Obituaries

Aug 25, 2014

Barbara Ann Billman, 77, of Dover, passed away in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover on Monday, August 25, 2014.

Born in Stone Creek on July 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ray Loos and Sylvia Mae (Renniker) Loos. After graduating from Stone Creek High School in 1955, she continued her formal education at Columbus Beauty School.

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Aug 24, 2014

Robert H. Abel, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at his home.

A son of the late Harry S. and Anna K. (Ashman) Abel, Robert was born January 7, 1938 at Zoarville, Ohio.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1961 to 1963. He was also a former member of the Midvale...

Aug 20, 2014

Diane Marie Lindsey, age 64, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

Born at Canton, Ohio on February 19, 1950, Diane is a daughter of Barbara (Weber) Butorac of Canton and the late Joseph Butorac.

Following her high school graduation in 1969 from Glenoak, Diane furthered her education at Morehead State University, graduating in 1974. She later obtained...

Aug 20, 2014

Cathy L. Beaber, 59, of Midvale, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a two-month battle with brain cancer.

Born in Mercy Hospital on April 30, 1955, she was the daughter of Doloris J. (Rush) Thompson and the late Homer D. Eick. She was a graduate of Conotton Valley High School.

Cathy’s family includes...

Aug 19, 2014

Eric Philip Gribble, age 68, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends following a courageous eight month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Born at Dover, Ohio on August 7, 1946, Eric is a son of the late Constance Irene (Willis) Gribble-Lax and Carl Fredrick Gribble.

He was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High...

Aug 17, 2014

Cora B. Erwin, 66, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 in New Dawn Healthcare Center in Dover.

Born in Midvale, on May 3, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Margaret (Welch) Cook. After graduating from Midvale High School, Cora married her husband, the late Russell T. Erwin, Sr., on May 19, 1978.

Cora...

Aug 17, 2014

Patricia E. Pompey, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in her home, with her family by her side on Sunday, August 17, 2014, following a period of declining health.

Born at Byesville, Ohio on December 21, 1941, Patty was a daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Powell) Rogers.

She was a 1959 graduate of New Philadelphia High School...

Aug 15, 2014

Glen R. “Bob” Wilson, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 15, 2014 in his home following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late John Gill and the late Lena Loretta (Wilson) Vincent, Glen was born February 25, 1940 at Murray City, Ohio.

Glen graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1958. He then enlisted with the United States...

Aug 13, 2014

Patricia Ann Pfeiffer (McGlumphy), amateur comedian, avid conversationalist, professional homemaker and gifted soprano, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 as only she could, with a phone in her hand, a bowl of popcorn on her lap and a Diet-Coke nearby. Pat was never one to miss the moment or a piece of cake so she joined her late husband Ben in...

Aug 11, 2014

Johnny L. Woods, Sr. age 46, of Wainwright, died Monday, August 11, 2014 in Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

A son of James and Betty (Eichel) Nealey of Midvale, Johnny was born at Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1968.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and for many years worked as a skilled laborer for several area firms...

Aug 11, 2014

Terry Dunn, 63, of Sherrodsville, died Monday. 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.

The family requests that contributions in Terry’s honor be made to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Aug 11, 2014

Kevin John Schupbach, 36, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at his home.

A son of Leslie and Krista (Simpson) Schupbach of Dover, Kevin was born on October 8, 1978 at Millersburg, Ohio. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia and was currently employed at Primary Packaging, Inc. at Bolivar.

Kevin...

Aug 4, 2014

Raymond A. Emery, 75, of Dover, died Monday, August 4, 2014 in his home following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Arthur and Almeda (Crabtree) Emery, Raymond was born October 8, 1938 at Dennison, Ohio.

On September 15, 1963, Raymond married the love of his life, the former Edna Rennicker, and together they raised three daughters, Kelly, Rachael...

Aug 4, 2014

Jul 30, 2014

William Richard Yaggi, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Joseph and Bertha Mae (Longenecker) Yaggi, Bill was born at Dover, Ohio on September 15, 1928.

Bill was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended The Ohio State University...

Jul 29, 2014

At 12:50 AM on July 29th, 2014, Jeff Skelley took God’s hand and together they climbed the Stairway to Heaven after a long and courageous battle with Lymphoma. In typical fashion, he was listening to that very Led Zeppelin tune as he took his final breaths surrounded by his family. A Hollywood script simply couldn’t have written a better finale....

Jul 29, 2014

Harold Eugene “Bud” Edie, age 98, formerly of Tuscarawas, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born September 24, 1915, in Wainwright, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walter and Cora (Heldt) Edie.

He attended New Philadelphia schools and while attending a dance at the former Spanish...

Jul 28, 2014

Helen M. Ogg, 87, of Walnut Creek and formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Monday evening, July 28, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born in her home in Starr, Ohio on October 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Dow and Maggie Annamae (Nichols) Cottrill.

After completing her formal education...

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 25, 2014

John Anthony Alexander, age 54, of New Philadelphia died Friday, July 25, 2014, in Akron City Hospital following a sudden illness.

A son of Jinnie (Potts) Alexander of Dover and the late Paul Edward Alexander, John was born on July 28, 1959 at Dover, Ohio.

Following his graduation from Dover High School in 1977, John became a welder by trade,...