Obituaries

Feb 27, 2007

Thelma Elizabeth Edie, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at her residence.A daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Page) Newton, Thelma was born in Midvale on February 16, 1918. In 1936, Thelma graduated from Midvale High School. On February 20, 1939, Thelma married Gerald L. Edie. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

Feb 27, 2007

Betty R. Varner, 73, of Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover, died February 27, 2007 following an extended illness.A daughter of the late Arlie and Icie (Gibson) Hall, Betty was born April 30, 1933 in Fairmont, West Virginia.Betty, who was a member of Baptist Temple Church at Fairmont, is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, John C. Varner....

Feb 25, 2007

Carmella “Carmie” DeNicola, 95, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 25, 2007, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.A daughter of the late Alfonso and Anna (Mauro) Fioretto, Carmie was born November 19, 1911 and has resided at New Philadelphia all of her life.She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia where she was active in...

Feb 25, 2007

Feb 22, 2007

James R. “Jim” Mangon, 62, of Canton, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday February 22, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness.Jim was born at Dover, on February 22, 1945, to the late William J. and Ruth M. Metcalf Mangon. He spent his formative years in Tuscarawas County and was a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Feb 22, 2007

Betty Ruth (Simmons) Ford, 81, of Palm Harbor, Florida and formerly of New Philadelphia died Thursday, February 22, 2007 in her home.A daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Stiner) Simmons, Betty was born January 17, 1926 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.She is survived by her loving husband, Jack D. Ford; one son, Steve Brady of Florida; nieces, Linda Sparr, Kathy...

Feb 21, 2007

Nora Lynn Ohler, 49, of New Philadelphia, died February, 21, 2007, at her residence following a long illness.A daughter of Wiley J. Patrick and Jewel D. Goff, Nora was born on January 1, 1958, in Canton, Ohio.In addition to her parents, Nora is survived by her son, Jason R. (Amy) Ohler of Mineral City and their children, Clayton, Mason, and...

Feb 21, 2007

Joseph R. Fouts, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007, in Hennis Care Centre at Dover.A son of the late Clyde and Lena (Long) Fouts, Joe was born December 1, 1933, in Newport, Ohio. Joe retired from Warner & Swasey in 1995 after 42 years as a welder. He was a member of the Roxford United Methodist Church.Joe...

Feb 20, 2007

Robert Dale McMillen, Jr., 60, of Leesville Lake region, died Tuesday, February 20, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio.A son of Roberta (Mason) McMillen of New Philadelphia and the late Robert Dale McMillen, Sr., Bob was born December 7, 1946 at Dover, Ohio.He was a 1965 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and then graduated from Kent State University....

Feb 20, 2007

Maxine Shott, 83, of Dover, died early Tuesday morning, February 20, 2007, in the Inn at Belden Village at Canton, Ohio.A daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Snyder) Zollar, Maxine was born on November 15, 1923 at Dover. In 1942, Maxine graduated from Dover High School. She was a bookkeeper for the family owned business of Dover Jeep Sales.Maxine...

Feb 20, 2007

Addison Arthur Van Campen age 77, of Stonecreek, Ohio, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Feb 20, 2007, in Fajardo, Pureto Rico. Born at Detroit, Michigan, July 3, 1929, John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline Osgood VanCampen, is survived by his loving wife Rosetta Marie Wherley Van Campen. Addison’s family also includes his children;...

Feb 19, 2007

William Lee Anslow and Jozee Maxine Anslow, infant son and daughter of Joseph and Trisha Anslow have entered into eternal rest following complications from their premature births. William went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2007, and Jozee on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, in Aultman Hospital at Canton. The twin siblings were born Saturday, February 17, 2007,...

Feb 16, 2007

Evelyn G. Mathias, 82, of New Philadelphia, died February 16, 2007, in Riverside Manor Nursing Home at Newcomerstown, Ohio.A daughter of the late J.W. and Caroline (Welsch) Gray, Evelyn was born on April 7, 1924, in Port Washington, Ohio. In 1942, Evelyn was graduated from Port Washington High School and moved to Dayton, Ohio, where she worked at the Wright...

Feb 14, 2007

Dale Kurtz, 72, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly February 14, 2007, at his residence.A son of the late Harry and Bertha Kurtz, Dale was born on January 23, 1935, in Dover, Ohio. In 1953, Dale graduated from Dover High School. Dale worked as a boiler maker at the Dover Tank and Plate Company in Dover, Ohio, for 35 years. He...

Feb 13, 2007

Emeritus Professor Virginia Sand, a much loved and well respected geologist, educator, mother and grandmother, died late Tuesday evening, February 13, 2007 following a brief illness. Born at Evanston, Indiana, on November 23, 1928, she was a daughter of the late James Kenneth Murphy and Gladys Becker Murphy. Following graduation from high school, Ginny completed her undergraduate studies from Northwestern...

Feb 13, 2007

Evelyn L. Burrier, 89, of Walnut Hills Nursing Home at Walnut Creek, Ohio and formerly of Stone Creek, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007.A daughter of the late George and Ida (Lorenz) Sherretts, Evelyn was born December 27, 1917 near Bakersville, Ohio.Evelyn, who was a homemaker, was a graduate of Stone Creek High School and was a member of Grace United...

Feb 13, 2007

Jack L. Bradley, 65, of Uhrichsville, died February 13, 2007 at his residence.A son of the late Reese Bradley and Dora Young, Jack was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, on April 30, 1941. Jack worked as a barber and also at Y and O coal mine.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his step-father, Emmett Young and...

Feb 12, 2007

Earl L. “Buddy” Eash, 68, of Strasburg died unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2007 in his home.A son of the late Russell and Harriet (Kendle) Eash, Earl was born December 2, 1938 at Dover, Ohio.He attended Strasburg Schools and he was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Strasburg. Earl retired from The Timken Company in 1996...

Feb 11, 2007

Walter Ray Hanner, Jr. age 82, of Cleveland, and formerly of Dover, and Strasburg, died Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2007 following an extended illness. Born at Canton, July 11, 1924, he was one of four children reared by the late Walter R. Hanner Sr. and Margaret Leora Kemp Hanner. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer (husband Mark) Fenderbosch of Avon Lake,...

Feb 11, 2007

Minnie Rose Burson, 85, of New Philadelphia, died February 11, 2007, in Hennis Care Center at Dover, Ohio.A daughter of the late, Maximo and Bertha Basiletti, Minnie was born on June 22, 1921 in Possum Hollow. Minnie was one of 18 children. In 1945 she worked at Reeves Mill. Minnie was known for her cooking and was the cook at...