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Veda E. McKerrihan

Veda E. McKerrihan

Sep 26, 2005

Veda E. (Spring) McKerrihan, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, Sept. 26 at New Dawn Nursing Care Center in Dover.A former resident of South Broadway and Hummel Avenue in New Philadelphia, she had resided at New Dawn since 1999.Born Nov. 10, 1918, the daughter of the late Howard Raymond and Zada Caroline Angel Spring, she grew up in Oldtown...

Ruth M. Mason

Ruth M. Mason

Sep 25, 2005

Ruth M. Mason, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late Robert L. and Millie (Roadman) Morris, Ruth was born June 18, 1924 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.On December 24, 1947, she married Paul E. Mason whom passed away August 13, 2004.Ruth, who was a member of the New Philadelphia Church of...

Geraldine L. Keasler

Geraldine L. Keasler

Sep 24, 2005

Geraldine L. Keasler, 61, of Baytown, TX., formerly of Midvale., died Saturday September 24, 2005, in Nacogdoches, TX.A daughter of the late Willard E. and Virginia L. Gill Musick, Geraldine was born April 19, 1944, in Moxahala, O.She attended Midvale High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Cotton Brothers Trucking in Houston, TX.Geraldine loved to sing and play her...

Mayme Joyce Herron

Mayme Joyce Herron

Sep 24, 2005

Mayme Joyce Herron, 81, of Dover, died Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late George and Ddy (McConnell) Dean, Mayme was born March 22, 1924 in Wadsworth, Ohio.Mayme, who retired from Union Hospital as a clerk in the shipping and receiving department, was a member of the Somerdale Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed playing...

Taylor Renee Bird

Taylor Renee Bird

Sep 22, 2005

Taylor Renee Bird, 10 1/2, of Dover died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Akron Children’s Hospital surrounded by her family, friends and staff members of the hospital who loved her dearly.A daughter of Richard and Mary (Murphy) Bird, Taylor was born February 25, 1995 in Akron, Ohio.Taylor, who was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Philadelphia, touched the...

Allee Mae Roup

Allee Mae Roup

Sep 22, 2005

Allee Mae Roup, the infant daughter of Delmer R. and Desirae D. Thornton Roup of New Philadelphia, died at birth Thursday, September 22, 2005, at Union Hospital in Dover.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 1:00 PM at Roxford United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dennison, Ohio with Pastor Dale Ickes officiating. Arrangements are under the care...

James R. Martinelli

James R. Martinelli

Sep 18, 2005

James R. Martinelli, 68, of Mineral City, died Sunday morning, September 18, 2005 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.Born October 24, 1936 in Roswell, Ohio, he was the son of the late Angelo D. and Ada Walker Martinelli.After graduating from St. Joseph High School, he served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his military service, Mr. Martinelli was...

Carolyn Laws Marsh

Carolyn Laws Marsh

Sep 17, 2005

Carolyn Laws Marsh, age 71, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday morning, September, 17, 2005 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Columbus, Ohio on May 28, 1934, Carolyn was the daughter of the late W. Edward Laws and Estella Lutz Laws formerly of New Philadelphia.Carolyn graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1952. She attended...

Sarah Elizabeth Watson

Sarah Elizabeth Watson

Sep 15, 2005

Sarah Elizabeth Watson, 90, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Thursday, September 15, 2005, at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late Charles and Mary Moffitt Benedum, Sarah was born October 24, 1914, in Uhrichsville, O.She married Russell C. Watson on November 26, 1933. Sarah enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.She is survived by a son, Jim (Carol) Watson; and...

Bonnie M. Harding

Bonnie M. Harding

Sep 15, 2005

Bonnie Harding, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday September 15, 2005 at her home.A daughter of the late Rodolphard and Elva Fisher Gray, she was born September 8, 1932 in New Philadelphia, O.She graduated from Bakersfield High School Class in 1950 and married her husband the late Paul E Harding February 19, 1955 in Richmond Indiana.Bonnie was an active member...

