Obituaries

Feb 25, 2015

Walter C. Van Horn, Jr. 83, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Country Club Retirement Campus following a courageous health battle.

Born in Barberton, Ohio on February 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Evelyn M. (Roth) Van Horn, Sr.

After graduating from Barberton High School, he continued his formal...

Feb 22, 2015

Mary K. Campbell, 93, of Dover, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Ralph R. Aeschliman and the late Gertrude (Frew) Hensel, Mary was born February 23, 1921 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Mary graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939 and was a...

Feb 22, 2015

David Charles Ekama, 27, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his home. David was the youngest child of Jerrit Ekama and Kathleen (Wong) Ekama.

David graduated from Garaway High School in 2007, where he was a member of the wrestling team and Band. After graduation, he continued his education at the Ohio College of Massotherapy....

Feb 21, 2015

Stanley A. “Ski” Wyatozki, age 98, of Dover, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

A son of the late Adam and Frances (Bateliza) Witozki, Ski was born at Worcester, Massachusetts on May 5, 1916.

From 1935-1939, Ski served the United States Navy where he obtained the rank of Fire Controlman Third Class, and was stationed...

Feb 20, 2015

Nancy C. Klopfer, 98, of Dover, Ohio, died peacefully at Park Village Health Care Center on February 20, 2015, where she was a resident for five years.

Born August 1, 1916 in Bellevue, PA, to the late Emma Elizabeth Barr and Joseph Hart Caughey, Nancy was the youngest of three Caughey children. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1934,...

Feb 20, 2015

Nicholas Ryan Beachy, a loving father and son, talented musician, and friend to all, passed away suddenly on February 20, 2015.

Born in Dover, Ohio on May 26, 1989, Nick was the son of Pamela J. (Marlatt) and Cyril Leyda of New Philadelphia and Mark N. Beachy of Sugarcreek.

As a young boy, Nick quickly showed an interest in music....

Feb 20, 2015

William R Tufford, 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday evening, February 20, 2015, in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia after a brief illness.

The son of the late William E. and Barbara E. (Moffett) Tufford, Bill was born June 15, 1945 at Cambridge, Ohio.

A 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Bill...

Feb 19, 2015

Robert L Mizer, 69 of New Philadelphia, passed away February 19, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Union Hospital on November 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Doras W. and Jane L. (Thomas) Mizer. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1964, Bob spent his career working for the former Goshen Dairy and Smith...

Feb 19, 2015

Terry Lee Gopp, age 70 of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 following a brief illness while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of the late Roland and Mary (Bour) Gopp, Terry was born at New Philadelphia on March 12, 1944.

He was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered into the United...

Feb 16, 2015

Betty Jean Hicks, 84, a servant of God and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday morning, February 16, 2015 in the Community Hospice House following a lengthy decline with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Dover on April 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Massimo and Bertha (Welz) Basiletti. Betty...

Feb 14, 2015

David Lee Vitt, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in his residence following a brief illness.

A son of the late Frank and Polly (Akers) Vitt, Dave was born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 16, 1948.

He was a proud 1966 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and remained a lifelong supporter of the...

Feb 13, 2015

Harry F. Mushrush, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 13, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philladelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Arthur and Anna (Davis) Mushrush, Harry was born August 19, 1923 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Harry graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1941 where he was a member of...

Feb 13, 2015

Beverly B. (Haswell) Freshwater, age 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2015 while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A daughter of the late Arthur Rudy and Ethel Marie (Hinig) Haswell, Bev was born at Strasburg on March 16, 1922.

Bev was a 1940 graduate of Strasburg High School and married the love of...

Feb 13, 2015

Hans Goran Ahlstam, 74, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late George Emil and Alise Anna (Warna) Ahlstam, Hans was born April 1, 1940 at Helsinki, Finland. After immigrating to the United States with his family, Hans resided in New...

Feb 12, 2015

Jane T. Lahmers, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born near Warsaw, Ohio on March 5, 1934, Jane was a daughter of the late Donald and Lela (Guthrie) Johnston.

Jane was a 1952 graduate of Warsaw High School and a graduate of Western Union School at Indiana. Following her schooling, she...

Feb 10, 2015

Walter Lewis Watson, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.

A son of the late Clarence and Cleo (McCune) Watson, Walter was born June 11, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Walter was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a well-known home builder and developer...

Feb 10, 2015

Shirley Ann (Kerns) Armstrong, age 79, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 10, 2015 while in the care of Community Hospice House.

Born in the family’s Oldtown Valley home at New Philadelphia on April 22, 1935, Shirley was one of nine children born to the late Joseph and Daisy French Kerns.

A 1953 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick...

Feb 10, 2015

David Milton Pollock, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away due to a brief respiratory ailment in Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Tuesday night, February 10, 2015.

Born in New Philadelphia on April 12, 1929, he was the son of the late Peter and Bessie Pollock. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Dave joined the United States Army where he...

Feb 8, 2015

Louis “Paul” Lorenzoni, originally from Roswell, passed away peacefully in his sleep in New Dawn Healthcare Facility on Sunday, February 8, 2015, after a period of declining health.

Paul was born in Union Hospital on January 1, 1943, the son of the late Louis and Helen Marcella (Craig) Lorenzoni of Roswell. He was a member of St Elizabeth’s Church,...

Feb 6, 2015