Obituaries

Mar 6, 2012

Joseph A. Yegher, age 94, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday morning, March 6, 2012 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born in New Philadelphia on December 29, 1917, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Anna (Clauser) Yegher. Joe attended Hummel Valley School as a young man before entering the service. He served in the United States Army...

Mar 5, 2012

John Raymond Engeldinger, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 5, 2012 in his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John Pierre and Margaret (Schwink) Engeldinger, John was born September 12, 1922 in Union Hospital at Dover.

John graduated from Dover High School in 1940. Following high school, he served his country in both...

Mar 5, 2012

Feb 29, 2012

H. Paul Quicksall, age 78, of Dover and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 29, following a two-week illness.

Born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1933, he was a son of the late William Ellis and Mabel Nickerson Thomas Quicksall.

Paul was a 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He attended Ohio University for a semester before...

Feb 29, 2012

James Edward Baker, age 58 of Akron and formerly of Tuscarawas died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

A son of the late Ora N. and Erma (Stillwell) Baker, Jim was born at Aultman Hospital at Canton on June 5, 1954.

He was a graduate of Indian Valley North High School and enjoyed his work as a painting contractor. Jim was...

Feb 29, 2012

Thomas Wills Gartrell, age 86, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, February 29, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Bernie and Frances (Wills) Gartrell, Tom was born at Warren, Ohio on June 15, 1925. He was a 1943 graduate of Midvale...

Feb 27, 2012

Joseph E. Metzger, 51, of Uniontown, Ohio and formerly of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 27, 2012 following a massive heart attack..

A son of David and Patricia (Gaudreau) Metzger of New Philadelphia, Joe was born December 11, 1960 at Highland Park, Michigan.

Joe graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1979 then continued his...

Feb 27, 2012

William Lee “Bill” Lightbody, age 63, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in Union Hospital at Dover surrounded by his family Monday morning, February 27, 2012.

Born June 7, 1948 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Selby and Ruth (Bond) Lightbody.

Bill served his country in the United States Air Force, before beginning his professional career as...

Feb 27, 2012

Howard Eugene “Sonny” Freeman, 73, of Uhrichsville, died Monday, February 27, 2012 in Trinity Twin City at Dennison following a period of declining health.

A son of the late William and Velma (Langdon) Freeman, Howard was born July 23, 1938 at Dennison, Ohio.

On April 12, 1959, he married the love of his life, the former Joanne Swinderman and together...

Feb 27, 2012

Betty A. Wallace, age 91, a longtime resident of Strasburg, Ohio and recent resident of Country Club Retirement Center at Dover passed away peacefully on February, 27 2012.

She was born January 5, 1921 in Alderson, Oklahoma to the late Walter and Mary (Meyer) Nedved.

She was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On October, 8, 1946,...

Feb 25, 2012

Danna Lavonne Hanlon, age 67, of Bowerston, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 25, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy illness.

Born March 13, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana, she is the daughter of Bernice (Issac) Lakes and the late Dan Lakes.

Danna completed her formal education in Tuscon, Arizona. She then spent more than 30 years...

Feb 23, 2012

Leslie C. Oplinger, age 66, of New Philadelphia died suddenly Thursday February 23, 2012, while helping others; a trait for which he was well recognized.

Known by a number of names, Les to his friends and family, Opie to his co-workers, or Pap-Pap to his beloved grandchildren, he was born at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1946, a son of...

Feb 23, 2012

Thomas E. Larkin, age 78 of Dover, died Thursday evening, February 23, 2012, in his home.

Born November 19, 1933 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Clarence and Emma (Kruse) Larkin.

Tom was a 1953 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. After completing his education, Tom began his career with Timken Roller Bearing. In 1956,...

Feb 20, 2012

Clarence Edward “Spanky” Wilson, age 81, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2012 in New Dawn Healthcare Center at Dover surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health.

Born July 15, 1930 in Flushing, Ohio, he was the son of the late George G. and Grace Anna (Reynard) Wilson. After completing his formal education...

Feb 18, 2012

Clarence Philip “Putt” Heldt Jr, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Clarence Philip Heldt Sr. and the late Inez (Pissocra) Heldt, Putt was born June 16, 1924 at Dover, Ohio.

Putt graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in 1942. Then on March...

Feb 17, 2012

Walter Ellis Horton, Sr. age 86, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died peacefully early morning Friday, February 17, 2012, in his residence with his family at his side.

Born at Johns Run, Kentucky on July 27, 1925 Walter was a son of the late Watt and Leetha (Adams) Horton.

He attended school at Hitchins Kentucky and on October 16, 1945 entered...

Feb 16, 2012

Annabelle Lane, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Thursday morning, February 16, 2012 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.

Born April 16, 1923 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William Iden and Emma (Gatchet) Edie.

On June 26, 1948, Annabelle married her lifelong companion, the late Floyd Elmer Lane, who preceded her in...

Feb 15, 2012

Barbara F. Landreth, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Palin) Donkin, Barbara was born at Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 1928.

She was a 1946 graduate of Lakeview High School at Chicago and began...

Feb 13, 2012

Robert J. Phillips, 83, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Tuscarawas, died Monday, February 13, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a six month illness.

A son of the late Emma Mae Phillips, Bob was born in West Chester, Ohio on December 24, 1928.

Bob graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1946. He then enlisted with the United States...

Feb 11, 2012

Arline E. Edwards, of Lincolnton, North Carolina and formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away February 11, 2012.

Born March 1, 1924 in Dover Township, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Marburger) Moser.

She is survived by sons, Joe (Linda) Edwards of California, Dick (Twila) Edwards of New Philadelphia, and Harold (Barbara) Edwards of Lincolnton,...