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Jeffery Alan "Lip" Harrop
May 18, 2026
Jeffery Alan “Lip” Harrop, 60, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, on August 27, 1965, he was the son of the late Edwin L. Harrop and Mona M. (Flowers) Harrop.
Jeff graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1983. In 1988, he moved to Lorain,...
Joan E DelRe
May 17, 2026
Joan E. DelRe, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar, Ohio, on May 17, 2026, one week after celebrating her 93rd birthday.
Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1933, Joan was the daughter of Robert and Miriam Meyer Buchhaupt.
After graduating from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, she married Vincent...
Linda M. Bennington
May 23, 2026
Linda Margaret Bennington, 77, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Amberwood Manor following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late William Wesley and Margaret Cora (Brookover) Thrasher, Linda was born May 7, 1948 at Ravenna, Ohio.
Linda was a 1966 graduate of James Garfield High School and on November 25, 1972, she married the late Eddy...
Carol Logan
May 24, 2026
Carol Titus Logan, age 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
Born on May 12, 1956 in Kincheloe, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Melvin “Mike” and Arettia (Carpenter) Titus.
In her younger years, you could find Carol in a tree stand, waiting...
John R. Grasselli
May 23, 2026
John R. Grasselli, passed away on May 23, 2026 in his home following a period of declining health.
Born December 12, 1941 in New Philadelphia to the late Santi M. and Ruby F. (Dotts) Grasselli, John was a 1959 graduate of New Philadelphi High School.
He married his beloved wife, Sandra L. Grasselli on August 18, 1961. Together, they were blessed with...
Raphael Schilz
May 17, 2026
Raphael “Ray” Schilz, age 95, of New Philadelphia, passed away on May 17, 2026, at his home under the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Born in Platte Center, Nebraska on July 30, 1930, he was the son of the late Leo L. and Mildred M. (Schroeder) Schilz.
Ray served his country in the United States Navy and upon return from service, he completed...
Thomas "TJ" Moran, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Eugene Moran Jr., affectionately known as TJ to his family and friends, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on April 29, 2026, at 9:36 PM EST at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 43 years old. A resident of Dennison, Ohio, TJ shared a beautiful, adventurous life with his devoted wife, Rachel Ann Albery Moran.
Born on...
James Hubert Granger
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, James Hubert Granger breathed his last on Earth and was welcomed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father.
He was born on September 10, 1943, in his grandparents’ home in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late John William and Vera Mozelle (Brawner) Granger.
Before his senior year of high school, he and his family attended a revival at...
Marie Phyllis Abbuhl
Apr 30, 2026
Marie Phyllis (Campbell) Abbuhl, age 89, of Tuscarawas, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2026, while in Hennis Care Center at Dover.
She was born on August 11, 1936, in Bowerston, Ohio, to the late Faye Elizabeth (Hefling) Campbell and Clyde Campbell.
Marie was a proud graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. She went on to further her education at Kent State University,...
Shawn M. Kruithoff
May 20, 2026
Shawn M. Kruithoff, age 47, of Freeport, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a massive heart attack on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born on September 13, 1978, in Detroit, Michigan.
Shawn was the most caring, hard-working person anyone would meet. His greatest enjoyments were spending time with his family and animals. He loved watching Nascar, Notre Dame football,...
Jim Demuth
May 13, 2026
The life of James “Jim” Richard Demuth — a devoted father and family man, successful businessman, philanthropist, passionate and loyal Ohio State Buckeyes fan, and friend to all — came to a peaceful conclusion on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was surrounded by his children.
Jim grew up in New Philadelphia on his family’s dairy...
Robert Evans
May 13, 2026
Robert L. Evans, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, following an apparent heart attack.
Born February 9, 1942, in the family home in New Philadelphia, Bob was the son of the late Edward and Charlotte (Monroe) Evans.
A proud 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, the “Blonde Bomber” excelled in both basketball and football. Bob...
Scott Davis
May 13, 2026
Scott Fitzgerald Davis, age 65, of New Philadelphia died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in his residence, following a year-long battle with lung cancer.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 14, 1960, Scott was a son of the late John C. “Jack” and Shirley P. Breneman Davis.
He was a 1979 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he played varsity...
Samuel A. Mears
May 13, 2026
Samuel A. “Sam” Mears, of New Philadelphia, passed away on May 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family, following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Port Washington on August 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Homer Grant and Lela (Hollingsworth) Mears. After graduating from Freeport High School in 1958, Sam continued his education at...
Gary E. Franks
May 13, 2026
Gary Elvin Franks, age 80, of Bolivar, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in his residence following a period of declining health, while under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
Born on the family farm in Bolivar on August 12, 1945, Gary was the son of the late Lawrence and Martha (Morrison) Franks.
While attending Tusky Valley High School, a young lady...
David A Miller
May 11, 2026
David Alan Miller, 70, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born April 9, 1956, in Dover, David was the son of the late Paul K. and Betty O. (Dudley) Miller. Dave married his high school sweetheart, the former Lori J. Tharp, on March 7, 1977,...
Jimmy Jay Warren
May 10, 2026
James Jay Warren, known simply as Jimmy to the hundreds of people who loved him, departed this life on May 10, 2026, just three days short of his 66th birthday.
The son of the late Ernest and Betty Hamilton Warren of New Philadelphia, Jimmy was born on May 13, 1960, at Twin City Hospital in Dennison. His near-constant smile, infectious laugh,...
Dale Crone
May 10, 2026
Dale R. Crone, age 88, of Dover, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
Born on October 7, 1937, in Dover, Dale was the only child of the late Earl R. and Violet E. (Stein) Crone.
A lifelong resident of Dover, Dale was known by many as a popular meat cutter in local meat markets. He spent...
Ron Kohl
May 8, 2026
Lloyd Ronald “Ron” Kohl, 92, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, in the loving care of Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born on October 25, 1933, in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, Ron was the youngest child of Benjamin and Ora (Edwards) Kohl. His parents instilled in him the values of hard work, humility, kindness, and...
Barry Green, Sr.
May 7, 2026
Barry Green, Sr., age 60, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born in Dover on December 15, 1965 he was a son of the late Thurston Fish and Ruth Green.
He was an avid outdoorsman all of his life. He loved to hunt and fish. He also exceled in grilling and cooking for family...
