Obituary Listing

Apr 15, 2023

William Patrick Dryden, Sr., 60, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after a battle with cancer. Born June 27, 1962, he was the son of the late John Karl and Mary Elizabeth (Meek) Dryden.

On June 27, 1983, Bill married Karen K. (Brown) Dryden with...

Apr 15, 2023

Donald Lee Garrett, 81, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Amberwood Manor in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. Born November 24, 1941 in Dennison, he was a son of the late James O. and Helen M. (Tharp) Garrett.

A lifelong Twin City resident, Don was a 1960 graduate of Uhrichsville...

Apr 15, 2023

Ruth Marie Jackson, 101, of Dennison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Hennis Care Centre in Dover. Born September 21, 1921 in Luverne, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Annie Ruth (Davis) Lowery.

Ruth spent much of her life as a resident of Dennison where she had been a...

Apr 14, 2023

Catherine Jane Haas, 89, of Uhrichsville, was reunited with her loved ones who had gone before when she was called to her Father’s House on Friday, April 14, 2023 from Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville. Born January 2, 1934 in Uhrichsville, she was a daughter of Albert C. and Lulu C. (Greenwood) Lester who were there to greet...

Apr 13, 2023

James Carroll “J.C.” Perkins, 78, of Dennison, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, after battling cancer. Born January 4, 1945 near Ghent, Kentucky, he was a son of the late John M. and Lillian (Giles) Perkins.

J.C. was a Dennison resident since 1968 and had been a conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad from...

Apr 12, 2023

Janet Lee Coffman, 60, of Midvale, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born April 28, 1962 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Everett and Patricia Lee (Majewski) Coffman.

Janet was a 1981 graduate of Claymont High School before attending Kent State University where she studied art. In...

Apr 10, 2023

John Alvin Rogers, 76, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Retsil Veterans’ Home in Port Orchard, Washington where he had resided for a number of years. Born December 19, 1946 in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of William Arlington Rogers who preceded him in death on April 29, 1973 and Friederika A. “Frieda” (Schulte) Rogers who...

Apr 6, 2023

Billy Ray Peterson,70, of Dennison passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2023, at home surrounded by his two- and four-legged loved ones, his courageous and hard fought battle with cancer over.

Born in Dennison on March 4, 1953, he was a son of Fronie (Lowery) Peterson who survives him and the late Willie D. Peterson. He was...

Apr 2, 2023

William Fredricke Specht, II, 52 of Bowerston, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born April18, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the eldest son of George Frederick and Amelia May “Amy” Specht of Bowerston.

A lifelong Bowerston resident, Bill was a 1988 graduate of Conotton Valley High School....

Mar 31, 2023

William Eugene Young, 83, of Canton, passed away at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023. Born October 1, 1939 in Dennison, he was a son of the late William Morris “Scotchy” Young and Josephine (Warden) Young Poulson.

Bill grew up in Dennison in the home of his beloved aunt and uncle, the late Elaine and Jack...

Mar 29, 2023

Michelle Evon “Shelley” Cummings-Orr, 54, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, after suffering complications from a stroke. Born February 18, 1969 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late William Michael “Mike” Cummings and Darlene Ann (Mason) Deline .

Shelley lived in the...

Mar 28, 2023

Callene M. Peterson, 89, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Hennis Care Centre of Dover after several health battles. Callene was born July 2, 1933 in West Virginia before the family later relocated to Freeport, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late John Adorian and Lucy Ann (Short) Starkey.

Callene graduated from...

Mar 25, 2023

Thomas Edward “Ed” McPherson, 76, of Canton, formerly of Tuscarawas, passed away at his home after an extended illness on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born July 12, 1946 in Dover, he was a son of the late Homer and Bessie Mae (Richards) McPherson.

Ed was a 1964 graduate of Midvale High School where he was active in...

Mar 24, 2023

Homer Rodney “Rod” Smith, 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy illness. Born March 15, 1954 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Homer Alexander and Viola Alice (Smith) Smith.

Rod was a lifelong Twin City resident and 1972 graduate of Claymont High...

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Kathryn Simon, 99, of Dennison, formerly of Dellroy, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Golden Age Retreat in Carrollton, after a period of declining health. Born March 1, 1924 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Frank McGuire, Sr. and Emmy (Robinson) McGuire.

Mary Kay grew up in Dennison and was a...

Mar 23, 2023

Nancy Ann Garner, 72, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born March 2, 1951 in Dover, she was the only child of the late Daniel David and Cora Hazel (Wallace) O’Brien.

Nancy grew up in Dennison and enjoyed being a lifeguard at Dennison Pool while...

Mar 21, 2023

Anna Mae Martini, 93, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, after a long period of declining health. Born August 26, 1929 in Mill Township near Uhrichsville, she was the last surviving child of the late Fortunato David “Frank” and Enrica “Henrietta” (Dallago) Martini, having been preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2023

Karen Sue Cerana, 65, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Amberwood Manor in New Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness. Born November 11, 1957 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Pio “Pete” Cerana, Jr. and Norma Jean (Charnock) Cerana.

Karen was a lifelong Uhrichsville resident and 1976 graduate of Claymont High...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Alice Baker, 86, of Dover, formerly of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Park Village Health Care in Dover, after a period of declining health. Born April 17, 1936 in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Herman Schupp and Anna Almeda (Geisey) Schupp-Biggs. Mary was a resident of Gnadenhutten for most...

Feb 28, 2023

Linda Ann Lockard, 74, went home to be with the Lord early the morning of Feb. 28, 2023. She had been in the care of Community Hospice for a short time after residing at Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, Ohio for several years. Before that, she was in the loving care of her wonderful niece, Stephanie Shelley, and her...