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Dorothy M. Regula
May 27, 2004
Dorothy M. Regula, New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Union Hospital in Dover. She was 91.One of five children born to the now late Charles F. and Katherine Ott Springer, Dorothy was born in Dover, OH on March 11, 1913.She graduated from Dover High School, and on September 19, 1934, married Marvin F. Regula, with whom she shared...
Carol Sue Siber
May 24, 2004
Carol Sue Siber, age 59, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord early Monday, May 24, 2004.Born above Ringhimer’s Garage in New Philadelphia on July 3, 1944, she was a daughter of the late John Herbert and Esther Parson Scott.Mrs. Siber was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Strasburg, and a member of AARP....
Clara Foutz
May 21, 2004
Clara Foutz, 81, of New Philadelphia died Friday morning, May 21, 2004, at University Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness and just four hours before her fourth great- granddaughter, Ainsley Marie was born.Clara was born on her mother’s birthday December 23, 1922, and had been a lifetime resident of New Philadelphia until she moved to Columbus this past year....
Adam Abraham Fishel
May 20, 2004
Adam Abraham Fishel, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday evening, May 20, 2004 in Union Hospital at Dover.Born April 29, 1914 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James O. and Ethel N. (Stermer) Fishel.After graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Adam continued his education pursuing a degree in field engineering which eventually led him to...
Dominic Nelson Roup
May 19, 2004
Dominic Nelson Roup, the infant son of Delmer R. and Desirae D. Thornton Roup of New Philadelphia, died at birth Tuesday morning May 19, 2004 at Aultman Hospital, Canton. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 10:00 AM at Roxford United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dennison, Ohio with Rev. Henry E. Mooney officiating. Arrangements are under the...
M. Grace Mahaffey
May 19, 2004
M. Grace Mahaffey, Dennison, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday afternoon, May 19, 2004 at Union Hospital. She was 73.Born June 2, 1930 in Fry’s Valley, Grace was one of nine children born to the now late Parker E. and Caroline Lena Gruenig Reichman.She was a 30-year employee of the General Electric Company in Dover, retiring in June of l990....
Dorothy Alice Lewis
May 18, 2004
Dorothy Alice Lewis, 96, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in her residence early Tuesday morning, May 18, 2004. Born in Cleveland, OH, on June 21, 1907, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Marion Smith Davis. As a young lady, Dorothy was an athlete who enjoyed playing tennis and basketball. Even into her later...
Ronald E. Swinderman
May 16, 2004
Ronald E. Swinderman, 57, New Philadelphia, died Sunday morning, May 16, 2004, at his home.Born in Dover, June 21, 1946, Ron was the first of three sons born to Glenn A. and Virginia Ball Swinderman. He was a l964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.He loved sports of all kinds, and was an avid New Philadelphia High School sports fan...
Mary Jane Johnson Renicker
May 14, 2004
Mary Jane Johnson Renicker, 73, of Canton died Friday at Aultman’s Woodlawn Care Center following a long illness. She was born July 31, 1930 at Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late Penn Reinhald Johnson and Vada Matilda Shovestull Johnson, She was employed by the United States Postal Service retiring as a personnel assistant. She was a member of the...
Peggy Lou Gibson
May 12, 2004
Peggy Lou Gibson, 72, of New Dawn Health Care Center of Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully late Wednesday evening.She had been afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis for more than twenty years.Born in Scio, Oh, August 1, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Grace Lynn Lightner. Peggy graduated from Scio High School before marrying Byron Gibson...
Elmer D. Garabrandt
May 12, 2004
Elmer D. “Elmo” Garabrandt, 85, New Philadelphia, died early Wednesday morning, May 12, 2004, at Morningview Care Center where he had been a patient for several years.One of twelve children in the family of the now late Thomas H. and Eliza J. Medley Garabrandt, Elmer was born in New Philadelphia on January 1, 1919.He was a member of the United...
David Ryan Collins II
May 7, 2004
David Ryan Collins II, four month old son of Angel Marie Urban Collins and David Ryan Collins, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly in his home early Friday morning. Born on Christmas Eve 2003, David was the pride and joy of his parents, as well as his maternal grandparents; Peggy Brown Urban and Bill Urban of New Philadelphia, and his paternal...
Marion Pethtel
May 7, 2004
Marion “Bud” Pethtel, 46, Peebles, OH, died Friday, May 7, 2004.Born in West Virginia, he was raised by his mother and step-father, Bill and Mary Wright Hendershot.Marion loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing and traveling, and was a skilled woodworker. His favorite times, however, were those spent with his fiancée, family and friends.He is survived by his fiancée, Karen Barkley and...
William Wheeler
May 7, 2004
William “Bill” J. Wheeler, 63, of Dover, died Friday, May 7, 2004.Bill was born in Hayesville, NC., November 2, 1940, to the late Bernice Wheeler and was a 1960 graduate of Thomasville High School (North Carolina).He was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Air force and the Marine Corp., was a member of the Community Baptist Church...
Theresa K. Harr
May 7, 2004
Theresa K. Harr, 87, a 3-year resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, May 7, 2004, at New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover.Born September 13, 1916 in Washington County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elija and Mary Melvina (Droke) King. After graduating from high school, Theresa continued her formal education at the Business...
Harold Gene Murphy
May 5, 2004
Harold Gene “Poody” Murphy of New Philadelphia, died at his home on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was 68.A son of the late Thomas Jefferson Murphy, Sr. and the late Helen Oreta Pyle Murphy, Gene was born on June 12, 1935, near Newport, OH.An active member of the l953 graduating class of Uhrichsville...
Mary Jo Fischio
May 4, 2004
Mary Jo Fischio, age 83, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Tuesday morning at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover following an extended illness. Born in Roswell, OH, on October 8, 1920, she was one of nine children born to the late Sabatino V. & Angelina Marchione Fischio. Mary Jo was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She...
Hazel Pearl Bartholow
May 2, 2004
Hazel Bartholow, 73, died early Sunday morning, May 2, 2004, at Morningview Care Center in New Philadelphia.Hazel was born December 27, 1930, in Dennison, OH, to the now late Alvin and Goldie Murphy Owens.She was a housekeeper/nanny for several years, and later was employed at Union Hospital in Dover. She retired in l987, after 15 years of service there.Hazel is...
George G. Briggs
Apr 25, 2004
George G. Briggs, Sr., 78, of Wainright, Ohio, died Sunday April 25, 2004, at Union Hospital in Dover following an extended illness. Born in Goshen, Ohio on September 15, 1925, George was the son of the late Clint and Isafina Briggs and a life resident of the area.George was a WWII army veteran, member of the 279th combat engineers and...
Dorothy Leah Swisher
Apr 20, 2004
Dorothy Leah Swam Swisher, 92, a resident the Country Club Retirement Campus for the last six years, died Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2004 at Union Hospital in Dover.She was born in Edison, OH on June 15, 1911, a daughter of the late Pearl C. and Mabel Conklin Swam. On May 16, 1929 Dorothy graduated from Prospect High School in Prospect,...
