Obituaries

Nov 12, 2018

Janice Kay Pullins, 70, of Bolivar, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Wayne and Minnie (Evans) Pullins, Janice was born July 25, 1948 at Canton, Ohio.

Janice graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1966. During her younger years, she worked at Progressive Molding at Bolivar...

Nov 10, 2018

Jennifer A. Saunders, 53, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Truman House, Community Hospice, in New Philadelphia, following an extended illness.

Born in Dayton on November 13, 1964, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Caryl A. Hoeflinger Rose of Dayton and a graduate of Centerville High School. Jennifer was a homemaker and loved to cook...

Nov 9, 2018

Grace Marie Alexander, age 86, of Wainwright, died Friday afternoon, November 9, 2018 in her home following a brief illness.

Born in the family home at Wainwright on May 20, 1932, Grace was one of three children born to the late Alexander and Edith Pissocra Bonvechio.

She attended the former Wainwright School and was a 1950 graduate of St. Mary’s...

Nov 8, 2018

Floyd A. “Zeke” Davis, 92, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Joseph F. and Anna A. (Swaldo) Davis, Floyd was born April 11, 1926 at Wainwright, Ohio.

During his younger years, Floyd worked...

Nov 7, 2018

Nov 6, 2018

Bryce James Ross, age 11, of Dover, passed away of a sudden illness on November 6, 2018.

Bryce was born in Union Hospital on September 1, 2007.

He was a student at Dover Middle School in the 6th grade where he loved being part of the “band family”. He played the saxophone. He also loved playing baseball and basketball.

Bryce...

Nov 5, 2018

Lorraine E. Longhenry, 88, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House on November 5, 2018.

She was born on September 6, 1930 in Pittsburgh to the late Charles and Sarah (Taylor) Longhenry.

After graduating from high school, Lorraine continued her formal education receiving her degree in music at the...

Nov 5, 2018

Lester E. Basiletti, Sr., 90, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 5, 2018 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Massimo and Bertha (Welz) Basiletti, Lester was born December 12, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio

Lester was a longtime heavy equipment operator having worked for Joe Skinner Construction and...

Nov 5, 2018

Douglas Eric Neff, 59, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly in Union Hospital at Dover on Monday, November 5, 2018.

A son of Gladys Winkleman Neff of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and the late Paul E. Neff, Doug was born on August 2, 1959 and was a graduate of Fairless High School.

Doug was a lifelong member of Shanesville...

Nov 4, 2018

Mary Gartrell, died Sunday at the Hennis Care Center in Bolivar one month short of her 101st birthday. She was born Mary Gamble in Sherrodsvile, Ohio Dec. 6, 1917. Mary was the 4th of the five Gamble girls known for their brains, looks, and skill as basketball players. After marrying Ralph Gartrell, her high school sweetheart, in 1939, Mary followed...

Nov 3, 2018

Robert Kenneth “Hank” Ryan, 94, of Dover, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia on July 2, 1924, he was the son of the late Paul D. and Elizabeth (Scott) Ryan. Hank joined the United States Army in 1944 and served as a rifleman. Hank served for...

Oct 30, 2018

Clarence Elmer Basiletti, of Dover, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia one day shy of his 93rd birthday, on October 30, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia on October 31, 1925, he was the son of the late Massimo and Bertha (Welz) Basiletti.

On April 15, 1950, Clarence married the love of his life, the former...

Oct 30, 2018

Michele Susanne Susey, age 50 of Warren, Ohio died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in her residence.

Born in Riverside Hospital at Columbus on October 24, 1968, Michele is the daughter of Ralph and Iris Lutz Susey of Dover.

She was a 1987 graduate of Dover High School and a 1995 graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned her...

Oct 30, 2018

James Collier Dill, 74, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Edgar L. and Katherine (Kline) Dill, Collier was born September 14, 1944 at Belleville, Illinois.

Collier graduated from Dover High School in 1962. He...

Oct 27, 2018

Terry L. Huff, 51, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his home.

Born in Dover July 19, 1967, he was the son of David B. Huff and Donna J. Huff both of Dover. A graduate of Buckeye Career Center and Dover High School, Terry was employed by Benchmark Construction of New Philadelphia. An avid outdoorsman,...

Oct 26, 2018

Robin Jo Bloom, age 65, of Carrollton died peacefully, Friday, October 26, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.

Born in the former Twin City Hospital at Dennison on July 31, 1953, Robin is the daughter of Wilma Engstrom Bloom of New Philadelphia and the late Robert A. Bloom.

Robin was a 1973 graduate...

Oct 22, 2018

Homer Russell Dummermuth, Jr. age 90 of New Philadelphia died Monday, October 22, 2018 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born at Dover, Ohio on April 15, 1928, Homer was the son of the late Homer and Florence Shull Dummermuth, Sr.

He attended New Philadelphia High School and entered into the United States Army where...

Oct 19, 2018

Monica Jane Lindamood, 77, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Zamborsky) Bodnar, Monica was born January 6, 1941 at Toronto, Ohio.

Monica attended Toronto High School before graduating from New Philadelphia High School. Then on August 23, 1958, she...

Oct 17, 2018

Oct 16, 2018

Willard L. Espenschied, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John and Alice (Hamel) Espenschied, Willard was born February 21, 1934 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Willard was a member of the Church of Christ at New Philadelphia and was retired from Marlite where he worked as...