Obituaries

Sep 9, 2017

Sep 8, 2017

John L. Sullivan, 80, of Wainwright, died Friday, September 8, 2017. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Sep 4, 2017

Donna Kochman-Kohl, 63, of Strasburg, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 after a period of declining health in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Ora and Verneda (Stevens) Haught, Donna was born March 24, 1954 at Wheeling, West Virginia.

Donna was a very caring person who loved giving her time to those who...

Sep 4, 2017

Louise Fantin Patrick, 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home on September 4, 2017, following an apparent heart attack.

 

Born July 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Emma (Visintainer) Fantin.

 

In 1960, Louise married the late Wishard Lee Patrick and together the couple raised one son.  Louise was a devoted...

Sep 3, 2017

Sep 1, 2017

Robert Denton “Papa Vroom Vroom” Napier Jr, 63, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home.

A son of the late Robert Denton Napier Sr. and the late Minnie Lavonne (O’Banion) Napier, Bob was born April 1, 1954 at Louisville, Kentucky.

Bob was a member of the Dover Eagles and the New Philadelphia V.F.W. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle...

Sep 1, 2017

Alice Holmes, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 in the New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

A daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Williams) James, Alice was born October 2, 1926 at Barnhill, Ohio.

Alice served as an officer at the Lady’s Army-Navy Auxiliary and was known for her lunch specials that she cooked there....

Aug 31, 2017

Dennis L. “Denny” Fenton, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 31, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House, following a brief illness.

A son of Dale (Faye) Fenton of New Philadelphia and the late Betty Cook Fenton, Denny was born at Canton, Ohio on April 18, 1949.

He was a 1967 graduate of New Philadelphia High...

Aug 29, 2017

Wilbur L. Souers, Jr., 86, of Zoarville, went to be with The Lord, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Wilbur L. and Helen (Snyder) Souers, Wilbur was born December 7, 1930 at Akron, Ohio.

Wilbur served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the...

Aug 28, 2017

Bonnie Lee Hendershot, 67, of Strasburg, died Monday, August 28, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her family, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Roland “Baldy” and Gladys Workman Baker, Bonnie was born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 20, 1949.

Bonnie graduated from Strasburg Franklin Schools. While attending an event at Columbia Skateland,...

Aug 28, 2017

Stephanie Ann Baird, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, August 28, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

A daughter of Elaine (Stephan) Hudak of New Philadelphia and the late Harry Hudak, Stephanie was born July 25, 1953 at Massillon, Ohio.

Stephanie graduated from Conotton Valley High School in 1971. She then continued her education...

Aug 27, 2017

Randy L. Thompson, 72, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home.

A son of the late Harold and Geraldine (Pickering) Thompson, Randy was born August 13, 1945 at Dennison, Ohio.

Randy attended the former Dennison High School and served in the United States Army. He was formerly employed by Ohio Power/AEP and the Pennsylvania Railroad before...

Aug 26, 2017

Aug 25, 2017

Aug 25, 2017

Daniel Angelo Grill, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 25, 2017 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio following a recent illness.

A son of the late Donato and Wilda (Shimp) Grill, Daniel was born May 14, 1938 at Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Daniel retired from Inca Press Wood as a maintenance supervisor and he enjoyed remodeling and performing various construction projects...

Aug 23, 2017

Ruth A. Leone, age 65 of New Philadelphia, died of heart failure on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

A daughter of the late Lee H. and Nina Spencer Ronald, Ruth was born on May 15, 1952 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia, Ruth offered a warm welcoming smile to those she encountered for over 30...

Aug 22, 2017

Beverly Ann Giauque, 83, of Bucyrus and formerly of Dover, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in Carlisle Place at Bucyrus following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Theodore Elsworth and Lola Elizabeth (Osgood) Bailey, Beverly was born January 31, 1934 at Canton, Ohio.

Beverly graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1952 and was a longtime member of...

Aug 20, 2017

David Allen Wigfield, 70, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, Sunday, August 20, 2017.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 20, 1947, Dave was a son of the late Robert and Betty Sherer Wigfield.

Dave was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and worked for the Timken Roller Bearing...

Aug 18, 2017

Elizabeth S. Wilson Reynolds, age 70, of New Philadelphia who was known throughout her life as Libby, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 while in Community Hospice’s Truman House after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Libby was born July 1, 1947, in Union Hospital at Dover a daughter of the late Fred Wilson and Kate Kaiser Wilson.

She...

Aug 16, 2017

Robert L. Lane, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Grover and Susannah (Rothrock) Lane, Robert was born September 12, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Robert graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945.  He then served in the United...