Obituaries

Feb 25, 2019

Ada M. Beitzel, 77, of Zoarville, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 25, 2019 in her residence.

Born February 5, 1942, Ada was the daughter of the late Roy and Sylvia Martin McNutt and worked as a bus driver for both the Tusky Valley and New Philadelphia School systems. She attended LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia and loved riding with...

Feb 23, 2019

Betty Ann Staten, age 83, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on February 23, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadephia.

Betty was born on February 6, 1936 at Jackson, Ohio to the late Hiram and Bessie E. (Coffman) Oliver.

On April 9, 1960, Betty was united in marriage to the late Larry Staten.

In 1954, Betty graduated from...

Feb 21, 2019

Harold D. Gridley, 93, of Dover and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Twinsburg, he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Matti Gridley and had served with the US Army in Europe during WWII, having taken part in both the D-Day Invasion and...

Feb 21, 2019

Charles L. Deeds, 85, of Dover, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2019, in his home following a period of declining health.

Charlie was a family man and businessman. He was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Virginia (Williams) Deeds.

In addition to Virginia, Charlie is survived by his four children, Melinda S. Deeds, Ginger D. (David)...

Feb 20, 2019

John Lorin Hursey, Sr., age 84, of Newcomerstown, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.

Born in the family home at Newcomerstown on February 19, 1935, John was a son of the late John R. and Edra Clark Hursey.

John was a 1953 graduate of the former Port Washington High...

Feb 18, 2019

Larry Dee Perkins, 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Darrell and Alyce (Williams) Perkins, Larry was born March 24, 1946 at Dennison, Ohio.

Larry graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964 where he was a member of the...

Feb 17, 2019

Helen Barnhill died February 17, 2019. She was born in Athens County, the daughter of the late Warren and Emma (Houenstine) Barnhill.

She was a graduate of Shade High School, Ohio University with honors, and the Springfield City Hospital School of Medical Technology. She was a member of the former Faith United Methodist Church, American Association of Clinical Chemists,...

Feb 14, 2019

Sue A. Helbling Meyer, age 78, of Grove City, Ohio died Thursday, February 14, 2019 in her residence.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 30, 1940, Sue was a daughter of the late Leo A. and Catherine E. Haley Helbling.

Sue was a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and furthered her education by attending secretarial school...

Feb 10, 2019

Robert J. Ledrich Sr., 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away in his home, Sunday, February 10, 2019 while under the care of Community Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Alvin and Betty Medley Ledrich and had retired from Hendrickson Suspension in Canton where he worked as a welder.

He...

Feb 10, 2019

Harris E. Nordin, 77, of Strasburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A son of the late Olaf H. and Helen E. (Burnell) Nordin, Harris was born December 18, 1941 at Hallock, Minnesota. He graduated from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Minnesota in...

Feb 9, 2019

Garry Lee Daniels, 69, of Dover, passed away peacefully in his home under the care of Community Hospice on February 9, 2019 after many years of declining health.

Born in East Sparta on February 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond Luther and Ruth Rosabelle (Stocker) Daniels.

After completing his formal education, Garry served his country...

Feb 8, 2019

Marjorie G. Gintz, 98, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 8, 2019 in Park Village Healthcare at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Beitzel) Diefenbach, Marjorie was born November 17, 1920, at New Philadelphia.

Marjorie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1938 and continued her education...

Feb 4, 2019

Leo Francis Forrest, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 4, 2019 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late William and Frances (McGonigal) Forrest, Leo was born June 28, 1926 at Benwood, West Virginia.

Following high school, Leo enlisted with the United States Army and served stateside during World War II....

Feb 2, 2019

Travis W. Alberts, 47, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Born in Coshocton on October 3, 1971, Travis is the son of John William Alberts, Jr. and Marilyn Eileen (Hoffman) Alberts.

After graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1990, he continued his formal education at Walsh University obtaining a bachelors degree in...

Feb 1, 2019

Honey L. Zimmerman, 76, of Dennison, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

In keeping with her wishes, Honey is to be cremated through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory and no services have been scheduled.

Jan 30, 2019

Clyde C. Cerett, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a long illness.

Born in Dillonvale, Ohio he was the son of the late Charles C. and Rose M. Kimble Cerett and a 1953 graduate of the former Jewett High School in Jewett, Ohio. In the 1970’s, Clyde served as a patrolman...

Jan 26, 2019

Eugene A. Tinlin, 90, of New Philadelphia, passed away January 26, 2019 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born in Canton on April 21, 1928, he was the son of the late Frank and Alice Mildred (Gauze) Tinlin.

On November 19, 1949, Eugene married his wife, the former Kathryn (Bland) Tinlin. Together, they were blessed with the birth of six...

Jan 26, 2019

Harriet Gannon, 95, of Dover, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 3:30 PM at the First Lutheran Church, 230 Main St. W., Beach City, OH 44608. No visitation is planned. The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory in New Philadelphia is handling...

Jan 26, 2019

Jan 24, 2019

Kevin D. Hall, 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019, at his home following a brief illness.

Born in Strasburg, Ohio on May 22, 1958 he was the son of Mrs. Bernice (Rentsch) Hall and the late Wilbur Hall.

After graduating from Strasburg High School in 1976, he continued his formal education at Kent State University where...