Obituaries

Aug 25, 2012

Charlene Rae Snyder, age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Saturday afternoon, August 25, 2012, in her home, following a brief illness.

Born at Dover, May 19, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Dorothy Ervin Young.

A graduate of Bogalusa High School in Louisiana, she resided there for eighteen years before returning...

Aug 24, 2012

Earl O. Beitzel, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 24, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Charles H. and Matilda M. (Trachsel) Beitzel, Earl was born on July 30, 1920 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

He attended the Gribble and Ankey one-room school house and then entered into...

Aug 24, 2012

Aug 22, 2012

Pauline Nell Rehard, age 95, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, August 22, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Plainfield, Ohio, November 12, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Donard F. and Sarah E. Powelson Howell.

On October 27, 1934, she wed Wilson A. Rehard, and together they celebrated fifty-three years of...

Aug 21, 2012

William Richard Tice Sr., 63, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of Laura (Smart) Tice of Dover and the late Charles Tice, Bill was born December 29, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Bill graduated from Tusky Valley High School in 1967 and served in the United States Army during...

Aug 21, 2012

Elizabeth A. Engel, Age 95, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in Amberwood Manor on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 following a period of declining Health.

A daughter of the late Arthur E. and Ida (Bird) Wain, Elizabeth was born at Toledo, Ohio on August 7, 1917.

During her younger years, she was a devoted caregiver to her family. Later in life,...

Aug 21, 2012

Erma A. Boggiani, age 93, of Midvale, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, August 21, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover.

Born at Barnhill on New Year’s Day, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rosalia Marignani Fondriest, Sr.

The 1936 Valedictorian of Midvale’s Graduating Class, Erma had mastered not only English, but also Italian,...

Aug 21, 2012

James Richard VanFossen, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late James Harrison and Oga Leota VanFossen, Richard was born October 27, 1933 in Belmont County, Ohio.

He was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School. Richard was a veteran of the United...

Aug 19, 2012

Carl J. Sinsel, age 73 of Sherrodsville, died peacefully on Sunday, August 19, 2012, in his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Carl and Devonia (Cox) Sinsel, Carl was born on May 14, 1939 at Barbour County, West Virginia.

He completed his formal education with Liberty Bible College at Lynchburg, Virginia and spent a...

Aug 18, 2012

William David Burns, 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness.

A son the late Ralph and Jessie (Harmon) Burns, Bill was born on April 27, 1941 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

Bill graduated from Uhrichsville High School and was retired from Ruger Equipment at Uhrichsville.

He will...

Aug 16, 2012

Clarence K. Fiddler, 81, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Florida, passed away early Thursday morning, August 16, 2012 following a brief illness.

Born in Mineral City on April 2, 1931, Clarence graduated from high school and served his country in the United States Marines. He later joined the working force at The Timken Co. and in Florida at Piper...

Aug 13, 2012

Betty J. Haverfield, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Aultman Hospital at Canton Monday, August 13, 2012.

Born in Mansfield on April 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late David Eldon Krauter and Faye (Ritter) Swigart.

Betty was a talented seamstress, enjoyed collecting dolls, and gardening. After retiring from Alsco Windows & Doors in Sugarcreek, she grew...

Aug 13, 2012

Gregory L. Johnson, age 26, of Dover, died unexpectedly Monday morning, August 13, 2012, in his home.

Born at Dennison, December 1, 1985, he is the youngest son of George and Robin Russell Johnson, Jr.

Best known as Greg to his family and friends, he was a 2004 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and was instrumental in...

Aug 13, 2012

Sophie Ann Lengyel, age 84, of Strasburg, Ohio left her earthly home on Monday, August 13, 2012 to be with her Lord and Savior.

A daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Piercvhala) Gromek, Sophie was born at Weirton, West Virginia on December 15, 1927.

Upon graduating high school, Sophie married Peter Lengyel on April 14, 1947 and as a...

Aug 12, 2012

Virginia L. Ohler, age 81, of Barnhill, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon in Riverside Manor Nursing Center at Newcomerstown.

Born March 9, 1931, atop Goshen Hill in Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John O. and Ethyl M. Burkey Fisher.

Virginia was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.

A...

Aug 12, 2012

Aug 11, 2012

Carol J. Anderson, age 65, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Saturday evening, August 11, 2012, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Born at Wheeling, West Virginia, December 10, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Gertrude Cologie Cook. She was reared in Cadiz, but Carol completed her education in...

Aug 8, 2012

Esther Mae Ren, age 100, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 08, 2012, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Patrick and Esther (Minor) Dillon, Esther was born at Roswell, Ohio on June 22, 1912.

A long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia, Esther...

Aug 8, 2012

Joseph A. Shaffer, 59, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.

There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover.

Aug 6, 2012

Jean A. Polen, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Hospice House on Monday, August 6, 2012 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison, Ohio on March 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Bartolo and Laboria M. (Marfisi) Calderone.

Jean attended St. Mary’s School and church in Dennison, O. as a child...