Shirley Lee Burdette
Aug 10, 2026
Shirley Lee Burdette, 91, of Dennison passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 at her home in New Philadelphia, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 18, 1935 in Jewett, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Orrville Francis and Georgia Lee (Orr) Taylor.
Shirley was a homemaker, raising 5 children whom she loved deeply. She was also a...
Erma Vonne Walton
Aug 9, 2026
Erma V. Walton, 91, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Amberwood Manor in New Philadelphia, following a brief period of declining health. Erma was born on January 14, 1935 in Hobart, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late John Marion and Susie Emma (née Reynolds) Chandler. She was a resident of Tuscarawas County for most...
Shirley M. Bonamico
Aug 5, 2026
Shirley Mae Bonamico, 91, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A Christmas blessing for her family, she was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on December 25, 1934 to the late Germano “Jerry” and Helen Mae (née Eckert) Besozzi. After her mother’s death when she was a...
Beatrice L. Gardner
Aug 1, 2026
Beatrice Libby Edelstein Gardner, 91, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, was born January 19, 1935, in Chelsea, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Anna (née Bloom) and Hyman Edelstein. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Janette and Gertrude, and her two brothers, Bemmy and Morris.
Bea, as she preferred to be called, later moved to Tippecanoe, Ohio,...
Hazel E. Trushell
Jul 31, 2026
Hazel Eileen Trushell, 81, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 31, 2026. Born March 30, 1945 in Dennison, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Morrison “Buck” Heavilin and Ethel Marie “Moo” (née Sell) Heavilin.
Hazel spent most of her life as a resident of Bowerston, Ohio. After her 1963 graduation from Conotton Valley High...
Bob L. Camper, Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
Robert Lee Camper Jr., 79, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio, after a long, full life. He was born May 18, 1947 in Blytheville, Arkansas, a son of the late Robert Lee and Helen (née Church) Camper.
Bob spent his formative years in Bremerton, Washington and always considered...
Rodney "Cork" William Stephens
Jul 25, 2026
Rodney William Stephens, of Uhrichsville, Ohio – affectionately known as “Cork” by his family and friends – passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. Born February 24, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Arden Taylor and Julia Marie (née Sampson) Stephens.
Cork was...
Susan K. Love
Jul 25, 2026
Susan Kay Love, 75, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, was called from her earthly home to the more immediate presence of God on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Born June 21, 1951 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Robert Jennings Starkey and Theoda Josephine “Toady” (née Staley) Starkey.
Sue was a lifelong Tuscarawas County resident who had attended Tuscarawas-Warwick...
Keene O. Marstrell II
Jul 22, 2026
The world became a bit less interesting on July 22, 2026, when Keene O’Dell Marstrell II died, leaving behind a family that adored him and enough stories to last several lifetimes. He spent his 75 years loving his family fiercely, breaking a few rules, and living life at full volume.
The son of Keene O’Dell Marstrell I and Anna Louise Patterson...
Heidi L. Villeneuve
Jul 20, 2026
Heidi Leigh Villeneuve, 50, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away at her home on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born February 23, 1976 in Glens Falls, New York, she was the daughter of Daniel G. Allen of Buckhannon, West Virginia and the late Marie E. McComsey.
Previously a resident of Johnsburg, New York, Heidi had made Dennison her home for the past eight...
Edward Alan Halsey, Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
Edward Alan Halsey Sr., 77, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, after a period of declining health. Born January 22, 1949 in Dover, Ohio, he was a son of the late Benjamin Forest and Anna Mae (née Murray) Halsey.
A lifelong Tuscarawas County resident, Ed had worked for...
Shirley A. Price
Jul 16, 2026
Shirley Ann Price, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home near Dennison at the age of 90. Born April 5, 1936 in Mineral City, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Emmert Swinford and Edna Susan (née Martin) Swinford Norris.
On October 25, 1952, Shirley married the love of her life, James Darrell Price...
Mya Renee Hanks
Jul 15, 2026
Mya Renee Hanks, 22, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 12, 2003 in Dover, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Alisa Renee Davis with whom she had resided and Rodney Lee Hanks Jr. of Uhrichsville, Ohio.
Mya...
Alexander D. "Alec" Ackerman
Jul 15, 2026
Alexander David Ackerman, “Alec” to his family and friends, passed away at the age of 33 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio, following a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer. Born December 3, 1992 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of William David and Amy...
Cathy L. Howell
Jul 14, 2026
Cathy Lynn Howell, 67, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away at her home with her beloved sons at her side on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Born January 24, 1959 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Lewis and Thelma Irene (née Hodkinson) Mahaffey.
Cathy was a loving mother and grandmother whose whole world revolved...
Jeffery R. Fox
Jul 8, 2026
Jeffery Robert Fox, 63, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Born May 24, 1963 in Dennison, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert Ray Fox and Gloria Jean (née Renicker) Hawkins.
Jeff will be deeply missed by his daughters, Charity (Wyatt) Baker and Hope Fox; granddaughter,...
Kenneth E. Dean
Jul 4, 2026
Kenneth Ervin Dean, 72, of Moorefield, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4, 2026. Born August 24, 1953 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he was a son of Wilma (née Holstein) Dean of Piedmont, Ohio, and the late Ervin Dean.
After his 1971 graduation from Lakeland High School, Kenny proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from...
Penny Marie Halsey
Jul 3, 2026
Penny Marie Halsey, 74, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born June 14, 1952 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Homer Alexander and Viola Alice (née Smith) Smith.
Penny was a lifelong Twin City resident who many in the community will remember for her 40+ years of waitressing at...
Matthew J. Grant
Jul 3, 2026
Matthew Jay Grant, 68, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away at his home while surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 3, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Born in Dennison, Ohio on October 26, 1957, he was a son of the late Charles Gabriel and Helen Lucille (née Norris) Grant.
Matt was a lifelong Twin City resident and a 1976 graduate...
Antoinette Jean Marie Szymialis
Jul 1, 2026
Antoinette Jean Marie Szymialis, lovingly known as “Toni” by her family and friends, passed away suddenly at the age of 70 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Summa Health System’s Akron Campus. Born August 11, 1955 in Dover, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Alfred James and Alice Marie (née Zanotelli) Szymialis.
After her 1973 graduation from Indian Valley...
