Obituaries

May 14, 2021

Ann Kirk Marsh, age 94, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, May 14, 2021, in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Brenton S. Kirk, Sr. and Frances Janet (Fribley) Kirk, Ann was born in Dover on February 10, 1927.

Ann was a 1944 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended college at Denison University...

May 11, 2021

Lou Jean Tawney, 92, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Flossie (Harper) Inherst and a 1947 graduate of the former Midvale High School. Lou Jean was a...

May 9, 2021

Debra R. Thornton, 66, of Barnhill, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in her home, following a lengthy period of declining health.

Born in Jackson, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Florence (McNutt) Martin and was a homemaker. She loved watching her daughter play softball, being on Facebook and watching “Days of Our Lives”.

On June...

May 8, 2021

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Thursday May 13 visitation for Bradley Gasser has been cancelled by the family and rescheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 6-8 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia.

Bradley Jay Gasser, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

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May 6, 2021

Phana Marie Conaway, age 62, of North Canton and formerly of the Tuscarawas Valley, died late Thursday, May 6, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born on September 11, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Ferrai) Merryman.

After completing her...

May 3, 2021

Joy Marie Ickes of Plainfield, Ohio, passed on to be reunited with her mother, Margaret (McCombs) Bieleski-Cole and her father, Franklin Bieleski on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. She was born December 18, 1944 at Dennison, Ohio.

Joy was a hardworking wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She always went out of her way...

May 2, 2021

Dorothy I. Halter, 93, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Burris) Bear and had retired from Quilting Creations at Bolivar.

Dorothy was a member of the First Church of the Brethren at New Philadelphia. She...

May 1, 2021

Betty Sturtz, 78, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away en route from Florida to her summer home in New Philadelphia.

Born in Evergreen, Alabama, she was one of nine children. Betty moved to St. Petersburg at a young age and was a Florida girl, spending many hours on the beach as she grew up.

Betty had a zest for life...

Apr 28, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

Keagan James Call, 13, of New Philadelphia, a humorous, spirit-filled hero passed away April 28, 2021 in Akron Children’s Hospital after falling from his wheelchair, resulting in a fracture that led to a fatty embolism in his brain. In 2013, Keag was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and by 2017 was wheelchair bound.

He was born in Dover on March...

Apr 27, 2021

Larry Wayne Kirkpatrick, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Brian and Lynne (Gregg) Kirkpatrick, Larry was born March 17, 1940 at Holloway, Ohio.

Larry graduated from Flushing High School in 1958.  On January 29, 1964, he married the...

Apr 26, 2021

Franklin Lee Mathias, age 86 of New Philadelphia died peacefully, early April 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia. He joins his beloved wife, Marilyn, who preceded him in death at the age of 82, on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Lee was born in New Philadelphia on January 26, 1935, a son of...

Apr 23, 2021

James R. Hendershot, 75, of Strasburg, died Friday, April 23, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.

The son of the late Ira and Nellie (Book) Hendershot, James was born April 20, 1946 and was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School.

James attended Faith Baptist Church at Zoar and held many, varied interests. He loved golfing, attending auctions and...

Apr 22, 2021

Richard Dean Garabrandt, 88, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Thomas H. and Eliza Jane (Medley) Garabrandt, Richard was born January 19, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On June 6, 1950, he enlisted with...

Apr 22, 2021

E. LaVerne McKean, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center following a brief period of declining health.

Born on September 28, 1924, in Follansbee, West Virginina, LaVerne was the daughter of the late Alfred and Agnes (Morrision) Bittner and was raised by the late John Quincy and Elizabeth Adamson.

LaVerne was a...

Apr 21, 2021

Diana L. Fankhauser, 77, of Dundee, began her walk with Jesus on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Born in Burlington, Iowa, on May 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Una (Clayson) Hucke and a 1961 graduate of Burlington High School. Diana had worked many jobs before she began her professional career with General Electric in...

Apr 20, 2021

Linda Elaine Mossor, 60, of Midvale, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home.

A daughter of the late Herman and Jean (Monigold) Mossor, Linda was born January 4, 1961 at Dennison, Ohio

Linda was a talented seamstress and an avid crafter who enjoyed attending craft shows. She will also be remembered for her baking skills.

She dearly...

Apr 19, 2021

Jerry Lewis Myers, 81, of Dover and formerly of Stone Creek, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland following a recent illness.

A son of the late Charles and Florence (Hill) Myers, Jerry was born August 16, 1939 at Wolf, Ohio.

Jerry graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1957. Then on August 26, 1960, he...

Apr 19, 2021

Jonathan Daniel Brady, age 27, of Cadiz, took his life Monday, April 19, 2021, as a result of a lengthy battle with depression.

Born on June 7, 1993, in Union Hospital at Dover, Jonathan was a son of Richard Brady of Midvale and Connie Shull Brady of New Philadelphia.

He was a 2011 graduate of Indian Valley High School and...

Apr 19, 2021

Rita L. Albrecht, 77, of Gnadenhutten passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia following an acute stroke.

Born in Anoka, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Edlor and Ruth (Schafer) Pariseau. Rita was a homemaker and a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She devoted her...