Obituaries

Nov 6, 2015

Edie K. Hobart, age 47, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Friday, November 6, 2015 at her residence.

A daughter of Edward (Juanita) Kramer of Blue Rock, Ohio, the late Edna Wood Steed and step-daughter to Sonny Steed of Duncan Falls, Ohio; Edie was born at Zanesville, Ohio on November 26, 1967.

Edie graduated from Philo High School in 1986...

Nov 6, 2015

Jerry Lee Edie Sr., 73, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, November 06, 2015 at the home of his son following a lengthy illness.

A son of Loretta Mae Kopp of Dover and the late Harold Eugene Edie Sr., Jerry was born October 31, 1942 at Dover, Ohio.

Jerry graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1962. He then enlisted with...

Nov 4, 2015

Sandra Kay Stemple Hall, age 71 of Bolivar, died Wednesday, November 04, 2015, in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late David H. and Mary Jane Diefenbach Stemple, Sandy was born at Dover, Ohio on April 10, 1944.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a member of...

Nov 4, 2015

Doyle Eugene Metzger, 84, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in his residence following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Walter Russell and Inez Viola Myers Metzger, Doyle was born at Uhrichsville on February 19, 1931.

He was a member of the former Uhrichsville High School class of 1949 and entered into the United...

Nov 2, 2015

Nov 2, 2015

Jean Anne Owens, passed away after a long bout with cancer, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia on November 2, 2015.

Born in Conneaut, Ohio on November 7, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Doris (Bender) Owens.

After completing her formal education, Jean was employed at Buckeye Career Center for nearly two decades as a guidance...

Nov 1, 2015

Richard L. “Dick” Beamer, Jr., 80, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Born August 5, 1935 in Goshen, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Edith I (Krocker) Beamer, Sr. After graduating from Dennison St. Mary’s High School, Richard...

Nov 1, 2015

Margaret Ann Gibb Renner moved into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.

Born on August 4, 1941 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Alma M (Heston) Gibb.

She attended Wooster Highway School and graduated from Dover High School...

Nov 1, 2015

Dora Mae Stempfly, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at her home.

A daughter of the late Dewey and Marie (Kron) Gopp, Dora was born January 8, 1922 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Dora graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939 and was retired from the Woolworth Company where she worked for 30 years.

She was a...

Nov 1, 2015

Garland G. Monroe, Sr., 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Park Village Health Care at Dover while surrounded by his loved ones.

A son of the late Gay Monroe and the late Peggy (Jarvis) Berry, Garland was born May 31, 1932 at Spencer, West Virginia.

Garland was a veteran of the United States Air Force and...

Oct 29, 2015

Dennis R. “Gooter” McCahill, age 72, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at West Lafayette following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Dennis and Mary Reichman McCahill, Gooter as he was known to all since childhood, was born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 18, 1943.

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Oct 27, 2015

Oct 27, 2015

Jerry E. Torgler, age 79, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday evening, October 27, 2015, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a brief illness.

A son of the late Emil Eugene “Gene” and Violet C. Lahmers Torgler, Jerry was born at Union Hospital at Dover on October 10, 1936.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1954, Jerry...

Oct 25, 2015

Thelma Howard, 75, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Henry and Eva (Hill) Lute, Thelma was born July 25, 1940 in Goshen, Ohio.

Thelma enjoyed flowers, especially making floral arrangements. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Thelma was a member of St. James...

Oct 22, 2015

John Tarleton, Jr. 73, of Tuscarawas, passed away October 22, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover under the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Bethesda, Ohio, he was the son of the late John D. and Eileen (Hartley) Tarleton. After completing his formal education, John joined the working force, retiring as a truck driver.

John loved going to the...

Oct 22, 2015

James W. Causby of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in his residence.

A son of the late Lemmie “Jack” Causby, Sr. and Alma May (Reser) Causby, Jim was born at Hopedale, Ohio on December 24, 1930.

Following his graduation from Hopedale High School in 1948, Jim entered the United States Air Force and on May 7,...

Oct 18, 2015

Robert D. Gibbs, 63, of New Philadelphia, died in the Community Hospice House on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Born in Dover on October 19, 1951, Robert was the son of the late Eugene Kenneth and Barbara Lee (Winbigler) Gibbs. He was a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.

Robert was a self-employed carpenter, and specialized in kitchen installations. He...

Oct 18, 2015

James Chris Kilchenman, 62, of New Philadelphia, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2015 following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Fred “Fritz” Kilchenman and the late Margaret “Jean” (Roenbaugh) Kilchenman, Chris was born October 31, 1952 at Dover, Ohio.

Chris was a 1971 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and then attended Babson College in Massachusetts. He...

Oct 18, 2015

Albert Arthur Krebs Jr., 84, of Dover, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at his home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, as well as a short battle with cancer.

The son of the late Albert Arthur Krebs Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth (Pavlov) Krebs, Albert was born June 8, 1931 at Akron, Ohio.

Albert was a veteran of...

Oct 15, 2015

Roger Allen Wigfield, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 15, 2015 in Oak Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Baltic.

Born in Canton on February 9, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Porcher) Wigfield.

After graduating from Mineral City High School, Roger honorably served his country in the United States Army. On December 20, 1953, he...