Obituaries

May 20, 2010

Proctor Wilbur “Bud” Weir, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 20, 2010, after spending two months at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and six weeks at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Born July 15, 1930 in Sioux City, IA, he was the son of the late Proctor and Ellen (Wilbur) Weir. In 1935, Proctor’s family moved to Los...

May 19, 2010

Laura B. Smith, 84, of Wainwright, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.A daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Metzger) Smith, she was born November 2, 1925 at Wainwright, Ohio.Laura was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting for many years. She was also an excellent baker and cook and will especially be remembered for her...

May 17, 2010

Marilyn D. Shroyer, age 68, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully Monday evening, May 17, 2010, following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Howard and Ethel (Grant) McConnell, Marilyn was born at Wheeling, West Virginia on April 15, 1942.She was a 1960 graduate of the former Midvale High School and on August 9, 1962, married the love of her...

May 14, 2010

Richard A. Anderson, 74, of Brightwood, died Friday, May 14, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.A son of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Moffitt) Anderson, Rich was born July 10, 1935 at Dover, Ohio.Rich was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On January 22, 1956, he married the former Marlene Wright in Emmanuel Lutheran...

May 13, 2010

Jesse Junior Sherer, age 76, of Stone Creek, passed away early Thursday morning, May 13, 2010, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in New Philadelphia on May 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Jesse C. and Helen M. (Ulrich) Sherer.After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1951, Jesse began his...

May 12, 2010

Russell Edwards, age 89, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A son of the late Raymond and Edna (Rodd) Edwards, Russell was born at New Philadelphia on January 1, 1921.Russell was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and served in the United States Army during World War II where he...

May 12, 2010

Viola Maude Bucher, age 86, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Wednesday morning May 12, 2010, with her family at her side.A daughter of the late Homer “Boomer” and Olive (Metzger) Affolter, Viola or “Doddie” as she was known by friends and family was born at Dover, Ohio on August 24, 1923. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High...

May 12, 2010

Calvin A. Eckert, Jr. age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Calvin and Leona (Levengood) Eckert, Calvin was born at Louisville, Ohio on January 25, 1926.Calvin was a 1943 graduate of Sebring High School and would earn a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster in 1948. He...

May 10, 2010

Donald H. Mowls, age 92, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Uhrichsville, died Monday, May 10, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late Joe and Hazel (Grund) Mowls, Don was born at New Cumberland on February 12, 1918.He was a member of the United States Army during World War II where...

May 7, 2010

Louis E. Swaim, age 72, of Uhrichsville passed away Friday morning, May 7, 2010 at his home following a courageous battle with numerous health issues.Born in Uhrichsville on August 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Louis D. and Margaret M. (Patterson) Swaim.Louis honorably served his country in the United States Army before beginning his professional career as...

May 6, 2010

Hazel Marie Goduto, age 80, of Mineral City, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 6, 2010 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.Born in Harrison County, Ohio, November 2, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Ollie Henry and Almeda Estelle Whitman Patterson. Hazel was a homemaker for most of her life, and was a member of the Tuscarawas...

May 4, 2010

Margaret A. Jenkins, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.A daughter of the late Ernest and Erma (Cullman) Gibbs, Margaret was born at New Philadelphia on July 16, 1925.She was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on April 22, 1950, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Margaret...

May 3, 2010

Dola Jean Shanower, age 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away early Monday, May 3, 2010 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.Born August 8, 1929 in Ragersville, O., she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alverda (Emig) Zimmerman. She graduated from Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School in 1947.On August 23, 1947, Dola married her loving husband, Bert “Ed” C. Shanower...

May 2, 2010

Charlene B. Zurcher, age 65, of Dover, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, in Wooster Community Hospital at Wooster following a brief illness.A daughter to Anna Marie (McNutt) Martin of New Philadelphia and the late George H. Martin, Charlene was born at New Philadelphia on May 14, 1944.Charlene was a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation she married...

May 2, 2010

Agnes Vergene Walker, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 2, 2010 at her residence following a lengthy illness.Born in Sharpsburg, Ohio on January 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harlan Otis and Ellen Drinda (McNutt) Duncan.After completing her schooling, Agnes began her working career. She retired after 25 years of service to...

May 1, 2010

Cameron Dale Arnold, 5, of Midvale went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Akron Children’s Hospital. Cameron may have suffered from a 2 ½ year illness but will always be remembered as “The little guy who stood up to life like a man”.A son of Brian and Janice (Byers) Arnold, Cameron was born July...

May 1, 2010

Fred Edward McAbier, 86, of Port Washington, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community surrounded by his family.A son of the late Charles and Isabelle (Brooks) McAbier, Fred was born June 17, 1923 in Amsterdam, Ohio.Fred was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy and served in the Pacific...

May 1, 2010

Pamela A. Tolley, 58, of Strasburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in her home.A daughter of Harold Pelham of Denver, Colorado and the late Winona (Pierce) Pelham Brown, Pam was born December 19, 1951 in Denver, Colorado.Pam enjoyed the outdoors, especially when she was fishing and driving through the countryside. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed...

Apr 30, 2010

Apr 30, 2010

Floyd L. “Bud” Edwards, 70, of Newcomerstown, died Friday, April 30, 2010 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center at Cambridge, following a long illness.A son of the late Etta (Edwards) Robinson, Bud was born June 7, 1939 at Elizabeth, West Virginia.On February 13, 1962, Bud enlisted with the United States Army and honorably served his country until his discharge on January...