Obituaries

Sep 23, 2015

Mary Jane Keffer, 95, of Dayton and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away September 23, 2015 in Elmcroft Assisted Living in Miamisburg, O. following a brief period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Benjamin and Bessie Lucille (Gowins) Keffer. Mary Jane was a 1938 graduate of New...

Sep 19, 2015

Thomas Joseph Massarelli, 66, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late Carl and Norma (Phillips) Massarelli, Tom was born April 4, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Tom graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1967. He then enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed in...

Sep 19, 2015

Edwin R Shull, 82, of Dover, passed away in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on September 19, 2015.

Born in Freeport on August 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Chester Oliver and Wilma (Murphy) Shull. After completing his education, Edwin joined the workforce, most recently employed by WM Broad Company for 12 years as a...

Sep 18, 2015

Harold E. Horsfall, Jr. 77, of New Philadelphia entered the heavenly kingdom surrounded by his family and friends at Schoenbrunn Healthcare on September 18, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on September 9, 1938, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Mary Dorothy (Kinsey) Horsfall, Sr.

After graduating from Gnadenhutten High School,...

Sep 17, 2015

Donna West, 63, of Sherrodsville, died Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Moore) Rothenstine, Donna was born September 7, 1952 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Donna was employed by Dr. Daniel W. Peck Dental Office at Uhrichsville, currently known as Twin City Dental Group, and retired after...

Sep 17, 2015

Maxine Virginia Reiss, age 94 of Dover died Thursday, September 17, 2015 in New Dawn Retirement Center.

A daughter of the late Ralph and Edna Thompson Nash, Maxine was born in her family’s home at Harrison County on April 30, 1921.

Following her graduation from Cadiz High School, Maxine worked for many years as a bank teller with Citizen Savings...

Sep 15, 2015

Raymond Lee Beavers, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John and Ila (Calhoun) Beavers, Raymond was born January 23, 1940 at Dillonvale, Ohio.

Raymond was a member of the 1958 graduating class at New Philadelphia High School. He was...

Sep 14, 2015

Francis G. Fitzpatrick, II, J.D., 90, of New Philadelphia passed away in his home September 14, 2015 under the care of Community Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on October 2, 1924, he was the son of the late Francis G. and Emma Elizabeth (Egli) Fitzpatrick.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1942,...

Sep 13, 2015

Margaret E. Watson, age 89, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 13, 2015, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Arthur and Ivey Brown Jones, Margaret was born at Coshocton, Ohio on April 20, 1926.

She was a member of the Crooked Run United Methodist Church and...

Sep 11, 2015

Rose Ann Gasser, age 84, of Dover, died unexpectedly in Aultman Hospital at Canton on Friday evening, September 11, 2015.

A daughter of the late John and Anna Spristerbach Gerber, Rose Ann was born on April 13, 1931 in the family home at Dover.

She was a graduate of Dover High School and married Dr. Kenneth Gasser in 1956. Together,...

Sep 7, 2015

Patricia Ann Roth, age 73 of Tuscarawas, died Monday, September 7, 2015 in Schoenbrun Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Warren E. and Wandalea C. Briggs Fox, Patricia was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on November 14, 1941.

On February 22, 1958, she married Homer G. Roth and together the couple had three children. Professionally, she was...

Sep 7, 2015

Darlene Kay Mahaffey, 55, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, September 7, 2015 in Beacon Pointe Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma (Hodkinson) Mahaffey, Darlene was born April 15, 1960 in Dennison, Ohio.

Darlene enjoyed the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping and fishing. She also enjoyed listening to music. Most of all, she...

Sep 6, 2015

Sep 6, 2015

Jeffrey J. Smith, affectionately known as “Jeff or “JJ” to family and friends who knew and loved him, age 50, passed away unexpectedly September 6, 2015.

Jeff was born on July 18, 1965. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1983 and Rio Grande College in 1987 with a degree in Hospitality Management before beginning his career as a General...

Sep 5, 2015

Glen R. Byers, age 73, of New Philadelphia and formerly Midvale, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John Wensel and Beulah Temple “Boots” (Herron) Byers, Glen was born on March 18, 1942 in Midvale.

Glen was a longtime member of the Midvale United...

Sep 4, 2015

Lois Jane Dunlap, 97, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 04, 2015 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Jennie (Sudduth) Smart, Lois was born April 2, 1918 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Lois graduated from Midvale High School in 1936 and...

Sep 3, 2015

V. June Dessecker, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Hospice House on September 3, 2015, following a period of declining health.

Born in Columbia, O. on June 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ella (Steely) Shumaker.

June was a 1942 graduate of Strasburg High School. After graduation, she worked at Berger Aircraft...

Aug 31, 2015

Kathryn Ann Fletcher, 87, of Dover, died Monday, August 31, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Simon and Jane (Mitchell) Kinsey, Kathryn was born November 12, 1927 in her childhood home at New Philadelphia.

Kathryn graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944. She then continued her...

Aug 31, 2015

Chad N. Lenarz, age 43, of Dover, died peacefully early Monday, August 31, 2015, in his residence with his wife and mother by his side, following a four month battle with cancer.

A son of Darlene Ennis Hampton of Dover and the late Calvin Lenarz, Chad was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 23, 1972.

Following his graduation...

Aug 29, 2015

James Rudolph DeMattio, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th at his home in Derwood, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 24 years, Rhoda Bucker-DeMattio, his four children; Lynn Lyons, Jamie DeMattio, Robert Bucker and Park Bucker; brothers Bill and Ed DeMattio and sister Jean Boltz. He is the proud grandpa...