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Robert G. "Bob" Pelfrey
Nov 28, 2024
Robert G. “Bob” Pelfrey, 67, of Midvale passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day in his home with his family from lung cancer.
He was the 2nd son of four boys to the late Gene and Rose (Nutter) Pelfrey born in Doylestown, OH. Bob graduated from Chippewa High School in 1975. He had a strong work ethic beginning at the age of...
Gregory Allen Meese
Nov 26, 2024
Gregory Allen Meese, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, following a three-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in his residence under the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on March 24, 1955, Greg was a son of the late Adrian E. “Gene” and Phyllis A. Fagley Meese.
Greg was a 1973 graduate of...
Richard L. Staley
Nov 24, 2024
Richard L. Staley, 74, of Bolivar and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Richard was the son of the late Francis H. and Grace (Malis) Staley and following his graduation from high school, began a long career with and eventually retired...
Doris J. Dague
Nov 23, 2024
Doris J. Dague, age 88, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Park Village Care Center in Dover after a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on December 23, 1935 she was a daughter of the late John J. and Helen C. (Porcher) Shaffer.
Doris retired from the New Philadelphia City Schools after 30 years of...
Jeffery McClenaghan
Nov 23, 2024
Jeffery Carl McClenaghan, age 61, of Dover passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital at Akron after a period of declining health.
Born on December 3, 1962, he was a son of the late Daniel and Barbara (Scanlan) McClenaghan.
He was the owner and operator of J&T Auto Body in Strasburg for over 32 years. He...
Norma J. Bonvechio
Nov 22, 2024
Norma J. Bonvechio, 96, of New Philadelphia, died Nov. 22 surrounded by her family.
She was married for 76 years to husband Gene and had 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. But she was the “second mother” to all her children’s friends. She did not know a stranger, as anyone who sat next to her on a plane soon...
Lila Kathryn Kinkade
Nov 21, 2024
Lila Kathryn Kinkade peacefully entered heaven on November 21, 2024 surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle against leukemia.
Born July 15, 2010 in Canton, Lila was the cherished daughter of Kenneth K. “Ken” and Camille A. (Shook) Kinkade, Jr.
From the moment she was born, Lila brought joy into their lives and the lives of many others. Lila was known...
Robert Ricer
Nov 21, 2024
Robert James Ricer, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away following a short battle with cancer on November 21, 2024, with Elvis singing and his loving family at his side.
Born on November 18, 1942, in Newcomerstown, Bob was the cherished son of the late Robert Burns Ricer and Alice Isabelle “Sue” (Reiss) Ricer Marstrell.
A proud graduate of Garaway High School in...
Richard Marcaletti
Nov 20, 2024
Richard Eugene Marcaletti, age 89, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at Canton.
Born in Wainwright, Rich was a son of the late Mario and Alta (Edie) Marcaletti. He was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School and also advanced his knowledge at Kent State University.
Rich was a meat...
Gary Grimm
Nov 18, 2024
Gary D. Grimm, 90, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover on November 18, 2024.
Born in the family home in Stone Creek on January 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Harry and Verna (Schwartz) Grimm.
Gary worked in the oil fields for more than 25 years after completing his formal education...
Nettie I. Miller
Nov 17, 2024
Nettie I. Miller, 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born at Pataskala, Nettie was the daughter of the late Shelly and Matilda (Gornall) Yates and had dedicated a significant part of her life to her career at the former Armco Steel Company,...
David M. Garan
Nov 16, 2024
David Mozie Garan, 85, of Dover, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, November 16, 2024.
Born in Jefferson County, David was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Mozie) Garan. He began his career with Nickles Bakery in Martins Ferry and eventually transferred to Navarre where he became their Chief Corporate Engineer and managed their bakeries in...
Thomas E. Bennett "Together Again"
Nov 15, 2024
Thomas E. Bennett, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
Born on April 27, 1946, Thomas was the son of the late Ralph E. and Alice J. (Allensworth) Bennett and a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School at Uhrichsville. A veteran of the United States Army, Thomas served honorably in Germany during the Vietnam War where his...
LaVaughn Barcus
Nov 15, 2024
LaVaughn Barcus, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 15, 2024 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in Canton, LaVaughn was the daughter of the late Alfred C. and Mary E. (Vaughn) Householder and was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School at Canton. LaVaughn was a homemaker and also worked...
Gary L. Miller
Nov 13, 2024
Gary L. Miller, age 68, of Dover, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Tuscarawas County on September 1, 1956, Gary was a son of the late Alberta Jane Miller and Elmer Paul Simpson.
Gary grew up in New Philadelphia and attended New Philadelphia High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps at an...
Barbara Lou Thurman
Nov 13, 2024
Barbara Lou Thurman, age 89, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born on July 1, 1935, in Dennison, Ohio Barbara was a daughter of the late Harry and Veda Edwards Furbay.
A graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School, Barbara spent her professional career as a switchboard operator for Union Hospital at Dover....
George Tilkey
Nov 13, 2024
George William Tilkey, a beloved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 69. George was born to the late George and Leila (Lenarz) Tilkey on May 25, 1955, in New Philadelphia, Ohio where he resided his entire life.
George was known for his warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering kindness....
Kenneth G. "Ken" Rose, Jr.
Nov 12, 2024
Kenneth G. “Ken” Rose, Jr., 62, a family man and an “Appalachian Hillbilly”, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic.
Born in Marlington, West Virginia on October 21, 1962, he was the son of Delores G. (Sharp) Rose of Dover and the late Kenneth G. Rose, Sr.
After graduating from Greenbrier High School in West Virginia, his path led him...
Louis John Altier
Nov 11, 2024
Louis John Altier, age 92, of Strasburg and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 11, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on February 10, 1932, in New Philadelphia, Louis was a son of the late Anthony and Bridget Dondrea Altier and served in the Korean War as a member of the...
Corine Kay Reinhart
Nov 9, 2024
Corine Kay Reinhart, age 85, of Dover and formerly of Stone Creek, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Stone Creek on February 1, 1939, Corine was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Pauline Elizabeth (Brown) Endlich.
She graduated from Stone Creek Jefferson High School in 1957. On...
