Obituaries

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...

Oct 15, 2018

Verda E. Gloeckner, 94, of Dover, went home to be with her Lord, on October 15, 2018 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born in Strasburg on July 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Florence (Keith) Zeltman.

After graduating from Strasburg High School, Verda continued her formal education at the former Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital....

Oct 15, 2018

Cheryl A. Dotts, 74, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, October 15, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

A daughter of the late Nicholas and Katheryn (Caldwell) Cua, Cheryl was born August 25, 1944 at Dover, Ohio.

Cheryl was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and later attended the School of Cosmetology at Columbus.

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Oct 15, 2018

Cory Steven Collins, 22, of Navarre, passed away October 15, 2018.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Sara L. (Loveday) Collins of Winter Haven, Florida and Patrick Collins of Howell, Michigan.

Cory was a 2014 graduate of Garaway High School. He was a loving son and father and would go out of his way to help others.

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Oct 15, 2018

Marjorie M. Degen, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, October 15, 2018 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Clara Dorsey Kopp Degen. Marjorie received her Bachelor’s in Education Degree from Duquesne University and also her Masters...