Obituaries

Jul 30, 2006

Susan (Susie) Olga Moore, 91, of Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center in New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord Sunday July 30 2006.Daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Smith) Plahtinsky, Susie was born March 21, 1915, in Goshen, Ohio and a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia.Susie attended First Assembly of God Church of New Philadelphia and was a former...

Jul 30, 2006

Margaret Catherine Ackerman Sanford, 95, of Stonecreek, died July 30, 2006, at New Dawn Retirement Community. Margaret was born on October 29, 1910, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Caroline Kuhn and G. Fred Ackerman. She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1928 and attended Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Kent State University, and The Ohio State University. Margaret taught...

Jul 28, 2006

Charles L. Ervin, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, July 28, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late William and Vera (DeVall) Ervin, Charles was born July 28, 1921 in Tiro, Ohio.He was a graduate of New Washington High School and a graduate of Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. Charles was a veteran of the United States...

Jul 26, 2006

Charles “Chuck” J. Rose and also known as “Chink”, 38, of Uhrichsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.A son of Beverly Ann (Halsey) Rose and the late Charles Basil Rose, Chuck was born August 3, 1967 at Dennison, OhioChuck was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching...

Jul 26, 2006

Shaylynn Nicole Kerr died at birth in Union Hospital on July 26, 2006. Shaylynn was born to her parents Destinee Jean DeMattio and Brian Jacob Kerr. She is survived by her grandparents, Jennifer and Duane Little of Port Washington, Rick and Patricia Kerr of Russell Springs, Kentucky, and Robert and Tracey DeMattio; aunts and uncles, Derek, Dustin, Jeremy, Bobbi (Allen)...

Jul 25, 2006

Kevin Ray Weber, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 8th near his parent’s home.A son of John and Mary Ann (Haas) Weber of Dover, he was born October 18, 1955 in Dover, Ohio.Kevin was a 1974 graduate of Dover High School and...

Jul 24, 2006

Paul L. Walencik, 44, of Sherrodsville, died Sunday, July 23, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.A son of the late Paul and Norma (Thompson) Walencik, Paul was born March 22, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan.He was a 1980 graduate of Pontiac Northern High School in Michigan. Paul was a talented landscaper. He worked for Gooding’s Nursery for...

Jul 24, 2006

Sandra L. Horsfall, a loving mother, caring grandmother, best friend to her sisters, an angel of a daughter to her parents, and a gracious caregiver to many in her community, entered her heavenly reward late Monday afternoon, July 24, 2006, following a lengthy illness and courageous struggle with cancer. Born at Dover, February 19, 1952, Sandra was a daughter of...

Jul 15, 2006

Judith “Judy” Louise Hawthorne, 63, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, July 15, 2006 at her residence after a nine year battle with cancer.A daughter of Doris (Wilkenson) Trueblood and the late Raymond Vierheller, Judy was born March 6, 1943 in Dennison, Ohio.She was employed by Odd Lots and prior to that, she had worked at the former Rinks store. Judy...

Jul 15, 2006

Kenneth Porter Norman, 94, of New Philadelphia, died July 15, 2006 at Park Village Health Care Center, in Dover.Kenneth was born on January 22, 1912 in Scio, Ohio He was a graduate of Dennison High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. He worked for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration...

Jul 13, 2006

Donald F. Heck, 78, of Dover went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 13, 2006 at his home with his family by his side.A son of the late Warren and Olive (Frazier) Heck, Donald was born September, 15, 1927 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio.He was a veteran of the United States Army and he had also served in the Merchant...

Jul 12, 2006

Jacqueline Jean Shivers, 59, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006 in her home following a lengthy illness.A daughter of Jack and Mary Ruth (Moore) Stapleton, Jacqueline was born May 18, 1947 in Dennison.She was a 1965 graduate of Scio High School and retired from Smurfit Stone in 2005 where she worked as an inspector. Jacqueline was a member of...

Jul 10, 2006

Shirley P. Davis, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, July 10, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Walter L. and Grace (Helms) Breneman, Shirley was born August 13, 1932 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.She graduated from Dover High School in 1950 and she attended Bowling Green State University. She was formerly employed at the Tuscarawas County Library and...

Jul 6, 2006

Justin C. Green Jr., 66, of Zoarville, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 in Massillon following a lengthy battle with a brain tumor.

A son of the late Justin C. Green, Sr. and Mary (Metzger) Green, Justin was born November 3, 1939 in Dover, Ohio. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1959 and was retired from Heineman Saw Corporation...

Jul 5, 2006

McCade Michale Harper, six week old infant, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 5, 2006.McCade was born on May 18, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover to Alicia Harper and Russell Renicker, Jr of New Philadelphia.Even though McCade’s time on Earth was very short, he left his family many memories they will cherish forever.In addition to his mother and father, he...

Jul 4, 2006

Jul 4, 2006

Erma Mae Stratton, 94, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday July 4, 2006, at Park Village Assisted Living in Dover.A daughter of the late Charles and Lillie Young Gotthardt, Erma was born March 26, 1912, near New Waterford, O.She was a co-owner and operator, along with her husband, of the former Stratton Department Store and Stratton Merchandise Company, in Dennison. She...

Jul 4, 2006

Jul 2, 2006

Susan Gaye Johnson, 56, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, July 02, 2006 in her residence following a brief illness.A daughter of Laura “Lucy” Johnson and the late Danny D. Johnson Sr, Susan was born on June 13, 1950 in Union Hospital.Susan, who was Methodist by faith, graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1968 and attended Wittenberg University and the...

Jul 1, 2006

Laurie A. Bevan-Taylor, 41, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.A daughter of William Bevan and the late Marilyn (Leggett) Bevan, Laurie was born November 1, 1964 in Dover, Ohio.She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1984.In addition to her father, Laurie is survived...