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Bruce A. Mumma
Mar 9, 2012
Bruce A. Mumma, age 46, of Dover passed away peacefully early Friday evening, in his home, following a lengthy illness.
Born at Dover November 28, 1965, he was the youngest of three children born to Erma Irene Mizer Mumma and the late Simon Peter Mumma, Jr.
Bruce will be remembered for his broad grin and the ability to...
Mary Opal Ersek
Mar 9, 2012
Mary Opal Ersek, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Friday March 9, 2012 in Union Hospital at Dover of heart failure.
Born September 13, 1926 in Bolivar, O., she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Julia (Shimko) Jewell.
Mary was a housewife who was known for her love of gardening. She often tended the flowers and yards of...
Marjorie Ruth Hobart
Mar 7, 2012
Marjorie Ruth (West) Hobart, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia.
Born April 24, 1923 in Fry’s Valley, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Cora (Frank) West.
Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On June 23, 1943, she married her late...
Mary Catherine Bender
Mar 7, 2012
Mary Catherine Bender, 90, of Columbus, Indiana and formerly of East Sparta and Roswell, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Severino and Rose (Ruffini) Pancheri, Mary was born November 4, 1921 at Roswell, Ohio.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at...
Joseph A. Yegher
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...
John Raymond Engeldinger
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...
H. Paul Quicksall
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...
Thomas Wills Gartrell
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...
James Edward Baker
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...
William Lee Lightbody
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...
Joseph E. Metzger
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...
Elizabeth Ann Wallace
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,...
Howard Eugene “Sonny” Freeman
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...
Danna Lavonne Hanlon
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...
Thomas E. Larkin
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,...
Leslie Carl Oplinger
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...
Clarence Edward Wilson
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...
Clarence Philip “Putt” Heldt Jr.
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...
Walter E. Horton
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...
