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Richard Allen Rooks
Sep 27, 2005
Richard Allen Rooks, 48, of Gnadenhutten, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday September 27, 2005 at his home with his wife by his side. His ultimate goal for this life was realized when Jesus called him home. Richard has now heard the words he has so long awaited for, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.”Richard was born...
Justin Derik Barnard
Sep 27, 2005
Justin Derik Barnard, age 18, of New Philadelphia, was found dead in the Tuscarawas River, Tuesday September 27, 2005, the result of a brutal and horrific murder. Born at Canton, Ohio, May 22, 1987, Justin was a son of Patricia Barnard-Stoller of New Philadelphia, and Michael Barnard of Felton, California. Justin grew up in the area having attended primary, middle,...
Ashli R. Lake
Sep 27, 2005
Ashli R. Lake, 22, of Mineral City died Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton O. of injuries received in a tragic automobile accident.Born February 3, 1983 in Dover, O., she was the daughter of Linda Chaney of Canton, and John Lake Jr. of Mineral City, and granddaughter of Willard R. ChaneyAfter attending Tuscarawas Valley High School...
Terry L. Polka
Sep 27, 2005
Terry L. Polka, 61, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at Union Hospital in Dover with his loving family at his side following a courageous battle with cancer.A son of the late Carl and Ruth (Carpenter) Polka, Terry was born June 19, 1944 in Dover, Ohio.Terry was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he was...
Dorothy Mae Crabbs
Sep 26, 2005
Dorothy Mae Crabbs, age 87, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover, and a fifty year resident of Carrollton, Ohio, died early Monday morning, September 26, 2005 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born in Hammondsville, Ohio, on July 10, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Leroy Stine and Georgia Ethel Whittaker. Dorothy was a 1935 graduate of...
Veda E. McKerrihan
Sep 26, 2005
Veda E. (Spring) McKerrihan, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away Monday, Sept. 26 at New Dawn Nursing Care Center in Dover.A former resident of South Broadway and Hummel Avenue in New Philadelphia, she had resided at New Dawn since 1999.Born Nov. 10, 1918, the daughter of the late Howard Raymond and Zada Caroline Angel Spring, she grew up in Oldtown...
Ruth M. Mason
Sep 25, 2005
Ruth M. Mason, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late Robert L. and Millie (Roadman) Morris, Ruth was born June 18, 1924 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.On December 24, 1947, she married Paul E. Mason whom passed away August 13, 2004.Ruth, who was a member of the New Philadelphia Church of...
Geraldine L. Keasler
Sep 24, 2005
Geraldine L. Keasler, 61, of Baytown, TX., formerly of Midvale., died Saturday September 24, 2005, in Nacogdoches, TX.A daughter of the late Willard E. and Virginia L. Gill Musick, Geraldine was born April 19, 1944, in Moxahala, O.She attended Midvale High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Cotton Brothers Trucking in Houston, TX.Geraldine loved to sing and play her...
Mayme Joyce Herron
Sep 24, 2005
Mayme Joyce Herron, 81, of Dover, died Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late George and Ddy (McConnell) Dean, Mayme was born March 22, 1924 in Wadsworth, Ohio.Mayme, who retired from Union Hospital as a clerk in the shipping and receiving department, was a member of the Somerdale Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed playing...
Taylor Renee Bird
Sep 22, 2005
Taylor Renee Bird, 10 1/2, of Dover died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Akron Children’s Hospital surrounded by her family, friends and staff members of the hospital who loved her dearly.A daughter of Richard and Mary (Murphy) Bird, Taylor was born February 25, 1995 in Akron, Ohio.Taylor, who was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Philadelphia, touched the...
Allee Mae Roup
Sep 22, 2005
Allee Mae Roup, the infant daughter of Delmer R. and Desirae D. Thornton Roup of New Philadelphia, died at birth Thursday, September 22, 2005, at Union Hospital in Dover.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 1:00 PM at Roxford United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dennison, Ohio with Pastor Dale Ickes officiating. Arrangements are under the care...
James R. Martinelli
Sep 18, 2005
James R. Martinelli, 68, of Mineral City, died Sunday morning, September 18, 2005 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.Born October 24, 1936 in Roswell, Ohio, he was the son of the late Angelo D. and Ada Walker Martinelli.After graduating from St. Joseph High School, he served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his military service, Mr. Martinelli was...
Carolyn Laws Marsh
Sep 17, 2005
Carolyn Laws Marsh, age 71, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Saturday morning, September, 17, 2005 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born at Columbus, Ohio on May 28, 1934, Carolyn was the daughter of the late W. Edward Laws and Estella Lutz Laws formerly of New Philadelphia.Carolyn graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1952. She attended...
Sarah Elizabeth Watson
Sep 15, 2005
Sarah Elizabeth Watson, 90, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Thursday, September 15, 2005, at Union Hospital in Dover.A daughter of the late Charles and Mary Moffitt Benedum, Sarah was born October 24, 1914, in Uhrichsville, O.She married Russell C. Watson on November 26, 1933. Sarah enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.She is survived by a son, Jim (Carol) Watson; and...
Bonnie M. Harding
Sep 15, 2005
Bonnie Harding, 73, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday September 15, 2005 at her home.A daughter of the late Rodolphard and Elva Fisher Gray, she was born September 8, 1932 in New Philadelphia, O.She graduated from Bakersfield High School Class in 1950 and married her husband the late Paul E Harding February 19, 1955 in Richmond Indiana.Bonnie was an active member...
William O. Wiles
Sep 15, 2005
William O. “Bill” Wiles, 65, of Strasburg, O. died Thursday morning September 15, 2005 at University Hospital in Cleveland following an 11 year hard fought battle with T-cell lymphoma cancer.A son of the late Goldie O. and Flossie McVicker Wiles, Bill was born August 17, 1940 in Rowlesburg W.Va. He graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1958 and enlisted in...
Danny P. Irwin
Sep 12, 2005
Danny P. Irwin, 52, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, September 12, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio following a motorcycle accident. A son of Betty M. Irwin and the late Paul E. Irwin, Danny was born in Dover, Ohio on May 8, 1953. A 1972 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, he was formerly employed by the Timken Roller...
Nevaeh Lynn Shahan
Sep 12, 2005
Nevaeh Lynn Shahan, infant daughter of Brenda Cooper and John Shahan, was stillborn Monday, September 12, 2005 at Union Hospital.
Other survivors include her brothers, Mitchell Smith and Nicholas Cooper; maternal grandmother, Barbara Bayliss of Uhrichsville; paternal grandparents, Sharon Shahan of New Philadelphia and Chuck Shahan of Dover; maternal great-grandmother, Janice Bayliss of Uhrichsville; paternal great-grandparents, John and Mary Rohn...
Murl R. Hill
Sep 9, 2005
Murl R. Hill, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Schoenbrunn Health Care in New Philadelphia.A son of the late William and Ettie Mae (Shipman) Hill, Murl was born May 8, 1919 in Athens, Ohio.He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II in Germany.After being honorably discharged from the United...
Donald V. Kurzinsky
Sep 9, 2005
Donald V. Kurzinsky, 70, of Mineral City, formerly of Canton, O., died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Union Hospital in Dover.A son of the late Victor and Mary Logston Knight, Don was born January 11, 1935 in Canton, O.He retired from Republic Engineered Steel in Canton in 1998 following 45 years of service with Republic Steel, LTV steel, and Republic...
