Obituaries

Apr 21, 2014

Mrs. Olga Piorkowska, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 21, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Born in Poland on February 7, 1933, Olga was a daughter of the late Juzef and Julia (Wysoczanska) Ilnicki. She completed her formal education in Poland and in April 1949, married Stanislaw H....

Apr 20, 2014

Vivian Anne Barr, 97, of Dover, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Ora and Ida (Emig) Hawk, Vivian was born June 4, 1916 at Canton, Ohio.

Vivian graduated from the University of Akron with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education....

Apr 18, 2014

John Russell Avon, Sr., 89, of Stone Creek, died Friday, April 18, 2014 in Riverside Manor.

A son of the late James and Nettie (Warner) Avon, John was born December 3, 1924 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On July 29, 1947, John married the love of his life, the late Norma Dell (Orr) Avon who preceded him in passing on February...

Apr 18, 2014

Richard Cairns, age 83, died peacefully following a brief illness on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was surrounded by his immediate family in the comfort of his own home located on his beloved family farm at Dellroy, a place he has called home for the past 50 years.

A son of the late Ward M. and Effie (Brothers) Cairns, Dick,...

Apr 18, 2014

Barbara Kay (Poorman) Shaffer, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, April 18, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

A daughter of the late Ralph and Opal (Forker) Poorman, Barb was born July 7, 1940 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Barb graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1958 where she was a member of the National Honor...

Apr 18, 2014

Apr 14, 2014

Linda G. Ford, 65, of New Philadelphia passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack Monday afternoon, April 14, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Twin City Hospital in Dennison on April 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Annetta (Tidrick) Mathews. After graduating from Port Washington High School in 1966, she continued her...

Apr 12, 2014

Barbara Ann (Walton) English, 52, of Gnadenhutten, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Curtis Eugene “Houg” Walton and the late Betty Irene (Smitley) Walton, Barb was born February 3, 1962 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

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Apr 12, 2014

Bette A. Williams, age 92, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 in Liberty Nursing Center at Beavercreek, Ohio following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wilbert L. and Eunice (Keffer) Smith, Bette was born at New Philadelphia on November 15, 1921.

She was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and during...

Apr 11, 2014

Apr 9, 2014

Apr 8, 2014

Allan Dale Flory, age 56, of New Philadelphia was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8th, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. Allan courageously battled complications of a brain bleed and was surrounded by his beloved family at the time of his passing.

Born at Union Hospital at Dover,...

Apr 5, 2014

Joyce E Pollock, 51, of New Philadelphia, a loving and giving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover, Saturday morning, April 5, 2014 following a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer.

Born in Dover on September 6, 1962, she was the daughter of David M. and Miriam F. (Beaber) Pollock.

Joyce was...

Apr 3, 2014

Leslie Ann Wilson, 65, of New Philadelphia passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2014, in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born April 2, 1949 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Paul Lavern and June Lucille (Manley) Happoldt.

After completing her formal education, Leslie worked as a librarian with the Stark County District Library for 30...

Apr 1, 2014

John Wilson Smitley, age 65 of Dover, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his residence.

A son of the late George W. and Bessie L. (Horner) Smitley, John was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 1, 1949.

He was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and in his younger years, mowed lawns and cleaned snow...

Mar 31, 2014

Phillip Lynn Gribble, 58, of West Lafayette, died Monday, March 31, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton while surrounded by his loving family.

The beloved son of the late Roland R. and Eula Mae (Blackwell) Gribble, Phillip was born February 9, 1956 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Phillip resided at Lafayette Meadows where he attended the workshop and was a...

Mar 30, 2014

Patricia L. (Osburn) Byler, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Community Hospice House of Tuscarawas County following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Elliott) Osburn, Patricia was born July 2, 1928 at East Springfield, Ohio.

Patricia attended Scio High School and was a longtime employee of Scio Pottery and...

Mar 30, 2014

Nichole M. Meese, age 40 of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born on March 14, 1974 at Dover, Ohio, Nicci, as she was known to family and friends, is a daughter of A. Louis (Tammy) Vaca of Houston, Texas and...

Mar 28, 2014

Sue Ann Freetage- Stephens, age 65 of New Philadelphia, died Friday, March 28, 2014 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Helen E. (Bridges) Freetage-Morgan of Barnhill and the late Merle Francis Freetage, Sue was born at West Lafayette, Ohio on October 10, 1948.

She attended school at Midvale and...

Mar 26, 2014

Arlinda Faye Burns, age 71, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late Ambrose and Della Mary (Beckett) Parker, Faye, as she was known by family and friends was born in Perry Township, Tuscarawas County, on July 27, 1942.

She attended grade school at Perry Township, received...