Obituaries

May 12, 2014

Michael Christopher Cottrell, 29, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, May 12, 2014 in Akron General Hospital from injuries sustained in a welding accident.

A son of Maretta (Peterman) Cottrell and the late James A. Cottrell, Michael was born August 13, 1984 at Dover, Ohio.

Michael was a 2003 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and Buckeye Career Center where he...

May 12, 2014

Cindy Wiggins Stallings, age 47, of Dover died of an unexpected medical illness, Monday, May 12, 2014.

Born in Union Hospital on June 17, 1966, Cindy is a daughter of Ruth Wiggins Campbell of New Philadelphia and the late Harold Wiggins.

She was a 1984 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and for more than a decade has worked...

May 10, 2014

Mary Ann Postel, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John Moore and the late Barbara (Abel) Moore Walker, Mary was born September 29, 1935 at Goshen Township, Ohio.

Mary was formerly employed as a cleaning lady for the New Philadelphia Moose...

May 10, 2014

S. JoAnn Glassner, age 83, of New Philadelphia went to be with her Lord and Savior, early Saturday, May 10, 2014 while in New Dawn Rehabilitation Center at Dover.

Born at Columbus, Ohio on October 13, 1930, JoAnn was a daughter of the late Clarence and Ida May (Hummell) Cochran.

She graduated school from Linden-McKinley High School at Columbus and...

May 10, 2014

Robert Edmund Avon, 92, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his residence in Dover.

A son of the late Edmund and Margaret Avon, Robert graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939. Following graduation, Robert served in the United States Army during World War II, where he was stationed in Alaska and Panama.

After 40 years, Robert retired from...

May 9, 2014

Loris Dale Troyer, of New Philadelphia, shook his earthly bonds and planned one of love’s greatest escapes as he joined his beloved and recently departed wife Norma. Loris passed into eternal life on Friday, May 9, 2014 after a four-year battle with lung cancer.

Born March 31, 1935 to Ferman D. and Velma (Snyder) Troyer in Plain City, Ohio....

May 7, 2014

Beatrice Wolf, age 82, of Hennis Care Center at Dover, died Wednesday May 7, 2014, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Gilbert and Gertrude (Meyers) Bankey, Bea was born July 15, 1931 in Gibsonburg, Ohio. A 1949 graduate of Napoleon High School, Bea married the love of her life, Duane...

May 5, 2014

Norma Lucille (Murphy) Troyer, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed into glory on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia.

She was born October 4, 1936 to Raymond J. & M. Jeannette Murphy in New Philadelphia, Ohio. A beautiful, fun, and ornery woman, Norma married the love of her life, Loris Dale Troyer on June 26,...

May 2, 2014

Thelma A. Shaffer, age 90, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 2, 2014 at Hennis Care Center in Dover.

A daughter of the late Ellsworth and Pearl (Brown) Gundy, Thelma was born on March 23, 1924 in New Cumberland, Ohio.

She was a 1941 graduate of Dover High School and on December 14 of the...

May 2, 2014

Margaret Jane Sindlinger, 86, of Dover passed away Friday morning, May 2, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on June 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bessie (Forrest) Swihart.

Margaret is survived by her children, Chad Johnson of Strasburg and Valerie (Nate) Robbins of Westerville; her daughter-in-law, Diane Johnson of...

Apr 30, 2014

Robert Lee Flauhaus, 86, of Dover, went home to be with his heavenly father Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Park Village Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Shadyside, O. on November 30, 1927, he was the son of the late Earnest and Lena (Berger) Flauhaus.

After completing his high school education, Bob continued his formal education...

Apr 29, 2014

Donald Gene Hostetler, age 83, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Rueben Hostetler and Thelma (Knipe) and Lloyd Gerber, Don was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio on June 4, 1930.

He graduated from the former Shanesville High School and served his country during the...

Apr 29, 2014

Apr 28, 2014

Glenn Korns, age 84, of New Philadlephia, died early Monday, April 28, 2014, in his residence surrounded by his family.

A son of the late Daniel and Mary Jane (Espenschied) Korns, Glenn was born at Barnhill on June 16, 1929.

He attended the former Midvale School and for 30 years was employed by the City of New Philadelphia where he...

Apr 28, 2014

Mark D. Davis, 58, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

Born in Dennison on December 9, 1955, he was the son of the late Carl D. and Haldene F. (Spence) Davis.

After graduating from Indian Valley North High School, Mark joined his father at Davis Radiator Shop which was...

Apr 27, 2014

Apr 24, 2014

Dean Lee Haney Sr., 72, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Trinity Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A son of the late Richard and Ethel (Johnson) Haney, Dean was born June 4, 1941 at Dover, Ohio.

Dean was a longtime employee of Superior Clay where he worked as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed the outdoors,...

Apr 23, 2014

Apr 22, 2014

A. Thomas “Tom” Jenkins, age 78, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover, Ohio on December 28, 1935, Tom was a son of the late Louis and Lillian (Lindberg) Jenkins.

Prior to his graduation from Dover High School, Tom served a two...

Apr 22, 2014

Barbara Jean Hinds, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Affinity Medical Center at Massillon following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Nelson) Bour, Barb was born October 31, 1940 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Barb graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1958 and was retired as a...