Obituaries

Jan 16, 2006

Robert A. “Bob” Metz, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Monday morning, January 16, 2006 at Aultman hospital in Canton.A son of the late John and Marion Beard Metz, Bob was born July 31, 1941, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.He spent much of his childhood in Pennsylvania and Cleveland, O. and graduated from Mentor High School in 1960. After High School he joined...

Jan 16, 2006

Jan 15, 2006

Dolores June Fragasse, 72, of Dover, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Douglas and Florence (Harper) Dupler, Dolores was born June 17, 1933 at Dover, Ohio.She was a 1951 graduate of Dover High School and was the head Drum Majorette in the marching band. Dolores, who was a member of St. Joseph’s...

Jan 15, 2006

Thomas Smitley, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 15, 2006 in Amberwood Manor Nursing Home at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.A son of the late Phillip Robert and Thelma (Conley) Smitley, Thomas was born March 4, 1926 in Barnhill, Ohio.Thomas retired from a career in the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Technical Sergeant....

Jan 15, 2006

Dale E. Bair, age 79, of Sherrodsville, departed this life January 15, 2006, in Hennis Respite Care at Dover, following a brief illness, in the loving care of his family.Dale was born March 30, 1926, at New Philadelphia to Martin and Catherine (Gintz) Bair and grew up just outside of New Philadelphia. He was united on October 19, 1946 to...

Jan 14, 2006

Stella M. “Ann” Hicks, 87, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 14, 2006 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.Born January 20, 1918 in Barberton, Ohio, Ann was the daughter of Ukrainian immigrants, Anton and Anastasia Kiriluk. In 1936, she graduated from Coventry High School in Akron. It was here, in the Tuscarawas Valley...

Jan 14, 2006

Beatrice Marie Buckohr, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Union Hospital.A daughter of the late Alfonso and Ona Delores Gundy Renicker, Beatrice was born February 28, 1917, at the family residence near Roswell, O.Following her education at Henderson School, her talents were employed towards homemaking and raising her family.Beatrice enjoyed spending time with her family, camping,...

Jan 13, 2006

Woodrow “Woody” Richesson, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, January 13, 2006 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.A son of the late Ward Richesson and Goldie (Blackson) Richesson, Woody was born March 26, 1918 in Conesville, Ohio.He was a 1937 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed by Joy Manufacturing for sometime before and after his service...

Jan 13, 2006

Joseph Montgomery “Monty” Conner, 48, of Gnadenhutten, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2006 in Twin City Hospital in Dennison.A son of Lois (Bacon) West and Floyd Conner, Monty was born June 25, 1957 in Cushing, Oklahoma.He was a 1974 graduate of Triway High School in Wooster, Ohio. Monty was the owner and operator of White Buffalo Services Trucking Company...

Jan 13, 2006

Terry Lee Tripp, 58, of Baltic, O., died Friday, January 13, 2005, at his residence following a lengthy illness.A son of Ruby Martinson, of South Dakota, and the late Wilbur Tripp, Terry was born April 23, 1947, in Vermillion, S.D.Terry was a Naval Veteran having served in Vietnam. Following Vietnam Terry lived and worked in Los Angeles County, CA. for...

Jan 12, 2006

Florence Irene Smart, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Schoenbrunn Health Care in New Philadelphia.A daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Gardner Welch, Florence was born in Tuscarawas County near Gilmore on March 1, 1930.She was a member of the Church of the Living God, in New Philadelphia and enjoyed camping with her family. Florence,...

Jan 9, 2006

Richard L. (Dick) Shonk, 87, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in his home following a lengthy illness on Monday, January 9, 2006 with his family by his side.Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was the son of the late George W. and Nellie (Wills) Shonk and was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia.Richard...

Jan 8, 2006

Bobbie Ann Solomon, 45, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at her residence.A daughter of Robert F. Murphy and the late Jane Elizabeth (Malterer) Murphy, Bobbie was born February 19, 1960 in Dennison, Ohio.Bobbie, who attended Claymont High School, was dearly loved by her family and will be remembered as a very caring and sharing person.In addition to...

Jan 5, 2006

George W. Gross, 85, of Uhrichsville, died Thursday, January 5, 2005 at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover.A son of the late John and Flora Tschantz Gross, George was born February 22, 1920 in Wainwright, O.He was a 1938 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and worked for the former Joy Manufacturing in New Philadelphia.George was a WWII Army Air...

Jan 3, 2006

Vera Naomi Snyder Crescio, age 85 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully late Tuesday evening, January 3, 2006 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia. Born at Shanesville, Ohio, March 31, 1920, Vera was a daughter of the late Walter and Olga Eletta Zeigler Millhorn. Vera will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2006

Doris M. Cole, age 83 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Monday afternoon, January 2, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at New Philadelphia August 30, 1922, one of eight children, and the only daughter of the late Victor R. and Margaret Beichley Bigler. Doris was a 1941 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On February 11, 1945, Doris married...

Jan 1, 2006

Minnie Mae Wenger, age 80, of Crooked Run, New Philadelphia, died peacefully New Years Day, in Union Hospital at Dover surrounded by her loving family. Born at Neffs in Belmont County, Ohio, on July 6, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Herman N. and Annabell Scott Pugh. On February 25, 1949, Minnie married Max. W. Wenger. The two...

Dec 31, 2005

Alma Amelia Andreatta Mohn, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday morning, December 31, 2005 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home in Massillon.Born February 10, 1920 in Uhrichsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Alexander Andreatta.Alma graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1937. After high school, she married John Watkins Mohn, Sr., and together raised two children, Joanne...

Dec 29, 2005

Timothy R. Haney, 55, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 29, 2005, at Union Hospital following a lengthy illness.A son of the late Willard James Haney and Annabelle Reichman Haney, Tim was born November 18, 1950, in Dennison, OH.He attended school in New Philadelphia, and worked as a machinist at Zimmer O. S. P and Allied Machine and Engineering. Tim...

Dec 28, 2005

Ruth Ann Cheslock, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away at her home surrounded by family, Wednesday morning, December 28, 2005, following a brief illness.Born February 22, 1929, at Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Chaine Nolan.Ruth Ann was the owner and operator of First Lady Beauty Salon in New Philadelphia for twenty-six years. A...