Obituaries

Nov 26, 2003

Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Cua, 87, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Wednesday, November 26, 2003, in Park Village Health Care Center, Dover. Born in Dover on June 23, 1916, he was a son of the late Ralph Frank Cua and Carmella DePaula Cua. Ralph had emigrated from the village of Stefanconi in the Providence of Vibo Valencia...

Nov 26, 2003

Larry James Vance, 66, of New Philadelphia died peacefully in his residence, surrounded by his family and friends, Wednesday, November 26, 2003.Born September 26, 1937 at his family home in Midvale, he was a son of the late Oliver Clyde and Thelma Mae Ervin Vance. Larry grew up attending school as part of the New Philadelphia High School Class of...

Nov 20, 2003

G. Edward Limbaugh, 65, loving husband and father, benevolent civic leader and servant of God, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, November 20, 2003 in Aultman Hospital. Born in New Philadelphia May 17, 1938, he was a son of the late David Luther Limbaugh and Wilma Florence Amos Limbaugh. A lifelong learner, Ed excelled in academics graduating from New Philadelphia High School...

Nov 16, 2003

Verna F. Nash, a resident of the Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, Ohio died Sunday morning November 16, 2003 at the Center. Born January 19, 1903 at Barnhill, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Archie R. & Goldie Page Rosenberry.She was preceded in death by three husbands Gene Nash, Don Murray and Chuck Bower. She is survived...

Nov 14, 2003

Jessie A. Bitikofer, 61, of 210 Church St. SW, Sugarcreek passed away November 14, 2003 at Union Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born in Dover to the late Jesse B and Mathilda M. (Hauff) Mann and was very active in Sugarcreek. She was a self-employed step-on guide for area tourists and a former correspondent for the Times Reporter...

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Nov 14, 2003

Helen I. Judy, 73, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday night, November 14, 2003, at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover.Born in Baltic, OH, on August 6, 1930, Helen was the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel Marie Rowe McPherson, and was a l948 graduate of Stone Creek High School.For eighteen years, she was a secretary at the...

Nov 14, 2003

Helen Virginia Nicora, 77, Dennison, died Friday, November 14, 2003, at Union Hospital in Dover.Born in Monaville, West Virginia on December 1, 1925, Helen was a daughter of the late Justin and Rachel Trifa Thomas.Helen attended the First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia. She was a homemaker and a draftsman for the United Telephone Company. She is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2003

Judith Lynn Cool, 58, of Uhrichsville, entered into her heavenly reward late Wednesday evening, following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton, Oh, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan Henry Dishong and Ethel Iona Dyer Dishong. Judith was a homemaker most of her life. She was a devoted mother and servant of God. Her minister at the First Assembly...

Nov 12, 2003

Violet I. Sweeney, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Union Hospital in Dover following a brief illness.Born in Newcomerstown, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Edna I. Myers Gay. She was a very caring and giving person especially to her family and friends and also loved to cook and sew.Her husband, John...

Nov 9, 2003

William J. “Bill” Weigand, Jr. 83, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday morning in his home, following a two-month illness. Born April 19, 1920 in Dover, he was raised on a farm by his parents, William J. Weigand, Sr. and Sarah J. Espenschied Weigand. Bill attended a one-room school before transferring to St. Joseph Catholic High School before going to work...

Nov 6, 2003

Robert C. Wood, 76, New Philadelphia, died Thursday, November 6, 2003 at Union Hospital with his family at his bedside.A son of the late Oliver and Caroline Froelich Wood, Robert was born on June 14, l927, in Dover, Ohio.He joined the United States Navy in l945, and was aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Midway on her maiden voyage. He received...

Nov 5, 2003

Jane Marie Engelhart, 85, a life-long resident of New Philadelphia, died at the Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage early Wednesday morning, November 5, 2003 after her struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jane was born March 8, 1918 to the late Ivan W. and Edna L. Knecht Stocksdale. Her father will be remembered for his artistic skill in his painting the interior dome...

Nov 5, 2003

Jane Marie Engelhart, 85, a life-long resident of New Philadelphia, died at the Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage early Wednesday morning, November 5, 2003 after her struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jane was born March 8, 1918 to the late Ivan W. and Edna L. Knecht Stocksdale. Her father will be remembered for his artistic skill in his painting the interior dome...

Nov 4, 2003

Lorin H. Beaber II, 52, Mineral City, died in an industrial accident on Tuesday, November 4, 2003.A son of Faye Stewart Beaber Dummermuth and the late David E. Beaber, Lorin was born on February 10, 1951, in Dover, Ohio.He was a l969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and completed his freshman year at Ohio State University before returning to...

Oct 31, 2003

Dorothy June Bevan, 82, New Philadelphia, died Friday, October 31, 2003, following a lengthy illness. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in her home.Born September 6, 1921, in Elm Grove, WVa, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Wilma (Sligar) Stover. She attended Midvale High School.Dorothy was retired from Alsco Anaconda, Inc., formerly in Sugarcreek,...

Oct 30, 2003

Michael Adams, 58, Dover, died Thursday night, October 30, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.A son of Mary Miller Adams and the late Harold E. Adams, Michael was born December 1, 1944, in Dover, and was a l963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.He was a 37-year employee of Republic Technologies, Inc., in Canton before his retirement in January...

Oct 29, 2003

Jane K.Hammond, 89, of Dover, died early Wednesday morning, October 29, 2003, at Hennis Care Centre in Dover.Born September 7, 1914, in Canal Dover, Jane was the daughter of the late Edwin V. and Vera Geib Goettge and was a l932 graduate of Dover High School.On June 21, l941, she married Robert Hammond with whom she shared nearly 51 years...

Oct 28, 2003

Charles W. Ronald, 86, of Tuscarawas, died Tuesday morning, October 28, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a three-week illness.A familiar face in the village of Tuscarawas, Chuck was born in Tippecanoe on April 21, 1917 to the late Andrew H and Laura May Austin Ronald. He graduated from high school in Uhrichsville with the class of 1935....