Obituaries

Sep 23, 2013

Joanne Page, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 23, 2013 in her home following a courageous nine month battle with cancer.

A daughter of the late Claude Wiltshire and the late Georgia (Sprowl) Wiltshire Sampsel, Joanne was born November 24, 1929 at Canton, Ohio.

Joanne was employed at Ceramic Tile and Alsco until her retirement in 1985. She was...

Sep 22, 2013

Ted C. McClung, age 82 of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Carl D. and Florence (Pine) McClung, Ted was born at Marion, Ohio on January 22, 1931.

Following graduation from Marion-Harding High School Ted began working for GTE and was drafted into the United...

Sep 21, 2013

John William Moran, age 87 of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Saturday September 21, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late John A. and Minnie (Peacock) Moran, John was born at New Philadelphia on September 17, 1926.

He attended New Philadelphia schools and entered the United States Navy. While serving our country during World War II, John...

Sep 20, 2013

Joyce Marie Hunter, age 71 of Clearwater, Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 20, 2013 in Clearwater.

A daughter of the late Edwin and Norma Niuman, Joyce was born at Minerva, Ohio on February 22, 1942.

On September 16, 1962 Joyce married the love of her life, Gary Hunter and recently celebrated their 51st anniversary. Through their...

Sep 20, 2013

Ola J. Click, 84, of Dover, died peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in War, West Virginia on August 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Jess Lee and Gertrude (Harmon) Beavers.

After finishing her educational career, Ola worked as a laborer in factories.

Ola enjoyed crocheting, needlepointing, and...

Sep 19, 2013

Sep 17, 2013

Viola Fay Robin, age 87, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fred A. and Susie J. (Stevens) Fairbee, Viola was born at Middlebourne, West Virginia on July 27, 1926.

She attended Tyler County Schools at West Virginia and later relocated to Stark County where...

Sep 17, 2013

Norma R. Corey, age 89, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born at New Philadelphia on January 19, 1924, Norma was a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Springhetti) Vielmetti.

Norma graduated from New Philadelphia High School and worked for Buehler’s as...

Sep 16, 2013

David Paul Kellar, age 65 of Tuscarawas died peacefully following a lengthy illness on Monday, September 16, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Argel and Blanche (Swaney) Kellar, David was born at Twin City Hospital at Dennison on September 7, 1948.

He attended Uhrichsville High School and on August...

Sep 11, 2013

Helen T. Pompey, age 97, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 22, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Borbat) Strimbu.

She was a 1934 New Philadelphia High School graduate. On June 20, 1936, Helen married Louis S....

Sep 11, 2013

Sep 11, 2013

Llewellyn David “Dave” Blunt, 69, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

A son of the late Llewellyn and Ella Mae (Smart) Blunt, Dave was born in the family’s Tuscarawas County home on May 29, 1944.

He retired from Superior Meats of Massillon in 1979; and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two daughters; DeLorce...

Sep 10, 2013

Charles Vernon Elliott, 77, of New Philadelphia¸ passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Aultman Hospital.

Born at Gallipolis, Ohio on September 16¸1935¸Charles was the son of the late LeRoy Elliott and Ora E. (Thompson) Elliott.

On October 9, 1954, Charles married the former Jeanne L. Mooney in Gallipolis, O. Together, they were blessed with two daughters whom brought...

Sep 9, 2013

R. Ray Horn, 85, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 9, 2013 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.

A son of the late Elmer and Georgia (Boyd) Horn, Ray was born January 24, 1928 in his childhood home at New Philadelphia.

Ray graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945. A year later he enlisted with...

Sep 8, 2013

Gladys Frances Murray, age 89 of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died early Sunday, September 08, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born at Blaine, Ohio on August 7, 1924, Gladys, was a daughter of Michael and Antonia (Gasor) Stempien.

Upon graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1946, Gladys served as a civilian...

Sep 7, 2013

Carl Harvey Smith, 82, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in First Community Village at Columbus following a period of declining health.

Born in Harrison County on December 10, 1930, Carl was the son of the late William Leroy and Flora (Waller) Smith.

In 1948, he graduated from Flushing High School, continuing his formal education at The Ohio...

Sep 7, 2013

Myrtle L. Bethos, 90, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New York, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, September 7, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts on November 29, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Victor B. and Cenary (Earnest) Studwell.

After completing her formal education, Myrtle used her artistic...

Sep 5, 2013

Helen K. Friley, age 92 of Hennis Care Center at Bolivar and formerly of Mineral City, died peacefully, Thursday, September 5, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born at Sherrodsville, Ohio on August 17, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Helen (Kennedy) Haney.

She was a graduate of the former Sherrodsville School and a former...

Aug 31, 2013

Pauline Elizabeth Bonvechio, age 96, a longtime resident of Wainwright, died peacefully late Saturday evening, August 31, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at New Philadelphia, November 19, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Florence Yosick Sopinski.

A 1934 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Pauline went on...

Aug 30, 2013

Sharon Lee Harig, 70, of Uhrichsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2013 from the Cleveland Clinic following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late Marcus Page and the late Margaret (Wood) Todd, Sharon was born July 22, 1943 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Sharon was an avid reader and the enjoyed gardening, cooking and...