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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...
Dayne Layton Thomas
Apr 28, 2025
Dayne L. Thomas, age 87, of Dover, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
He was born on November 24, 1937, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to the late Dayne L. and Anna (Siegler) Thomas.
Dayne enjoyed a career with United Airlines, working in both Cleveland and Denver. He was an active former member of the St. Joseph Seniors...
Daniel L. Harding
Apr 26, 2025
Daniel L. Harding, age 73, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia after a courageous 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
The eldest son of the late Vernon and Florence (Crone) Harding, Dan was born on March 29, 1952 at Dover, Ohio.
Dan held a variety of positions during his 45-year career with Nickles...
John Robert Roth
Apr 24, 2025
John Robert Roth, 99, of Dover, a man whose kindness touched many lives and whose faith was unwavering, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Tuscarawas, John was the son of the late Edward and Lucy (Rummell) Roth and lived a life marked by devotion, service,...
Jeanne Destefani
Apr 24, 2025
Jeanne Destefani, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover, Ohio on July 25, 1953, Jeanne was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Martha L. Destefani.
Jeanne was a 1971 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and spent many years as a telephone...
Carolyn Pritz Marks
Apr 24, 2025
Carolyn Pritz Marks, 85, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025.
Born on October 8, 1939, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Carolyn’s life was filled with love, laughter, and lasting connections that touched many hearts.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Charles Edward Marks, and her parents, Oscar and Lucille Pritz.
Carolyn is survived by her five...
David Phillips
Apr 21, 2025
David R. Phillips, age 69, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 21, 2025, following a period of declining health with Lyme Disease.
A son of the late Herbert and Nellie (Kline) Phillips, David was born on March 31, 1956 at Dover, Ohio.
David was a 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He completed an associate’s degree in engineering at Kent State...
Lloyd D. Beule
Apr 20, 2025
Lloyd Dale Beule, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away on April 20, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born on October 25, 1937, in Freeport, he was the son of the late Thomas John and Marguerite M. (Vermillion) Beule.
Lloyd graduated from Freeport High School in 1955. On January 8, 1960, he began his career with the Ohio Highway Patrol, where...
John Edward Manners
Apr 19, 2025
John Edward Manners, 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Cleveland Clinic – Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born in Kiersey, Oklahoma, John was one of six children born to the late Pete and Hazel (Armstrong) Manners. He was a dedicated and respected Superintendent and Security Officer for Well Service...
Katharine Ann "Kathy" Keith-Smith
Apr 19, 2025
Katharine Ann “Kathy” Keith-Smith, 67, a life-long resident of Uhrichsville, passed away at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Her death comes after complications from a hard-fought battle with Stage IV Lung Cancer that she bravely faced since her diagnosis. Kathy was the second child of six children to the late Benjamin “Benny” William Keith and Janice...
Mark Anthony Incarnato
Apr 18, 2025
Mark Anthony Incarnato, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Born on December 12, 1955, in Dover, he was the son of the late Nicholas T. and Betty J. (Caswell) Incarnato. A 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Mark went on to study History and Physical...
Christopher Wassem
Apr 16, 2025
Christopher M. Wassem, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
A son of the late Howard M. “Max” and Lois M. Fellers Wassem, Chris was born in Canton, Ohio on November 7, 1950. He served as a member of the United States Army from 1970 to 1973.
Chris is survived by a son, Rylan Wassem of Dover.
In addition to...
Betty Glazer
Apr 16, 2025
Betty A. Glazer, age 72, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Francis and Virginia (Himes) Truex, Betty was born on February 28, 1953 at Cambridge, Ohio.
Betty worked for over 30 years at Lafayette Pointe Rehab and Nursing Home as a...
June L. Davis
Apr 16, 2025
June Louise Davis, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Amberwood Manor on April 16, 2025.
Born in Gnadenhutten on June 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Griffith) Long.
After graduating from Gnadenhutten High School in 1965, June spent much of her professional career as an EMT with Tri-County Ambulance in Newcomerstown.
She was an avid...
