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James Peter Destefani
Jun 6, 2004
James Peter Destefani, 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Sunday morning in Union Hospital following a sudden illness. Born in his family home near New Philadelphia, January 16, 1927, he was a son of the late Gerardo and Anna Dusini Destefani. James was considered the rock of his family. He was the youngest of four boys, and in his...
Deo G. Steffen
Jun 5, 2004
Deo G. Steffen, 96, a retired teacher and school administrator in New Philadelphia, died early Saturday morning, June 5, 2004, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.Born September 16, 1907, in Ohio, he was a son of the late William and Caroline (Sellman) Steffen. He was a 1926 graduate of Greenville High School and continued his education at Bliss...
Kathryn Zenna Blunt
Jun 4, 2004
Kathryn Zenna Blunt, 57, of Uhrichsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2004. Born November 28, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Corneillius and Viora Thompson Campbell. Kathryn was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and Grandchildren. She also enjoyed canning and baking, as well as camping and boating. Kathryn...
David Arthur Lewis
Jun 4, 2004
David A. Lewis, well regarded for knowing his way around a golf course, died peacefully June 4, 2004, in his son’s home surrounded by his children. He lost his long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. David was born in Cleveland, September 16, 1934, the only son of the late Wilbur A. Lewis and Dorothy A....
Bertha Wright
Jun 3, 2004
Bertha Wright, a life-long area resident, died at New Dawn Care Center in Dover, Thursday, June 3, 2004. She was 102.A daughter of the now late Christ and Christine Ley Lorenze, Bertha was born in Coshocton, OH, on August 28, 1901.In l922, she married David R. Wright and shared 45 years of marriage with him until his death in l967.Growing...
Frederick C. Ludwig
Jun 2, 2004
Frederick C. Ludwig, 81, of Dover, died Wedneday morning June 2, 2004 at the Arbors of Canton following a lengthy illness.Born November 21, 1922 at Dennison, Ohio to the late Jacob C. and Katherine (Huhn) Ludwig he was a 1940 graduate of Dennison High School, WWII Veteran of the U. S. Navy, member of the former Leesville Masonic Lodge, current...
Mary D. Fabiano
Jun 2, 2004
Mary D. Fabiano, 87, New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 2, 2004.The youngest of seven children, Mary was born November 28, 1916, in Brookville, PA to the now late Emmet and Blanche Hanrahan McCullough. When she moved to New Philadelphia, she became the front-office receptionist and bookkeeper at Miller’s Studio, a position she maintained for 34...
Margaret Rebecca Korns
Jun 1, 2004
Margaret Rebecca Korns, 86, of Walnut Creek and formerly of New Philadelphia, died early Tuesday morning, June 1, 2004, in Walnut Hill Nursing Home.Born December 1, 1917 in New Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Isaac E. and Esther V. (Finefrock) Korns. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1935, she continued her formal education at Capital...
Marge Hanson
Jun 1, 2004
Marge Hanson, a resident of New Philadelphia, died June 1, 2004, from heart complications. Marge was born in Marlborough, New York, grew up in Brooklyn and Long island, where she met her future husband, William Hanson. After graduating from Sewanhaka High School in 1940, she enlisted as a WAVE in the US Navy, serving her country during wartime, she attained...
James M. Wilbur
May 31, 2004
JAMES M. WILBUR, 68, OF DENNISON, DIED SUDDENLY, MAY 31, 2004, IN GRAFTON, WV, WHILE TRAVELING WITH HIS WIFE.JIM WAS BORN DECEMBER 19, 1935, AT MCARTHUR, OHIO TO THE LATE THOMAS HENRY, SR. AND N. BESSIE (DAYTON) WILBUR. HE WAS PROUD OF HIS INDIAN HERITAGE, BEING 1/12TH CHERROKEE INDIAN AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE APPALACHIAN AMERICAN INDIANS OF WEST...
E. Jane Laughlin
May 31, 2004
E. Jane Laughlin, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 29, 2004, at home. Born at her family home in Bolivar July 5, 1929, she was the only child of Robert F. Huffman and Clara A. (Kratzsch) Huffman. She attended school in Bolivar, graduating with the class of 1947. On March 17, 1956, she married Duanne C. “Cy” Laughlin....
Betty I. Powers
May 28, 2004
Betty I. Powers, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Friday morning May 28, 2004, at the Hennis Care Center of Bolivar where she had resided since March.Betty was born January 20, 1924 at New Philadelphia to the late James M. Gowins and Lena I. (Prince) Gowins.She was a 1942 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Gary, Indiana. During the 1950’s...
Louise Wagner Stevens
May 28, 2004
Louise Wagner Stevens, 80, New Philadelphia, died Friday evening, May 28, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.Born in Stone Creek on August 3, 1923, Louise was one of seven children born to the now late Fred and Marie Marsh Wagner. Louise was an avid reader and history buff, and enjoyed discussing current events. She was also an expert seamstress...
Dorothy M. Regula
May 27, 2004
Dorothy M. Regula, New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Union Hospital in Dover. She was 91.One of five children born to the now late Charles F. and Katherine Ott Springer, Dorothy was born in Dover, OH on March 11, 1913.She graduated from Dover High School, and on September 19, 1934, married Marvin F. Regula, with whom she shared...
Carol Sue Siber
May 24, 2004
Carol Sue Siber, age 59, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord early Monday, May 24, 2004.Born above Ringhimer’s Garage in New Philadelphia on July 3, 1944, she was a daughter of the late John Herbert and Esther Parson Scott.Mrs. Siber was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Strasburg, and a member of AARP....
Clara Foutz
May 21, 2004
Clara Foutz, 81, of New Philadelphia died Friday morning, May 21, 2004, at University Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness and just four hours before her fourth great- granddaughter, Ainsley Marie was born.Clara was born on her mother’s birthday December 23, 1922, and had been a lifetime resident of New Philadelphia until she moved to Columbus this past year....
Adam Abraham Fishel
May 20, 2004
Adam Abraham Fishel, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday evening, May 20, 2004 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born April 29, 1914 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James O. and Ethel N. (Stermer) Fishel.After graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Adam continued his education pursuing a degree in field engineering which eventually led him to...
Dominic Nelson Roup
May 19, 2004
Dominic Nelson Roup, the infant son of Delmer R. and Desirae D. Thornton Roup of New Philadelphia, died at birth Tuesday morning May 19, 2004 at Aultman Hospital, Canton. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 10:00 AM at Roxford United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dennison, Ohio with Rev. Henry E. Mooney officiating. Arrangements are under the...
M. Grace Mahaffey
May 19, 2004
M. Grace Mahaffey, Dennison, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday afternoon, May 19, 2004 at Union Hospital. She was 73.Born June 2, 1930 in Fry’s Valley, Grace was one of nine children born to the now late Parker E. and Caroline Lena Gruenig Reichman.She was a 30-year employee of the General Electric Company in Dover, retiring in June of l990....
