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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mabel Lettie Maurer
Jan 9, 2023
Mabel Lettie Maurer of Dover, Ohio passed away on January 9, 2023, with her family present.
Mabel was born on September 28, 1939, in the family home at 726 Walnut Street in Dover. She graduated from Dover High in 1957.
Mabel enjoyed math, reading, traveling, and helping people. She loved shopping, especially enjoying craft shows, auctions, and garage sales. She...
J. Robert “Bob” Mackey
Jan 9, 2023
J. Robert “Bob” Mackey, 79, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, January 9, 2023 with his wife and children by his side, in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
A son of the late John C. and Mary (Turson) Mackey, Bob was born in Union Hospital at Dover on November 14, 1943 and graduated from...
Deborah Kimberlin
Jan 7, 2023
Deborah Kimberlin, age 67, of New Philadelphia passed away in Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia on Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Deborah was born in Dalton, Ohio, on July 29, 1955, to William and Jean (Martell) Kimberlin.
A 1973 graduate of Lakeland High School, she continued her education at Kent State University where...
