Obituaries

Aug 30, 2013

Shirley Schreiner, 80, of Tuscarawas, died Friday, August 30, 2013 in her home while surrounded by her family.

A daughter of the late Homer and Frances (Clouse) Swinderman, Shirley was born October 27, 1932 at Midvale, Ohio.

On January 29, 1953, Shirley married the love of her life, Daniel Eugene Schreiner and the couple shared 29 years of marriage prior...

Aug 29, 2013

Robert Lee Geltz, age 88, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Zoar, Ohio on November 17, 1924, Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was a son of the late Isaac and Ellen (Hostetler) Geltz.

A 1943...

Aug 28, 2013

Dr. Robert A. Montgomery, Jr., 68, an area veterinarian, family leader, and friend, passed away in Aultman Hospital, Wednesday morning, August 28, 2013, following heart complications.

Born June 26, 1945 in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert Allen and Alice Montgomery, Sr.

After graduating from Jackson High School in 1963, Bob attended the United States Coast...

Aug 24, 2013

Aug 24, 2013

Thelma Marie Loveday, age 88, of Dover, died peacefully, Saturday, August 24, 2013, while in the care of Community Hospice House of New Philadelphia.

Born at Beach City, Ohio on February 17, 1925, Thelma was a daughter of the late Clyde B. and Frieda M. (Baad) Levengood.

Thelma was a 1943 graduate of Beach City High School and on...

Aug 22, 2013

Robin R. Clay, 43, of Creston and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away in her home Thursday, August 22, 2013.

Born in Cleveland on March 13, 1970, she was the daughter of Cinda Godfrey Clay and Jon W. Clay.

After completing her formal education at both New Philadelphia and Boardman High Schools, Robin completed training and began her career as...

Aug 22, 2013

Helen Rose Cheslock, age 82, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Thursday morning, August 22, 2013 with her family by her side while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Dover, Ohio on January 15, 1931, Helen was a daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Gyurgyovics) Sullie.

She graduated high school from St. Joseph’s...

Aug 21, 2013

Sierra S. Hobart, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Glenn and LoVera (Garrett) Malterer, Sierra was born July 20, 1943 at Dennison, Ohio.

A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Sierra graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961. On June 4, 1966,...

Aug 20, 2013

Norma Jean Koppes, 76, of Uhrichsville has finally entered into her heavenly reward and is now walking hand in hand with Jesus. Norma passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of Kathryn (Reed) Krantz of New Philadelphia and the late Harley Krantz, Norma was born May 26, 1937 at Strasburg, Ohio....

Aug 17, 2013

Aug 16, 2013

Laura Gump, age 37, of Akron, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly late Friday afternoon, August 16, 2013, in Akron General Medical Center following a month long battle with Melanoma.

Born March 19, 1976 at Dover, she was a daughter of Doris Echelberry Gump of New Philadelphia and the late Edward S. Gump, Jr.

A 1994...

Aug 15, 2013

Charles W. Gross, age 94, of Dover passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord, Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Union Hospital.

A son of the late Harley and Mabel (Fenton) Gross, Charles was born on October 15, 1918 at Newcomerstown.

Charles was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the United States Army from 1941 – 1945....

Aug 12, 2013

Paul J. DeStefani, age 64, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Monday, August 12, 2013 with his wife and children at his side.

A son of the late Charles L. DeStefani and Mary A. Destafani-Vik, Paul was born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 14, 1949.

He was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a 43...

Aug 12, 2013

Tina Marie Ritenour, age 57 of New Philadelphia died Monday, August 12, 2013 in her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 6, 1955, Tina was a daughter of the late Albert V. and Martha (Homan) Ritenour.

She was a 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was formerly employed by Union Country...

Aug 11, 2013

Dean Earl Milliken, age 89, went to be with the Lord and his family and friends on August 11, 2013. He passed in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.

Born at New Philadelphia on July 27, 1924, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Furbay) Milliken.

Dean graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1942. Then,...

Aug 11, 2013

Barbara Anne Reding, 70, of Strasburg, died Sunday, August 11, 2013 in her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wendell and Iola Snell, Barbara was born on August 29, 1942 at Bath, New York. Barbara graduated from Northside High School at Corning, New York.

Barbara moved to the Tuscarawas County area in 1960 and...

Aug 10, 2013

Gerald D. “Buzzy” Young, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the Hospice House on Saturday, August 10, 2013.

Born in Midvale on July 24, 1921, he was the son of the late James F. and Eva L. (Carpenter) Young.

After graduating from Midvale High School in 1941, Buzzy joined the United States...

Aug 9, 2013

June W. Rippel, age 88, of Mesquite, Texas, and a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Friday, August 9, 2013 under the care of Odyssey Hospice, in the home of her loving daughter and family.

Born at her parent’s New Philadelphia home on June 30, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Ceal and Carrie Mae Biddle Bailey....

Aug 7, 2013

Blaine D. Evans, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 7, 2013 while surrounded by his family in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Carlos and Bessie (Watts) Evans, Blaine was born in his childhood home at Stillwell, Ohio on January 5, 1933.

Blaine graduated from Killbuck High School...

Aug 4, 2013