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James Bloom

James Bloom

Feb 7, 2023

James Austin Bloom, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Born on October 30, 1947, in Dennison, Ohio, Jim was a son of the late Austin Ardel Bloom and Kathleen Sue Moyer Bloom-Whyte.

In 1966, Jim entered into the United States Army...

Steven Glass

Steven Glass

Feb 4, 2023

 

Steven Dale Glass, age 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born May 19, 1956 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of Robert and Dorthy (McFall) Glass.

Steve was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School.  After graduation he worked for over 20 years at Belden Brick and...

Nancy M. Carter

Nancy M. Carter

Feb 2, 2023

 

Nancy M. Carter, 67, passed away February 2, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Pritt, sister, Marilyn and brother, William; she is survived by her husband of 20 years, William Goslin; son, Anthony Carter; nephew, Dennis Dye. Nancy was a very giving person and gave right until the end by being an organ donor.

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Steven Knight

Steven Knight

Feb 1, 2023

Steven Paul “Steve” Knight, 67, of Uhrichsville, a humble and kind man, passed away in Union Hospital at Dover on February 1, 2023.Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on August 10, 1955, he was the son of the late William and Doris (Wince) Knight, Jr. His education began at Garaway Schools and ultimately obtained his GED with Claymont. He has worked hard...

Dessie Casebeer

Dessie Casebeer

Feb 1, 2023

Dessie I. Casebeer, 92, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in her family’s home at West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Mabel P. (Gardner) Tidrick and graduated in 1948 from the former Freeport High School at Freeport....

Richard L. Bassetti

Richard L. Bassetti

Jan 30, 2023

Richard Lee Bassetti, 77, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, Florida, with his wife of 53 years by his side, on January 30, 2023.

Born in Dover on August 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Florence Margaret (DeSerio) and Anthony Bassetti, who were local restaurateurs of Bassetti’s Restaurant in New Philadelphia.

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Doug Stafford

Doug Stafford

Jan 30, 2023

 

Doyle Douglas Stafford, age 74, of Midvale, died peacefully Monday, January 30, 2023 in Mercy Select Care at Canton after a period of declining health.

Born April 21, 1948 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Doyle E. and Susan (Voshall) Stafford.

Doug was a 1966 graduate of Midvale High School.  He worked for Alsco Steel...

Charles Haugh

Charles Haugh

Jan 29, 2023

Charles Howard Haugh, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Sunday, January 29, 2023, following a period of declining health while in the care of Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia. 

Born in the family home at New Philadelphia on November 19, 1937, Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was the only son of the late...

Wayne Sterling

Wayne Sterling

Jan 29, 2023

Wayne E. Sterling, 87 of Dennison, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison, Wayne was the son of the late William M. and Pearl L. (Miller) Sterling. He retired from Beaver Excavating where he had worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a...

Sheila G. Fewkes

Sheila G. Fewkes

Jan 23, 2023

 

Sheila G. Fewkes, 74, of Strasburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Hennis Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born on June 5, 1948, Sheila was the daughter of the late Mary A. (Jacobs) Mahoney and had retired in 1999 from Nickles Bakery at Navarre after 30 years...

James Shonk

James Shonk

Jan 23, 2023

James Albert Shonk, age 92, of Beach City passed away in Aultman Hospital at Canton on Monday, January 23, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Jim was born in Trail, Ohio, on October 13, 1930, to Lee and Mary (Kolp) Shonk.  

 Jim was a “Jack of All Trades” always working on cars and building things.  He was a...

Deanna June Grill

Deanna June Grill

Jan 18, 2023

Deanna June Grill, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Hennis Care Center at Dover on January 18, 2023 following a period of declining health.Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on October 18, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lester D. and Gloria M. (Johnson) James.Deanna is survived by her children, Tony Grill of New Philadelphia and Leslie Moffat of...

Mary Kidd

Mary Kidd

Jan 18, 2023

 

Mary Ruth Kidd, age 93, of Scio passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Mary was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on November 25, 1929, to the late Fred T. and Ruth (McDevitt) Whiteman.  

A 1947 graduate of Scio High School, she continued her education and...

Jeffrey Marshall

Jeffrey Marshall

Jan 15, 2023

Jeffrey L. Marshall, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.

 

Born in Uhrichsville on February 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Dick and Connie Marshall and graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964. Following his graduation, Jeff enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly...

Kenneth C. Finzer

Kenneth C. Finzer

Jan 15, 2023

Kenneth C. Finzer, age 90, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House on January 15, 2023, following a period of declining health.

He was born August 12, 1932 to the late Donald and Esther (Troyer) Finzer in Sugarcreek Township.

After graduating from Sugarcreek- Shanesville High School in 1951, he...

Duane "Red" Ferris

Duane "Red" Ferris

Jan 14, 2023

 

Duane A. “Red” Ferris, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Community Hospice-Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, “Red” was the son of the late William E. and Melva (Ludi) Ferris and prior to his graduation from high school, enlisted into the United States Navy...

Kay Marie Weber-Page

Kay Marie Weber-Page

Jan 13, 2023

Kay Marie Weber-Page, age 41, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly, Friday, January 13, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.

Born on March 5, 1981, in Union Hospital at Dover, Kay was a daughter of Tim (Lynette) Weber of Uhrichsville and the late Mary Rector Weber Donalson.

Kay was a 1999 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where she...

Joseph Charles Turrin

Joseph Charles Turrin

Jan 12, 2023

Joseph Charles “J.C.” Turrin, Sr. age 86, of New Philadelphia, passed Thursday, January 12, 2023, as a result of heart failure while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.

Born on October 2, 1936, in Dover, Ohio Joseph was a son of the late Joseph Guy Turrin and Marie E. Dillon Turrin. 

As a teen, Joseph was a member...

David Hurst

David Hurst

Jan 11, 2023

Carl David Hurst, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.

Born June 9, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl T. and Kathrine (Dienst) Hurst.

David was a 1956 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.  After graduation he began videotaping football and basketball games...

Emmett W. Basiletti

Emmett W. Basiletti

Jan 9, 2023

Emmett Welz Basiletti passed away on January 9, 2023 in his home, 12 days prior to his 99th birthday.

Born in New Philadelphia on January 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Massimo and Bertha Minnie (Welz) Basiletti.

Emmett married his lifelong love, the former Inez Irene Griffey, who preceded him in death October 1, 2005.

Emmett honorably...