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Andrew Lee
Apr 8, 2010
Andrew Lee, age 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia, while on a business trip, due to complications of chronic illness.Born June 15, 1948 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frank and Teresa (LaDonne) Lee.Andy graduated from Piscataway High School in 1966, and...
John G. Ozinga
Apr 8, 2010
John G. Ozinga, Jr., age 82, of New Philadelphia, went into paradise early Thursday morning, April 8, 2010 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer.Born in Paterson, New Jersey on March 4, 1928, he was the son of the late John G. and Susie (Wardenberg) Ozinga, Sr. After completing his formal education at American School at Chicago in...
Robert ‘soapy’ J. Albert
Apr 7, 2010
Robert J. “Soapy” Albert, age 69, of Dover, passed away Wednesday morning, April 7, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent diagnosis with cancer.Born at Dover, January 20, 1941, he was the son of the late John Elmer and Irene Helen (Schlafly) Albert. Soapy began his education at New Philadelphia and ultimately graduated from Strasburg High School. Then,...
Jeffrey L. Landis
Apr 7, 2010
Jeffrey L. “Woody” Landis, age 48, of Dundee, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness surrounded by his family.A son of Dorothy (Cline) Landis of Dundee and the late Nelson Landis, Woody, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 7, 1962.Woody was a...
Jerry Keith Noakes
Apr 7, 2010
Jerry Keith Noakes, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Glenn and Ruby (Burkey) Lee Robinson, Jerry was born January 6, 1935 at Carrolton, Ohio.Jerry was raised in New Philadelphia and relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he worked for Airport Limousine. He then returned to New Philadelphia to start...
Roger Allen Swinderman
Apr 5, 2010
Roger Allen Swinderman, 65, of Midvale died unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late Willard and Frances (Camden) Swinderman, Roger was born in Union Hospital at Dover on May 16, 1944.Roger graduated from Midvale High School in 1961. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Army and honorably served his country...
Helen Addy
Apr 5, 2010
Helen Ferne Addy, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.A daughter of the late Ralph Bliss and Gladys (Shaw) Bliss Ames, Helen was born at Newcomerstown, Ohio on November 28, 1924.On November 25, 1945, Helen married Paul K. Addy and shared in fifty years of marriage prior to his...
Anna J. Hunter
Apr 4, 2010
Anna J. Hunter, 83, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, April 4, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Barbat) Strimbu, Anna was born August 5, 1926 at New Philadelphia.Anna graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1945 and then on February 20, 1949 she married Ervin V. Hunter....
James Kent ”ken” Courtright
Apr 3, 2010
Ken Courtright
James Kent “Ken” Courtright, will be remembered as a master of the spoken word in a rich, baritone, authoritative voice. Courtright, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday evening, April 3, 2010, in Union Hospital at Dover in a room which overlooked the WJER radio station where his broadcasting career began.A son of the late William...
Robert Dale Fuhrer
Apr 3, 2010
Robert Dale Fuhrer, 89, a life long resident of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late John D. and Pearl (Riedenbaugh) Fuhrer, Bob was born February 3, 1921 in his childhood home at New Philadelphia.Bob graduated from New Philadelphia High School and then...
Catherine Elizabeth Rausch
Apr 2, 2010
Catherine Elizabeth Rausch, 94 of Walnut Creek and formerly of Sugarcreek and Stone Creek, died Friday, April 2, 2010 in Walnut Hills Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.A daughter of the late George and Ida (Lorenz) Sherretts, Catherine was born December 4, 1915 near Bakersville, Ohio.Catherine graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1938 and was a longtime member of...
Barbara Lee Miller
Apr 2, 2010
Barbara Lee Miller, 69, of Uhrichsville, died Friday, April 2, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover surrounded by her family.A daughter of the late Edmund and Eleanor (Endorf) Baker, Barb was born February 20, 1941 at Peoria, Illinois.Barb graduated from Peoria High School in 1959. Following graduation, she enlisted with the United States Navy and honorably served her country while...
Fred W. Andrews
Apr 1, 2010
Dr. Fred W. “Wheaties” Andrews, Jr., 89, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 1, 2010 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.Born June 6, 1920 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Elma Grove Andrews. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in1938, he continued his formal education at...
Lena Calai
Mar 31, 2010
Lena Calai, age 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Wednesday afternoon, March 31, 2010 in Amberwood Manor. Born Angeline Maria Destefani, on January 12, 1918, at Wainwright, she was a daughter of the late Girardo “Jerry” and Anna Dusini Destefani. Lena was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia her entire life. There she...
Charles F. Geers
Mar 29, 2010
Charles F. “Pete” Geers, age 75, of Dover passed away Monday morning, March 29, 2010 at his home following a brief illness.Born September 9, 1934 in Canton, O., he was the son of the late Lawrence Arthur and Elizabeth Georgia (Geib) Geers. After graduating from Bolivar in 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army where he honorably served...
Georgia Ann Briggs
Mar 28, 2010
Georgia Ann Briggs, age 82, of Wainwright, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 in Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center of Uhrichsville. Born May 24, 1927 in Wainwright, O. she was the daughter of the late George F. and Annie (Carlisle) Briggs.After completing her formal education, Georgia spent her lifetime as a loving wife and mother. She married George G. Briggs, Sr....
Othelia ”tillie” Roberts
Mar 28, 2010
Othelia Mary “Tillie” Roberts has been reunited with her husband, John “Phil” Roberts. Tillie spent 95 years with us on earth before she was called to Heaven on Sunday, March 28, 2010, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia where she has been given appreciative care for the past seven years. Born on Jan. 18, 1915, at Dennison, Tillie was...
Irene M. Bishop
Mar 27, 2010
Irene M. Bishop, age 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away late Saturday afternoon, March 27, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness. Born at Flushing, Ohio, July 28, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John and Vada Bradley Minor. On June 29, 1942, Irene married Raymond O. Bishop. Raymond passed away June 8, 1994, at...
Antoinette J. Neff
Mar 26, 2010
Antoinette “Toni” J. Neff, age 55, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 26, 2010, in her home, surrounded by her family and friends following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born at Columbus, September 13, 1954, she was a daughter of Jeanne Stewart Iannelli, of New Philadelphia, and the late Agostino J. Iannelli.Best known by family...
Robert Ray Riley
Mar 25, 2010
Robert Ray Riley, age 84, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dennison, passed away suddenly in Twin City Hospital at Dennison Thursday, March 25, 2010.Born in Uhrichsville on February 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Ray D. and Dorothy D. (McClelland) Riley. Bob graduated from high school and then joined the United States Army, having served during...
