Obituaries

Jul 6, 2018

Dennis W. Hicks, 77, of New Philadelphia, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday, July 6, 2018, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House. For the past two years Dennis has bravely battled Glioblastoma Brain Cancer.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 25, 1941, Dennis was the...

Jul 1, 2018

Linda Lea Ball, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away July 1, 2018 in Amberwood Manor under the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Uhrichsville on February 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John Melvin and Hazel Maxine (Vickers) Milburn.

Linda graduated from the former Uhrichsville High School and spent the past 21 years working for Shoney’s Restaurant...

Jun 26, 2018

Paul “Danny” McCall, 39, of Newcomerstown, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 following a lifelong battle with diabetes.

Born at Cambridge, Ohio on January 12, 1979, Danny was a son of Joe McCall of Newcomerstown and the late Brenda Sue (Casteel) McCall.

A member of Newcomerstown High School’s class of 1998, Danny was an avid sports fan and dedicated father. He...

Jun 25, 2018

Jun 25, 2018

Nathan R. Beitzel, 43, of New Philadelphia, passed away June 25, 2018 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a very brief diagnosis of both cancer and pulmonary fibrosis.

A son of Steven E. Beitzel and the late Christine Rae (Smith) Beitzel, Nathan was born August 19, 1974 in Dover.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School...

Jun 22, 2018

Joanne Homan Shroyer, age 86, of Hennis Care Center at Dover died Friday, June 22, 2018 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Byron C. and Ella (Johnson) Moore, Joanne was born at Dover, Ohio on October 24, 1931.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed for many years as a...

Jun 22, 2018

Josephine Kornish Lab, 97, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of Winfield died Friday, June 22, 2018 following a period of declining health.

Born at Roswell, Ohio on June 15, 1921, Josephine was a daughter of the late Charles and Frances Kornish.

She was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and on February 25, 1947 in...

Jun 22, 2018

Susan Lynn Gleason, 63, of Dover, died Friday, June 22, 2018, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 1, 1954, Susan was a daughter of the late Dean and Hazel (Owens) Bartholow.

Susan attended Stasburg-Franklin High School and worked for many years as a home health aide...

Jun 22, 2018

Jun 21, 2018

The beautiful, 104-year life of Thelma Fay Cline came to a peaceful end Thursday, June 21, 2018 in her New Philadelphia home.

Thelma Ring was born on March 26, 1914 in Monroe County, Ohio, at Ring’s Mill. She was one of seven children born to the late Walter and Ada Ring. She went through the 8th grade at nearby Pine...

Jun 20, 2018

Eleanor Joanne Raber, infant daughter of Jesse and Nicole Raber of Baltic, was born and passed away June 20, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Eleanor, the Hebrew name for “God is my light”, was deeply loved by her grandparents, Paul Raber, Doug and Laurie Hergatt, Dave and Cheryl Henry, and Lisa and Ron Dague; two great-grandmothers; and several aunts,...

Jun 20, 2018

Joan “Jo” Helen Murray, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away under the care of Community Hospice in New Dawn Nursing Home on June 20, 2018 following a short period of declining health.

Born in Columbus on September 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Kenkel) Altermatt. Jo graduated from Holy Rosary High School. Jo also...

Jun 20, 2018

Ricky L. Howell, 65, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A son of the late Karl and Gertrude (Ohler) Howell, Ricky was born April 3, 1953 at Dennison, Ohio.

Ricky graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1971 and during his younger years he worked as a fuel truck driver...

Jun 18, 2018

Raymond R. “Sonny” Hill, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, June 18, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Elmer and Ida (Wolf) Hill, Sonny was born May 10, 1934 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Sonny was a veteran of the United States Army. He was active with area V.F.W. Posts and...

Jun 17, 2018

Jun 15, 2018

Jun 14, 2018

Shirley Louise Beahm, age 80 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on August 14, 1937, Shirley was a daughter of the late Herbert and Edna Cumins Soulsby and her biological father, George Betzing.

Shirley was a 1955 graduate of the former Midvale High...

Jun 14, 2018

Marjorie “Marge” Menapace, 90, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully with her daughter and sister, Neva, at her side in Hennis Care Center at Dover on June 14, 2018, following a period of declining health.

Born in Barnhill on June 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Phillip R. and Thelma (Conley) Smitley.

On September 29, 1951, Marge...

Jun 13, 2018

Glenna “Jean” Carlson, age 83, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on July 17, 1934, Jean was a daughter of the late Glen and Mary “Mina” Fellers Taylor. She was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married the love of her...

Jun 11, 2018

Kenneth J. “Bud” Fliger, Age 78, of Navarre was born March 23, 1940. He left us to join his beloved son Scott E. Fliger, Sr. on June 11, 2018.

He retired from Handy and Harmon Epic Technical of Dover. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Janice (Paulus) Fliger; daughter,...