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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....
Dorothy Alice Lewis
May 18, 2004
Dorothy Alice Lewis, 96, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in her residence early Tuesday morning, May 18, 2004. Born in Cleveland, OH, on June 21, 1907, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Marion Smith Davis. As a young lady, Dorothy was an athlete who enjoyed playing tennis and basketball. Even into her later...
Ronald E. Swinderman
May 16, 2004
Ronald E. Swinderman, 57, New Philadelphia, died Sunday morning, May 16, 2004, at his home.Born in Dover, June 21, 1946, Ron was the first of three sons born to Glenn A. and Virginia Ball Swinderman. He was a l964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.He loved sports of all kinds, and was an avid New Philadelphia High School sports fan...
Mary Jane Johnson Renicker
May 14, 2004
Mary Jane Johnson Renicker, 73, of Canton died Friday at Aultman’s Woodlawn Care Center following a long illness. She was born July 31, 1930 at Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late Penn Reinhald Johnson and Vada Matilda Shovestull Johnson, She was employed by the United States Postal Service retiring as a personnel assistant. She was a member of the...
Elmer D. Garabrandt
May 12, 2004
Elmer D. “Elmo” Garabrandt, 85, New Philadelphia, died early Wednesday morning, May 12, 2004, at Morningview Care Center where he had been a patient for several years.One of twelve children in the family of the now late Thomas H. and Eliza J. Medley Garabrandt, Elmer was born in New Philadelphia on January 1, 1919.He was a member of the United...
Peggy Lou Gibson
May 12, 2004
Peggy Lou Gibson, 72, of New Dawn Health Care Center of Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully late Wednesday evening.She had been afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis for more than twenty years.Born in Scio, Oh, August 1, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Grace Lynn Lightner. Peggy graduated from Scio High School before marrying Byron Gibson...
David Ryan Collins II
May 7, 2004
David Ryan Collins II, four month old son of Angel Marie Urban Collins and David Ryan Collins, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly in his home early Friday morning. Born on Christmas Eve 2003, David was the pride and joy of his parents, as well as his maternal grandparents; Peggy Brown Urban and Bill Urban of New Philadelphia, and his paternal...
William Wheeler
May 7, 2004
William “Bill” J. Wheeler, 63, of Dover, died Friday, May 7, 2004.Bill was born in Hayesville, NC., November 2, 1940, to the late Bernice Wheeler and was a 1960 graduate of Thomasville High School (North Carolina).He was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Air force and the Marine Corp., was a member of the Community Baptist Church...
Theresa K. Harr
May 7, 2004
Theresa K. Harr, 87, a 3-year resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, May 7, 2004, at New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover.Born September 13, 1916 in Washington County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elija and Mary Melvina (Droke) King. After graduating from high school, Theresa continued her formal education at the Business...
