Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

E. Jeanette Larkin, 82, of Newcomerstown and formerly of New Philadelphia, went to her heavenly home, Monday, September 24, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia August 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Garnet and Frances I. Randolph Larkin and was a 1954 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. Jeanette received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kent State University...

Sep 24, 2018

Doris Irene Morton Jackson, 90, of Altavista, Virginia, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. She was the wife of the late Gayle R. “Bud” Jackson for thirty-seven years.

She was born July 24, 1928 in Shelby, OH a daughter of the late William Leonard Morton and Lula Belle Scott Morton. Doris was a very special lady and loved by many,...

Sep 21, 2018

Sep 19, 2018

Randall L. Meese, 65, of Dover was born ornery on January 16, 1953 and was ornery until the day he passed away on September 19, 2018 fighting Esophageal Cancer. He was surrounded by his family as his life in heaven with his heavenly Savior began.

How do you write an obituary for a man like Randy Meese? Here’s some of...

Sep 17, 2018

Graveside services for Richard G. Casper, 92, and his wife, Lianne, 83, both of Gnadenhutten, were recently held in Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. Richard died Monday, September 17, 2018 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover and Lianne had preceded him in death on September 21, 2015.

Born in Baltic, Richard was the son of the late...

Sep 12, 2018

Donald Joseph “Joe” Ricklic, 82, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, with his family at his side, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 14, 1936, Joe was a son of the late Joseph A. and Martha E. DeWaele Ricklic.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Joe entered...

Sep 7, 2018

David A. Fox, Sr. 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away after a short period of declining health in the Community Hospice Truman House on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Born in Dover on December 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Ralph Fox and Edna “Jean” (Kinsey) Fox. After completing his education at Dover High School, he honorably served...

Sep 6, 2018

Larry V. Hawthorne, age 67, of Mineral City, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 following a brief illness.

Known as “Papa Larry” to his family, he was born in Union Hospital at Dover on July 28, 1951; a day, years later, he would be proud to share with his grandson, Alex. Larry was one of 13 children born to the late...

Sep 5, 2018

Shirley Ann Rothenstine, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Bernice (Thomas) Cunningham, Shirley was born August 15, 1942 at Plainfield, Ohio.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Rothenstine of New Philadelphia, as well as many other extended family...

Aug 31, 2018

Larry W. Baker, 66, of Carrollton, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at his home in Carrollton following a ten-year battle with cancer.

Born in Pineville, Kentucky he was the son of the late Joe L. and Louise Sanders Baker and was a graduate of Conotton Valley High School. In the 70’s, Larry worked in the oil fields, in the 80’s...

Aug 27, 2018

John W. “Jack” Furniss, 90, of Dover, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

Born in New Philadelphia on June 16, 1928, he was the son of the late Vernon and Josie Redding Furniss. Jack retired from the former IF Manufacturing in New Philadelphia and was a United States...

Aug 26, 2018

Norma Jean Avon, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late William and Norma (Kalp) Martin, Jean was born August 9, 1928 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Jean graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1946. Then, on November 23, 1947, Jean married James...

Aug 21, 2018

Vernon “Little Gene” Little, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed peacefully August 21, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a lengthy battle with kidney and heart failure.

Born in Newcomerstown, Gene was the son of the late Louis A. and Ada I. McKinney Little and a 1950 graduate of Newcomerstown High School. A lifelong plumber and master electrician, Gene retired...

Aug 21, 2018

Travis Patrick Marinelli, 30, of East Sparta, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A son of Patricia Marinelli Davis and the late Louis “Cook” Marinelli, Travis was born May 28, 1988 at Dover, Ohio.

Travis was a graduate of UTI and worked as a motorcycle mechanic. He had a passion for motorcycles and anything...

Aug 21, 2018

Thelma Mae Metzger, 84, of Wainwright, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

Born in Wainwright on November 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Fanny J. (Davis) Swaldo.

After graduating from Tuscarawas High School in 1951, she worked at the former Joy Manufacturing, where she met her future husband. On...

Aug 20, 2018

June M. Kinsey Stemple, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Mercy Medical Center on Monday afternoon, August 20, 2018, due to a sudden illness.

June was born in Port Washington on June 13, 1927 to the late Victor and Phemia Kinsey.

In July of 1948, she married the late Herbert Stemple and raised their family based on hard...

Aug 18, 2018

Anita Louise Rice, age 69, of Carrollton, died unexpectedly early Saturday, August 18, 2018 while vacationing with friends in Canada.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 15, 1948, Anita was a daughter of the late Raymond P. and Lena C. Bollini Giumenti.

Following her graduation from Dover High School, Anita furthered her life long career in learning by...

Aug 17, 2018

Richard Bechtel, 69, of Malvern, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

Born in Dover, Ohio on June 4, 1949, he was the son of the late Clifford and Helen Cain Bechtel. He retired from the Fort McDowell Trucking Company in McDowell, Arizona, where he was employed as a truck driver. Richard was an...

Aug 16, 2018

Richard Allen Maurer, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Max and Ruby (Froelich) Maurer, Richard was born November 1, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Richard graduated from Dover High School in 1966. He then continued his education at The Ohio State University where he...

Aug 16, 2018

Tim R. Stein, 57, of Oldtown Valley, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 in his home following a period of declining health.

A son of Sylvia (Horsfall) Stein and the late Ronald H. Stein, Tim was born March 9, 1961 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ohio.

Tim graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1979. He then enlisted with the...