Obituaries

Oct 7, 2018

Michael S. Locker, 63, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

Born in Dover on March 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles D. Locker, Sr. and Maxine V. Murphy Locker of New Philadelphia. Michael had retired from the Village of Midvale Street Department and...

Oct 5, 2018

Jo Lynn Markay Papuga, 47, of New Philadelphia passed away in her home on October 5, 2018.

Born April 20, 1971 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Linda (Marion) Zalesky and Joseph Zalesky.

After graduating from Tuscarawas Central Catholic in 1989, Jo Lynn continued her formal education at the University of Akron obtaining her bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 3, 2018

Edwin Dale Limbacher, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health while surrounded by his family.

A son of the late Russell and Mary (Holderbaum) Limbacher, Edwin was born August 9, 1935 at Winfield, Ohio.

Edwin graduated from Dover High School in 1953. Then on December 14,...

Oct 1, 2018

Ethel Irene Beavers, 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Country Club Retirement Center on October 1, 2018.

Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William Alonzo and Ida Mae (Higgs) Reese.

After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School, Ethel married the late Willard E. Beavers on June 3, 1950 in...

Oct 1, 2018

Nancy Lee Yaggi, 75, of Tuscarawas, died suddenly on Monday, October 1, 2018 at her home.

A daughter of the late Jewel Virgil and Rosemary Reta (Corey) Maddox, Nancy was born August 19, 1943 at Dover, Ohio.

Nancy was a graduate of Dover High School and was a longtime employee of Joy Manufacturing where she retired after 38 years of...

Sep 30, 2018

Peggy A. Swaldo, 83, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died while in the care of Community Hospice in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover on Sunday, September 30, 2018 following a battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 1, 1935, Peggy was a daughter of the late Warren B. and Helen E. Walton Lorenz.

She...

Sep 30, 2018

Charles William “Chuck” Airhart, age 80 of Navarre, passed away peacefully in his residence on Sunday, September 30, 2018, surrounded by many of his loving family.

The oldest of three children born to the late Vincent William and Florence Ethel Neal Airhart, Chuck was born in Massillon City Hospital on October 29, 1937.

He attended St. Clements and Navarre High...

Sep 29, 2018

Brenda Sue Rings, 62, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Saturday, September 29, 2018 in her residence.

Born at Millersburg on May 19, 1956, Brenda was a daughter of the late William and Geraldine Goss Arnold.

Brenda’s professional career began with the former Knights Inn at Dover and she later became the owner and operator of the former Cardinal Cleaning at...

Sep 27, 2018

Robert B. “ Bob” Masters, 91 of Bowerston, died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

Born in Bowerston, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Alice B. Timmerman Masters. He was a graduate of the former Bowerston High School and a veteran having served with the US Army Air...

Sep 24, 2018

E. Jeanette Larkin, 82, of Newcomerstown and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to her heavenly home, Monday, September 24, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia August 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Garnet and Frances I. Randolph Larkin and was a 1954 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. Jeanette received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kent State University...

Sep 24, 2018

Doris Irene Morton Jackson, 90, of Altavista, Virginia, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. She was the wife of the late Gayle R. “Bud” Jackson for thirty-seven years.

She was born July 24, 1928 in Shelby, OH a daughter of the late William Leonard Morton and Lula Belle Scott Morton. Doris was a very special lady and loved by many,...

Sep 21, 2018

Sep 19, 2018

Randall L. Meese, 65, of Dover was born ornery on January 16, 1953 and was ornery until the day he passed away on September 19, 2018 fighting Esophageal Cancer. He was surrounded by his family as his life in heaven with his heavenly Savior began.

How do you write an obituary for a man like Randy Meese? Here’s some of...

Sep 17, 2018

Graveside services for Richard G. Casper, 92, and his wife, Lianne, 83, both of Gnadenhutten, were recently held in Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. Richard died Monday, September 17, 2018 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover and Lianne had preceded him in death on September 21, 2015.

Born in Baltic, Richard was the son of the late...

Sep 12, 2018

Donald Joseph “Joe” Ricklic, 82, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, with his family at his side, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 14, 1936, Joe was a son of the late Joseph A. and Martha E. DeWaele Ricklic.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Joe entered...

Sep 7, 2018

David A. Fox, Sr. 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away after a short period of declining health in the Community Hospice Truman House on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Born in Dover on December 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Ralph Fox and Edna “Jean” (Kinsey) Fox. After completing his education at Dover High School, he honorably served...

Sep 6, 2018

Larry V. Hawthorne, age 67, of Mineral City, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 following a brief illness.

Known as “Papa Larry” to his family, he was born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 28, 1951; a day, years later, he would be proud to share with his grandson, Alex. Larry was one of 13 children born to the late...

Sep 5, 2018

Shirley Ann Rothenstine, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Bernice (Thomas) Cunningham, Shirley was born August 15, 1942 at Plainfield, Ohio.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Rothenstine of New Philadelphia, as well as many other extended family...

Aug 31, 2018

Larry W. Baker, 66, of Carrollton, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at his home in Carrollton following a ten-year battle with cancer.

Born in Pineville, Kentucky he was the son of the late Joe L. and Louise Sanders Baker and was a graduate of Conotton Valley High School. In the 70’s, Larry worked in the oil fields, in the 80’s...

Aug 27, 2018

John W. “Jack” Furniss, 90, of Dover, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in New Philadelphia on June 16, 1928, he was the son of the late Vernon and Josie Redding Furniss. Jack retired from the former IF Manufacturing in New Philadelphia and was a United States...