ashwood Lane behind the church. Those attending the service, but not traveling to the cemetery, are asked...

Nov 25, 2007

William Thomas Hidey, 57, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 25, 2007.A son of the late Webster Brady Hidey and the late Martha Laura (Hostetler) Harbaugh, Tom was born December 27, 1949 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.A 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Tom had worked as a self employed contractor.He enjoyed playing cards and horseshoes and he was...

Nov 24, 2007

Madaline Oettinger, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday morning, November 24, 2007, in her residence with her family at her side. Born August 18, 1912, at Charleston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Wills Tittle. While her mother was pregnant the Titanic sank April 14, 1912, and upon reading an account...

Nov 24, 2007

Chester Leroy Clum, age 90, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 24, 2007, following a brief illness in Union Hospital at Dover, with his loving family at his side. Born at Strasburg, March 14, 1917, he was the oldest of four sons born to the late William & Edna Miller Clum whose homestead was in the Oldtown Valley....

Nov 24, 2007

Edwina “Winnie” F. Weisgarber, age 80, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Canton. Born at Newark, Ohio, on September 28, 1927, Winnie was the daughter of the late Edgar and Emily Moody Baker.In 1951, Winnie married William Weisgarber and in 1962, the couple relocated to New Philadelphia when they purchased the Tuscarawas Insurance agency from the late...