Obituaries

Mar 10, 2009

The earthly life of Thomas William Pittis, age 23, of Dennison, came to an end late Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2009, in Aultman Hospital, at Canton. A Specialist in the United States Army between 2003 and 2006, Pittis had battled service related lung cancer for the past year following a three year commitment as a member of the elite 82nd...

Mar 7, 2009

Michael Edward Ashbaugh, age 68, of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at his beloved mountain home. Born September 8, 1940, at Dover, Ohio, he was the son of late Florence Lightel Ashbaugh and Henry Franklin Ashbaugh. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He was a member of the Harrison Masonic Lodge,...

Mar 7, 2009

JoEllen Scott, 62, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, March 07, 2009 in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia following a courageous battle with cancer.A daughter of the late Merle and June (Edwards) Scott, JoEllen was born August 3, 1946 at Dover, Ohio.JoEllen was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and she was an employee of Zimmer Orthopedic and Surgical Products...

Mar 7, 2009

Reverend Lester Flauhaus, age 89, of New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, received his eternal reward early Saturday, March 7, 2009.A son of the late Ernest and Lena (Berger) Flauhaus, Lester was born on April 9, 1919, at Hannibal, Ohio.From an early age, Lester knew he was called to serve the Lord through ministry....

Mar 7, 2009

Anna Belle Morgan, age 87, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Saturday evening, March 7, 2009, in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.Born on April 4, 1921, at New Philadelphia, Anna Belle was a daughter of the late Stanley and Leota (Hunter) Long. She was a 1939 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on July 20, 1941, she married the...

Mar 2, 2009

Garnet V. Huff, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, March 02, 2009 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.A son of the late William and Helen (Neighbor) Huff, Garnet was born at home in New Philadelphia on April 2, 1923.He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1941. Garnet then went to work in the steel industry and he retired...

Feb 28, 2009

Helen Loretta Raiff, age 91, of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, and a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday afternoon, February 28, 2009, in Union Hospital. Born at New Philadelphia, June 16, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Grover and Christine Swope Kennedy. Helen grew up in New Philadelphia and attended school there...

Feb 27, 2009

James T. Nelson, age 74, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully Friday evening in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia following a declining period of health.Born July 13, 1934 in Dalton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Charles C. Nelson and Mattie Mae Davenport Nichols.After completing his formal education, James joined the United States Army, honorably serving his...

Feb 27, 2009

Maxine M. Angel, age 90, of Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully late Friday afternoon, February 27, 2009, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, where she has resided the past twenty-seven years. Born at Layland, in Coshocton County, July 16, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Leona Duncan Meyer. Maxine was yet an...

Feb 25, 2009

Anna May Miller, age 71, of Uhrichsville and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in Union Hospital at Dover, following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Charles C. and Lillian M. (Carpenter) Davis, Anna was born December 23, 1937, at Wainwright, Ohio.Anna was a 1955 graduate of Midvale High School and a longtime inspector...

Feb 23, 2009

Betty J. Swonger, age 87, of Dover, died peacefully early Monday, February 23, 2009, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.A daughter of the late Homer and Olive (Metzger) Affolter, Betty was born at New Philadelphia on June 18, 1921.Betty attended New Philadelphia High School and on October 1, 1938, she married the love of her life Eugene C. Swonger.A...

Feb 22, 2009

Samuel Zellers Neibert, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover following a short illness.A son of the late Samuel and Amelia Ruth (Devore) Neibert, Sam was born June 4, 1927 at New Philadelphia.He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation, Sam enlisted with the United States Army. He served in...

Feb 20, 2009

Feb 18, 2009

Sandra Kay Carlson, age 57, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Dover, August 25, 1951, she was a daughter of Helen Carlson Weaver, who resides at Canton. Sandra is a longtime resident of the Kaderly Group Home operated by caregivers from Horizons, Inc. She formerly was affiliated with...

Feb 18, 2009

Phyllis C. O’ Saben, age 68, Dover, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away unexpectedly in her home Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009.Born in Texas on December 10, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Hillis and Elnora (Gessel) Dillon. After completing her formal education, she began her professional career most recently working for the Saint Ann’s...

Feb 18, 2009

William Ellis Quicksall, Jr. age 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 18, 2009, in his home with his family at his side. Born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1927, he was the eldest son of the late William Ellis Sr. and Mabel Nickerson Thomas Quicksall. Mr. Quicksall attended school in Pennsylvania and Maryland until his family...

Feb 16, 2009

Helen M. Zurcher, 64, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of Ella Deloris (Stocksdale) Stover and the late Dale E. Zeigler, Helen was born March 22, 1944 at Dover, Ohio.Helen was a 1963 graduate of Midvale High School and worked as a waitress at the former L & K Restaurant...

Feb 12, 2009

Franklyn Eugene Schupp, 83, of Tuscarawas, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.A son of the late Roy and Freda (Gruenig) Schupp, Frank was born July 27, 1925 at Fry’s Valley.Frank graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1943. At the age of 17, he started working Joy Manufacturing, currently known as Howden-Buffalo. He...

Feb 10, 2009

Benjamin Cookson II, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in Lee Memorial Health System Hospital at Ft. Myers, Florida.A son of the late Benjamin and Cora (McKnight) Cookson, Ben was born July 27, 1926 at Goshen, Ohio.On February 14, 1944, Ben married the love of his life, the former, Eunice Jean Kiser and they reared three children,...

Feb 10, 2009

Ruth M. Roth, age 78, of Port Washington, passed into the closer presence of her Lord early Tuesday morning, February 10, 2009, after a period of declining health. Born at Fry’s Valley March 30, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Cecelia M. Wenger Miller. Ruth graduated from Gnadenhutten High School with the class of 1948,...