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Richard Joseph Shalosky
Sep 7, 2009
Richard Joseph Shalosky, age 72, of Dover, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born in Newcomerstown on June 25, 1937, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Bordenkircher) Shalosky. A 1955 graduate of Dennison St. Mary’s High School, Mr. Shalosky was a talented artist and musician. He entered the United States Army...
Michael Alan Johns
Sep 6, 2009
Michael Alan Johns passed away in the quiet countryside near Brighton, Missouri. Although he will be sadly missed by his loved ones, his family is comforted by knowing that he is safe and at peace in Heaven with his father and other family members who preceded him in death. Best known as Mike to his family and friends, he was...
Avery Nicole Johnson
Sep 6, 2009
Avery Nicole Johnson, infant daughter of Braxston Rinehart and Justin Johnson of Sherrodsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 06, 2009.Avery was born, August 27, 2009 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, Ohio.She was the precious granddaughter of Vicki and Henry Garrett, Tonya and Bill Bigler and Mike and Tracy Johnson all of Sherrodsville.Also surviving are...
Mary A. Destefani – Vik
Sep 3, 2009
Mary A. Destefani-Vik, age 89, of New Philadelphia died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2009, in Columbus, with her family by her side.Born on November 22, 1919 at Wainwright, Ohio, Mary was a daughter of the late Massimo and Minnie Bertha (Welz) Basiletti.Mary will be remembered as a genuine, good-hearted Christian woman who loved caring for her family and others....
Howard L Shaffer
Aug 31, 2009
Howard L. Shaffer, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Monday morning, August 31, 2009 in Country Club Center at Dover. Born at New Philadelphia, February 15, 1924, he was a son of the late Luftus and Lillian D. Rinehart Shaffer. Howard was the owner and operator of H.L. Shaffer Tree Service and Shaffer Wood Products. Together with his son...
James David Short
Aug 30, 2009
James David Short, whose life was described by his friends as “a unique, and beautiful song”, passed away at the age of 24, while surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in Akron General Medical Center following injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, August 26.Born March 18, 1985, in Aultman Hospital at Canton, James was the...
David F. Beans
Aug 29, 2009
David F. Beans, age 47, of Akron, O. went to be with the Lord August 29, 2009 at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital.Born May 20, 1962, in Dover, O., he was the son of Barbara and Jim Swearingen of Dover and Austin and Mary Rose Beans of Brightwood.After graduating from Indian Valley North in 1980 and completing additional education at Buckeye Career...
Virginia Wetherill
Aug 29, 2009
Virginia “Ginny” Wetherill, age 97, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Dover.Born September 20, 1911 at Mineral City, Ginny was the daughter of the late Charles and Ella Mae (Miller) Martin.Ginny will be remembered for her great personality, and her love and kindness shown to everyone she met. She will be sadly...
Virginia Marie West
Aug 27, 2009
Virginia Marie West, age 61, of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center, passed away unexpectedly August 27, 2009.Born March 28, 1948, in Clay Township, she was the daughter of the late Herman R. and Frances B. Griffith West. Virginia attended the Starlight School and Workshop, and until recently, resided at Colonial Manor. She leaves behind her loving family that includes aunts; Joan...
Laraine Gasser
Aug 26, 2009
Laraine Gasser, age 54, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009, in her home following a period of declining health.A daughter of Wilma (Beitzel) Gasser of New Philadelphia and the late Richard Gasser, Laraine was born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 22, 1955.Laraine attended the Starlight School and Workshop for a number of years and truly enjoyed...
Gerald L. Edie
Aug 25, 2009
Gerald L. Edie, age 93, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, in Amberwood Manor following a period of declining health.A son of the late Charles C. and Maude (Dutton) Edie, Gerald was born at New Philadelphia on September 23, 1915.During World War II, Gerald served his country through a tour of duty with the United States Navy. During...
William R. Evans
Aug 23, 2009
William R. Evans, age 78, of Dover, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, in his residence following a lengthy battle with ALS.A son of the late William B. and Katherine (Holmes) Evans, Bill was born at Dover on July 10, 1931.He attended Dover City Schools and soon thereafter entered into the United States Navy and would honorably serve his country from...
Margaret L. McRobie
Aug 22, 2009
Margaret L. McRobie, 96, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late John and Emma Kane, Margaret was born September 15, 1912 at Haverde Grace, Maryland.She graduated from Haverde Grace High School in 1930 and on October 10, 1931, Margaret married Lester Wade McRobie. The couple shared almost 60 years of...
Frances W. Taylor
Aug 19, 2009
Longtime New Philadelphia educator Frances Taylor of Canton, and formerly New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at the Canton Regency.Born at Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Lena (Wilson) Ryan. A graduate of Dennison High School, Frances earned a BS in Education from The Ohio State University in 1935. She went on to teach Latin,...
June E Stutz
Aug 15, 2009
June E. Stutz, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Saturday evening, August 15, 2009, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover. Born in her grandfather’s home on Tuscarawas Avenue, New Philadelphia, July 1, 1914, she was a daughter of the late London Webster and Emma Florence Beans Miller. As a young lady she attended West Elementary School, then...
Helen M. Hunter
Aug 14, 2009
Helen Margaret Hunter, age 85, of Barnhill, died Friday, August 14, 2009 at home with her family following an extended illness.Born September 17, 1923 in Dennison, O., she was the daughter of the late John “Robert” and Ola (Corbin) Haney.On October 1, 1938, Helen married the late Everett R. Hunter and together, they raised eight children.She enjoyed doing embroidery work...
Phyllis Jean Chaney
Aug 13, 2009
Phyllis Jean Chaney, age 81, of Midvale, died Thursday, August 13, 2009, in Aultman Hospital with her family by her side. A daughter to the late John C. and Mildred F. (Donahie) Hunker, Phyllis was born on July 6, 1928 at Dover , Ohio . Phyllis attended New Philadelphia Schools and following graduation met and fell in love with a...
Gerald Dean Martin
Aug 12, 2009
Gerald Dean Martin, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died early Wednesday, August 12, 2009, in his home with his family at his side.A son of Marie (McNutt) Martin and the late George Martin, Gerald was born at New Philadelphia on November 29, 1937.From 1955 â?? 1958, Gerald served with the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Nellis...
Robert Joseph Ervin
Aug 4, 2009
Robert Joseph Ervin, 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in the arms of his wife, Bettie, early Tuesday morning, August 4, 2009 at his home.A son of the late Gilbert and Mary (Tarr) Ervin, Bob was born June 10, 1932 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Bob graduated in 1950 from Newark High School and then served as a District Manager for L &...
Ruth Spring
Aug 3, 2009
Ruth Ellen (Haver) Spring, age 87 of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, Aug 3, 2009 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.Born May 25, 1922 in Newcomerstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Leda (Opphile) Haver. She was a 1940 graduate of Newcomerstown High School.Ruth married Gerald Raymond Spring of New Philadelphia on June 1, 1941...
