Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Jerry L. Horn, Sr. 76, of Oldtown Valley, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Dale and Evelyn (Hawk) Horn. Jerry was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a veteran having served with the United States Army. He was a member of...

Jun 11, 2021

Jun 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Muzechuk, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died early Thursday, June 10, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Dover on October 4, 1931, Patricia a daughter of the late Chester and Bertie Davis Westbrook. She was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and in 1951 married the love...

Jun 8, 2021

Robert Engel, 68, of Sugarcreek, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Eckelberry) Engel, Robert was born May 25, 1953 at Dover, Ohio.

Robert graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1971. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2021

Baby Andrew Taylor Adams, II, was born and passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover.

He will always be cherished by his parents, Andrew T. Adams, Sr. of Dover and Merisa M. Coen of Bowerston. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Renee Adams of Sherrodsville, and maternal grandparents, Donnie...

Jun 6, 2021

Treva M. Bailey, age 89, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully late Sunday, June 6, 2021.

A daughter of the late Clarence Rudolph and Anna D. (Destefani) Brick, Treva was born in Dover, Ohio on September 21, 1931.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High and was a former member of...

Jun 4, 2021

Ronald Lee Kail, Sr, 69 of Tuscarawas, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 4, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Ohio, Ronald was the son of the late Robert and Ruby (Storrie) Kail and a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Ron began his work career with the former Great Plains Bag Corporation at New Philadelphia and...

May 30, 2021

Cora M. Grant, 75, of Sherrodsville, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic- Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Cora was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was equally devoted to using her smile and infectious joy to impact those she nurtured in any moment of interaction to brighten a moment, a...

May 30, 2021

Dorothy Louise Rippel, 97, of New Philadelphia, passed on into Heaven with her family by her side on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover as her grandson-in-law, Scott Miller, sang her favorite song, “Amazing Grace”.

A daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Emma (Loveday) Garver, Dorothy was born February 11, 1924 at Tuscarawas,...

May 30, 2021

Timothy Alan Hunter, age 54, of Dennison, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, following a recent illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 18, 1966, Tim was a son of Sheryl Morrison Hunter of Midvale and the late Alan Hunter.

Tim was a graduate of Indian Valley North High School and worked for the former Endres Floral until its...

May 29, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Zucal, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Select Specialty Hospital at Cleveland from complications of a stroke suffered on May 9. Born on June 6, 1932, in Tuscarawas County, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Danko) Zucal.

Bob grew up on the family farm in Baltzley Valley and in...

May 28, 2021

Beautiful baby boy, Julian Martin Grimwood, passed away at his birth on May 28, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

He will forever be loved and cherished by his parents, Rob and Tiff (Hostetler) Grimwood and his siblings, Alex and Gabe Grimwood.

His family also includes his maternal grandma, Karri Bennett of New Philadelphia; his maternal grandpa, Kevin Hostetler of...

May 26, 2021

Kevan Lee Truett, age 67, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born on May 19, 1954, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton Kevan was a son of Dortha Hendersen Truett-Vogt of California and the late Jerre Truett.

Kevan was a graduate of Jackson High School and spent many years...

May 25, 2021

Bonnie Ann Sprinkle, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following an extended illness.

Born in Union Hospital on February 12, 1952, Bonnie was a daughter of the late Ernest Lax and Virginia and Paul Adkins.

She was a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and began working for Miller...

May 24, 2021

Michael Alan Miller, 70, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Howard Miller and the late Mildred (Wiandt) Everett, Michael was born August 5, 1950 at Dover, Ohio and grew up in Sherrodsville.

Michael enjoyed listening to music as...

May 23, 2021

Samuel D. Mascotti, Sr., 86 of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was the son of the late Samuel Zontini and Anna (Mattevi) McDaniels. He resided in New Philadelphia in the latter years of his life. Sam was the former owner and operator of Sam’s Bar and Grill for 51 years at New Philadelphia and was also...

May 22, 2021

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...