William O. Wiles

William O. Wiles

Sep 15, 2005

William O. “Bill” Wiles, 65, of Strasburg, O. died Thursday morning September 15, 2005 at University Hospital in Cleveland following an 11 year hard fought battle with T-cell lymphoma cancer.A son of the late Goldie O. and Flossie McVicker Wiles, Bill was born August 17, 1940 in Rowlesburg W.Va. He graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1958 and enlisted in...

Danny P. Irwin

Danny P. Irwin

Sep 12, 2005

Danny P. Irwin, 52, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, September 12, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio following a motorcycle accident. A son of Betty M. Irwin and the late Paul E. Irwin, Danny was born in Dover, Ohio on May 8, 1953. A 1972 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, he was formerly employed by the Timken Roller...

Nevaeh Lynn Shahan

Nevaeh Lynn Shahan

Sep 12, 2005

Nevaeh Lynn Shahan, infant daughter of Brenda Cooper and John Shahan, was stillborn Monday, September 12, 2005 at Union Hospital.

Other survivors include her brothers, Mitchell Smith and Nicholas Cooper; maternal grandmother, Barbara Bayliss of Uhrichsville; paternal grandparents, Sharon Shahan of New Philadelphia and Chuck Shahan of Dover; maternal great-grandmother, Janice Bayliss of Uhrichsville; paternal great-grandparents, John and Mary Rohn...

Murl R. Hill

Murl R. Hill

Sep 9, 2005

Murl R. Hill, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Schoenbrunn Health Care in New Philadelphia.A son of the late William and Ettie Mae (Shipman) Hill, Murl was born May 8, 1919 in Athens, Ohio.He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II in Germany.After being honorably discharged from the United...

Donald V. Kurzinsky

Donald V. Kurzinsky

Sep 9, 2005

Donald V. Kurzinsky, 70, of Mineral City, formerly of Canton, O., died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A son of the late Victor and Mary Logston Knight, Don was born January 11, 1935 in Canton, O.He retired from Republic Engineered Steel in Canton in 1998 following 45 years of service with Republic Steel, LTV steel, and Republic...

Lois Gene Kreinbihl-Tyler

Lois Gene Kreinbihl-Tyler

Sep 8, 2005

Lois Gene (Hunt) Kreinbihl-Tyler, 81, of Dennison, died suddenly, Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late Glenn and Ruth (Woods) Hunt, Lois was born October 6, 1923 in Newcomerstown, Ohio.Lois, who was a 1941 graduate of Dennison High School, was a bookkeeper at the former Hicks Furniture Store in Dennison. She was a member...

Bryce Jaydonn Koile

Bryce Jaydonn Koile

Sep 6, 2005

Baby Bryce Jaydonn Koile, who spent eighteen precious days with his family before entering eternity with the Lord, died Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2005 at Children’s Hospital in Akron, following complications with a heart condition discovered after birth. Born August 18, at Union Hospital, he was a son of Brandolynn Koile and Adam Henline; and a brother to little Blake...

Phyllis Jean Rader

Phyllis Jean Rader

Sep 5, 2005

Phyllis Jean Rader, 56, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 5, 2005, at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late Charles L. and Alma E. Menges Rader, Phyllis was born September 20, 1948, in Dover.She worked at Starlight Enterprises in New Philadelphia and attended the First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia. Phyllis enjoyed animals, children and playing cards. She...

Norma Jean Massarelli

Norma Jean Massarelli

Sep 2, 2005

Norma Jean Massarelli, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 2, 2005 at Massillon Community Hospital in Massillon, Ohio following a brief illness.A daughter of the late William B. and Wilma E. Angel Phillips, she was born April 5, 1927 in New Philadelphia. On July 9, 1947 she married Carl S. Massarelli. She was employed by the Belmont stamping and...

Cosby Fern Stone

Cosby Fern Stone

Sep 2, 2005

Cosby Fern Stone, age 56 of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, September 2, 2005, in her home. Born at Cool Ridge, West Virginia, December 22, 1948, Cosby was a daughter of the late Stephen Alva Bowling and Eva Mae Hatcher Bowling. Cosby and her family relocated from West Virginia to Lorain, Ohio while she was a teenager. She was...