Obituaries

Jan 25, 2006

Belva Ruth Stephan, 84, a life resident of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at her residence. A daughter of the late M. Bert and Eva Kaiser Young, Belva was born November 29, 1921 in the family residence in Goshen Township, Ohio.She attended New Philadelphia High School and retired in 1986 from Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products in...

Jan 24, 2006

Marian L. Watson, 91, of Dover, died Tuesday January 24, 2006 at Country Club Retirement Campus.A daughter of the late Bruce and Ruby Cramer Angus, Marian was born July 25, 1914, in New Philadelphia, Ohio.She was a 1933 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had worked at the former W.T. Grant Company. Marian enjoyed crocheting and sports and participated...

Jan 23, 2006

John S. Underwood, 77, of Uhrichsville, died Monday morning January 23, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, O. after a brief battle with cancer.The son of the late Clyde and Lula Bigler Underwood, John was born October 7, 1928 at Dennison, O. He graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1946, and married Loueva “Lou” Jane Scott on April 11,...

Jan 22, 2006

Carl Richard “Crabby” Crabbs, 49, of Dover died Sunday January 22, 2006.Born June 7, 1956 at Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dr. Carl W. and Dorothy M. Crabbs formerly of Carrollton. A graduate of Carrollton High School Richard most recently was employed by the Timken Company at Canton in its Faircrest steel manufacturing operations. Prior to...

Jan 22, 2006

On her 100th birthday, when asked her secret to living a long life, Hyllie Herron, in her witty and thoughtful way, said: “First, I have loved the Lord with all my heart, and want everyone else to do the same. Second, if you can’t say something nice about someone, just keep quiet. Third, I ate sausage, eggs and biscuits each...

Jan 20, 2006

Gertrude Inez “Anne” Donohue, age 90, of Walnut Creek, and formerly of Sugar Grove, died peacefully Friday afternoon, January 20, 2006. Born April 6, 1915 at Owensboro, Kentucky, Annewas a daughter of the late Richard Thomas and Mary A. Cheshire Tweddell. Reared at upstate New York, Anne joined the United States Army during World War II, and was discharged at...

Jan 17, 2006

Jacqueline “Jackie” J Wilson, 70, of Dennison, O., died Tuesday evening January 17, 2006 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, O.A daughter of the late Ralph and Grace Wells Jackson, she was born February 12, 1935 at Portsmouth, O. Jackie loved her family and enjoyed many eventful hours with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a person who...

Jan 17, 2006

Thomas Edwin Earley, age 67, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Tom was born January 11, 1939, at Dover, a son of the late Dr. Edwin T. and Ruth A. Watkins Earley. Tom graduated in 1957 from Dover High School, where he ran the 180 low hurdles and one-mile relay. Upon graduation from Dover, he attended Muskingum College,...

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...