Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2006

Darlene McKinney, 48, of Uhrichsville, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia following a lengthy battle with cancer.A daughter of the late William and Florence (Head) Jackson, Darlene was born August 3, 1957 in Dover, Ohio.She is survived by three daughters, Brandle L. McKinney-Butcher of Uhrichsville and Shelly and Charlotte Mangesee; one son, Matthew Mangesee...

Jun 28, 2006

Joseph George Martinko, 85, of Marion, O., formerly of Youngstown, O., died Wednesday June 28, 2006, in Castle Nursing Home-Sunset View, at Millersburg, O.A son of the late John and Marie Bacha Martinko, Joe was born April 18, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio.He was a World War II Army Veteran and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Joe received a...

Jun 27, 2006

JoAnn Clagg-Locker, 49, of Midvale, O., died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of Denton and the late Erma Hunter Clagg, JoAnn was born September 12, 1956, in Dover, Ohio.She was a 1975 graduate of Indian Valley North High School and a graduate of Kent State University. She had been employed at Starlite School where...

Jun 26, 2006

Frances “Fran” Abel, 91, a long time resident of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 26, 2006 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover where she was a resident for the past five years.Born November 1, 1914 in New Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Christina (Moran) Abel. Fran was the salutatorian of the 1931...

Jun 24, 2006

E. Eileen McConnell, age 85, a five year resident of Schoenbrunn Health Care, and formerly of Uhrichsville and Midvale, died peacefully Saturday morning, June 24, 2006. Born at Martins Ferry, Ohio, September 13, 1920, Eileen was one of twenty children born to the late James Morris Grant and his wife Viola Schucht Grant. At a young age, Eileen contracted polio,...

Jun 23, 2006

John Meryl Newell, age 79 of Bowerston, died unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2006, in his home. Born at McCloud, California, July 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Chester and Lucille Truex Newell. John spent most of his life in the area, having resided at Leesville, Levittsville, Strasburg and for the past 17 years at Bowerston.During World War...