Obituaries

Apr 9, 2006

Carmen Johnson, 92, of Dover, died Sunday April 9, 2006, at Hennis Care Ctr. in Dover.A daughter of the late Albie and Fannie E. Gogan Evans, Carmen was born September 3, 1913, in New Boston, Ohio.She was an active member of the Church of God, a past president of the Virginia State Missionary Society of the Church of God and...

Apr 7, 2006

Helen M. (Roll) Youngen, Age 103, passed away Friday, April 7, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Dr. Lois Youngen, in Eugene, Oregon. Helen was born December 24, 1902, in Oldtown Valley near New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Edson Fribley Roll and F. Maude (Van Lehn) Roll. Helen was raised with her younger brother...

Apr 7, 2006

Marissa Maree Ulmer, infant daughter of Samuel and Monica Ulmer of New Philadelphia, went to be with the lord at 8:32 PM on Friday, April 7, 2006.

In addition to her parents, Marissa is survived by her sister, Michaela Ulmer; grandparents, Melanie and Marvin Byers of New Philadelphia, Carl and Tina Sommers of Dennison, Steven and Norma Ulmer of Bucyrus,...

Apr 5, 2006

Gladys Hope Kimble, age 93, of Hennis Care Centre at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Wednesday morning, April 5, 2006. Born at Elson, England on the thirteenth of January, 1913, Gladys was the only daughter of the late Hubert Charles Francis Sr. and his wife Ada Sherwood Francis. Gladys and her family immigrated to the United States...

Apr 3, 2006

Elizabeth “Liz” G. Toth, age 92, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Monday evening, April 3, 2006 in Amberwood Residence at New Philadelphia. Born at Wainwright, Ohio, on July 6, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Fred Yegher and Anna Clauser Yegher. On November 11, 1935, Liz married John E. Toth Jr. The couple observed their 58th wedding...

Apr 1, 2006

Phyllis A. Shull, 75, of Dover, died Saturday morning, April 1, 2006 at Hennis Care Center in Dover.Born April 5, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James Russell and Clara (Wilson) Fisher.In the past, people tuned into radio or television stations to hear Phyllis sing in a trio of the Canton Baptist Temple. She enjoyed...

Apr 1, 2006

Dean E. Sudduth, age 74, of Dover, died Saturday morning, April 1, 2006 in his home. Born at Dover July 28, 1931, Dean was the only son of the late John Noble Sudduth and Clara Anna “Babe” Jestel Sudduth. A 1949 graduate of Dover High School, Dean studied Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University before entering the United States...

Mar 29, 2006

Charles W. “Chuck” Morgan, 77, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday evening, March 29, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his family.A son of the late Charles Ellis and Alice Caroline Christenson Morgan, Charles was born April 8, 1928, in Ludlow, Pa.He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946 and served on the U.S.S....

Mar 29, 2006

John L. Lewis, Sr., age 86, of Sarasota, Florida, and formerly of New Philadelphia died March 29, 2006 in his residence.A son of the late Thomas and Mary (Guttas) Lewis, John was born December 14, 1919 at Byesville, Ohio.He was a 1939 graduate of Byesville High School. Following graduation John served in the United States Army during World War II...

Mar 27, 2006

Jimmy R. Hodge, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Monday evening, March 27, 2006 in the residence of his neighbor and friend, Paulette Weese.Born at Talcott, West Virginia, on January 31, 1934, he was a son of the late William and Gladys Garten Hodge. Jimmy relocated to the area when his late brother began operation of a former taxi...

Mar 26, 2006

William “Bill” Lewis Haakinson, 88, long time resident of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Union Hospital.A son of the late Melvin and Lillian Perry Haakinson, Bill was born April 25, 1917, in New Philadelphia, O.He was a 1935 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison banking school. He was retired...

Mar 25, 2006

Sandra K. (Ault) Byers, 59, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006 at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.Sandra was born on May 11, 1946 in Wooster, Ohio to Margaret C. (King) Ault who resides in Mansfield, Ohio and the late Howard Ault, Jr.In 1964, Sandra graduated from Midvale High School and then earned a B.S...

Mar 24, 2006

Leonard Wayne Ricklic, 76, of New Philadelphia received his wings on Friday, March 24, 2006 after a long battle with C.O.P.D.Born January 14, 1930 at Ecorse, Michigan, Leonard was the son of the late John and Ann (Pisony) Ricklic.He was a 1948 graduate of Midvale High School and on July 7, 1950, Leonard married the former Norma T. Menapace.Leonard was...

Mar 24, 2006

Erna (Saath) Schulz, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, March 24, 2006 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a lengthy illness.Erna was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on July 8, 1914 to the late Gertrude (Ewert) Saath.During World War II, Erna was employed as a secretary at a cigar factory in Berlin, Germany. She also owned and operated a...

Mar 17, 2006

Mar 17, 2006

Andy Tylke Jr., 86, a resident of Hennis Care Centre of Dover, died March 17, 2006 at 9:24 a.m. following a three month struggle with pneumonia.Due to health issues throughout the family, there will be no calling hours nor funeral services. Memorial services are being considered for a later date.Andy is survived by his daughter, Patricia Waggy of Alomogordo, New...

Mar 17, 2006

Sandra K. Bongini, age 63, of Dover, died Friday afternoon, March 17, 2006 in Parma Community General Hospital. Well known for her support of Central Catholic Athletics, Sandra lead the Saints as head coach of the Ladies Volleyball team for the past 17 seasons. During her tenure, she amassed more than 250 victories, was named the Inter-Valley Conference Coach of...

Mar 17, 2006

Betty Jane Kern, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.Born October 12, 1920 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vadena (Grimm) Thomas. She was married January 31, 1942 to Melvin (Shorty) Kern who preceded her in death in 1998.She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in...

Mar 16, 2006

Eugene F. “Goppy” Gopp, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, at Aultman hospital following a lengthy illness.A son of the late Roland and Mary Bour Gopp, Gene was born February 7, 1939 at the family home, in New Philadelphia.He was retired from Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products after 35 years of service. He was a 1957 graduate of...

Mar 14, 2006

Dallas R. Crites, age 82, of Gnadenhutten, died early Tuesday morning, March 14, 2006, in Union Hospital at Dover, following a brief battle with cancer. Born at Gnadenhutten April 23, 1923, Dallas was the last surviving of seven children born to the late Edward Ferdinand Crites and Clara Amelia Wheland Crites. Dallas grew up in Gnaden, and graduated from high...