Obituaries

Oct 8, 2014

Dorothy Louise Sicurella, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday October 8, 2014. Private Graveside services will be held. Geib Family Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Oct 6, 2014

Oct 6, 2014

Marlene Jane Stringer, 81, of Sugarcreek and formerly of Dover, died early Monday morning, October 6, 2014 in the Ross Heart Center at Ohio State Medical Center at Columbus following complications from congestive heart failure.

A daughter of the late Robert and Thelma (Kramer) Bigler, Marlene was born November 6, 1932 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Marlene graduated from Will Rogers...

Oct 3, 2014

Oct 2, 2014

Peter E. Fantine, Jr., 70, of Lancaster and formerly of Roswell, died suddenly on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.

A son of the late Peter and Helen (Kohler) Fantine, Peter was born in New Philadelphia, OH on August 27, 1944.

He is survived by a sister, Ida (Lester) Fox, of New Philadelphia; three sons, Peter...

Sep 30, 2014

Mary Jean Baker Smith, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born at Franklin, Pennsylvania, on January 19, 1933, Mary was a daughter of the late Franklin C. and Mildred (Doverspike) Baker.

Mary graduated from Franklin High School at Pennsylvania, and attended Case Western Reserve University. On April 4, 1953, Mary...

Sep 29, 2014

Wanda Rose Daley, 91, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2014 at her home.

A daughter of the late Oliver L. and Sylvia E. (McMerell) Fanti, Wanda was born October 4, 1922 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Wanda graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1941. On July 3, 1941, Wanda married her late husband, Dewey L. “Duke”...

Sep 27, 2014

Ralph Burkhart, 63, of Dover, died Saturday in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover. 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 25, 2014

Glenn L. Horton, age 78, of Strasburg, Ohio and Lake Placid, Florida, where he wintered, passed away Thursday night, September 25, 2014 in Aultman Hospital Emergency Room following a two and a half year illness.

Glenn was born in East Springfield, Ohio on August 31, 1936, the first son of the late Cris and Larna (Allensworth) Horton. He graduated from...

Sep 24, 2014

Lorie Ann Stephens, age 52 of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A daughter of the late George and Bonnie (Booth) Newton, Lorie was born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on December 14, 1961.

She graduated from Claymont High School’s Class of 1979 and immediately began working for Lauren Manufacturing for...

Sep 23, 2014

Leona Eileen Hinds, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Tuesday evening, September 23, 2014, in her daughter’s Baltic home surrounded by those who loved her deeply.

A daughter of the late Homer and Elsie Mae (Swauger) Porter, Leona was born at Glen Dale West Virginia on January 13, 1934.

On July 13, 1953, she married the love of her...

Sep 21, 2014

Ruth O. Gibson, 101, of Dover, died peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Country Club Retirement Center.

She was born in Dalton, Ohio on April 13, 1913 to the late Mary (Kurzen) Ober and Elmer Ober. Ruth graduated from Dalton High School and the College of Wooster.

In 1938, she married William Clarke Gibson of New Philadelphia. He preceded...

Sep 21, 2014

Norma Jean Wenger, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Theodore and Emma (Arnold) Watson, Norma Jean was born February 23, 1928 at Dover, Ohio.

Norma Jean graduated from Dover High School in 1946 and during her younger years she was employed...

Sep 15, 2014

Clarence Harold “Bacon” Morgan, 84, of Barnhill, died Monday, September 15, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late James F. and Erma L. (Reymond) Morgan, Bacon was born November 22, 1929 at Barnhill, Ohio.

Bacon was a 1949 graduate of Midvale High School. He was a longtime employee...

Sep 15, 2014

Vernon Eugene Kail, Jr., age 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born December 18, 1942, Vernon was the son of Susie (Aubihl) Crone of Dover and the late Vernon Kail, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Dover High School, and enlisted in the United...

Sep 14, 2014

Todd Alan Kinsey, 56, a resident of New Philadelphia, owner of First Stop Signs and driver of the ’72 El Camino, lost his battle with cancer Sunday Morning, September 14, 2014 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia.

Todd was born April 20, 1958 in Uhrichsville, Ohio to Donna (Buss) Kinsey and the late Myron “Sonny” Kinsey. In addition to his...

Sep 13, 2014

Anthony “Tony” Scalambrino, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

Tony was born on Dec. 31, 1933. His father Francesco, or Frank, who immigrated from Italy, worked in the coal mines while his mother Mary raised their six children.

Tony was an outstanding athlete, and...

Sep 11, 2014

Ralph Basiletti, 56, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 11, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

A son of Lester Basiletti Sr. of New Philadelphia and the late Marie (Grasselli) Basiletti, Ralph was born October 19, 1957 at Dover, Ohio.

Ralph graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1977. While still in high school, he started his...

Sep 11, 2014

Lillian Margaret Sims, age 93, formerly of New Philadelphia died, Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.

Born on May 17, 1921, Lillian was born at Farmingdale, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Elias and Ida (L’Hommiedu) Kessler.

Lillian graduated from Manasquan High School at New Jersey and on September 5, 1943 married Jack E. Sims,...

Sep 8, 2014

William R. Maxwell, 82, of Magnolia, died Monday, September 8, 2014 in Akron City Hospital. In keeping with William’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.