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David C. Wardell
Jun 18, 2012
David Curtis Wardell, age 70, of New Philadelphia died Monday June 18, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.
A son of the late Glenn R. and Eunice (McCann) Wardell, Dave was born at New Philadelphia on July 9, 1941.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and began working for his father in the daily operation of...
Helen Grier
Jun 16, 2012
Helen Grier, age 79, of Dover, and a longtime resident of Atwood Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday morning in her home.
Born at Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Walter Grayson and Elva Gladys Beal Cooper. Helen graduated from University High School at Morgantown, West Virginia, with the class of 1950.
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Rev. Richard Michel
Jun 16, 2012
The Reverend Richard Michel, age 92, an ordained Moravian minister for sixty-seven years, entered his heavenly reward Saturday morning, June 16, 2012, from his home in Chaska, Minnesota.
Born August 5, 1919, at Bluefields in the country of Nicaragua, he was a son of the late Rev. Eugene Levine and Anna Laura Wiggle Michel.
It was while studying at...
Kenneth S Zimmerman
Jun 15, 2012
Kenneth Steiner Zimmerman, age 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, June 15, 2012 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born January 24, 1921 in Ragersville, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Eliza A. (Steiner) Zimmerman. Kenneth was a 1939 graduate of Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School.
On April...
Bobbie J. Westfall
Jun 15, 2012
Bobbie J. Westfall, age 73, of Port Washington, and formerly of Dover and Stonecreek, passed away early Friday morning, June 15, 2012, in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.
A son of the late James Riley and Bertha Ellen Conard Westfall, he was born in Braxton, West Virginia, on September 27, 1938.
Bobbie married Catherine S. Young at Sutton,...
Amy Jo Beitzel
Jun 12, 2012
Amy Jo Beitzel, 56, of Dover, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of Earl and Priscilla (Everett) Beitzel of New Philadelphia, Amy was born on April 25, 1956 in Union Hospital at Dover.
She was a 1974 graduate of...
Donald W Thomas
Jun 10, 2012
Donald W. Thomas, 92, a native of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 10, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in New Dawn Retirement Community.
Born November 1, 1919, he was the son of the late John D. and Bertha (Grosjean) Thomas. In 1937, Don graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and served as chairman of the reunion...
Terry L. Royer
May 31, 2012
Terry Lynn Royer, age 55, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on December 1, 1956, Terry was raised in Mineral City and graduated from Tusky Valley High School in 1974.
On November 25, 1978, Terry married the former Denise Law and as a...
Mike P. Marino
May 31, 2012
Mike P. “Lucky Mike” Marino, age 94, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 05, 2012, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Weirton, West Virginia, on September 20, 1917, Mike was a son of the late Conchetta (Emmanuella) and William Marino.
Mike entered into the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles during World War...
Harold J. Demattio
May 30, 2012
Harold Joseph “Bud” Demattio, age 76, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born on December 16, 1935, at Brightwood, Bud was the son of the late Joseph and Hilda (Mathers) Demattio; he grew up just down the road at Midvale and attended the former Midvale High School.
Bud...
Harold Stillwell
May 30, 2012
Harold Stillwell, age 71, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and American hero, lost his battle with cancer on May 30, 2012.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a hero to his country as well as to his family. Although he may be gone from our sight, his memory will live on forever in those who knew and...
LaVonne Carol Barker
May 29, 2012
LaVonne Carol Barker, age 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012 following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Roland Ray and Eula Mae (Blackwell) Gribble, LaVonne was born in New Philadelphia on October 20, 1939.
LaVonne graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1958. During her schooling, she...
Rena Joyce Fawcett
May 26, 2012
Rena Joyce Fawcett, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home.
A daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Jones) McPeek, Rena was born February 24, 1944 at Uhrichsville, Ohio. Rena graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1962.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Rena was a quiet...
Kathryn Ann Debevec
May 25, 2012
Kathryn Ann Debevec, 89, passed away on May 25, 2012, in the home she loved and surrounded by the family she loved so well.
A daughter of the late Reba (Rogers) and Charles Harrison, Kathryn was born at Newcomerstown, Ohio, on August 10, 1922.
She is survived by her children, Nancy and Collier Dill of New Philadelphia, John and...
Edward Eugene Rector
May 24, 2012
Edward Eugene Rector, age 68, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover, two days before celebrating his 69th birthday.
Born at New Philadelphia on May 26, 1943, Ed is a son of the late William and Julia (Smart) Rector. He attended New Philadelphia Schools and worked for Massillon Container at Navarre. At a young...
Emily Louise Reynolds
May 22, 2012
Emily Louise Reynolds, infant daughter of Carl E. “Gene” Reynolds and Jessica Rucker of Carrollton was called home to heaven on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Akron Children’s Hospital where she fought a brief illness.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 28, 2012, Emily was a little sister to brother, Ty Reynolds of the home, and half-brothers, John...
Ann S. Smith
May 21, 2012
Ann S. Smith, 94, of Newcomerstown, died Monday at Lafayette Point in West Lafayette. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.
Jane M. Haas
May 20, 2012
Jane M. Haas, 84, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dover, died Sunday morning, May 20, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Beans) Shaw, Jane was born January 4, 1928 at Tuscarawas, Ohio.
Jane was a graduate of Tuscarawas- Warwick High School and was employed...
Lillian Pauline Penrod
May 15, 2012
Lillian Pauline Penrod, age 84, of Brightwood, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Arnold and Irene (Pimpedly) Zontini, Sr. Lillian was born at Ecorse, Michigan on February 11, 1928.
She was a 1946 graduate of the former Midvale High School and furthered her...
