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Jay A. Williams
Feb 19, 2014
Dr. Jay A. Williams, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Jessie and Olive (Rheinhart) Williams, Jay was born January 21, 1925 at Columbus, Ohio.
Jay was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during...
Martha Louise Oakes
Feb 16, 2014
Martha Louise Oakes, age 83, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed peacefully, Sunday, February 16, 2014.
A daughter of the late Denny and Elizabeth (Elmore) Schooley, Martha was born at Mansfield, Ohio on December 7, 1930.
She graduated from Mansfield Senior High and on February 16, 1952, married Robert L. Oakes. Together the...
Wendy Sue Gerber
Feb 16, 2014
Wendy Sue Gerber, age 49, of Dover went to be with the Lord, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a two and a half year hard fought and courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of Carol (Cline) Gerber of Dover and the late William Gerber, Wendy was born in Union Hospital at Dover...
Norma Jean Smith
Feb 15, 2014
Norma Jean Smith (Rowan) 81, of Goodrich, Michigan and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away February 15, 2014 after a short illness.
A daughter of the late Ralph and Minnie (Penrod) Rowan, Norma was born August 24, 1932 at Midvale, Ohio.
Norma was a long standing member of the Midvale United Methodist Church. She loved writing and often wrote...
Patty L. Day
Feb 15, 2014
Patty L. Day, age 77, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.
A daughter of the late William C. and Helen E. (Nixon) Day, Patty was born at Loudonville, Ohio on Valentine’s Day, 1937.
A graduate of Columbus North High School, Patty went on to complete her undergraduate work in education at The...
Thomas Earl Haldeman
Feb 15, 2014
Thomas Earl Haldeman, 77, of Gnadenhutten, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A son of the late Wilson and Mary (Berdel) Haldeman, Thomas was born November 9, 1936 at Bolivar, Ohio.
Thomas graduated from Bolivar High School in 1954. He then entered the United States Navy on October 31, 1956 and received his honorable discharge on...
Lois Aldene Celuch
Feb 14, 2014
Lois Aldene (Hoobler) Celuch, 87 of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Aldene was born January 10, 1927 on a farm near Jewett, Ohio to James Samuel and Irma (Moore) Hoobler. She attended Jewett High School until 1942, when her family moved to their “dream” farm near Newcomerstown. She graduated from...
Margaret Louise Harbaugh
Feb 12, 2014
Margaret Louise Harbaugh, age 83 of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late George and Viola (Downing) Courim, Margaret was born on February 8, 1931 at the family farm near Roxford Church in Union Township.
On June 3, 1951, she married Harland Harbaugh and together the couple reared two...
Martha J. Carlisle
Feb 11, 2014
Martha J. Carlisle, age 86, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, late Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
A daughter of the late Ervin and Frances (Murdock) Scott, Martha was born at Newark, Ohio on December 14, 1927.
She was a graduate of Dover High School and on October 20, 1946 she married Robert...
Vinetta R Bedey
Feb 9, 2014
Vinetta R. “Sue” Bedey, 95, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was a resident of the Country Club Retirement Campus.
Born in New Philadelphia on January 21, 1919 She was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Edna (Owens) Sweany. Sue graduated from New Philadelphia High School, where she was...
Ruth E Havey
Feb 8, 2014
Ruth E. Havey, 92, of Tuscarawas, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on Saturday, February 8, 2014.
Born May 18, 1921 in Tuscarawas, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma (Veigel) Sindlinger.
After graduation from high school in 1939, she continued her formal education at both Actual Business and Saffor Business schools.
Professionally, Ruth served...
David F. Miller
Feb 8, 2014
David F. “Frank” Miller, 89, of Port Washington, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center at Baltic.
Born September 28, 1924 in Gilmore, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Lucinda J. (Peeper) Miller.
On September 14, 1958, Frank married his lifelong companion and friend, the former Thelma L. Wyler....
William K. Parker
Feb 2, 2014
William K. Parker, 70, of Port Washington, died Sunday in Mercy Medical Center at Canton. 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.
Gerald Raymond Spring
Feb 1, 2014
Gerald Raymond Spring, aged 97, a life-long resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Park Village Care Center in Dover. Born November 14, 1916, he was the son of the late Howard R. and Zada C. Spring.
He attended several one-room schools and was a 1935 graduate of New Philadelphia High School....
Evelyn Lucille Williams
Feb 1, 2014
Evelyn Lucille Williams, age 87, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Saturday, February 1, 2014 in New Dawn Retirement Center following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Roy Herbert and Mary Catherine (Sweeny) Yost, Evelyn was born at New Philadelphia on October 17, 1926.
She attended New Philadelphia High School and on August 10, 1944, Evelyn married...
Opal Lacey
Jan 31, 2014
Opal Katherine Lacey, 95, of New Philadelphia, died Friday. 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.
