Obituaries

Feb 11, 2012

Charles Minor of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 11, 2012, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover, one week after celebrating his 96th birthday.

Born at Tuscarawas, February 4, 1916, he was a son of the late Jack and Regina “Nellie” Marie Rommela Minor.

A resident of Uhrichsville for most of his life, and...

Feb 10, 2012

John C. “Jack” Hobart, age 70, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, on Friday, February 10, 2012.

A son of the late Glenn and Geneva (Briggs) Hobart, Jack, as he was known by family and friends, was born on the Southside of New Philadelphia on January 9, 1942 and grew up in the area known as Beidler at Goshen Township.

He...

Feb 9, 2012

Chad Lee Dixon, a fun-loving and fearless friend, age 24, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of Dover, was called home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2012 following a motorcycle accident.

Chad was given to his parents by God on April 14, 1987 in New Philadelphia. He was the youngest son of Larry “Doc” and Lynn Davis...

Feb 8, 2012

Feb 7, 2012

Russell E. “Tiny” Orr, age 94, of Stone Creek, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John J. and Alice Mae (Sharkey) Orr, Russell was born at Zanesville, Ohio, on May 15, 1917.

He attended school at Ragersville and entered into the United...

Feb 7, 2012

Norma Dell Avon, 82, of Stone Creek, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in her home following an extended illness.

A daughter of the late William and Estella (McPherson) Hore, Norma was born September 25, 1929 at Stone Creek, Ohio.

On July 29, 1947, Norma married the love of her life, John R. Avon and together the couple raised three sons,...

Feb 6, 2012

Judith A. Snyder, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 6, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Wilbur and Ellen (Howell) Eshelman, Judith was born January 28, 1945 at Carrollton, Ohio.

Judith attended Dover Schools and was retired from Buehler’s at New Philadelphia where she worked for more and...

Feb 6, 2012

Molly A. Rothacher, age 60, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born December 24, 1951 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Winkler) Rothacher.

Molly was a 1970 graduate of Indian Valley North. She then began her career where she worked at both...

Feb 6, 2012

Jack A. Johnson, age 87, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Florida until 2008, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Harrison County’s German Township, October 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Ernest Alexander and Nanie Laura (Polen) Johnson.

Jack worked for Consolidated Coal...

Feb 4, 2012

Dennis G. “Babe” Raber age 88, of Stone Creek died peacefully early Saturday, February 04, 2012, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Jesse and Pearl (Mizer) Raber, Dennis was born on the family farm at Stone Creek on May 5, 1923. He attended Paulus Grade School and went on to attend Stone...

Jan 30, 2012

Ronald N. Otto, age 54, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Ralph Willard and Mary Lou (Russell) Otto.

Ron honorably served his country in the United States Navy, and later completed his formal education. He was a member of the New...

Jan 29, 2012

Charles Marvin “Charlie” Heath, age 79, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in Park Village Healthcare Center, Sunday, January 29, 2012, following a declining period of health.

Born in Bellaire, O. on December 25, 1932, Charlie was the son of the late Earl and Irene (Stonbaugh) Heath.

Charlie joined the United States Army when he was 16 years old...

Jan 28, 2012

Beverly Eileen Funkhouser, age 85, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully January 28, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover surrounded by her loving family.Born in Akron, O. on August 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Amanda (Carr) Rader. Beverly graduated in 1944 from Atwater High School, where she greatly enjoyed her participation on the varsity...

Jan 28, 2012

Susann K. Erwin Rimer, age 64, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday morning, January 28, 2012, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton. Born at Dover, March 15, 1947, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Tschudy Erwin. A 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Susann went on to study home economics at Ohio University, earning...

Jan 27, 2012

Lucy M. Heck, age 87 of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Dover, passed away peacefully late Friday morning, January 27, 2012, in Amberwood Manor with her loving son at her side. Born at Dennison November 29, 1924, she was a daughter of the late John and Ascunta Santa Luchea Russo. Lucy grew up in a large family, and learned the...

Jan 24, 2012

Gloria A. Hutson, age 87, of Uhrichsville, and formerly of Lions Manor at Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown following a lengthy illness. Born at New Philadelphia November 20, 1924, she was a daughter of the late John and Clara Jones Wells. Gloria married Charles H. Hutson in 1947 and observed thirty-eight years of...

Jan 23, 2012

Laura Harvey, age 77, of Beach City, a devoted wife (Jack Harvey â?? deceased April 14, 2011), a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Monday, January 23 in Inverness, Florida. Laura was born in North Freedom, Wisconsin on February 22, 1934, one of eleven children and shared a life of loving memories including the births of her eight children,...

Jan 21, 2012

Jean Hites, 80, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Noah and Maude (Murphy) Canfield, Jean was born October 12, 1931 at Fairmont, West Virginia.Jean attended New Philadelphia Schools and later worked as a waitress at the former Reeves...

Jan 21, 2012

Dale Jacob Wenger, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.A son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Koler) Wenger, Dale was born on September 25, 1928 in his family home where he lived until his passing.He graduated from New Philadelphia High School then served two years in the United...

Jan 19, 2012

Audrey Mae Meek, age 61, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 19, 2012, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a courageously fought one year battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. One of eight children, born to the late Russell and Minnie (Ankrom) Clum, Audrey was born in Union Hospital at Dover on October 4, 1950.She was raised...