Obituaries

Oct 1, 2012

Kellie Lee Crall, 45, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 in her home.

A daughter of Kenneth Cook and Barbara (Smith) Glasgow, Kellie was born March 7, 1967 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Kellie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1985. She then completed the Machinist Apprenticeship program through Buckeye Career Center and earned her...

Oct 1, 2012

Jeffrey W. Maxell, age 66, of Tuscarawas, died early Monday morning, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of Libby Stewart of Tuscarawas, Jeff was born at Twin City Hospital at Dennison, on January 29, 1946.

Jeff was a graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. He was a talented carpenter who worked on...

Oct 1, 2012

Barbara Ann Skelly, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Uhrichsville on March 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Alma A. (Mattevi) Butler.

After graduating from Dennison St. Mary’s High School, she spent a period of time as a nurse’s aide....

Sep 28, 2012

M. Irene (Casterline) Conley, age 76, of Dover died Friday, September 28, 2012, in Park Village Assisted Living Center at Dover while under the attentive care of Community Hospice. For many years, she fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

A daughter of the late Ivan C. Casterline and G. Opal (Ruggles) Casterline, Irene was born in Cambridge, Ohio...

Sep 28, 2012

Tobie Richard Prosser, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 28, 2012 at his home.

A son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Snyder) Prosser, Tobie was born February 5, 1942 at Canton, Ohio.

Tobie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1960 and was a veteran of the United States Army in which he served in...

Sep 27, 2012

James E. Watson, 73, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 27, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A son of the late Jessie and Marie (McIntyre) Watson, James was born in Wert County, West Virginia on May 4, 1939. He worked for Belden Brick at Port Washington, later moved to construction work and prior to retirement...

Sep 25, 2012

Matthew Jason Smith, 46, of Newcomerstown, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family.

A son of Jack Smith and Shirley (Beamer) Smith, Jason was born November 20, 1965 at Dover, Ohio.

Jason attended Buckeye Trail High School and was a self employed timber cutter. On October...

Sep 24, 2012

Patricia Jane Banks, 82 of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 peacefully in her home with family by her side.

A daughter of the late Richard Delmar and Sara Jane Butler, Pat was born June 20, 1930 in Sandyville, Ohio.

Pat resided with her husband, Dale, on their family farm for over 60 years. She was...

Sep 23, 2012

Garrett Ripley, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a long period of declining health.

A son of the late Max C. and Viola E. (Davis) Ripley, Garrett was born at Dover, Ohio on September 12, 1934.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School and served in the United States...

Sep 23, 2012

Arline M. Long, 93, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her granddaughter Rachel Ice’s home Sunday afternoon, September 23, 2012 with her loving family at her side.

Born in Canton, O. on June 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry and Harriet Carolyn (Rocks) Martin.

After completing her high school education, Arline continued her formal...

Sep 22, 2012

Daryl Wesley “Mike” Watkins, 86, of Waynesburg, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following an extended illness.

Born September 11, 1926 in Wheeling, WV, Mike was the son of the late Mathew and Iva Lavern (Hanning) Watkins.

After graduating from Nelsonville High School, Mike married his lifelong companion, the former Betty Jane Kesterson on...

Sep 20, 2012

Carl Duane Davis, 89, of Tuscarawas, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Zanesville on February 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Howard and Maud (VanHorn) Davis.

Following graduation from Tuscarawas Warwick High School, Carl married his lifelong companion, the former Haldene Fern Spence...

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Sep 19, 2012

Richard Wilson Hunter, Sr. age 69, of Cadiz and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, September, 19, 2012, in Harrison Community Hospital following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Everett R. and Helen M. (Haney) Hunter, Rich as he was known to family and friends, was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on October 12, 1942.

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Sep 18, 2012

Jeffrey Lynn Fisher, age 58, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in his home following a brief illness.

A son of the late Gene H. and Dorothy L. (Espenschied) Fisher, Jeffrey was born in Union Hospital at Dover on October 18, 1953.

In his early years, Jeffrey attended Stone Creek School and later attended New Philadelphia City Schools....

Sep 18, 2012

Sep 17, 2012

Wanda Mae Clark, 97, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday evening, September 17, 2012 in New Dawn Nursing Home at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on April 25, 1915, Wanda was the daughter of the late Byron Franklin and Winifred Elizabeth (Davis) Swihart.

Wanda’s schooling began at West Elementary, then Welty Jr. High, and...

Sep 16, 2012

Charles Wayne Atkins, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2012 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Charles and Anna (Dickey) Atkins, Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was born at Beach City, Ohio on January 19, 1935.

On December 14, 1963, at Bolivar, Ohio, Chuck married the...

Sep 13, 2012