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Treva M. Bailey

Treva M. Bailey

Jun 6, 2021

Treva M. Bailey, age 89, of New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully late Sunday, June 6, 2021.

A daughter of the late Clarence Rudolph and Anna D. (Destefani) Brick, Treva was born in Dover, Ohio on September 21, 1931.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High and was a former member of...

Ronald L. Kail, Sr.

Ronald L. Kail, Sr.

Jun 4, 2021

Ronald Lee Kail, Sr, 69 of Tuscarawas, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 4, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Ohio, Ronald was the son of the late Robert and Ruby (Storrie) Kail and a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Ron began his work career with the former Great Plains Bag Corporation at New Philadelphia and...

Cora M. Grant

Cora M. Grant

May 30, 2021

Cora M. Grant, 75, of Sherrodsville, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic- Mercy Medical Center at Canton.

Cora was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was equally devoted to using her smile and infectious joy to impact those she nurtured in any moment of interaction to brighten a moment, a...

Dorothy Louise Rippel

Dorothy Louise Rippel

May 30, 2021

Dorothy Louise Rippel, 97, of New Philadelphia, passed on into Heaven with her family by her side on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover as her grandson-in-law, Scott Miller, sang her favorite song, “Amazing Grace”.

A daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Emma (Loveday) Garver, Dorothy was born February 11, 1924 at Tuscarawas,...

Timothy Alan Hunter

Timothy Alan Hunter

May 30, 2021

Timothy Alan Hunter, age 54, of Dennison, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, following a recent illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 18, 1966, Tim was a son of Sheryl Morrison Hunter of Midvale and the late Alan Hunter.

Tim was a graduate of Indian Valley North High School and worked for the former Endres Floral until its...

Robert J. “Bob” Zucal

Robert J. “Bob” Zucal

May 29, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Zucal, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Select Specialty Hospital at Cleveland from complications of a stroke suffered on May 9. Born on June 6, 1932, in Tuscarawas County, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Danko) Zucal.

Bob grew up on the family farm in Baltzley Valley and in...

Julian Martin Grimwood

Julian Martin Grimwood

May 28, 2021

Beautiful baby boy, Julian Martin Grimwood, passed away at his birth on May 28, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

He will forever be loved and cherished by his parents, Rob and Tiff (Hostetler) Grimwood and his siblings, Alex and Gabe Grimwood.

His family also includes his maternal grandma, Karri Bennett of New Philadelphia; his maternal grandpa, Kevin Hostetler of...

Kevan Lee Truett

Kevan Lee Truett

May 26, 2021

Kevan Lee Truett, age 67, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

Born on May 19, 1954, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton Kevan was a son of Dortha Hendersen Truett-Vogt of California and the late Jerre Truett.

Kevan was a graduate of Jackson High School and spent many years...

Bonnie Ann Sprinkle

Bonnie Ann Sprinkle

May 25, 2021

Bonnie Ann Sprinkle, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following an extended illness.

Born in Union Hospital on February 12, 1952, Bonnie was a daughter of the late Ernest Lax and Virginia and Paul Adkins.

She was a 1970 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and began working for Miller...

Michael Alan Miller

Michael Alan Miller

May 24, 2021

Michael Alan Miller, 70, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Union Hospital at Dover following a brief illness.

A son of the late Howard Miller and the late Mildred (Wiandt) Everett, Michael was born August 5, 1950 at Dover, Ohio and grew up in Sherrodsville.

Michael enjoyed listening to music as...

Samuel D. Mascotti, Sr.

Samuel D. Mascotti, Sr.

May 23, 2021

Samuel D. Mascotti, Sr., 86 of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was the son of the late Samuel Zontini and Anna (Mattevi) McDaniels. He resided in New Philadelphia in the latter years of his life. Sam was the former owner and operator of Sam’s Bar and Grill for 51 years at New Philadelphia and was also...

Ann Kirk Marsh

Ann Kirk Marsh

May 14, 2021

Ann Kirk Marsh, age 94, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, May 14, 2021, in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Brenton S. Kirk, Sr. and Frances Janet (Fribley) Kirk, Ann was born in Dover on February 10, 1927.

Ann was a 1944 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended college at Denison University...

Lou Jean Tawney

Lou Jean Tawney

May 11, 2021

Lou Jean Tawney, 92, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Flossie (Harper) Inherst and a 1947 graduate of the former Midvale High School. Lou Jean was a...

Debra Thornton

Debra Thornton

May 9, 2021

Debra R. Thornton, 66, of Barnhill, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in her home, following a lengthy period of declining health.

Born in Jackson, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Florence (McNutt) Martin and was a homemaker. She loved watching her daughter play softball, being on Facebook and watching “Days of Our Lives”.

On June...

Bradley Jay Gasser

Bradley Jay Gasser

May 8, 2021

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Thursday May 13 visitation for Bradley Gasser has been cancelled by the family and rescheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 6-8 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia.

Bradley Jay Gasser, 66, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

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Phana Marie Conaway

Phana Marie Conaway

May 6, 2021

Phana Marie Conaway, age 62, of North Canton and formerly of the Tuscarawas Valley, died late Thursday, May 6, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born on September 11, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Ferrai) Merryman.

After completing her...

Joy Marie Ickes

Joy Marie Ickes

May 3, 2021

Joy Marie Ickes of Plainfield, Ohio, passed on to be reunited with her mother, Margaret (McCombs) Bieleski-Cole and her father, Franklin Bieleski on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia. She was born December 18, 1944 at Dennison, Ohio.

Joy was a hardworking wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She always went out of her way...

Dorothy I. Halter

Dorothy I. Halter

May 2, 2021

Dorothy I. Halter, 93, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Community Hospice, Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Burris) Bear and had retired from Quilting Creations at Bolivar.

Dorothy was a member of the First Church of the Brethren at New Philadelphia. She...

Betty Sturtz

Betty Sturtz

May 1, 2021

Betty Sturtz, 78, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away en route from Florida to her summer home in New Philadelphia.

Born in Evergreen, Alabama, she was one of nine children. Betty moved to St. Petersburg at a young age and was a Florida girl, spending many hours on the beach as she grew up.

Betty had a zest for life...