Andrea “Kay” Applegarth

Andrea “Kay” (Yoss) Applegarth, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 after a courageous two year battle with lymphoma.

Born June 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James Yoss Sr. and Dorothy (Haynes) Yoss Nicholson.

Kay graduated from Conotton Valley High School in 1964 where she was a majorette for the Rockets. She retired after having worked 36 years at Big Bear Grocery Co. in New Philadelphia, and most recently at Giant Eagle in Dover. Her many passions included playing tennis, fishing, traveling, watching her grandchildren participate in sports, as well as being an avid fan of the Buckeyes, Steelers and the Indians. She especially loved spending time with her great-grandchildren.

On August 15, 1964, Kay married her high school sweetheart, Clarence “Pete” Applegarth, who survives and with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage with this past August. Together, they have two daughters, Kathy and son-in-law Jeff Brindley of Dennison, Kim and son-in-law Gabe Fincher of New Philadelphia; three grandsons, Jerrin, Kraig and Josh Brindley; granddaughter, Alix Stein; and three great-grandsons Triton and Trax Brindley and Carter Brindley. She is also survived by a brother, James Yoss Jr. of Scio.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles “Edward” Yoss and Thelma Bolitho, both of Scio.

In keeping with Kay’s wishes there will be no public visitations or services. Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory is handling cremation care.

Her family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to the entire staff of Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia for their immeasurable compassion and care. Contributions in Kay’s memory can be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.