Obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Karr F. Ashbaugh, 94, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, August 7, 2020 in his home following a period of declining health.

Born March 1, 1926 in New Philadelphia, Karr was the son of the late Earl Frederick and Beula S. (Whitmer) Ashbaugh.

Karr honorably served in the United States Navy as an electrician on a submarine in the...

Aug 7, 2020

Kim Francis Straub, 66, of Temple Terrace, Florida, grew her angel wings in divine timing on August 7, 2020 at 2:22 pm surrounded by her family.

She was born in Dover, Ohio on February 22, 1954. Her parents began to recognize her artistic talents at a young age when she described the colors she saw on their black and white...

Aug 3, 2020

William Edward Wornica, 80, of Beach City, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late William G. and Josephine M. (Vanke) Wornica, William was born December 8, 1939 at Akron, Ohio.

William was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a long time employee for the City of...

Aug 3, 2020

Donald Allen Henninge, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 3, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Clarence Young Henninge and Viola Lenore (Harper) Aberth, Donald was born March 22, 1934 at Tallmadge, Ohio.

Donald graduated from New Philadelphia High School. Then on June 13, 1953, he married...

Aug 1, 2020

N. Jane Douglas, age 91, of Venice, Florida and formerly of the New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Saturday, August 1, 2020, in Bayfront Regional Health Center at Venice following a period of declining health and a brief battle with cancer.

Born on November 28, 1928, in Bakersville, Ohio, Jane was a daughter of the late Lester Daniel “L.D.” and Helen Neiss...

Aug 1, 2020

Lester Luther Freshwater, age 98, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Saturday, August 1, 2020, while in the care of Crossroads Hospice at Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.

Born in New Philadelphia on February 23, 1922, Lester was a son of the late James Alexander and Della May Everhart Freshwater.

Les was a 1940 graduate of New Philadelphia High...

Jul 31, 2020

Rowena Agnes Poorman, age 95, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, July 31, 2020, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

A daughter of the late Emmett and Della (Marshal) Norris, Rowena was born at Coshocton, Ohio on September 8, 1924. She was a graduate of the former Roscoe Village High School and enjoyed working as a greeter at Walmart...

Jul 31, 2020

Jul 31, 2020

Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Fiegl, age 76, of Strasburg, went to live with her Heavenly Father, Friday, July 31, 2020, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Buffalo, New York on February, 8, 1944, Mary Jo was a daughter of the late Joseph L. and Arlyne C. (Roth) Wind.

Mary Jo earned an...

Jul 29, 2020

Patricia S. “Peesha” McCullough-Enslen, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Thomas Rodgers and Edith Cavell (Lewis) McCullough, Patricia was born, May 26, 1946 at Toledo, Ohio.

Peesha graduated from Dover High School in 1964. She then continued her education at Kent...

Jul 29, 2020

Charles Jacob Snyder, age 67, of Dover died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, while in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover on November 19, 1952, Chuck was as son of the late Charles Eugene and Lena “Nita” (Damiene) Snyder.

Chuck was a graduate of Dover High School and attended Trade School through Timken...

Jul 28, 2020

Jon Frederick Faulkner, Sr., age 57, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Akron General Hospital.

Born in Salem, Ohio on November 19, 1962, Jon was a son of the late Robert L. Faulkner, Sr, and Rose M. Vaughn Faulkner.

He attended Leetonia High School and spent a great deal of his professional life as a Truck Driver....

Jul 26, 2020

Jed I. Weekly, 45, of Mineral City passed away at his home surrounded by his family on July 26, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Wheeling, WV, on October 11, 1974, he was the son of the late John E. and Jewell C. (Parsons) Weekly.

After Jed graduated from Lakeland High School, he honorably served his country...

Jul 26, 2020

John F. Blott, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, surrounded by his family.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1947, he was the son of the late John Frances and Anne Marie (Doughtery) Blott, Sr.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam...

Jul 25, 2020

Jul 25, 2020

Don F. Maher II, 59, of Dover, passed away in Aultman Hospital on July 25, 2020, following a brief illness.

Born in Dover on January 6, 1961, he was the son of the late Don F. and Connie Marian (Meissner) Maher.

After Don graduated from Tusky Valley High School in 1979, he worked for Nickles Bakery until retirement. He greatly...

Jul 24, 2020

Leslie Murphy, 67, of Uhrichsville, passed away July 24, 2020, in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.

Born in Dover on September 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Melvin A. Murphy and Velma G. (Shear) Gibbs.

Leslie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working puzzles and word searches, and...

Jul 23, 2020

Reverend James L. LaWarre, 79, of Tuscarawas, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

In keeping with his wishes, Jim’s cremation care is to be conducted through the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and no visitation or services have been scheduled.

Jul 19, 2020

Nancy Anne Leggett, age 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover on Sunday, July 19, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on September 7, 1934, Nancy was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Ethel Nora (Hykes) Wells. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On...

Jul 18, 2020

Robert M. Carr, age 87, of Uhrichsville, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice in Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.

Born on November 11, 1932, in West Lafayette, Ohio Bob was a son of the late Thomas and Mary E. (Hill) Carr.

He was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and on July...