Obituaries

Apr 23, 2015

Brenda S. Hoffman, age 42, of Cambridge, died Thursday evening in Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville as a result of injuries sustained during an accident; while doing what she loved best, training for a triathlon.

A daughter of Ralph Hoffman of Newcomerstown, and Nancy (Stoffer) Hoffman (companion, Tim Cooper) of Coshocton, Brenda was born at Coshocton Hospital on August 4,...

Apr 21, 2015

Howard D. Schneider, Maj. USAF Retired, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Vacaville, California.

A son of Jacob Louis Schneider and Edith Hughes Schneider, Howard was born November 14, 1928 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Howard was a 1946 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he served as class president. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the USAAF...

Apr 21, 2015

Robert R. Sommers Sr, 60, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Carl Sommers and the late Helen Powell, Bob was born March 23, 1955 at Dover, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Burris) Sommers whom he married on July 22,...

Apr 19, 2015

Apr 19, 2015

Charles Robert “Chuck” Miller, 64, of New Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 19, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Coshocton on December 29, 1950, he was the son of Robert Miller of Dover and the late Janice J. (Schultheiss) Miller.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1970, Chuck furthered...

Apr 19, 2015

Darleen Elizabeth Ault, 84, of Sugarcreek, died Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Kadez and Bernice (Beitzel) Fincher, Darleen was born January 5, 1931 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On March 4, 1950, Darleen married the love of her life, Russell E. Ault. Along with Russell,...

Apr 18, 2015

Apr 15, 2015

Dr. Gene R. Hawk, 92, of Strasburg, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday, April 15, 2015, following a brief period of declining health, while in the care of Community Hospice.

Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on September 25th, 1922, Gene was the fifth of nine children born to the late Ida C. (Emig) Hawk and Ora J. Hawk.

Gene...

Apr 15, 2015

Joseph Wayne Witcher, age 81 of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of the late James and Sylvia (Rapert) Witcher, Joseph was born at Corning, AR on September 11, 1933.

Following his graduation from Corning High School, Joe furthered...

Apr 12, 2015

Ruth Errington, 93, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late James and Hazel (Beamer) Chaney, Ruth was born November 21, 1921 at New Cumberland, Ohio.

Ruth was a long time and active member of the First Church...

Apr 11, 2015

A celebration of life gathering for Kristen Michelle Barcus is being held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Hospitality Room of the Dover Geib Funeral Center. Kristen died unexpectedly on April 11, 2015 at the age of 28, and was greeted by her parents, Jason and Karen, as she entered Heaven’s Gates.

The family...

Apr 11, 2015

Marilyn Sue Lorenzoni, age 60, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 11, 2015 following a lengthy illness.

A twin daughter of the late Louis and Helen Marcella (Craig) Lorenzoni, Marilyn and her sister, Carolyn were born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 20, 1954.

The twins attended the former Roswell Elementary and were...

Apr 10, 2015

Sharon Sheaffer, age 71, of Dover, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 10, 2015, in her residence surrounded by her family.

A daughter of the late Harold William Korns and Margaret Ellen (Williams) Korns, Sharon was born at New Philadelphia on September 13, 1943.

Sharon was raised in Barnhill and attended New Philadelphia High School. On February...

Apr 10, 2015

Esther B. Bair, 93, of Bellevue, Nebraska (formerly of New Philadelphia) died Friday, April 10, 2015 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late William and Hallie (Pfister) Harrold, Esther was born on August 9, 1921 at Beach City, Ohio and is a 1939 graduate of Beach City High School.

Esther, a homemaker, was a member of...

Apr 8, 2015

Dale Edwin Couch, 78, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2015 following complications of a stroke.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 18, 1937, he was the son of the late George Edwin and Frances L. (Walker) Couch.

After completing his formal education, Dale spent 29 years working for Valley Mining. Dale...

Apr 8, 2015

Guy Henry Cathcart, age 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away April 8, 2015, in his home following a period of declining health.

Born August 27, 1924 in Laurel, Mississippi, Guy was the son of the late Guy Ervin and Pauline (Becker) Cathcart.

After graduating from high school, Guy began his Mechanical Engineering Degree at Mississippi State University. Two years...

Apr 8, 2015

Scott Ridgeway Rook, 56, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late John and Vada (Boor) Rook, Scott was born May 27, 1958 at Dover, Ohio.

Scott graduated from Buckeye Career Center in 1977. Then on Septemer 1, 1979 he married the love of...

Apr 6, 2015

Verne E. Gray, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 6, 2015 in his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late F. Oren and Ruth Sadie (Bailey) Gray, Verne was born September 13, 1939 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

At the age of nine, Verne’s family moved to New Philadelphia and he graduated from New Philadelphia High...

Apr 6, 2015

Bobby L. Burns, 84, of Mary Esther, Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born October 13, 1930 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Ralph “Zip” and Jessie M. (Harmon) Burns.

Bob was a 1948 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. He...

Apr 4, 2015

Marilyn J. Bracken, 90, of Dover, passed away April 4, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born December 6, 1924 in Sugarcreek, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Esther (Miller) Mishler.

After graduating from Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School, she continued her formal education at the Mercy School of Nursing where she became...