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Robert McCaulley
Jun 12, 2025
Robert Earl McCaulley, age 86, formerly of Magnolia, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 Under the care of Elara Caring Hospice while in the Gables of Canton.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on March 25, 1939, Robert was a son of the late Robert J. and Margaret Costello McCaulley.
Having been raised in Bolivar, Robert was a member of the first graduating...
Neva Marsh
Jun 12, 2025
Neva L. Marsh, 95 of Dover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, under the care of Ohio’s Hospice in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born August 4, 1929, in Barnhill, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Thelma (Conley) Smitley.
She married Jerry Lee Marsh on October 6, 1956 in...
Karen Sue Smitley
Jun 11, 2025
Karen Sue Smitley, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in her residence.
Born on March 25, 1945, in Dover, Ohio Karen was a daughter of the late Elmer L. and Florence Warner Abel.
She was a 1963 graduate of Dover High School and on July 3, 1965 married Jerry Lee Smitley. Together the couple raised two children and...
Mary Jane Cunningham
Jun 11, 2025
Mary Jane Cunningham, age 80 of Hilliard, Ohio and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Inn at Library Way, following a battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on March 26, 1945, Mary was a daughter of the late Lester L. and Lucille Little Harding.
She was a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School....
Jimmy Alan Picchetti
Jun 10, 2025
Jimmy Alan Picchetti, 78, a beloved father, educator and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025 in New Philadelphia.
Born on November 5, 1946, in Dennison, Jimmy was the son of the late Julius M. and Elizabeth R. (Wilson) Picchetti and had graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, which started his lifelong pursuit to both learning and teaching.
Jimmy...
Rheba Rainsberger
Jun 7, 2025
Rheba J. Rainsberger, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on June 7, 2025 following a period of declining health. Known for her deep devotion to helping others, Rheba touched many lives with her generosity and service.
Born on April 24, 1938, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Dwight E. and Margaret L....
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Reiser Gowan
Jun 6, 2025
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Reiser Gowan, 78, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2025, following a period of declining health associated with dementia.
Born in New Philadelphia on February 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie Reiser, and the twin sister of the late Linda Parker.
On August 29,...
Linda Sue Evans
Jun 4, 2025
Linda Sue Evans, age 74, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Beach City, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, while in the brief care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Union Hospital in Dover on October 16, 1950, Linda was the eldest daughter of the late Elmer E. and Eleanor J....
Bobby "Bob" Murphy
Jun 3, 2025
Bobby G. Murphy, age 85, of Zoarville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
Born on June 9, 1939, in Cederville, West Virginia, Bob was a son of the late Lanta and LuLu (Tomblin) Murphy.
On May 29, 1965, Bob married the love of his life, the former Rosalind Monticelli. Together,...
Randy L. Anderson
Jun 1, 2025
Randy L. Anderson, 72, of Bowerston, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born at Canton, Randy was one of 12 children born to the late Melvin H. And Catherine A. (Miller) Anderson and was a graduate of Marlington High School and had furthered his education by...
Charles "Toss" Bridgewater
May 29, 2025
Charles Joseph “Toss” Bridgewater, age 84, of Dover, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice while in Park Village Retirement Center at Dover.
Born on January 20, 1941, in Litchfield, Illinois, Toss, was a son of the late George and Ruby Roach Bridgewater.
On May 9, 1959, Toss married...
George G Telle, III
May 29, 2025
George Grant “Squirt” Telle III, 88, of Dover, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on November 8, 1936, he was the son of the late George Grant Telle Jr. and Miriam Lois (Robart) Telle.
A graduate of Dover High School, George went on to...
Elizabeth "Beth" Jones
May 26, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Jones, 68, of Dennison, passed away peacefully in her home on May 26, 2025.
Born in Dover on June 11, 1956, she was the daughter of Wayne Cunningham of Dennison and the late Veronica (Pauline) Cunningham.
After graduating from Central Catholic High School, she married her husband of 50 years, Donald E. Jones on June 14, 1974.
Beth was an...
William D. Cross
May 23, 2025
William D. Cross, age 52, of New Philadelphia, passed away in his home on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Born at Dover, Ohio on August 26, 1972, William was a son of Butch Cross, Sr., and Diana (McClanahan) Cross.
William worked as a machinist for 25 years at Blick Tool and Die. For the last few years, he drove trucks for Kevmar Trucking....
Roberta "Birdie" Metcalf
May 22, 2025
Roberta “Birdie” Metcalf, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Hanover House at Massillon on Thursday, May 22, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Born on her family farm in Belmont County, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Helen (Kleevic) Feeley.
She was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On June 9, 1956, she married...
Kathy Marie Meese-Schreiner
May 20, 2025
Kathy Marie Meese-Schreiner, 76, of Tuscarawas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Trinity-Twin City Hospital at Dennison.
Born in Dennison, Kathy was the daughter of the late Philip B. and Esther J. (Eckhardt) Meese and was a proud graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in Tuscarawas. Her life journey was filled with passion, creativity, and a remarkable...
Carole Ann Harmon
May 20, 2025
Carole Ann Harmon, age 80, of Bolivar, died peacefully, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, while in the care of Altercare Navarre, following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 24, 1944, Carole was a daughter of the late Harlan W. and AnnaBelle Popa Fisher.
She was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married Richard...
Barbara Exley
May 20, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Jean Exley, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on May 20 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
Barb was born in Midvale, Ohio on July 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Seward W. and Florence M. (Beahm) Kalt. She was a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Barb was honored to be named Quaker Girl and a...
Wayne Allen Bricker
May 19, 2025
Wayne Allen Bricker, 77, of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on October 20, 1947, Wayne lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a deep commitment to the people and values he held dear.
He was the devoted husband of Nancy Jean Bricker, his...
Betty M. Weber
May 19, 2025
Betty M. Weber, age 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
Born at Dover, Ohio on November 5, 1928, Betty was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Sickles) Byers.
Betty helped her husband at Weber’s IGA for many years. But her greatest love was caring...
