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William E. Swisshelm
Feb 10, 2007
William E. Swisshelm, 56, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.A son of the late Robert M. Swisshelm Sr. and the late Donna V. (Mills) Swisshelm, Bill was born December 2, 1950 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.He was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed by Gradall at...
James Uher
Feb 9, 2007
James Uher, 68, of New Philadelphia, died February 9, 2007, at Country Club Retirement Campus, in Dover, Ohio.A son of the late Charles and Alverna Uher, James was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on November 3, 1938. Upon graduation in 1956 from Baltic High School, James entered the United States Navy and served his country until October 2, 1959. James worked...
James Howard Rager Jr.
Feb 9, 2007
James Howard Rager Jr., age 54, of Bolivar, and formerly of Dover, entered the kingdom of God peacefully, early Friday morning from his home. Jim was a man of many talents. Born at Pittsburg, March 12, 1952, he was a son of James Howard Rager Sr. and Lila Price Rager of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Jim was both a gifted athlete and...
Evelyn Maxine Belknap
Feb 6, 2007
Evelyn Maxine Belknap, a loving mother and grandmother, a friendly neighbor, and a faithful servant of the Lord, entered into her heavenly reward, early Tuesday morning, February 6, 2007, from Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Dennison, October 18, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Francis Marion Davis and Gertrude Charlotte Reardon Davis. Evelyn graduated high school from...
Shirley Casebeer
Feb 6, 2007
Shirley Casebeer, 64, of Dover, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007, in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio, after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer.Born on August 7, 1942, in Dover, Shirley was a daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy Messerley Keatley.In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd E. Keatley.She is survived by her daughter,...
Norman Lee Glazer
Feb 5, 2007
Norman Lee Glazer, 91, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 05, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover.A son of the late John and Georgia (Tedrick) Glazer, Norman was born March 12, 1915 at Dover, Ohio.Norman was a 1933 graduate of Port Washington High School and then graduated from Business School at Canton, Ohio. Then on August...
Courtney Acacia Allen
Feb 5, 2007
Courtney Acacia Allen, 18, of Tuscarawas, died Monday, February 5, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Wayne County.A daughter of Bruce and Debbie (Yaggi), Courtney was born September 27, 1988 in Union Hospital at Dover.She graduated with honors in 2006 from Indian Valley High School. During her years at Indian Valley, she was active in numerous activities...
Charles V. Sterner
Feb 4, 2007
Charles V. Sterner, 88, of Sherrodsville, died Sunday, February 4, 2007 following an extended illness.A son of the late Cary and Maude (Shanabruch) Sterner, Charles was born November 7, 1918 in Canton, OhioCharles was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. Along with his wife Ramona, he was the owner and operator of various...
Frances M. Curtis
Feb 2, 2007
Frances M. Curtis, age 96, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Friday, February 2, 2007. Born at Bergholz, in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 13, 1910, Frances was one of eight children reared by the late John and Margaret Simpson Peterson. Many years ago, she retired from the former Jean Frocks Inc. of Dover and New Philadelphia where she...
Austin F. Henry
Feb 2, 2007
Austin F. Henry, age 81, of Dover, died February 2, 2007 in the Wade Park Veteran’s Hospital at Cleveland, Ohio.Austin was born October 23, 1925 to the late Harry A. and M. Phyllis (Gatchel) Henry.He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his daughters, Cynthia Pozzi and Sherry (Gary) Jenkins; his son, Austin J. (Regina) Henry; and his grandchildren, Dustin Henry,...
Norma J. Gray
Feb 2, 2007
Norma J. Gray, 74, of Uhrichsville, died Friday, February 2, 2007 at her home.Born September 16, 1932 in Wolf, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Lucinda Mae (Mizer) Ellwood. Shortly after birth, her family moved to Stone Creek where she resided throughout her childhood. After completing high school, Norma worked at Nichols Bakery and other...
Frank A. Fisher
Feb 1, 2007
Dr. Frank A. Fisher, 83, of Midvale, died Thursday, February 01, 2007 in Union Hospital following a lengthy illness.A son of the late Paul and Ella Mae (Henry) Fisher, Frank was born February 2, 1923 in Dennison.He was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School and in 1952 Frank graduated from Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to graduating...
Fred Ray Shook III
Feb 1, 2007
Fred Ray Shook III, 49, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, in Affinity Medical Center at Massillon.A son of the late Fred R. Shook II and Priscilla (Johnson) Delto, Fred was born February 2, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio.Fred was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Conflict....
Donald Joseph McMillen
Jan 30, 2007
Donald Joseph McMillen, an eight month old son of Donald W. and Vicki McMillen of Reyonldsburg, Ohio was born May 23, 2006 and became an angel on January 30, 2007. He leaves behind two sisters, Diane (age 6) and a sister Donna (age 4); a half brother to Chris Hensler (age 13). Baby Donald was a grandson of Donald T....
Jack Edward Sims Sr.
Jan 30, 2007
Jack Edward Sims Sr., 89, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007 in Union Hospital at Dover. Jack was a resident in Hennis Care Centre at Dover for three years.Jack was born on January 6, 1918 in Cambridge, Ohio. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1936. Jack entered the United States Army in 1941 and served his...
Mary Allen Hellem
Jan 29, 2007
Mary Allen Hellem, 70 of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007, in Union Hospital at Dover, following a brief illness.A daughter of the late John and Tellie (Toney) Workman, Mary was born July 28, 1936 in Clear Creek, West Virginia.Mary was a graduate of Clear Fork High School in Clear Creek, West Virginia. Mary was formerly employed...
Dorothy Meese
Jan 28, 2007
Throughout her life, it seems Dorothy Meese lived by the familiar words of Helen Steiner Rice Â? who wrote that we should not count our age by the years that we have lived, but rather by the friendships made and by your kindness shown to others. Regardless of the measurement, Dorothy’s long life yielded countless friendships and good deeds. Born...
Gage Robert Lewis
Jan 27, 2007
Gage Robert Lewis, infant son of Nanette Kolleen Lewis of Freeport, was born into the arms of the Lord, Sunday, January 27, 2007 from Weirton Medical Center. Gage was the very much anticipated grandson of Charles and Cynthia Noonan Lewis, also of Freeport. His family also includes maternal aunts Natalie and Nicole Lewis, both of Freeport and an uncle, Lance...
Raymond Seeley
Jan 26, 2007
Raymond Seeley, 87, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday morning January 26, 2007, at his residence.Born September 18, 1919, in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Gerard and Carrie (Hermann) Seeley.In 1939, Raymond graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. Raymond entered the United States Army Infantry on November 26, 1940. In 1941 he entered the United States...
Rebecca Ann Fitak
Jan 26, 2007
Rebecca Ann Fitak, 35, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Uhrichsville, died January 26, 2007 in Legacy Emmanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon.Born October 15, 1971, Rebecca was the daughter of John P. (Pat Coffy) Fitak of Dennison and Dalla K. Dingman of Uhrichsville. Rebecca was a 1993 graduate of Indian Valley High School. She enjoyed cooking and loved to travel. She...
