Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

May 22, 2021

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 28, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

Keagan James Call, 13, of New Philadelphia, a humorous, spirit-filled hero passed away April 28, 2021 in Akron Children’s Hospital after falling from his wheelchair, resulting in a fracture that led to a fatty embolism in his brain. In 2013, Keag was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and by 2017 was wheelchair bound.

He was born in Dover on March...

Apr 27, 2021

Larry Wayne Kirkpatrick, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Brian and Lynne (Gregg) Kirkpatrick, Larry was born March 17, 1940 at Holloway, Ohio.

Larry graduated from Flushing High School in 1958.  On January 29, 1964, he married the...

Apr 26, 2021

Franklin Lee Mathias, age 86 of New Philadelphia died peacefully, early April 26, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia. He joins his beloved wife, Marilyn, who preceded him in death at the age of 82, on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Lee was born in New Philadelphia on January 26, 1935, a son of...

Apr 23, 2021

James R. Hendershot, 75, of Strasburg, died Friday, April 23, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic-Union Hospital at Dover.

The son of the late Ira and Nellie (Book) Hendershot, James was born April 20, 1946 and was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School.

James attended Faith Baptist Church at Zoar and held many, varied interests. He loved golfing, attending auctions and...

Apr 22, 2021

Richard Dean Garabrandt, 88, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Thomas H. and Eliza Jane (Medley) Garabrandt, Richard was born January 19, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On June 6, 1950, he enlisted with...

Apr 22, 2021

E. LaVerne McKean, age 96, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center following a brief period of declining health.

Born on September 28, 1924, in Follansbee, West Virginina, LaVerne was the daughter of the late Alfred and Agnes (Morrision) Bittner and was raised by the late John Quincy and Elizabeth Adamson.

LaVerne was a...

Apr 21, 2021

Diana L. Fankhauser, 77, of Dundee, began her walk with Jesus on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Born in Burlington, Iowa, on May 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Una (Clayson) Hucke and a 1961 graduate of Burlington High School. Diana had worked many jobs before she began her professional career with General Electric in...