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Janet Renner
Jul 3, 2025
Janet K. Renner, age 85 of New Philadelphia passed away early Thursday, July 3, 2025 after a rapid decline in health beginning May 28, 2025.
Born in her family farm on December 12, 1939, the only daughter in a family of boys, to Loren and Harriet (Hawk) Beaber.
Janet was a 1957of New Philadelphia High School. After graduation she began a career...
Charles D. Martinelli
Jun 30, 2025
February 27, 1950 - June 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles D. Martinelli (Chuck), age 75, who peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 30, 2025. He died at his home.
A proud veteran, Chuck served his country with honor in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. Upon...
Mike Duda
Jun 30, 2025
Michael Anthony Duda, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born in Dover Township on March 15, 1961, he was the son of the late Michael E. Duda and Sandra Ann (Burlison) Duda-Buss.
Michael was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1979. He spent his summers baking on the...
Robert "Bob" Price
Jun 27, 2025
Robert A. Price, Sr., 83, of Dennison, passed away June 27, 2025 at Sunny Slope Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
Born October 6, 1941, in Massillon, he was a son of the late Vernon and Margaret (Lab) Price.
Bob retired from General Telephone Company where he began as a lineman and retired as a Technical Instructor. He was a...
David L. Meese
Jun 26, 2025
David L. Meese, 58, of New Philadelphia, a cherished brother and friend, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Akron, following a period of declining health.
Born at Dover, David was the son of the late Melvin and Mary Lou (Armstrong) Meese and a graduate from Indian Valley High School, where he forged lasting memories and friendships.
David approached life with a...
Linda L. Risher
Jun 25, 2025
Linda Lee Risher, 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 22, 1953, in Dover, Ohio, to the late Robert Lee Gribble and Norma Jean Medley Gribble.
A New Philadelphia High School graduate, Linda's lifelong passion for music led her to become...
Linda Kinsey
Jun 25, 2025
Linda Kinsey, 77, of Sherrodsville, passed away June 25, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital at Cleveland following a period of declining health.
Born August 17, 1947, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Lillian (Davis) Grasselli.
She married Larry Kinsey on June 25, 1965 and began a 60-year journey of love. She was a devoted wife, mother,...
Barb Irvin
Jun 23, 2025
Barbara Lee Irvin, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died late Monday evening, June 23, 2025, while in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a lengthy illness.
Born in Steubenville, Ohio on February 5, 1951, Barb was a daughter of the late Joseph “Jay” and Doris Reinhardt Mann.
She was a 1969 graduate of Toronto High School and went on to...
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...
