Obituaries

Sep 25, 2014

Glenn L. Horton, age 78, of Strasburg, Ohio and Lake Placid, Florida, where he wintered, passed away Thursday night, September 25, 2014 in Aultman Hospital Emergency Room following a two and a half year illness.

Glenn was born in East Springfield, Ohio on August 31, 1936, the first son of the late Cris and Larna (Allensworth) Horton. He graduated from...

Sep 24, 2014

Lorie Ann Stephens, age 52 of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late George and Bonnie (Booth) Newton, Lorie was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on December 14, 1961.

She graduated from Claymont High School’s Class of 1979 and immediately began working for Lauren Manufacturing for...

Sep 23, 2014

Leona Eileen Hinds, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday evening, September 23, 2014, in her daughter’s Baltic home surrounded by those who loved her deeply.

A daughter of the late Homer and Elsie Mae (Swauger) Porter, Leona was born at Glen Dale West Virginia on January 13, 1934.

On July 13, 1953, she married the love of her...

Sep 21, 2014

Ruth O. Gibson, 101, of Dover, died peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Country Club Retirement Center.

She was born in Dalton, Ohio on April 13, 1913 to the late Mary (Kurzen) Ober and Elmer Ober. Ruth graduated from Dalton High School and the College of Wooster.

In 1938, she married William Clarke Gibson of New Philadelphia. He preceded...

Sep 21, 2014

Norma Jean Wenger, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Theodore and Emma (Arnold) Watson, Norma Jean was born February 23, 1928 at Dover, Ohio.

Norma Jean graduated from Dover High School in 1946 and during her younger years she was employed...

Sep 15, 2014

Clarence Harold “Bacon” Morgan, 84, of Barnhill, died Monday, September 15, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late James F. and Erma L. (Reymond) Morgan, Bacon was born November 22, 1929 at Barnhill, Ohio.

Bacon was a 1949 graduate of Midvale High School. He was a longtime employee...

Sep 15, 2014

Vernon Eugene Kail, Jr., age 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born December 18, 1942, Vernon was the son of Susie (Aubihl) Crone of Dover and the late Vernon Kail, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Dover High School, and enlisted in the United...

Sep 14, 2014

Todd Alan Kinsey, 56, a resident of New Philadelphia, owner of First Stop Signs and driver of the ’72 El Camino, lost his battle with cancer Sunday Morning, September 14, 2014 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia.

Todd was born April 20, 1958 in Uhrichsville, Ohio to Donna (Buss) Kinsey and the late Myron “Sonny” Kinsey. In addition to his...

Sep 13, 2014

Anthony “Tony” Scalambrino, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

Tony was born on Dec. 31, 1933. His father Francesco, or Frank, who immigrated from Italy, worked in the coal mines while his mother Mary raised their six children.

Tony was an outstanding athlete, and...

Sep 11, 2014

Ralph Basiletti, 56, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 11, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

A son of Lester Basiletti Sr. of New Philadelphia and the late Marie (Grasselli) Basiletti, Ralph was born October 19, 1957 at Dover, Ohio.

Ralph graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1977. While still in high school, he started his...

Sep 11, 2014

Lillian Margaret Sims, age 93, formerly of New Philadelphia died, Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born on May 17, 1921, Lillian was born at Farmingdale, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Elias and Ida (L’Hommiedu) Kessler.

Lillian graduated from Manasquan High School at New Jersey and on September 5, 1943 married Jack E. Sims,...

Sep 8, 2014

William R. Maxwell, 82, of Magnolia, died Monday, September 8, 2014 in Akron City Hospital. In keeping with William’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.

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Sep 5, 2014

Christine Ann (Lauer) McWilliams, 51, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 in Community Hospice House following a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.

Born March 26, 1963 in Union Hospital at Dover, she was the daughter of Carolyn Angel (Cronebaugh) Lauer and the late David Wayne Lauer.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1981, she married...

Sep 4, 2014

Marjorie Louise Harmon, age 84, formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover.

A daughter of the late John E. and Hazel M. (Cochrane) Carling, Marjorie was born July 31, 1930 at Akron, Ohio.

Marjorie attended school at Mineral City. She went on to spend her working life as a cook...

Sep 4, 2014

Anthony J. DiGenova, 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Schoenbrunn Health Care.

Born September 13, 1933 in Dover, Anthony was the son of the late Anthony & Lydia (Gladstone) DiGenova.

A 1957 graduate of Midvale High School, he served in the United States Army and was a longtime member of the New Philadelphia VFW. He...

Aug 30, 2014

Phyllis “Jean” Kimble, age 72, of Dover, died peacefully, Saturday, August 30, 2014 following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.

Born February 2, 1942, at New Philadelphia, Jean was a daughter of the late Robert Mercer, Sr. and Beatrice (Miller) Mercer. Jean was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and, until recently, was employed with Hardees in...

Aug 29, 2014

Francis H. Staley, Jr., 67, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 29, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton. All services will be held privately.

Aug 29, 2014

Norval Lynn Cole, II, age 62, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Friday, August 29, 2014 in his residence.

Best known as Lynn to his family and friends, he was born at Dover, Ohio on May 20, 1952 a son of Norval L. Cole and Helen (Knox) Mowrer both of New Philadelphia.

A 1970 graduate of Dover High School, Lynn entered...