Obituaries

Oct 4, 2015

Wilma Isabelle “Dutch” Stevenson, 93, of Dover, passed away Sunday evening, October 4, 2015 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Mill Township at her aunt’s home on March 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. “Dick” and Anna Mae (Errington) Howard.

Dutch was a 1940 graduate of Uhrichsville...

Oct 3, 2015

Jesse E. Smitley, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, following a two month illness, while in the care of Community Hospice House.

A son of Harriet “Momma” Smitley-Kuhn of Dover and the late David J. Smitley, Jesse was born in Union Hospital at Dover on April 5, 1949.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High...

Oct 1, 2015

Ezekiel Kristian Wright, stillborn son of Travis and Leslie (Fletcher) Wright, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 1, 2015. We lean not on our own understanding, his life is in the hands of the Maker of Heaven. We give it all to you God, trusting that You’ll make something beautiful out of us. There’s nothing we hold...

Sep 30, 2015

Catherine Sylvia Bean, 71, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Willis H. and Sylvia M. (Luikart) Mutti, Catherine was born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 17, 1944.

Catherine graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1962. She was an...

Sep 30, 2015

Margaret Carmella “Peggy” Streb, 82, of Hennis Care Center at Dover died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Ralph and Carmella Leone Brogne, Peggy was born at New Philadelphia on December 2, 1932.

Following her graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Peggy graduated from St. Luke’s School of nursing at Cleveland.

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Sep 29, 2015

Thomas Allen Spence, 74, of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away on September 29, 2015 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a brief battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Germano, Ohio on August 11, 1941 to the late Wayne and Frieda (Alberta) Spence. He graduated from Jewett High School and served his country in the United States Army from 1962 to...

Sep 29, 2015

Ingeborg Anita Ruth Hamilton, 99, of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in her home following a period of declining health.

Born June 12, 1916 in Dresden, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Christina (Frank) Griesel.

While her future husband was an active serviceman in Germany, she met Michael, her lifelong companion and husband,...

Sep 28, 2015

Sep 26, 2015

Erma I. “Jackie” Labus, age 81 of Hennis Care Center, Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Wilma (Edie) Burson, Jackie was born November 18, 1933 at Bolivar, Ohio.

Jackie was an individual with a heart...

Sep 24, 2015

Pamela Sue Irwin, 59, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late George and Opal (Sanders) Freeland, Pamela was born March 10, 1956 at Dennison, Ohio.

Pamela was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of others.

She is survived by her husband, Ray Irwin;...

Sep 23, 2015

Mary Jane Keffer, 95, of Dayton and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away September 23, 2015 in Elmcroft Assisted Living in Miamisburg, O. following a brief period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Benjamin and Bessie Lucille (Gowins) Keffer. Mary Jane was a 1938 graduate of New...

Sep 19, 2015

Edwin R Shull, 82, of Dover, passed away in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia on September 19, 2015.

Born in Freeport on August 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Chester Oliver and Wilma (Murphy) Shull. After completing his education, Edwin joined the workforce, most recently employed by WM Broad Company for 12 years as a...

Sep 19, 2015

Thomas Joseph Massarelli, 66, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late Carl and Norma (Phillips) Massarelli, Tom was born April 4, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Tom graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1967. He then enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed in...

Sep 18, 2015

Harold E. Horsfall, Jr. 77, of New Philadelphia entered the heavenly kingdom surrounded by his family and friends at Schoenbrunn Healthcare on September 18, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on September 9, 1938, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Mary Dorothy (Kinsey) Horsfall, Sr.

After graduating from Gnadenhutten High School,...

Sep 17, 2015

Donna West, 63, of Sherrodsville, died Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Moore) Rothenstine, Donna was born September 7, 1952 at Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Donna was employed by Dr. Daniel W. Peck Dental Office at Uhrichsville, currently known as Twin City Dental Group, and retired after...

Sep 17, 2015

Maxine Virginia Reiss, age 94 of Dover died Thursday, September 17, 2015 in New Dawn Retirement Center.

A daughter of the late Ralph and Edna Thompson Nash, Maxine was born in her family’s home at Harrison County on April 30, 1921.

Following her graduation from Cadiz High School, Maxine worked for many years as a bank teller with Citizen Savings...

Sep 15, 2015

Raymond Lee Beavers, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John and Ila (Calhoun) Beavers, Raymond was born January 23, 1940 at Dillonvale, Ohio.

Raymond was a member of the 1958 graduating class at New Philadelphia High School. He was...

Sep 14, 2015

Francis G. Fitzpatrick, II, J.D., 90, of New Philadelphia passed away in his home September 14, 2015 under the care of Community Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on October 2, 1924, he was the son of the late Francis G. and Emma Elizabeth (Egli) Fitzpatrick.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1942,...

Sep 13, 2015

Margaret E. Watson, age 89, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 13, 2015, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Arthur and Ivey Brown Jones, Margaret was born at Coshocton, Ohio on April 20, 1926.

She was a member of the Crooked Run United Methodist Church and...

Sep 11, 2015

Rose Ann Gasser, age 84, of Dover, died unexpectedly in Aultman Hospital at Canton on Friday evening, September 11, 2015.

A daughter of the late John and Anna Spristerbach Gerber, Rose Ann was born on April 13, 1931 in the family home at Dover.

She was a graduate of Dover High School and married Dr. Kenneth Gasser in 1956. Together,...