Obituaries

Oct 17, 2017

Rev. Greta “Marlene” (Major) Peterson, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away on October 17, 2017, after a three-month illness, while in the excellent and loving care of the Truman House staff of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Francis “Frank” M. and Lucille E. (Laird) Major, Marlene was born in New Philadelphia on July 21, 1931....

Oct 17, 2017

Sarah Carmella Saffell, age 98, of Dover, died Tuesday, October 17,2017 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover, Ohio on November 15, 1918, Sarah was a daughter of Italian immigrants, John and Michelena Gatta Brogne.

In the 1940’s Sarah worked at the former Log Cabin Restaurant in Downtown Dover. She...

Oct 14, 2017

Martha F. Reed, 92, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Claiborne-Hughes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Franklin.

A daughter of the late Jennings and Matilda Margaret (Day) Howiler, Martha was born November 1, 1924 at Barnesville, Ohio.

Martha was a member of the New Philadelphia Church of Christ.  She enjoyed traveling with her late husband and...

Oct 8, 2017

Franklin “Frank” B. Fuerst, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away October 8, 2017 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on January 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Franklin and Murial (Sluhan) Fuerst. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Frank honorably served his country in the...

Oct 8, 2017

Daniel V. Renner, 76, of Dover, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Dover on Sunday, October 8, 2017, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on March 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Victor Sidney and Susan Vesta (Freshwater) Renner.

Dan graduated from Dover High School in 1959 prior to honorably serving his country...

Oct 6, 2017

Oct 5, 2017

October 5th, it wasn’t a good day, it was the day Rick Clark left. Left the people who loved him, left the people who knew him as Big Rick. Born June 11, 1957 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Willard and Catherine (Mingione) Clark as Richard Albert Clark.

Holidays were all celebrated with enthusiasm. Family gatherings on the 4th of July...

Oct 4, 2017

Richard Winter, 54, of Navarre passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his residence.

A son of the late Gerald Winter and Carol Daughtry, Richard was born May 29, 1963 at Akron, Ohio.

Richard was a wonderful man, who was extremely thoughtful and loved his family. He was a member of the VFW in Navarre and was a part owner...

Oct 3, 2017

David R. Renicker, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent period of declining health.

A son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Shaw) Renicker, David was born March 20, 1930 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

David graduated from Midvale High School in 1949. He then entered the United States Air Force honorably...

Oct 2, 2017

Loving husband, father, brother and friend, Kenneth Dale Harmon, age 92, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born November 6, 1924 near Goshen, Ohio to wonderful parents, Raymond and Emma Harmon.

In 1942, Kenneth graduated from Midvale High School and proudly served his country for three years in the US Army during WWII in the Army...

Oct 1, 2017

Oct 1, 2017

Jesse Edward Smart Jr., 62, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, October 1, 2017. There will be no public calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Sep 30, 2017

Erma Jean Lehman, 85, of Stone Creek died Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

Born at Gilmore, Ohio on August 2, 1932, Erma was one of four children born to the late Dallas H. and Ethal Irene Gatchell Gilmore.

Following her graduation from high school, Erma married Edwin E. Jackson and together the...

Sep 29, 2017

Axel Lee Henry, 21, of Dover, died Friday, September 29, 2017 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

A son of Devi (Pearch) Herbert and Allen Henry, Axel was born December 19, 1995 at Dover, Ohio.

Axel graduated from Dover High School in 2015 and was previously employed at Belden Brick. He also enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his mother...

Sep 27, 2017

Joseph C. Turrin, Jr. 55, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 following a year and a half battle with ALS. Joey’s family has been grateful for his care which has been provided by Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia and Community Hospice.

Born on November 14, 1961, at Dover, Ohio, Joey is deeply loved by his father...

Sep 26, 2017

MaryAnn Hursey, 81, of Newcomerstown, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 surrounded by her family in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Ruth (Pyle) and Anthony Nigro, MaryAnn was born October 10, 1935 at Dover, Ohio.

MaryAnn had co-owned Port Grocery at Port Washington, where she was known for her cooking and baking....

Sep 21, 2017

Walter Eugene Yaggi, 83, of New Philadelphia died on Thursday, September 21, 2017, surrounded by his family, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.

Born on November 21, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Walter was a son of the late Victor and Mary (Zedi) Yaggi.

He was a 1952 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and honorably served...

Sep 21, 2017

Lois Ramona Hunter, 88, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, September 21, 2017, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Born at Cottageville, West Virginia on December 9, 1928, Lois was a daughter of the late Hollie A. and Chloe E. (O’Grady) Stone.

Lois was a 1946 graduate of the former Midvale High School and owned and operated...

Sep 20, 2017

Robert C. Vaughn, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Union Hospital on Wednesday evening, September 20, 2017, following a period of declining health.

Born in Cleveland on July 1, 1939, Bob was the son of the late Courtney Alfred and Vella Bell (Young) Vaughn. Bob completed his formal education at Stone Creek High School.

Bob shared his gifts...

Sep 20, 2017

Jeffrey J. Maurer, 61, of Dover, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of Jack Maurer and the late Eileen (Hahn) Maurer, Jeff was born September 1, 1956 at Dover, Ohio.

Maurer was a man of words that to some could be harsh and hard to take, but the love that...