Obituaries

May 6, 2017

May 6, 2017

Joe Duane Fewkes, 65, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a two year courageous battle against cancer.

He was the second son of Charles Frederick Fewkes and Alta Mae Dill.  Joe was born in Norwalk, California on January 17, 1952.  He was employed and retired from Consolidated Coal...

May 6, 2017

Virginia Thompson McEwan, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Park Village Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a lengthy period of declining health.

The only daughter of the late Paul E. and Ruth (Ivey) Thompson, Virginia was born April 17, 1939 in Statesboro, Georgia.

Virginia was a premier student and leader at Grosse Pointe Memorial...

May 3, 2017

Gerald D. Hootman, Sr., 77, of New Philadelphia passed away in New Dawn Healthcare Center, on May 3, 2017 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on May 3, 1940, Gary was the son of the late John F. and Beatrice (Ickes) Hootman.

After completing his formal education at New Philadelphia, Gary served his country in the...

May 3, 2017

Harold Lloyd Peterman, 90, of Brightwood went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 following a brief illness.

He was born on August 28, 1926 the oldest son of nine children to the late John & Ada Peterman in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

He graduated from Sherrodsville High School in 1944. In 1947 he was elected as the...

May 2, 2017

Delaphee Rose Nelson passed away May 2, 2017 in Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at Columbus.

She is survived by her loving parents Hunter West-Fitch and Jesse Nelson; a brother, Jewelius Nelson; as well as her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins; the family would also like to offer a special thanks to Great-Grandpa Jim.

“Those we have held...

May 1, 2017

May 1, 2017

Lena J. Moore, 77, of 1062 Darrell Drive NE, New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio after a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Arlie and Irma (Chaney) Butler, Lena was born May 25, 1939 at Dennison, Ohio.

Lena enjoyed baking, crocheting, collecting antiques and she was a frequent volunteer at the...

Apr 30, 2017

Gino J. Martinelli, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Attilio and Ida (Baggia) Martinelli, Gino was born July 7, 1924 at Roswell, Ohio.

Gino graduated from Midvale High School in 1941.  Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy and served during...

Apr 28, 2017

William E. Ivan, Master Sgt., USAF, Ret., 80, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, April 28, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.

 

Bill was born in his parent’s home in Port Vue, Pennsylvania on June 30, 1936. He was the third child of the late Mary (Moseh) and Michael John Ivan.

 

After graduation from Glassport...

Apr 27, 2017

Joseph Ronald Vaughn, 80, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Thursday afternoon, April 27, 2017, in his residence.

A son of the late Charles and Bernice Ralph Vaughn, Joe was born on June 6, 1936 at Dover, Ohio.

Following his graduation from Dover High School in 1954, Joe studied at Ohio University and the Ohio State University. He soon pursued his...

Apr 24, 2017

Patricia Ellen Matlick, 77, of Barnhill, died suddenly on Monday, April 24, 2017 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Daniel and Pauline (Swinderman) Mazzy, Pat was born March 13, 1940 in her childhood home at Midvale, Ohio.

She graduated from Midvale High School in 1958 where she was a cheerleader for the...

Apr 22, 2017

Dina L. Toland, 74, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House Saturday morning, April 22, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Canton on November 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Betty E. (McMillen) Breehl.

After graduating from St. Joseph High School, she worked professionally at area...

Apr 19, 2017

Martha “Evelyn” Kinsey, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Wilfred and Laura (McGuire) Dainty, Evelyn was born January 5, 1922 at Strasburg, Ohio.

Every Monday, Evelyn would take a grandchild out to dinner.  She was a member of a bowling league and...

Apr 18, 2017

Apr 17, 2017

Terry Lynn St. George, 68, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Monday, April 17, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late John St. George and Marjorie (Johnson) Stevens, Terry was born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on July 1, 1948.

He was a 1966 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and briefly attended Kent State University...

Apr 16, 2017

William Fodor, Jr., 79, of Scio, passed away April 16, 2017, at Hennis Care Center in Dover.

He was born June 25, 1937 to the late William and Katherine (Macky) Fodor, Sr.

On July 21, 1958, Bill married the former Mary Lou Pcionek. In addition to Mary Lou, Bill is survived by his sons, Steven (Trish) Fodor of Columbus and...

Apr 16, 2017

Julius Ricklic, Jr., 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Select Specialty Hospital at Newark, Ohio following a recent period of declining health.

A son of the late Julius Ricklic, Sr., and the late Elizabeth (Lesjak) Ricklic, Julius was born September 26, 1933 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Julius graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was a...

Apr 15, 2017

Sumner Isaiah Snyder, 19 years old, went home to Heaven on Saturday evening, April 15, 2017 surrounded by those who loved and cared for him.

Born at Dodge City Kansas, on November 25, 1997, Sumner is Pastor Jason and Angel Snyder’s first born son.

Sumner, who battled a severe birth brain injury, loved music, musicals, balloons, going on walks, being...

Apr 10, 2017

Margaret M. Kopp, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Jerry and Anna (Dussani) Destefani, Margaret was born February 29, 1928 at New Philadelphia.

Margaret retired from Union Hospital after working as a housekeeper for 12 years.  She was a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic...