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David L. Espenschied
Apr 27, 2006
David L. Espenschied, a loving husband and father, died suddenly Thursday morning, April 27, 2006, in Aultman Hospital at Canton at the age of 49. Born at Mount Vernon, Ohio, May 31, 1956, he was a son of the late Earl and Ethel Shaklee Espenschied. Well known throughout the construction industry, David was co-owner vice-president and operator of Ohio Bridge...
Arnold W. Holmes
Apr 27, 2006
Arnold W. Holmes, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday morning, April 27, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover. A son of the late Percy and Ruth (McKnight) Holmes, Arnold was born November 22, 1918 at Roswell, Ohio.On May 28, 1940, Arnold enlisted with the United States Army and during his service to his country, he served in Italy and North...
Patricia J. Buss
Apr 18, 2006
Patricia J. Buss, 65, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Emanuel and Edith (Pauline) Wisintainer, Patricia was born on December 21, 1940 at home in Midvale, Ohio.She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Dennison in 1958 and was a member of the former St. Paul’s...
Christine Elizabeth Whitcomb
Apr 16, 2006
Christine Elizabeth Whitcomb, age 83, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Morrisville, Vermont, died peacefully early Easter Sunday morning, April 16, 2006 in Country Club Retirement Center following an extended illness related to Alzheimer’s disease. Born at Burlington, Vermont, on December 8, 1922, Christine was a daughter of the late Asa and Zana Sterling Reynolds. Christine was an active lady...
Dorothy Jane Kappeler
Apr 13, 2006
Dorothy Jane Kappeler, 88, of Smithville, O., formerly of Dover, died Thursday, April 13, 2006, in the Smithville Western Care Center.A daughter of the late George J. and Eunice Crites Kopp, Dorothy was born April 5, 1918, in Tuscarawas, Ohio.She was a 1936 graduate of Tuscarawas Warwick High School and had attended both Wittenburg and Case Western Reserve Universities.Dorothy had...
John E. Leggett
Apr 13, 2006
John E. Leggett, 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a brief illness.A son of the late John J. and Ada Archinal Leggett, John was born April 21, 1926, in New Philadelphia.He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was retired from U. S.Ceramic Tile, in East Sparta where...
David Alan White
Apr 12, 2006
David Alan White, age 53, of New Philadelphia died suddenly late Wednesday evening, April 12, 2006. Born at Dover, August 18, 1952, David was a son of the late Melvin Revere White and Rosella Magdalene Edie White. Better known as Dave to his friends, he graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1972, and enlisted in the United States Army....
Chester Richard Patterson
Apr 12, 2006
Chester Richard “Pat” Patterson, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at his home.A son of the late Chester and Nellie (Nichols) Patterson, Pat was born October 13, 1917 at Cambridge, Ohio.He was employed at the Dover Dam from 1936 to 1939 and then went to work with the Invincible Vacuum Cleaner Company in Dover. Pat also was...
Carmen Johnson
Apr 9, 2006
Carmen Johnson, 92, of Dover, died Sunday April 9, 2006, at Hennis Care Ctr. in Dover.A daughter of the late Albie and Fannie E. Gogan Evans, Carmen was born September 3, 1913, in New Boston, Ohio.She was an active member of the Church of God, a past president of the Virginia State Missionary Society of the Church of God and...
Helen M. Youngen
Apr 7, 2006
Helen M. (Roll) Youngen, Age 103, passed away Friday, April 7, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Dr. Lois Youngen, in Eugene, Oregon. Helen was born December 24, 1902, in Oldtown Valley near New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Edson Fribley Roll and F. Maude (Van Lehn) Roll. Helen was raised with her younger brother...
Marissa Maree Ulmer
Apr 7, 2006
Marissa Maree Ulmer, infant daughter of Samuel and Monica Ulmer of New Philadelphia, went to be with the lord at 8:32 PM on Friday, April 7, 2006.
In addition to her parents, Marissa is survived by her sister, Michaela Ulmer; grandparents, Melanie and Marvin Byers of New Philadelphia, Carl and Tina Sommers of Dennison, Steven and Norma Ulmer of Bucyrus,...
Gladys Hope Kimble
Apr 5, 2006
Gladys Hope Kimble, age 93, of Hennis Care Centre at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Wednesday morning, April 5, 2006. Born at Elson, England on the thirteenth of January, 1913, Gladys was the only daughter of the late Hubert Charles Francis Sr. and his wife Ada Sherwood Francis. Gladys and her family immigrated to the United States...
Elizabeth G. Toth
Apr 3, 2006
Elizabeth “Liz” G. Toth, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Monday evening, April 3, 2006 in Amberwood Residence at New Philadelphia. Born at Wainwright, Ohio, on July 6, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Fred Yegher and Anna Clauser Yegher. On November 11, 1935, Liz married John E. Toth Jr. The couple observed their 58th wedding...
Phyllis A Shull
Apr 1, 2006
Phyllis A. Shull, 75, of Dover, died Saturday morning, April 1, 2006 at Hennis Care Center in Dover.Born April 5, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James Russell and Clara (Wilson) Fisher.In the past, people tuned into radio or television stations to hear Phyllis sing in a trio of the Canton Baptist Temple. She enjoyed...
Dean E Sudduth
Apr 1, 2006
Dean E. Sudduth, age 74, of Dover, died Saturday morning, April 1, 2006 in his home. Born at Dover July 28, 1931, Dean was the only son of the late John Noble Sudduth and Clara Anna “Babe” Jestel Sudduth. A 1949 graduate of Dover High School, Dean studied Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University before entering the United States...
Charles W. Morgan
Mar 29, 2006
Charles W. “Chuck” Morgan, 77, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday evening, March 29, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his family.A son of the late Charles Ellis and Alice Caroline Christenson Morgan, Charles was born April 8, 1928, in Ludlow, Pa.He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946 and served on the U.S.S....
John L. Lewis Sr.
Mar 29, 2006
John L. Lewis, Sr., age 86, of Sarasota, Florida, and formerly of New Philadelphia died March 29, 2006 in his residence.A son of the late Thomas and Mary (Guttas) Lewis, John was born December 14, 1919 at Byesville, Ohio.He was a 1939 graduate of Byesville High School. Following graduation John served in the United States Army during World War II...
Jimmy R. Hodge
Mar 27, 2006
Jimmy R. Hodge, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Monday evening, March 27, 2006 in the residence of his neighbor and friend, Paulette Weese.Born at Talcott, West Virginia, on January 31, 1934, he was a son of the late William and Gladys Garten Hodge. Jimmy relocated to the area when his late brother began operation of a former taxi...
William Lewis Haakinson
Mar 26, 2006
William “Bill” Lewis Haakinson, 88, long time resident of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Union Hospital.A son of the late Melvin and Lillian Perry Haakinson, Bill was born April 25, 1917, in New Philadelphia, O.He was a 1935 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison banking school. He was retired...
Sandra K. Byers
Mar 25, 2006
Sandra K. (Ault) Byers, 59, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006 at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.Sandra was born on May 11, 1946 in Wooster, Ohio to Margaret C. (King) Ault who resides in Mansfield, Ohio and the late Howard Ault, Jr.In 1964, Sandra graduated from Midvale High School and then earned a B.S...
