Obituaries

Jan 13, 2015

Terry J. “Jake” Sulzener, age 59, of New Philadelphia was united with his Savior and gained ultimate healing early Tuesday, January 13, 2015 while in the care of Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania following a very courageous and hard fought battle with lung cancer.

Born on March 1, 1955 in Union Hospital at Dover, Terry was a...

Jan 12, 2015

James Paul Wires Jr. 69, of Malvern, died Monday, January 12, 2015 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

A son of the late James P. Wires Sr. and the late Rachel B. (Ritenour) Wires, James Paul was born August 20, 1945 at Dover, Ohio.

James Paul was a veteran of the United States Army having served two tours of duty in...

Jan 12, 2015

Elizabeth B. Morgan, 90, of Dover, Ohio and formerly of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, died Monday, January 12, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Bertha (Quackenbush) Becker, Elizabeth was born January 16, 1924 at Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth graduated from Central High School at Scranton in 1941. She then continued...

Jan 11, 2015

Virginia E. Davis, 93, of Gnadenhutten passed away in the Community Hospice House Sunday morning, January 11, 2015.

Born in a coal camp in Kingston, West Virginia, on November 1, 1921, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Lula Jane (Armstrong) Hyden.

On December 16, 1939, Virginia married her childhood sweetheart, the late William D. Davis. Together,...

Jan 11, 2015

Joseph Earl Mowls, 91, and Adeline Faye Mowls, 89, of New Philadelphia are together again. Joseph passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 and Adeline passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 both at their residence while surrounded by family.

A son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Grund) Mowls, Joseph was born on January 7, 1924 at New Cumberland,...

Jan 10, 2015

Jan 10, 2015

Bonnie L Wright, 77, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly January 10, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in August 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William George and Catherine Marie (Cox) Schwartz.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Bonnie married her lifelong companion, Dean E. Wright who preceded her in death on...

Jan 9, 2015

Jan 8, 2015

Ralph L. Anderson, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born at Sandyville, Ohio on May 8, 1938, Ralph was a son of the late Ivan and Nellie (Sterling) Anderson.

He grew up on the family farm at Sherrodsville and was a 1957 graduate of Conotton...

Jan 8, 2015

Ann Marie (Stefani) Spaugh, age 86, of Country Club Apartments at Dover, died Thursday, January 08, 2015, in Union Hospital following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late, Samuel H. and Edith (Besozzi) Bonifant, Ann was born at New Philadelphia on August 9, 1928.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was a longtime employee of...

Jan 7, 2015

Goldie Margaret Davis, age 91, an angel on Earth, became one of God’s heavenly angels on Wednesday, January 07, 2015, while in the care of Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Born on February 15, 1923, at Roswell, Ohio, Goldie was a daughter of the late Mike and Helen (Talaber) Chek.

She was a 1941 graduate of...

Jan 7, 2015

Jan 6, 2015

Jan 6, 2015

Honey Sue Huffman, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Gale Colvin Sr. and the late Verna (Burroway) Colvin, Honey Sue was born January 21, 1941 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

She is survived by her children, William (Cheryl) Huffman Jr. of...

Jan 5, 2015

Max Dale Waddington, Sr., 93, of Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 05, 2015 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. He was born September 13, 1921 to Carl David and Muriel Waddington at their home on 256 West High Avenue in New Philadelphia.

Max Sr. is survived by his wife of 72 years, Alicia “Lee” (Nichols) Waddington;...

Jan 5, 2015

Nancy Colleen Swope, 74, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Eldon and Minnie (Geiger) Humphrey, Nancy was born July 12, 1940 at Youngstown, Ohio.

Nancy graduated from Austintown-Fitch High School in 1958. She...

Jan 2, 2015

Rena Jean Haney, age 84, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 02, 2015, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Sayersville, Kentucky on November 16, 1930, Rena is a daughter of the late Dale and Nora (Sizemore) Patrick.

On June 17, 1950, Rena married Harold...

Jan 1, 2015

Marjorie Girt Larkin, age 97, of Hanover House, Massillon and formerly of Dover, died Thursday, January 1, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Marge, as she was best known to family and friends was born in New Philadelphia on September 27, 1917, one of 10 children born to the late Martin and Laura (Girt) Larkin.

She attended New Philadelphia...

Jan 1, 2015

Donald M. Campbell, 84, of Stone Creek, died Thursday. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Dec 29, 2014

Max Moreland, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 29, 2014 from a short illness.

Born June 21, 1933, in New Philadelphia, he was the son of Alpha and Vida (Gartrell) Moreland.

After completing his formal education at Midvale High School, he spent 36 years at I.F. Manufacturing. Later he continued his professional career with E. Warther and Son, where...