Obituaries

Jun 17, 2014

Thomas Edward Wise, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Walter and Florence (Bambeck) Wise, Tom was born January 31, 1937 at Dover, Ohio.

Tom graduated from St. Joseph High School at Dover in 1955. Then on November 16, 1958, he married...

Jun 17, 2014

Grace Ann Calderon, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harold C. and Helen (Haupert) Everett, Grace Ann was born January 17, 1933 at Tuscarawas, Ohio.

She was a 1950 graduate of Tuscarawas Warwick High School and following graduation, Grace Ann...

Jun 14, 2014

Brenda Sue McCall, 58, of Newcomerstown, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Beverly (Carr) Brenneman, Brenda was born June 17, 1955 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1974.

Brenda was a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her...

Jun 12, 2014

Wishard “Pat” Patrick, age 79, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2014 in his residence.

A son of the late Dale and Nora (Sizemore) Patrick, Wishard was born in the family home at Magoffin County, Kentucky.

At the age of nine, the family relocated to the Tuscarawas Valley and following his schooling, he entered into the United States...

Jun 12, 2014

Verlin Maderia “Bud” Pool, 86, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born June 9, 1928 in Piketon Village, Ohio, he was the son of the late Simon Sylvester and Ida Pearl (Mustard) Pool.

After completing his formal education, he served two years in...

Jun 11, 2014

Leroy Hilary Chitti, age 85, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Park Village Retirement Community at Dover.

A son of the late James and Carmella (Lavorata) Chitti, Lee was born at Roswell, Ohio on December 11, 1928.

He was a 1948 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and entered into the United States Air Force...

Jun 10, 2014

Mary Katherine Hostetler, age 82, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Thomas) Pompey, Mary was born at Elizabeth, New Jersey on November 22, 1931.

A graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Mary devoted most of her time to...

Jun 8, 2014

Eleanor “Ellie” K. Hawkins, 86, of Dover and formerly of Stone Creek, died Sunday, June 08, 2014 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late George and Agnes (Moliski) Pringle, Eleanor was born on January 14, 1928 at her childhood home on New England Road in Fairfield Township, Ohio.

Eleanor graduated from...

Jun 7, 2014

Lura Marie “Jodee” Peterman, died peacefully Saturday, June 07, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House following a brief illness.

Born at Carmi, Illinois on September 5, 1941, Jodee, as she was known to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Earl and Vonda (Bingman) Boehringer.

For the past 28 years, Jodee has been a dedicated...

Jun 5, 2014

Ronald Gibson, 78, of Gnadenhutten, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Coleman “Jack” and Jane (Schaar) Gibson, Ronald was born February 29, 1936 at Nineveh, Ohio.

In 1986 he started TJ’s Restaurant at Stone Creek. He operated the restaurant until his retirement in 2000 when...

Jun 5, 2014

Bonnie Lou Mahaffey, age 72, of Dover, died Thursday, June 05, 2014, in her residence following a period of declining health.

Born at Canton, Ohio on June 18, 1941, Bonnie is a daughter of the late Robert Samuel and Leona Marjorie (Neading) Shelker.

Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Sandy Valley High School where she played French Horn in the...

Jun 3, 2014

Dixie Lee (Murphy) Krupka, 70, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Zoarville, died Tuesday in Hennis Care Center at Dover after a brief illness with brain cancer.

She was born April 9, 1944, in Zoarville to Lanta and Lulu Tomblin Murphy. She was a life resident of the area and was employed as a housekeeper at several hotels, including the...

Jun 1, 2014

Robert S. Zontini, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Born in Barnhill on June 30, 1937, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Edith (Fondriest) Zontini. After graduating from Midvale High School in 1955, Bob worked for the former Evans Brick...

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May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

Michael Eric Gasser, 54, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2014 following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Dover on October 21, 1959, he was the son of Silvia Ann “Sas” (McMurray) Gasser and the late Alden Dean Gasser.

After graduating in 1978 from Indian Valley North and Buckeye Career Center’s Auto Body department, Mike...

May 29, 2014

Santi Marion Grasselli, Jr. age 84, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

A son of the late Santi M. Grasselli, Sr. and Ruby (Dotts) Grasselli, Santi, was born in the family home at New Philadelphia on November 11, 1929.

Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Santi...

May 28, 2014

Sharon Kay Allen, 62, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Harry and Mary Lou (Gorby) Garrison, Sharon was born October 9, 1951 at Warren, Ohio.

Sharon was a woman of great faith and was a member of the...

May 27, 2014

Jack Walter Neiger, 74 of New Philadelphia, passed away at Amberwood Manor on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Clara (Sherrets) Neiger.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1956, Jack married his high school sweetheart in...

May 25, 2014

Helen Eilein Liberatore, 90, of Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Helen (Hare) Wise, Eilein was born June 29, 1923 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Eilein graduated from St. Joseph’s High School at Dover in 1941. Then on June 30, 1951, Eilein...