Obituaries

Feb 5, 2006

Erma Lucille White, age 87, of New Philadelphia died peacefully Sunday morning, February 5, 2006 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center. Born March 25, 1918 at Dover, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Anna Haney Espenschied. Erma grew up with her family on Blacksnake Hill Â? east of Dover and attended a one room schoolhouse until high school....

Jan 31, 2006

Joyce A. (Belknap) Meese, 56, of New Philadelphia, went to heaven to be an angel on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, after a strong fight against pancreatic cancer.A daughter of Elizabeth (James) Belknap and the late Roy J. “Nappy” Belknap, Joyce was born on May 3, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.She was a 1967 graduate of New...

Jan 29, 2006

Floyd Knight, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed to his eternal rest on Sunday, January 29, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.Born October 8, 1913 near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Mr. Knight was one of seven children of Walter and Lillie (Porter) Knight.Mr. Knight, one of many long suffering Indians’ fans, was an avid gardener and continued to maintain his meticulous lawn.He...

Jan 28, 2006

Rose E. Weigand, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 in Oak Pointe Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Baltic.A daughter of the late Lloyd and Emma (Render) Pealy, Rose was born November 12, 1920 at Canton, OhioShe was a 1940 graduate of Mineral City High School. She then graduated from Beauty School in Canton and was a...

Jan 28, 2006

Jeanne E. Swinderman, 87, a long time resident of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 28, 2006, at New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover.A daughter of the late Thomas J. and Leona Shonk Baker, Jeanne was born January 14, 1919, in New Philadelphia, O.She was a 1936 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was a member of the First United...

Jan 27, 2006

Mary C. “Candy” Harris, 76, died Friday morning in her home at New Philadelphia.A daughter of the late Nunciato and Divina Paglia Leone, Candy was born December 28, 1929 in Chicago IL. She married Homer Harris on July 12, 1946. Entering the field of retail, her career grew to become the sales manager of the local Montgomery Ward Company where...

Jan 27, 2006

Harold Wiggins, 77, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2006 in his residence with his family by his side.A son of the late George and Jessie (Toban) Wiggins, Harold was born on October 30, 1928 at Fox Township in Carroll County.He was a 1946 graduate of Carrollton High School and a 1963 graduate of Kent State University....

Jan 25, 2006

Belva Ruth Stephan, 84, a life resident of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at her residence. A daughter of the late M. Bert and Eva Kaiser Young, Belva was born November 29, 1921 in the family residence in Goshen Township, Ohio.She attended New Philadelphia High School and retired in 1986 from Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products in...

Jan 24, 2006

Marian L. Watson, 91, of Dover, died Tuesday January 24, 2006 at Country Club Retirement Campus.A daughter of the late Bruce and Ruby Cramer Angus, Marian was born July 25, 1914, in New Philadelphia, Ohio.She was a 1933 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had worked at the former W.T. Grant Company. Marian enjoyed crocheting and sports and participated...

Jan 23, 2006

John S. Underwood, 77, of Uhrichsville, died Monday morning January 23, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, O. after a brief battle with cancer.The son of the late Clyde and Lula Bigler Underwood, John was born October 7, 1928 at Dennison, O. He graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1946, and married Loueva “Lou” Jane Scott on April 11,...

Jan 22, 2006

Carl Richard “Crabby” Crabbs, 49, of Dover died Sunday January 22, 2006.Born June 7, 1956 at Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dr. Carl W. and Dorothy M. Crabbs formerly of Carrollton. A graduate of Carrollton High School Richard most recently was employed by the Timken Company at Canton in its Faircrest steel manufacturing operations. Prior to...

Jan 22, 2006

On her 100th birthday, when asked her secret to living a long life, Hyllie Herron, in her witty and thoughtful way, said: “First, I have loved the Lord with all my heart, and want everyone else to do the same. Second, if you can’t say something nice about someone, just keep quiet. Third, I ate sausage, eggs and biscuits each...

Jan 20, 2006

Gertrude Inez “Anne” Donohue, age 90, of Walnut Creek, and formerly of Sugar Grove, died peacefully Friday afternoon, January 20, 2006. Born April 6, 1915 at Owensboro, Kentucky, Annewas a daughter of the late Richard Thomas and Mary A. Cheshire Tweddell. Reared at upstate New York, Anne joined the United States Army during World War II, and was discharged at...

Jan 17, 2006

Jacqueline “Jackie” J Wilson, 70, of Dennison, O., died Tuesday evening January 17, 2006 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, O.A daughter of the late Ralph and Grace Wells Jackson, she was born February 12, 1935 at Portsmouth, O. Jackie loved her family and enjoyed many eventful hours with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a person who...

Jan 17, 2006

Thomas Edwin Earley, age 67, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Tom was born January 11, 1939, at Dover, a son of the late Dr. Edwin T. and Ruth A. Watkins Earley. Tom graduated in 1957 from Dover High School, where he ran the 180 low hurdles and one-mile relay. Upon graduation from Dover, he attended Muskingum College,...

Jan 16, 2006

Jan 16, 2006

Robert A. “Bob” Metz, 64, of New Philadelphia, died Monday morning, January 16, 2006 at Aultman hospital in Canton.A son of the late John and Marion Beard Metz, Bob was born July 31, 1941, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.He spent much of his childhood in Pennsylvania and Cleveland, O. and graduated from Mentor High School in 1960. After High School he joined...

Jan 15, 2006

Thomas Smitley, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 15, 2006 in Amberwood Manor Nursing Home at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.A son of the late Phillip Robert and Thelma (Conley) Smitley, Thomas was born March 4, 1926 in Barnhill, Ohio.Thomas retired from a career in the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Technical Sergeant....

Jan 15, 2006

Dale E. Bair, age 79, of Sherrodsville, departed this life January 15, 2006, in Hennis Respite Care at Dover, following a brief illness, in the loving care of his family.Dale was born March 30, 1926, at New Philadelphia to Martin and Catherine (Gintz) Bair and grew up just outside of New Philadelphia. He was united on October 19, 1946 to...

Jan 15, 2006

Dolores June Fragasse, 72, of Dover, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 in Union Hospital at Dover.A daughter of the late Douglas and Florence (Harper) Dupler, Dolores was born June 17, 1933 at Dover, Ohio.She was a 1951 graduate of Dover High School and was the head Drum Majorette in the marching band. Dolores, who was a member of St. Joseph’s...