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Barbara Exley
May 20, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Jean Exley, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on May 20 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
Barb was born in Midvale, Ohio on July 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Seward W. and Florence M. (Beahm) Kalt. She was a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Barb was honored to be named Quaker Girl and a...
Wayne Allen Bricker
May 19, 2025
Wayne Allen Bricker, 77, of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on October 20, 1947, Wayne lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a deep commitment to the people and values he held dear.
He was the devoted husband of Nancy Jean Bricker, his...
Betty M. Weber
May 19, 2025
Betty M. Weber, age 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.
Born at Dover, Ohio on November 5, 1928, Betty was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Sickles) Byers.
Betty helped her husband at Weber’s IGA for many years. But her greatest love was caring...
Brenda Lee Norman
May 15, 2025
Brenda L. Norman, born March 11, 1960, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2025, embraced by her loved ones.
From the moment she entered the world weighing just two pounds, Brenda Lee showed incredible strength and resilience. She was the cherished daughter of Linda Jones and the late Willard Norman of Newcomerstown.
A proud graduate of Newcomerstown High School,...
David Sampsel
May 14, 2025
David A. Sampsel, 75, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio, following a period of declining health.
Born on September 11, 1949, in Dover, David was a son of the late Harold and Georgia (Sprowl) Sampsel. He was a high school graduate who spent his time caring for people. He was...
Joseph E. Ball
May 14, 2025
Joseph E. Ball, age 99, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia on July 9, 1925, Joe was a son of the late Arthur M. and Jane Golder Ball. He was a 1943 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and entered the United States Air...
John Robert Kernich
May 12, 2025
John Robert Kernich, 39, of Uhrichsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus at Cleveland.
Born in Columbus, John was the son of Donald T. (Belinda) Kernich of Grove City and Mary Ellen “Tia” (Hubert) Kovach of Uhrichsville. John was a graduate of Whetstone High School, where his love for sports began to flourish....
Wesley E. Rank
May 12, 2025
Wesley E. “Wes” Rank, age 75, of Gnadenhutten, died Monday, May 12, 2025 in his residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Dennison on December 4, 1949, Wes was a son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy E. Johnson Rank. He was a graduate of the former Indian Valley South High School and was drafted into the United...
Dr. Michael McCombs
May 11, 2025
Dr. Michael McCombs, age 59, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, while enjoying the things he enjoyed most, being outdoors in nature.
Born at New Kensington, Pennsylvania on March 11, 1966, Mike was a son of Allen and Barbara (Johnson) McCombs.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping. Mike also enjoyed passing the love of...
Krista Schupbach
May 9, 2025
Krista Luise Schupbach, 78, of Dover, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Krista, affectionately known as “Oma” by her family, was born on October 18, 1946, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to the late Friedrich Hans Langer and Hedwig Erika (Sternberger) Langer. After the passing of her mother, she was adopted and lovingly raised by the late Colonel...
Lena Edmon
May 9, 2025
Lena R. Edmon, age 98, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, May 9, 2025, while under the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born at Rush, Kentucky on October 12, 1926, Lena was a daughter of the late Robert Wales and Ina (Bates) Adams.
Lena had many passions in life, but her main love was being a wife and mother. She was a gifted cook...
Gladys Farnsworth
May 8, 2025
Gladys E. Farnsworth, age 94, of Bolivar and formerly of Mineral City died peacefully, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover.
Born in Zoarville, Ohio on March 10, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Ross L. and Edna (Westbrook) Ewing. Following her graduation from the former Mineral City High School, she married Donald E. Farnsworth...
Diana Lynn Smith
May 7, 2025
Diana Lynn Smith, 80 of New Philadelphia, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 202,5 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General following a period of declining health.
Born April 6, 1945, in Dover, Ohio. She was the oldest daughter of Virginia Lawrence and the late Russell Lawrence.
Diana was a beautiful person who had an unmatched sense of humor. You couldn’t help...
Betsy Grissom
May 6, 2025
Betsy J. Grissom, age 67, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Hennis Care Center at Dover, under the care of Traditions Hospice following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Robert Charles and Mary Lela (Gerber) Kreisher, Betsy was born on May 24, 1957 at Dennison, Ohio.
Betsy was active all her life in helping people,...
Barbara Ellwood
May 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Ellwood, age 91, of Hennis Care Center, Dover died Thursday, May 1, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Ohio on January 2, 1934, Barbara was a daughter of the late Clarence Dean and Elizabeth Josephine Hootman Hawkins.
Barb attended New Philadelphia High School and worked for many years at Bond’s Shoe Store at New Philadelphia and...
Debra Ann Kear
Apr 30, 2025
Debra Ann Kear, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following a two-month illness.
Born in Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on February 20, 1953, Debbie was a daughter of the late Hobart Wright and Darlene Joyce Wright-Sherman.
She was a graduate of Carey High School in Carey, Ohio and on...
Mary Reidl
Apr 30, 2025
Mary J. Reidl, age 93, of Dover, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Shroyer) Crone, Mary was born on December 10, 1931 at Massillon, Ohio.
Mary was a 1949 graduate of Mineral City High School. On March 17, 1951 she married...
Julie A. Erwin-Prettyman
Apr 28, 2025
Julie A. Erwin-Prettyman, 53, of Dover, Ohio, a self-proclaimed “man, woman, and beast” passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born to the late Russ Erwin and Wavel Eagleson on May 9, 1971 in Union Hospital at Dover. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School class of 1990.
In her spare time, she enjoyed a cold Bud...
Esther Jean Gibbs
Apr 28, 2025
Esther Jean Gibbs, 86, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover after a period of declining health.
Born September 16, 1938, in Winfield, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Samuel V. and Nellie Ruth (Cline) Huffman. A 1956 graduate of Scio High School, Esther went on to attend...
Andrew Penso
Apr 28, 2025
Andrew James Penso, 95 of Dover, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.
Andy was born in Dover on June 14, 1929 to the late Paul L. and Mary L. (DiGenova) Penso.
After graduating from St. Joseph High School, he continued his formal education at John Carroll University.
On November 23, 1950, he married the...
