Obituaries

Mar 12, 2007

David E. Krocker, known to many as Big Dave and Papa Dave, died Monday, March 12, 2007 at Union Hospital in Dover at the age of 64.Born August 9, 1942 at his family home in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John Krocker and Marcella (Fairman) Krocker Gintz.After completing his formal education at Sacred Heart and New...

Mar 12, 2007

Donald L. Jones, 55, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 12, 2007 while at work.A son of the late John Jones and the late Elizabeth (Gross) Chatt, Don was born May 2, 1951 at Dennison, Ohio.Don was employed by Commercial Honing at Dover where he had worked as a machinist for the last 12 years. Prior to that, he...

Mar 11, 2007

Betty Eileen Smitley, 77, of Mineral City, died early Sunday morning, March 11, 2007, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.A daughter of the late Samuel and Ina Hundall McNutt, Betty was born on May 27, 1929, in Mineral City, Ohio. Betty attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was known as a caretaker and baker.In addition to her parents,...

Mar 11, 2007

Virginia “Jeanie” Alene Vaughn Pickering, 66, of Cambridge, died March 11, 2007 in the James Cancer Center at Columbus, Ohio with her family by her side.A daughter of the late Courtney and Vella Young Vaughn, Jeanie was born on September 30, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1958, Jeanie graduated from Stone Creek High School. Jeanie loved antiques and was a...

Mar 10, 2007

Albert J. Huyghe, Jr., 81, of Uhrichsville, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 in Union Hospital following a brief illness.A son of the late Albert Huyghe, Sr. and the late Rosa (DeVaux) Huyghe, Albert was born September 12, 1925 at Irondale, Ohio.Albert graduated from Toronto High School in 1943 and on August 29, 1947, he married the love of his life,...

Mar 8, 2007

Ora Jean Peterson, 72, of Walnut Hills and formerly of Wooster, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Walnut Hills Nursing Home following an extended illness.A daughter of the late Jacob and Lorena (Friel) Shinaberry, Ora Jean was born January 28, 1935 at Uhrichsville, OH.Ora Jean retired from Wooster Community Hospital in 1986 where she worked in the housekeeping department.She is...

Mar 5, 2007

Lester Earl Cole, age 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in Union Hospital at Dover, Monday afternoon, March 5, 2007. Born at Uhrichsville August 5, 1918, Les was a son of the late William and Ethel Davis Cole. The family moved to Dover while Les was a little boy, and he graduated high school from there in 1936. Les was...

Mar 4, 2007

Rockwell Smith Brank, age 89, of Wainwright, died early Sunday morning, March 4, 2007 in the Ohio State University Medical Center. Brank, widely known for his oil-on-canvas paintings depicting maritime and coastal scenes, was born December 19, 1917, at Summit, New Jersey, to the late Rockwell Smith Brank, and his wife, Virginia Roberts Cox Brank. Rocky’s family includes his wife...

Mar 3, 2007

John (Jack) Hugh Reed, age 75, of Dover, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 3, 2007 in Autumnwood Nursing Home at Rittman following a six month battle with cancer. Jack was born at Minerva, April 12, 1931, a son of the late Hugh and Cleo Morkel Reed. After attending Minerva High School, he entered the United States Army. Upon his discharge,...

Mar 3, 2007

Laura M. Corpman, 92, of New Philadelphia passed away March 3, 2007 at Amberwood Manor surrounded by her loving and caring extended family. She had been a resident there for 7 years.Born June 10, 1914 in Warwick Township, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Emma Metzger Corpman. After completing high school, Laura joined the workforce most...

Mar 2, 2007

William A. Gerber, 70, of Dover, died Friday morning, March 2, 2007, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.A son of the late Andrew A. and Mary E. (Bartholomew) Gerber, William was born on January 18, 1937, in Dover, Ohio. After completing his high school education at Dover High School, and graduating from Bolivar High School, he honorably served our country...

Mar 1, 2007

Martin P. Finnegan, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday evening, March 1, 2007, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.A son of the late John J. and Amy Finnegan, Martin was born on January 31, 1926 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Martin retired from the Social Security Administration after forty-one years of service. He was a member of the New Philadelphia...

Feb 27, 2007

Betty R. Varner, 73, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, died February 27, 2007 following an extended illness.A daughter of the late Arlie and Icie (Gibson) Hall, Betty was born April 30, 1933 in Fairmont, West Virginia.Betty, who was a member of Baptist Temple Church at Fairmont, is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, John C. Varner....

Feb 27, 2007

John O. Bose, age 88, of Strasburg, died peacefully, Tuesday Morning, February 27, 2007, surrounded by his daughters and their families, in Union Hospital at Dover. Born October 4, 1918 at Beach City, John was the last surviving of five children born to the late Harry and Minola Harrold Bose. John attended high school at Beach City graduating in 1936....

Feb 27, 2007

Thelma Elizabeth Edie, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at her residence.A daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Page) Newton, Thelma was born in Midvale on February 16, 1918. In 1936, Thelma graduated from Midvale High School. On February 20, 1939, Thelma married Gerald L. Edie. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

Feb 25, 2007

Feb 25, 2007

Carmella “Carmie” DeNicola, 95, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 25, 2007, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.A daughter of the late Alfonso and Anna (Mauro) Fioretto, Carmie was born November 19, 1911 and has resided at New Philadelphia all of her life.She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia where she was active in...

Feb 22, 2007

Betty Ruth (Simmons) Ford, 81, of Palm Harbor, Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia died Thursday, February 22, 2007 in her home.A daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Stiner) Simmons, Betty was born January 17, 1926 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.She is survived by her loving husband, Jack D. Ford; one son, Steve Brady of Florida; nieces, Linda Sparr, Kathy...

Feb 22, 2007

James R. “Jim” Mangon, 62, of Canton, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday February 22, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness.Jim was born at Dover, on February 22, 1945, to the late William J. and Ruth M. Metcalf Mangon. He spent his formative years in Tuscarawas County and was a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Feb 21, 2007

Joseph R. Fouts, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.A son of the late Clyde and Lena (Long) Fouts, Joe was born December 1, 1933, in Newport, Ohio. Joe retired from Warner & Swasey in 1995 after 42 years as a welder. He was a member of the Roxford United Methodist Church.Joe...