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Michael Eric Gasser
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...
Santi Marion Grasselli
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...
Sharon Kay Allen
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...
Jack Walter Neiger
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...
Helen Eilein Liberatore
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...
Linda Lee Bechtel
May 24, 2014
Linda Lee Bechtel, age 64, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully following a brief battle with cancer, Saturday, May 24, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House.
A daughter of Dorothy (Smitley) Waller of New Philadelphia and the late Clifford Duesenberry, Linda was born in Union Hospital at Dover.
Linda began her education at the former Ragersville School and...
Eleanor Martinelli
May 23, 2014
Eleanor Fischio Martinelli, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 23, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Dominic and Elvira DePastino, Eleanor was born May 16, 1923 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In her younger years, Eleanor worked as a sales clerk at the former Montgomery Ward department store...
Jarrod Michael Belknap
May 23, 2014
Jarrod Michael Belknap, age 19, of Newcomerstown, died Friday evening May 23, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on December 2, 1994, Michael as he was known by family and many of his friends; is a son of Bonnie Belknap of Newcomerstown.
A 2013 graduate of Indian Valley High School and Buckeye...
Kenneth Wayne Johnson
May 22, 2014
Kenneth Wayne Johnson, age 80, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Frank and Lelia (Helmick) Johnson, Ken was born at Uhrichsville, Ohio on October 19, 1933.
Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Ken entered into the United States Navy...
Joseph Leggett
May 20, 2014
Joseph Louis Leggett, age 62 of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died unexpectedly in Oakwood Annapolis Hospital at Michigan on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. John was traveling to Ohio and was hours away from being with his family.
A son of Doris (Ford) Leggett of New Philadelphia and the late Joseph Paul Leggett, Joe was born in Union Hospital at Dover on...
Nathan Gribble
May 16, 2014
Nathan Richard Gribble, age 25, of Dover, died suddenly on May 16, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic. Born January 11, 1989 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of Rick Hutchison and Terri Gribble.
Nathan had a heart of gold and could light up a room with his smile. His family was very special to him, especially his daughters....
Ralph Earnest Simmons
May 13, 2014
Ralph Earnest Simmons, 86, of Gnadenhutten, won the battle with leukemia after courageously fighting it for one year, and entered into the presence of his Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.
Born in Looneyville, West Virginia on March 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Earnest Scott and Blanche Jane (Phillips) Simmons.
Ralph completed his formal education and...
Stephanie Yakley
May 13, 2014
Stephanie L. Yakley, age 42 of Uhrichsville and formerly of New Philadelphia and Sugarcreek a beloved daughter, sister, Auntie, and friend, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 while in the care of Community Hospice House as a result of complications from Ovarian Cancer.
A daughter of Bob and Judy (Shanower) Yakley of New Philadelphia, Stephanie was born at Dover, Ohio on...
Cindy Stallings
May 12, 2014
Cindy Wiggins Stallings, age 47, of Dover died of an unexpected medical illness, Monday, May 12, 2014.
Born in Union Hospital on June 17, 1966, Cindy is a daughter of Ruth Wiggins Campbell of New Philadelphia and the late Harold Wiggins.
She was a 1984 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and for more than a decade has worked...
Michael Cottrell
May 12, 2014
Michael Christopher Cottrell, 29, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, May 12, 2014 in Akron General Hospital from injuries sustained in a welding accident.
A son of Maretta (Peterman) Cottrell and the late James A. Cottrell, Michael was born August 13, 1984 at Dover, Ohio.
Michael was a 2003 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and Buckeye Career Center where he...
Samuel Amistadi
May 12, 2014
Samuel Amistadi, Sr., age 88, of Strasburg, died Monday, May 12, 2014, in his residence with his family at his side following a period of declining health.
Sam was born at Dover, Ohio April 10, 1926, a son of the late John and Rosa (Vazza) Amistadi.
He attended Dover High School and entered into the United States Army during...
JoAnn Glassner
May 10, 2014
S. JoAnn Glassner, age 83, of New Philadelphia went to be with her Lord and Savior, early Saturday, May 10, 2014 while in New Dawn Rehabilitation Center at Dover.
Born at Columbus, Ohio on October 13, 1930, JoAnn was a daughter of the late Clarence and Ida May (Hummell) Cochran.
She graduated school from Linden-McKinley High School at Columbus and...
Mary Postel
May 10, 2014
Mary Ann Postel, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late John Moore and the late Barbara (Abel) Moore Walker, Mary was born September 29, 1935 at Goshen Township, Ohio.
Mary was formerly employed as a cleaning lady for the New Philadelphia Moose...
Robert Edmund Avon
May 10, 2014
Robert Edmund Avon, 92, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his residence in Dover.
A son of the late Edmund and Margaret Avon, Robert graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939. Following graduation, Robert served in the United States Army during World War II, where he was stationed in Alaska and Panama.
After 40 years, Robert retired from...
Loris Troyer
May 9, 2014
Loris Dale Troyer, of New Philadelphia, shook his earthly bonds and planned one of love’s greatest escapes as he joined his beloved and recently departed wife Norma. Loris passed into eternal life on Friday, May 9, 2014 after a four-year battle with lung cancer.
Born March 31, 1935 to Ferman D. and Velma (Snyder) Troyer in Plain City, Ohio....
