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Kenneth W. Heid
Jun 22, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Heid, 89, passed away peacefully at his home at Stone Creek on June 22, 2025.
Kenneth was born on August 14, 1935 in New Philadelphia to the late John and Grace Heid, and was preceded in death by his twin infant sons, Keith and Karl, and his daughter Kathy Mattison.
Kenneth married his wife Doris “Jackie” (Kohler) Heid, on July...
Debra G. Crabtree
Jun 21, 2025
Debra G. Crabtree, age 67, formerly of Uhrichsville, died peacefully, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Divine Health and Rehabilitation at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late James and Delores Luyster Rollins, Debra was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 25, 1957.
She was a graduate of Claymont High School and on April 17, 1994, married William E. Crabtree. Together the couple...
Caroline Ann Trachsel
Jun 21, 2025
Caroline Ann Trachsel, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Divine Healthcare at New Philadelphia on June 21, 2025.
Born in Dover on September 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ivor Earl and Thelma Mae (Harper) Penrod.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Caroline served for numerous years at the Tuscarawas County Home as an STNA.
She is...
Daniel D. Carlisle
Jun 20, 2025
Daniel D. Carlisle, 94, of Goshen, passed away June 20, 2025 at the Gables of Canton following a period of declining health.
Born October 10, 1930, he was the son of the late James C. and Helen M. (Reymond) Carlisle.
After graduating from Midvale High School, Dan began working in the coal mines before later joining the former Union Camp. He dedicated...
Jeffrey G. Tolotti
Jun 19, 2025
Jeffrey G. Tolotti, 59, of New Philadelphia passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on June 19, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 14, 1965, he was the son of the late Morris G. and Joyce A. (Scott) Tolotti.
He was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in everything from fishing and camping at Leesville Lake...
Elden D. Furbay
Jun 18, 2025
Elden D. Furbay, age 87, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, while in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia.
He was born in Dennison, Ohio on August 10, 1937, a son of the late Milton and Rebecca Edwards Furbay.
Elden was a 1955 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and in 1958 began a 40 year career with the...
James "Jim" Huff
Jun 16, 2025
James L. Huff, known to many as “Jim” or to friends as “Huffy,” passed away on June 16, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was 75 years old.
Born on January 25, 1950, in Dover, Jim was the beloved son of the late Garnet and Eleanor (Applegarth) Huff. A lifelong resident of the area, and a proud alumnus of...
Rhonda Jenkins
Jun 16, 2025
Rhonda L. Jenkins, age 67, of Dover, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
A daughter of Margene (Gopp) McCune of Dover and the late Donald L. McCune, Rhonda was born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 17, 1958.
She was a 1976 graduate of Dover High School. While in high school she was a proud member of the Dover Tornadoes...
M Diane Couch
Jun 14, 2025
M. Diane Couch, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 11, 1942, Diane was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie Miller Kinsey. After graduating from Dover High School in 1961, she embarked on a career in journalism with...
Frederick J. Olinger
Jun 14, 2025
Frederick John Olinger, age 83, passed away peacefully at home after a period of declining health. He was attended to by his daughters, Crossroads Hospice and his beloved cat “Frosty”.
Born in Akron, Ohio he was a life-long resident of Dover and the beloved son of the Justin “Judd” Leland Olinger and Ruth E. (Baab) Olinger who preceded him in death.
Fred...
Alma Mae Mason
Jun 14, 2025
Alma Mae Mason, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Hospital at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born in the family residence in Guernsey County, Alma dedicated her life to her family and her faith, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished for...
Donald R. Swank
Jun 13, 2025
Donald R. Swank, 81, of New Philadelphia, a beloved family man, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025.
Born on December 25, 1943, at Zoar, he was the son of the late Charles and Emma (Rothacher) Swank and had retired from the former Morgantown Machine at New Philadelphia, where he worked in maintenance.
Outside of his work, Donald cherished being at home...
Robert McCaulley
Jun 12, 2025
Robert Earl McCaulley, age 86, formerly of Magnolia, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 Under the care of Elara Caring Hospice while in the Gables of Canton.
Born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on March 25, 1939, Robert was a son of the late Robert J. and Margaret Costello McCaulley.
Having been raised in Bolivar, Robert was a member of the first graduating...
Neva Marsh
Jun 12, 2025
Neva L. Marsh, 95 of Dover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, under the care of Ohio’s Hospice in Park Village Health Care at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born August 4, 1929, in Barnhill, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Thelma (Conley) Smitley.
She married Jerry Lee Marsh on October 6, 1956 in...
Karen Sue Smitley
Jun 11, 2025
Karen Sue Smitley, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in her residence.
Born on March 25, 1945, in Dover, Ohio Karen was a daughter of the late Elmer L. and Florence Warner Abel.
She was a 1963 graduate of Dover High School and on July 3, 1965 married Jerry Lee Smitley. Together the couple raised two children and...
Mary Jane Cunningham
Jun 11, 2025
Mary Jane Cunningham, age 80 of Hilliard, Ohio and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Inn at Library Way, following a battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Dennison, Ohio on March 26, 1945, Mary was a daughter of the late Lester L. and Lucille Little Harding.
She was a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School....
Jimmy Alan Picchetti
Jun 10, 2025
Jimmy Alan Picchetti, 78, a beloved father, educator and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025 in New Philadelphia.
Born on November 5, 1946, in Dennison, Jimmy was the son of the late Julius M. and Elizabeth R. (Wilson) Picchetti and had graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, which started his lifelong pursuit to both learning and teaching.
Jimmy...
Rheba Rainsberger
Jun 7, 2025
Rheba J. Rainsberger, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on June 7, 2025 following a period of declining health. Known for her deep devotion to helping others, Rheba touched many lives with her generosity and service.
Born on April 24, 1938, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Dwight E. and Margaret L....
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Reiser Gowan
Jun 6, 2025
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Reiser Gowan, 78, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2025, following a period of declining health associated with dementia.
Born in New Philadelphia on February 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie Reiser, and the twin sister of the late Linda Parker.
On August 29,...
Linda Sue Evans
Jun 4, 2025
Linda Sue Evans, age 74, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Beach City, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, while in the brief care of Ohio’s Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Union Hospital in Dover on October 16, 1950, Linda was the eldest daughter of the late Elmer E. and Eleanor J....
