Obituaries

Jan 26, 2016

Harriette R. Geisinger, 89, a former resident of Ashland and New Philadelphia, Ohio died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following complications from a fall.

The daughter of the late Herbert E. and Geraldine (Peck) Russell of Akron, Harriette graduated from Coventry High School as member of the National Honor Society.

While at Coventry, she excelled as...

Jan 26, 2016

Nancy J. Tolotti, 78, of Dover, passed away at Park Village Care Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 following a period of declining health.

Nancy, a loving and wise mother, peacefully left us surrounded by her loving daughters and grandchildren. She followed her late husband of 35 years, Larry E. Tolotti, just 7 months after his passing. They are together...

Jan 25, 2016

Margaret “Peg” Lucille Thomas, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 25, 2016 in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Mendrel H. Jessup and Geneva (Wise) Jessup, Peg was born January 4, 1921 at Akron, Ohio. She was a 1939 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High...

Jan 25, 2016

Hershel D. Bloom, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, January 25, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Jack A. and Shirley H. (Brown) Bloom, Hershel was born March 24, 1949 at Cleveland, Ohio.

Hershel worked at White Bird Clinic at Eugene, Oregon where he helped homeless people...

Jan 22, 2016

John E. “Beef” Storrie, Jr. 61, of New Philadelphia, a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away in The Cleveland Clinic Friday morning, January 22, 2016 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on January 24, 1954, he was the son of Dorothy J. (Warner) Storrie of New Philadelphia and the late John E. Storrie.

After...

Jan 22, 2016

Jan 21, 2016

Stephen Elliott, 62, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, January 21, 2016

A son of the late Leroy and Eileen (Rife) Elliott, Stephen was born April 8, 1953 at Dover, Ohio.

Stephen was a longtime truck driver who had a never give up attitude.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Miller) Elliott; his children, Jackie (Hoss) Robinson of Port Washington, John...

Jan 19, 2016

Lloyd F. “Squirt” McCrone, age 89 of Newcomerstown, died peacefully, January 19, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of the late M. “Mike” and Wilda (Harboldt) McCrone, Squirt was born on January 21, 1926 in the family home at Newcomerstown.

He attended Newcomerstown Schools and entered into the United States Navy where he served aboard...

Jan 17, 2016

Ireta G. Allen, age 81, of Lakewood, Ohio died peacefully, Sunday, January 17, 2016 in her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Peter and Helen Williams Smith, Ireta was born at Cleveland, Ohio on May 11, 1934.

Raised by her aunt, Thelma Ford, Ireta attended school at Cleveland and worked for more than 30...

Jan 17, 2016

Dale Lauren Foland, 85, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Hugh and Lorene Foland of Cuyahoga Fall, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and daughter, Marilyn Foland-Perrone and his constant companion, Rusty.  He is also...

Jan 16, 2016

Angela Michelle Kelly, age 49, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 in her residence.

She was born at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 17, 1966. For 20 years she was employed as a collections officer for Fidelity National Collections.

Having experienced many of her own life challenges, Angela made it her mission to better the lives of others...

Jan 16, 2016

Helen Louise Stephon, 86, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Saturday January 16, 2016, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover.

A daughter of the late Wilhelmina “Billie” Zwoll, Helen was born February 18, 1929, at Akron, Ohio.

Helen attended the former Lincoln High School at Canton and was employed for 30 years at Himes Trailer Sales at Strasburg. She...

Jan 16, 2016

Ralph “Butch” Lawrence II, 69, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 unexpectedly at his home in Stonecreek.

A son of the late Ralph and Dorthy (Rosch) Lawrence, Butch was born June 26, 1946 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Butch was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and then went on to work as a x-ray technician all around the world.  He...

Jan 16, 2016

After a life well lived to the fullest, Stephen L. Turner, 99, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016 after a brief illness.

A son of the late Joseph and Anna (Vida) Turner, Stephen was born July 26, 1916 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

After graduating in 1935 from Stonecreek High School, Stephen left...

Jan 15, 2016

Richard C. “Dick” Everett, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, January 15, 2016, following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Ralph and Mary (Gowins) Everett, Dick was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 18, 1932.

He attended Dover Schools and entered into the United States Army where he served in the Korean...

Jan 13, 2016

Ronny “Bus” Emery Mason, 77, of Canton and formerly of New Philadelphia passed peacefully on January 13, 2016.

Born on July 20, 1938, at Dover Ohio, he was the son of the late Roland Emery Mason (d. 2003) and Mary Kathryn (Knisely) Mason (d. 1989).

Ronny was a standout football player for New Philadelphia and graduated in 1956. He loved...

Jan 12, 2016

Larry Dale Cross, 75, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late John Franklin Cross, Norma (Bigler) Cross-Leone and Nick Leone, Larry was born at Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 10, 1940.

Larry attended the former Midvale Schools and entered into the United States Air...

Jan 12, 2016

Werner F. Votava, 87, of Atwood Lake, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Wilhelm and Bertha (Froedtert) Votava, Werner was born November 3, 1928 at Frankfurt (Main), Germany.

At the age of 17, Werner was drafted into the German Army and served during...

Jan 12, 2016

On January 12, 2016, Jennie Ellen Eckhardt peacefully went to be with her Lord at the age of 87. Formerly of Zoarville, Ohio she was most currently residing at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

Born in Midvale, Ohio on October 29, 1928, Jennie was predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Oscar W. Eckhardt; her parents, Earl “Finney” Ohler and...

Jan 10, 2016

Teri M. Natoli, 55, of New Philadelphia passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016 following a sudden health ailment.

Born in Union Hospital on January 26, 1960, she was the daughter of Charles P. and Alice M. (Schupbach) Petrullo of Dover.

After graduating from Dover High School in 1978, she continued her formal education...