Obituaries

Jan 9, 2021

Zelma Lou Shook, 88, of New Philadelphia died peacefully at her home on January 9, 2021.

Born in Guernsey County on March 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ernest Green Blackwell and Ados Lee (Bates) Blackwell.

On May 6, 1953, Zelma married the love of her life, the late Samuel Shook, II, and celebrated 67 years...

Jan 9, 2021

Soulmates Bryant “Al” Fanning, Jr. and Judith A. “Judy” Fanning died January 1 and January 9, 2021 respectively, following complications of Covid-19.

Al was born January 6, 1945 in Davy, West Virginia to the late Bryant and Tina (Rakes) Fanning, Sr. He was an employee of the Cleveland Water Department until his retirement.

Judy was born November 9, 1941 in...

Jan 8, 2021

Arlene Kay Hoagland, age 79, of Midvale, died peacefully, Friday, January 8, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a period of declining health.

Born on June 28, 1941, at Dover, Ohio, Arlene was a daughter of the late William D. and Bertha C. Abel Rennicker.

Arlene was a graduate of Tusky Valley High School and was employed by Park...

Jan 7, 2021

Harley Ray Vogel, 83, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord and to rejoin his wife on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Walter Ray and Bernice Edna (Merryman) Vogel, Harley was born February 10, 1937 in his childhood home at New Philadelphia.

Harley graduated...

Jan 7, 2021

Wayne David Berkshire, age 42, of New Philadelphia, died in his residence on Thursday, January 7, 2021, following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Hickory, North Carolina, on August 5, 1978, Wayne is a son of Kenny and Sandy Bullard Berkshire of Mineral City.

Wayne was a 1997 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and the Buckeye Career Center, where...

Jan 6, 2021

Rod Reinhart, 80, of Dover, passed away January 6, 2021. Please refer to the Rodney Reinhart obituary on this site at https://www.geibfuneral.com/obituary/rodney-r-reinhart/

Jan 6, 2021

Rodney R. Reinhart, age 80, of Dover and formerly of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Stone Creek, on August 29, 1940, Rod was a son of the late Rolan R. and Bernice A. Sherretts Reinhart.

He graduated from Stone Creek Jefferson High School where...

Jan 5, 2021

Todd A. Stephan, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Donald M. and Belva (Young) Stephan and was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and the automotive program at Buckeye Joint Vocational School. Todd was a United States Army veteran,...

Jan 4, 2021

Pearl Louise Vance, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Emma Louise (Holloway) Milburn, Pearl was born November 12, 1938 in Dennison, Ohio.

Pearl enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping and spending time at Clendening Lake with her family. She also enjoyed...

Jan 4, 2021

Keith A. Dessecker, 78, of Dover, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, he was the son of Glenn W. and Helen N. (Fisher) Dessecker and a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Following his graduation, Keith enlisted in the United States Army and...

Jan 4, 2021

Phillip Dale Byers, 71 passed away January 4, 2021 following an extended illness in New Dawn Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Dover, Ohio.

Son of the late Howard E. Byers and Jo Anne (Maus) Byers, Philip was born on December 5, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

Phillip graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1968 and served in the Navy for...

Jan 3, 2021

Mary C. Tucker, 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home following a recent illness.

A daughter of a Lutheran minister, the late Rev. Lloyd M. Riggle and his wife, Anna Caroline Riggle, Mary was born December 16, 1929 at Minerva, Ohio.

Mary graduated from Strasburg High School and continued her education at Capital University,...

Jan 2, 2021

Carol Lee Russo, age 64, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord at 1:47 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021, while in her home.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 6, 1956, Carol was a daughter of the late Emmit and Lila Buskirk Lindsey.

Carol, who was also known to many as Mama Russo, was a devoted homemaker...

Jan 2, 2021

Adrie A. Krebs, 70 of Dover, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Aultman Hospital in Canton after suffering an apparent cardiac event.

Born in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Adrian A. and Frances M. (DeLuca) Wisintainer and had retired from Union Hospital in Dover where she had worked as a transcriptionist for over 25 years. She...

Jan 1, 2021

Jan 1, 2021

Soulmates Bryant “Al” Fanning, Jr. and Judith A. “Judy” Fanning died January 1 and January 9, 2021 respectively, following complications of Covid-19.

Al was born January 6, 1945 in Davy, West Virginia to the late Bryant and Tina (Rakes) Fanning, Sr. He was an employee of the Cleveland Water Department until his retirement.

Judy was born November 9, 1941 in...

Dec 31, 2020

Buster Metcalf, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Aultman Compassionate Care on December 31, 2020.

Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond Metcalf and Freda (McKnight) Metcalf DeNicola.

He was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he played on the 1953 undefeated Quaker football team.  Buster then honorably served his country...

Dec 31, 2020

Janet L. Carr, age 89, of Uhrichsville, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, while in the care of Claymont Health and Rehabilitation at Uhrichsville.

Born on May 9, 1931 at Uhrichsville, Janet was a daughter of the late Wallace A. and Hazel L. Cecil Gold.

She was a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School and on July 11, 1952, married...

Dec 30, 2020

A celebration of life service for Robert Thompson will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11 AM in the Broadway Global Methodist Church at New Philadelphia. Guests in attendance are asked to wear patriotic clothing and join the family for a meal in the church social hall following his celebration.

Robert Rae Thompson, age 81, of Tuscarawas died peacefully,...

Dec 29, 2020

Sharon M. Dula, childhood sweetheart, best friend and beloved wife of Richard J. Dula for over 63 years, died peacefully at the age of 88.

Sharon is survived by her children Rick, Sherrie, Jeff (Connie), her grandchildren, Kristin (Jon), Matthew, Katy, Aaron, Lynn, R.J. and her younger sister Marcia.

In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, cremation will take place through the...