Obituaries

Apr 3, 2015

Apr 2, 2015

Mildred B. “Miki” Natoli, 86, of Uhrichsville passed away in the Community Hospice House April 2, 2015 surrounded by her family following a period of declining health.

Born in Uhrichsville on April 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Raymond and Myrtle Lee (Barnes) Keffer.

After completing her formal education at Uhrichsville High School, she was employed...

Apr 2, 2015

Dorcas Kathryn (Oettinger) Brown, age 76, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2015, surrounded by her family, following a hard fought illness, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

Born on January 30, 1939 in Wayne, West Virginia, she was the eldest of four children born to the late William and Madeline...

Apr 1, 2015

Sheila Fern Duvall, 73, of Dover, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Community Hospice at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Bruce and Isabell (Kuhns) Mizer, Sheila was born November 24, 1941 at Cleveland, Ohio.

As a child, Sheila was confirmed in the former Jerusalem United Church of Christ. She was primarily a...

Mar 30, 2015

Vera Louise Hill, 79, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Schwartz) Lahmers, Vera was born October 21, 1935 at Canton, Ohio.

Vera graduated from Dover High School in 1955. During high...

Mar 27, 2015

Patricia J. Haney, 67, of Uhrichsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2015 in Trinity West Hospital at Steubenville following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fred and Lorene (Braglin) McDonald, Patricia was born March 18, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Patricia graduated from Dover High School in 1966. Then on August...

Mar 26, 2015

Darla Dee Chumney Allen, age 49, of Mineral City, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 26, 2015 following an extended period of declining health while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Miller) Chumney of Mineral City, Darla was born on March 25, 1966 in Union Hospital at Dover.

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Mar 24, 2015

Randy George Rafael, age 63, of Gnadenhutten, died unexpectedly, Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A son of the late Joanie (Cerella) and Pete Perazzi, and Alfred Rafael, Randy was born at Vallejo, California on August 3, 1951.

He attended St. Mary’s School at Dennison and ultimately graduated from Claymont High School in 1969....

Mar 21, 2015

Leonard Milton Huff, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on Saturday evening, March 21, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Born in Breeding, Kentucky, on February 20, 1919, he was the son of the late Henry Allen and Hudoxie (Williams) Huff.

After completing high school, he joined the United States Army...

Mar 20, 2015

Mar 19, 2015

Marion R. Bears, age 92 of the Inn at Northwood at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A daughter of the late Edward L. and Margaret T. (Mahoney) Whiting, Marion was born at Brockton, MA on May 1, 1922.

Following her graduation from Brockton High School,...

Mar 18, 2015

Daniel J. Stemple, 68, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Kenneth O. and Anna M. (Yegher) Stemple, Dan was born January 27, 1947 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Dan was a veteran of the United States Navy. He earned a Master’s degree in Construction...

Mar 15, 2015

Diane Marie Roudebush, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday evening, March 15, 2015, in her residence, following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of Thelma (Moughiman) Whitehair of Sherrodsville and the late John Whitehair, Diane was born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 17, 1948.

She was a 1966 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and began working for...

Mar 12, 2015

Dorothy Mae Williamson, 92, of Walnut Creek died Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Thorton and Augusta (Neilson) Moon, Dorothy was born December 5, 1922 at Akron, Ohio

Dorothy was retired from the Summit County Sherrif’s Department where she served as a deputy for more than...

Mar 10, 2015

Blaine Edward Walker, 61, of Newcomerstown, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Robert Max and Grace Virginia (Kelley) Walker, Blaine was born January 17, 1954 at Dennison, Ohio.

Blaine graduated from Claymont High School in 1971. He was an avid pool player and competed...

Mar 10, 2015

Ardith E. Causby, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness, on March 10, 2015, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Thompson) Chipukaizer, Ardith was born January 3, 1930 in Bowerston, Ohio.

Ardith was a graduate of the former Scio High School and...

Mar 10, 2015

Mar 5, 2015

Evelyn Mary Bichsel, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at her home following a period of declining health.

Born in Fairfield Township on June 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Martha (Albaugh) Beans.

After graduating from Midvale High School in 1942, she attended Beckwith Business School in New Philadelphia. Then,...

Mar 3, 2015

Mar 1, 2015

Lorence Allan “Luke” Riggle, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice House on March 1, 2015.

Born in Dover on February 17, 1931, he was the son of the late Earl Conwell and Arta Levira (Bair) Riggle.

Luke was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia. On June 7, 1953, he married his lifelong partner and friend, the...