Obituaries

Jul 1, 2007

Vivian “Viv” Flanagan, age 49, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Sunday morning, July 1, 2007, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a weeklong battle with coronary difficulties.Born at Dover, October 1, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Betty J. Wires Spano and Tony Spano. Viv attended New Philadelphia High School as a young lady, and was well...

Jun 30, 2007

Julia Mae Stull, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family.A daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Nupp) Everhart, Julia was born February 8, 1918 at Jewett, Ohio.Julia was a homemaker and she was always sure to see that her family was taken care of. She will be remembered by...

Jun 29, 2007

Patricia Ann Lahmers, 69, of Strasburg, died Friday, June 29, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a courageous battle with cancer.A daughter of the late William and Thelma (Bonifant) Charnock, Patricia was born October 29, 1937 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.Patricia was a member of Indian Meadow Church of God at Dover and she was employed as a housekeeper at...

Jun 29, 2007

Herbert B. Stemple, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, June 29, 2007 in the Union Hospital of Dover.A son of the late Robert and Verna Winkler Stemple, Herbert was born December 19, 1924 in Tuscarawas, O. and was a 1942 graduate of Tuscarawas High School. He proudly served our country during WWII as a decorated member of the Navy Air...

Jun 28, 2007

Charles F. “Chic” Raiser, 80, of New Philadelphia, was peacefully taken home by Our Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2007.Charles was born April 22, 1927 to John and Mary Raiser at Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo College Seminary at Columbus, Ohio and in September of 1950, he married the love of his life, the former,...

Jun 27, 2007

Mere words do not adequately describe a man’s life. Knowing that Ronald P. Gates was born in Canton, Ohio to John and Beatrice (Potts) Gates on February 9, 1931 and died in New Philadelphia on June 27, 2007 does explain who Ron was.His life can only be understood by the actions he took and the character of the man. First...

Jun 26, 2007

John Raymond Barr, 42, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A son of James Barr and Sandra Clark, John was born October 21, 1964 at Harvey, Illinois.He was a 1983 graduate of Crete-Monee High School. John then continued his education at Northern Illinois University and then at Governor’s University where he received a...

Jun 25, 2007

Benjamin Wayne Hamlin, 92, of New Philadelphia, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 25, 2007 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover. A son of the late William David and Nellie Augusta (Pryor) Hamlin, Ben was born March 12, 1915 at Portage County, Ohio.In his younger years, Ben enjoyed farming and in his later years he pursued a career...

Jun 24, 2007

Jun 23, 2007

Robert Amos Baum, age 83, of Dover, died Saturday, June 23, 2007 surrounded by his family at his residence.Born June 20, 1924, in East Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Elija B. and Edna M. (Motts) Baum. After completing his formal education at East Sparta High School, he entered the United States Army where he honorably served...

Jun 23, 2007

Marie A. Roth, 87, of Tuscarawas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 23, 2007 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.Born April 3, 1920 in Byesville, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Franzee) Decker.After graduating from Tuscarawas High School in 1939, she married her late husband, Richard Roth on February 26, 1939. While busy...

Jun 21, 2007

Lucas Paul Garber, 23, of Strasburg, died Thursday, June 21, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brave battle with cancer. He will be remembered by his family as the most courageous man they have ever witnessed who is now in a better place, with God in Heaven.A son of Tim and Kelly (Burris) Garber, Lucas was born February...

Jun 19, 2007

Thomas David Warner, 63, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness.A son of the late Edgar and Margaret (Eckert) Warner, Tom was born March 18, 1944 in Union Hospital at Dover.Tom was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following graduation, he went to work for Greer Steel where he worked...

Jun 12, 2007

Maxine C. Ruffini, age 80, of New Philadelphia, and a longtime former resident of Uhrichsville, died peacefully Tuesday morning, June 12, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born August 2, 1926 at Uhrichsville, Maxine was a daughter of the late Clyde A. and Opal Laughlin Frye. Maxine’s father, Clyde, is remembered by many as the former chief of the fire...

Jun 11, 2007

Mary R. Owens, age 97, affectionately remembered as ” Aunt Mary” died early Monday morning, June 11, 2007, at Altera Sterling House, in Marion, Ohio. Born at Dillonvale, Ohio, September 7, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Charles Clancy and Ada Barkhurst Mercer. Mary’s family moved to New Philadelphia in 1920, where in 1928, she graduated from High...

Jun 11, 2007

Marilyn Ann Young, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Monday morning, June 11, 2007, in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover. Born at Canton, December 17, 1923, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Earl and Venna Cochenour Perdue. Marilyn graduated from Canton McKinley High School. Following graduation Marilyn went to work with the Ohio Power Company...

Jun 10, 2007

A beloved mother and grandmother, Laura Maxine Visintainer went home to heaven June 10, 2007.Born July 9, 1920 in Stillwater, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Anna Mae (Errington) Howard. After she graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1938 completing her formal education, she married the love of her life, the late Albert Mario Visintainer....

Jun 9, 2007

John Dean Kimmel, 84, of Westerville, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 in the Friendship Village of Columbus retirement home.A son of the late John Frank and Lucretia Stein Kimmel, Dean was born on May 25, 1923 at New Cumberland, Ohio. He graduated from New Cumberland High School, and was a WWII Marine Corp Veteran, having served...

Jun 8, 2007

Ellen M. Childress, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Friday morning, June 8, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover.She was born February 19, 1921 in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Amanda Hair.After finishing her formal education, she spent her lifetime rearing her two children, both who survive including Brenda (Ron) Rowan of Columbus and Michael Childress of Lakeland, Florida....

Jun 7, 2007

Hugh J. Meese, 85, of Brightwood, died Thursday evening, June 7, 2007, in the Hennis Care Centre of Dover.Born in the home at Brightwood, Ohio, on August 7, 1921, Hugh was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Coventry Meese. He was a life resident of Tuscarawas County.Hugh was a 1940 graduate of Midvale High School, was a World...