Obituaries

Jun 7, 2014

Lura Marie “Jodee” Peterman, died peacefully Saturday, June 07, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House following a brief illness.

Born at Carmi, Illinois on September 5, 1941, Jodee, as she was known to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Earl and Vonda (Bingman) Boehringer.

For the past 28 years, Jodee has been a dedicated...

Jun 5, 2014

Ronald Gibson, 78, of Gnadenhutten, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Coleman “Jack” and Jane (Schaar) Gibson, Ronald was born February 29, 1936 at Nineveh, Ohio.

In 1986 he started TJ’s Restaurant at Stone Creek. He operated the restaurant until his retirement in 2000 when...

Jun 5, 2014

Bonnie Lou Mahaffey, age 72, of Dover, died Thursday, June 05, 2014, in her residence following a period of declining health.

Born at Canton, Ohio on June 18, 1941, Bonnie is a daughter of the late Robert Samuel and Leona Marjorie (Neading) Shelker.

Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Sandy Valley High School where she played French Horn in the...

Jun 3, 2014

Dixie Lee (Murphy) Krupka, 70, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Zoarville, died Tuesday in Hennis Care Center at Dover after a brief illness with brain cancer.

She was born April 9, 1944, in Zoarville to Lanta and Lulu Tomblin Murphy. She was a life resident of the area and was employed as a housekeeper at several hotels, including the...

Jun 1, 2014

Robert S. Zontini, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Born in Barnhill on June 30, 1937, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Edith (Fondriest) Zontini. After graduating from Midvale High School in 1955, Bob worked for the former Evans Brick...

May 31, 2014

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

Michael Eric Gasser, 54, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2014 following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Dover on October 21, 1959, he was the son of Silvia Ann “Sas” (McMurray) Gasser and the late Alden Dean Gasser.

After graduating in 1978 from Indian Valley North and Buckeye Career Center’s Auto Body department, Mike...

May 29, 2014

Santi Marion Grasselli, Jr. age 84, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

A son of the late Santi M. Grasselli, Sr. and Ruby (Dotts) Grasselli, Santi, was born in the family home at New Philadelphia on November 11, 1929.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Santi...

May 28, 2014

Sharon Kay Allen, 62, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harry and Mary Lou (Gorby) Garrison, Sharon was born October 9, 1951 at Warren, Ohio.

Sharon was a woman of great faith and was a member of the...

May 27, 2014

Jack Walter Neiger, 74 of New Philadelphia, passed away at Amberwood Manor on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Clara (Sherrets) Neiger.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1956, Jack married his high school sweetheart in...

May 25, 2014

Helen Eilein Liberatore, 90, of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Helen (Hare) Wise, Eilein was born June 29, 1923 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Eilein graduated from St. Joseph’s High School at Dover in 1941. Then on June 30, 1951, Eilein...

May 24, 2014

Linda Lee Bechtel, age 64, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully following a brief battle with cancer, Saturday, May 24, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A daughter of Dorothy (Smitley) Waller of New Philadelphia and the late Clifford Duesenberry, Linda was born in Union Hospital at Dover.

Linda began her education at the former Ragersville School and...

May 23, 2014

Eleanor Fischio Martinelli, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 23, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Dominic and Elvira DePastino, Eleanor was born May 16, 1923 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In her younger years, Eleanor worked as a sales clerk at the former Montgomery Ward department store...

May 23, 2014

Jarrod Michael Belknap, age 19, of Newcomerstown, died Friday evening May 23, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 2, 1994, Michael as he was known by family and many of his friends; is a son of Bonnie Belknap of Newcomerstown.

A 2013 graduate of Indian Valley High School and Buckeye...

May 22, 2014

Kenneth Wayne Johnson, age 80, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Frank and Lelia (Helmick) Johnson, Ken was born at Uhrichsville, Ohio on October 19, 1933.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Ken entered into the United States Navy...

May 20, 2014

Joseph Louis Leggett, age 62 of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died unexpectedly in Oakwood Annapolis Hospital at Michigan on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. John was traveling to Ohio and was hours away from being with his family.

A son of Doris (Ford) Leggett of New Philadelphia and the late Joseph Paul Leggett, Joe was born in Union Hospital at Dover on...

May 16, 2014

Nathan Richard Gribble, age 25, of Dover, died suddenly on May 16, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic. Born January 11, 1989 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of Rick Hutchison and Terri Gribble.

Nathan had a heart of gold and could light up a room with his smile. His family was very special to him, especially his daughters....

May 13, 2014

Ralph Earnest Simmons, 86, of Gnadenhutten, won the battle with leukemia after courageously fighting it for one year, and entered into the presence of his Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

Born in Looneyville, West Virginia on March 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Earnest Scott and Blanche Jane (Phillips) Simmons.

Ralph completed his formal education and...

May 13, 2014

Stephanie L. Yakley, age 42 of Uhrichsville and formerly of New Philadelphia and Sugarcreek a beloved daughter, sister, Auntie, and friend, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House as a result of complications from Ovarian Cancer.

A daughter of Bob and Judy (Shanower) Yakley of New Philadelphia, Stephanie was born at Dover, Ohio on...