Obituaries

Apr 7, 2007

Goldie Patricia Zadra, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 07, 2007 in her home surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Summers) Collins, Goldie was born August 30, 1924 at Yatesboro, Pennsylvania.At a very young age, Goldie’s family moved to New Philadelphia. She was a 1942 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and during...

Apr 6, 2007

Harvey E. Morrison, 61, of Gilmore, died April 6, 2007, in his residence with his family by his side.A son of Francis Woodrow and Etta Estella Burdette Morrison, Harvey was born on July 22, 1945, in Dennison, Ohio. In 1963, Harvey graduated from Gnadenhutten High School and then went on to the Ohio State Barber College where he graduated in...

Apr 6, 2007

Lydia Colombo, 93, of Roswell, died April 6, 2007, in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia. A daughter of the late William and Hanna Gladstone, Lydia was born August 14, 1913, in West Wheeling, Ohio. Lydia was a member of the former St. Elizabeth Church of Roswell.In addition to her parents, Lydia was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Apr 6, 2007

Robert Garrett Sever, 86, of Largo, Florida, died April 6, 2007, in Palm Garden of Pinellas Nursing Home at Largo, Florida, after a long illness.A son of the late Dean and Vera Simpson Sever, Robert was born on September 20, 1920, in Tippecanoe, Ohio. Robert served during World War II in the United States Navy. He graduated from Ohio University...

Apr 5, 2007

Ralph E. Labus, Sr., 86, of New Philadelphia, went home to his heavenly reward, April 5, 2007 from his residence while surrounded by his family.Born in Minerva, Ohio, on December 8, 1920, Ralph was the son of the late Fred and Myrtle Baxter Labus.He was a WWII Army veteran having served in both New Guinea and the Philippines. While serving...

Apr 5, 2007

Nancy J. Maurer, age 74, of Dover, died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 5, 2007, in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Dover, April 21, 1932, Nancy was a daughter of the late Glen Thomas Studer and Dorothy Mae Dunlap Studer. Young Nancy attended school at Dover before her family relocated to West Virginia. Nancy returned a short time later...

Apr 5, 2007

Eugene F. “Oscar” Maurer, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, April 5, 2007 at his home following a period of declining health.Born August 3, 1926 in Dover, he was the son of the late Curtis and Myrtle (Weaver) Maurer.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, he honorably served our country in the United States Marie Corp. He then began his...

Apr 4, 2007

Richard “Dick” Yost McPherson, age 87, formerly of Dover and New Philadelphia, a well known former businessman, and longtime church leader, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 4, 2007 at Massillon, Ohio.Born at Akron, Ohio, July 15, 1919, he was a son of the late George R. McPherson and Odessa B. Yost McPherson. Dick graduated from Akron Buchtel High School and...

Apr 4, 2007

Paul Warne Edwards, 69, of New Philadelphia, died April 4, 2007, at his residence with his family by his side.The youngest son of the late Clayton Clair and M. Lucille Robeson Edwards, Paul was born on November 4, 1937, in New Philadelphia. In 1955, Paul graduated from New Philadelphia High School. In 1978, he became a member of the first...

Apr 4, 2007

Elias “Charlie” F. Robinson, Jr., 73, of Uhrichsville, died April 4, 2007, in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio.A son of the late Elias Sr. and Ada Lyons Robinson, Elias was born on November 27, 1933, in Dennison, Ohio. Elias served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He retired in 2000 from Square Deal Auto Parts in Uhrichsville after 47...

Apr 3, 2007

Maxine Ruth Gartrell, 97, of Upland, California, died April 3, 2007.A daughter of the late Dr. John Dells Aldridge, known as the “Prince of Physicians and Surgeons” and founder of the first City View Hospital in Sherrodsville, Ohio, and Iva Aldridge, Maxine was born on September 13, 1909, in Ohio and graduated from Ohio University with a nursing degree.In addition...

Mar 30, 2007

Eunice D. Avon, 93, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 30, 2007 at her residence.Born February 19, 1914 in York Township, she was the daughter of the late Oswald and Marie Adeline Schlafly Zurcher.After completing her formal education at New Philadelphia High School, she then married the love of her life, the late Alfred W....

Mar 30, 2007

Walter Earl Merrell, 77, of Uhrichsville, tragically passed away March 30, 2007, from injuries sustained in a house fire.Born March 12, 1930 in Alliance, he was the son of the late Theodore and Gladys Merrell. When talking with Walter, he was most proud of his relationship with his late grandmother, Bertha Urbach who lovingly raised him. After completing high school...

Mar 30, 2007

Officer William Lanzer, upon his commission in 1945

William Joseph Lanzer, age 87, of Dover, died of cancer in his home early Friday morning, March 30, 2007. A son of the late Henry and Hulda Rufley Lanzer, William was born at Dover, September 30, 1919. Better known as Bill to his friends, he was a 1937 graduate of Dover High...

Mar 30, 2007

Mar 28, 2007

Doris Jean Fenton, age 74, of New Philadelphia, moved to the next dimension of life in wonderful grace and peace on March 28, 2007, at 5:50 PM in her home with her family and friends at her side.Born at New Philadelphia, December 2, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Howard L. and Emma Treacle Ulrich. She has lived...

Mar 28, 2007

William Somers, 67, of Strasburg, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in the Cleveland Clinic.A son of the late Mitchell and Martha White Somers, William was born on July 23, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio. In 1957, William graduated from Springfield High School. He then attended Ohio State University and Wittenberg university. William worked as a purchasing agent for Piedmont Gas until...

Mar 27, 2007

Thomas Lee Meese, age 59, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 29, 1948, at Dover, he was a son of Ruth M. Thomas Meese, who resides at Dover, and the late Millard F. Meese. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Mar 27, 2007

Harold John Haag, Jr., 70, of New Philadelphia, died March 27, 2007, at his residence.A son of the late Harold Sr. and Viola Eagan Haag, Harold was born on October 8, 1936, in Massillon, Ohio. In 1954, Harold graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio. Upon graduation, Harold entered the U.S. Army and served for four years. He was...

Mar 24, 2007

William J. Drumm, 79, of Wooster and formerly of Gnadenhutten and Hamilton, Ohio, died Saturday, March 24, 2007 in Westview Manor Nursing Home at Wooster.A son of the late L. Victor and Edith J. (Gutensohn) Drumm, William was born July 1, 1927 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio.He was a 1945 graduate of Gnadenhutten High School and attended The Ohio State University and...