Obituaries

Dec 21, 2015

John Edward “Sonny” Schlegel Sr., 80, of Parral, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 21, 2015.

A son of the late Walter E. and Carrie (Zehnder) Schlegel, John was born January 30, 1935 at Baltic, Ohio.

John was a longtime former mayor of Parral and he retired from Baker Hi-Way Express after 42 years of service. He enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2015

Joanne E. Comanita, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Amberwood Nursing Home in New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late John and Helen (Smith) Ellwood, Joanne was born October 1, 1927 in Dover, Ohio.

After graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1945, she attended the former Beckworth Business College, where she received her associate’s degree. ...

Dec 19, 2015

David Michael Altier, age 66, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015, while in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

A son of Fred and JoAnne (Myers) Altier of New Philadelphia, Dave was born on March 26, 1949 in Union Hospital at Dover.

He was a...

Dec 19, 2015

Duane A. Belknap, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away on December 19 at Amberwood Manor. The son of the late Raymond and Evelyn Davis Belknap, Duane was born on October 28, 1947, in Dennison, Ohio. Following graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1965, he attended Heidelberg College before entering the Navy in 1969 serving primarily in San Diego, California....

Dec 17, 2015

Lowell Curtis Ellington, 62, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Lowell Marion and Anise Roberta (Spargrove) Ellington, Curtis was born February 4, 1953 at Canton, Ohio.

Curtis was a veteran of the United States Army and he was a long time employee...

Dec 15, 2015

Peggy Sue Coleman, age 58 of Mineral City, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in her residence.

A daughter of Vernon and Billie (Murphy) Burke of Woodsfield, Ohio, Peg was born in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

She attended River High School at Hannibal, Ohio and graduated from Conotton Valley High School. Peg worked for a number of years as an...

Dec 14, 2015

Nina Ruth Reynolds, 92, of Bowerston, died suddenly on Monday, December 14, 2015 at her home.

A daughter of the late Dallas and Edna Barrett, Nina was born July 1, 1923 at Parkersburg, West Virginia

Nina was an avid sports fan and enjoyed crocheting and reading in her later years. She also enjoyed dining out especially at Applebee’s. Most of...

Dec 14, 2015

Eugene Edward Chumney, age 87, of Mineral City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015, while in the care of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Reader Ray and Lena Opplinger Chumney, Gene, as he was known by family and friends was born at...

Dec 14, 2015

Anson Jack Rieger, 88, of Atwood Lake, died Monday, December 14, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent illness.

A son of the late Joseph and Mary (Haswell) Rieger, Jack was born January 29, 1927 at Strasburg, Ohio.

Jack graduated from Strasburg High School in 1945. The following day, he was drafted into the United States Army and...

Dec 13, 2015

Lester W. Ley, 82, of Dover passed away in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia on December 13, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Born in Mineral City on July 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Frederick F. and Cleda E. (Moreland) Ley, Sr. He was loved and cared for throughout his childhood by Clarence and...

Dec 11, 2015

Stanley B. Lipinsky, 73, of Carrollton, died Friday, December 11, 2015 in Hennis Care & Retirement Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Stanley and Mary (Widla) Lipinsky, Stan was born May 7, 1942 at Amsterdam, Ohio.

Stan was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, he became...

Dec 9, 2015

Richard D. Ernest, 73, of Dover, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late I. Dale and Elizabeth (Ritter) Ernest, Richard was born August 1, 1942 at Cleveland, Ohio.

Richard graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1960. Then on June 22, 1963, he married...

Dec 8, 2015

Harry J. King, 85, of Newcomerstown, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Harry and Artha (Wiandt) King, Harry was born January 8, 1930 in Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Harry enjoyed waking up and spending every morning with his friends at either Cy Young Bowling Alley or at the local McDonalds....

Dec 8, 2015

Dec 7, 2015

Dr. Kenneth E. Gasser, age 85, of Dover, died peacefully, Monday, December 07, 2015, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of the late Ernest and Alice (Maurer) Gasser, Kenneth was born at Dover on August 18, 1930.

Following his graduation from Dover High School Kenneth began his undergraduate work at Miami University and received his D.D.S....

Dec 5, 2015

Dustin Michael Runyon, age 27, of New Philadelphia, has gained a healed body and is now in the immediate presence of the Lord. Dusty passed Saturday afternoon, December 5, 2015, in OSU Medical Center at Columbus following a lifelong battle with numerous health issues.

A son of Kimberley (companion, Marsha Dotson) Callen-Runyon of New Philadelphia and Ronald (companion, Joy Diehl)...

Dec 3, 2015

Gary Richard Guthrie, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an unexpected illness.

A son of Eileen (Richard) Kanzigg Delaney of Saint Clairsville and the late Richard Guthrie, Gary was born at Bellaire, Ohio on June 28, 1956.

Following his graduation from Bellaire High School in 1975 Gary furthered his education...

Nov 28, 2015

Mary Ann Downing, 90, of Sherrodsville, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Saturday morning, November 28, 2015 in Union Hospital following complications from surgery.

Born in Magnolia on March 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen (Muircroft) Henderson. After graduating from high school, Mary Ann married her beloved John Christie Downing on August...

Nov 28, 2015

Jody L. Carr, 57, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on November 28, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dover on June 10, 1958, she was the daughter of Laverne E. McKean and the late Jack L. McKean.

After completing her formal education at Indian Valley North High School, she...

Nov 27, 2015

Mrs. Thelma L. (Bitticker) Phillips, 91 of New Philadelphia passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2015 after a brief illness at her daughter’s home in Copley, Ohio.

Born in Strasburg, Ohio on August 12, 1924, she was the daughter of the late, Frank E. Bitticker and Myrtle L. (Gnagy) Bitticker. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School in...