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Jacqueline M. Metzger

Jacqueline M. Metzger

Jul 19, 2022

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Metzger, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born June 25, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Wesley and Pearl Agnes (Iwinski) Fetters.

Jackie was a lifelong Tuscarawas County resident and a 1958 graduate of...

George A. Sliffe

George A. Sliffe

Jul 18, 2022

George Allen Sliffe, 89, of Mingo Junction, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, July 18, 2022, from Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, after battling Covid-19 pneumonia. Born June 27, 1933 in Dundee, Ohio, he was a son of the late Daniel Dale and Pearl Eloise (Connor) Sliffe.

After his graduation from Dundee High School...

James T. "Tim" Still

James T. "Tim" Still

Jul 10, 2022

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James Timothy Still, known by many as Tim, 73, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. Born March 31, 1949 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Herbert Francis and Elizabeth Jane...

Philip Michael Mcdonald

Philip Michael Mcdonald

Jul 8, 2022

Philip Michael McDonald, 56, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after a brief illness. Born April 11, 1966 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Oakley Osborne McDonald and Lorraine Evelyn (Hollis) McDonald.

Philip was a lifelong Twin City resident who had worked...

Nelson L. Perrine

Nelson L. Perrine

Jul 7, 2022

Nelson Lee Perrine, 77, of Leesville, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. As his final illness drew to a close, he held on to be with his family to celebrate Father’s Day, his wife’s recent birthday, their wedding anniversary, and his favorite holiday, Independence Day. Born April 1, 1945 in...

Alvin "Butch" L. Draher

Alvin "Butch" L. Draher

Jul 6, 2022

Alvin Leroy “Butch” Draher, 77, of Rush Township near Uhrichsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, after battling cancer. Born July 13, 1944 in Dover, he was a son of the late C. Ralph and Helen (Sopinski) Draher.

Butch was a Tuscarawas County resident throughout his life and spent many years working with...

Jennie L. Mcculloch

Jennie L. Mcculloch

Jul 1, 2022

Jennie L. McCulloch, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. Born July 18, 1951 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Lucy J. (DiGenova) Cramlet.

Jennie was a lifelong Tuscarawas County resident and graduate of St. Joseph High School in Dover....

Lenora E. "Nodie" Dudgeon

Lenora E. "Nodie" Dudgeon

Jul 1, 2022

Lenora E. “Nodie” Dudgeon, 91, of Tippecanoe, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, July 1, 2022, from Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville, after a period of declining health. Born October 3, 1930 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late William and Wanda Pearl (Gatchell) Boughton.

Nodie grew up in Dennison and was...

Esther Marie Butler

Esther Marie Butler

Jun 30, 2022

Esther Marie Butler, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare in New Philadelphia. Born January 15, 1933 in Uhrichsville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Edna Opal (Nelson) Price.

Esther was a resident of the Twin City area throughout her life and attended Dennison High School. On...

Richard T. Hodkinson

Richard T. Hodkinson

Jun 29, 2022

Richard T. Hodkinson, 78, a lifelong Uhrichsville resident, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following an extended illness. Born July 13, 1943 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Everett Charles Hodkinson and Janice Fern (Hayes) Hodkinson Besozzi.

Richard was a...

Kimberly A. Porter

Kimberly A. Porter

Jun 27, 2022

Kimberly Ann Porter, 58, of Dennison, passed away at her home on Monday, June 27, 2022, after battling lung cancer. Born January 30, 1964 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Richard “Dick” and Betty Dallas.

Kim grew up in New Philadelphia and was a 1982 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, later earning her...

Edward Lee King

Edward Lee King

Jun 19, 2022

Edward Lee King, 66, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born March 20, 1956 in Dennison, he was the son of Ethel M. “Tuty” (Lehigh) King of Dover and the late William E. “Bud” King.

Ed was a lifelong Twin City resident and a 1974...

Teresa A. Abbuhl

Teresa A. Abbuhl

Jun 17, 2022

Teresa Ann Abbuhl, 63, of Shreve, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, after a lengthy struggle with heart conditions. Born December 12, 1958 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Schaffer and Dorothy May (Melville) Mercer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty...

Crystal F. Pennell

Crystal F. Pennell

Jun 12, 2022

Crystal Faye Pennell, 54, of Newark, formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a brave battle with cancer. Born January 25, 1968 in Dennison, she was a daughter of Sandra Kay (Veigel) Cox and the late Clifford William Cox. Crystal grew up in the...

Harold E. "Bud" Hughey

Harold E. "Bud" Hughey

Jun 11, 2022

Harold Eugene “Bud” Hughey, 87, of Dennison, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville, following a period of declining health. Born April 14, 1935 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Charles A. “Whitey” and Sarah Kathern (Sharp) Hughey.

Bud was a resident of the Twin City area...

Margaret M. Edie

Margaret M. Edie

Jun 8, 2022

Margaret Marie Edie, 75, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Born December 2, 1946 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Albright and Naomi (Campbell) Albright-Bradley.

A lifelong area resident, Margaret was a 1965 graduate of Claymont High School before earning her Bachelor’s Degree...

Donald R. Butler, Jr.

Donald R. Butler, Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

Donald Ray Butler, Jr., 64, of Dennison, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1957 in Dennison, he was a son of June E. (Kadri) Butler of Uhrichsville and the late Donald Ray Butler.

Don was a...

Nina U. Haney

Nina U. Haney

Jun 5, 2022

Nina Una Haney, 78, of Uhrichsville, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2022, from the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness. Born August 23, 1943 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Nellie (Taylor) Morrison.

On February 16, 1965, Nina married Jimmie Haney who...

Michael Eugene Reifenschneider

Michael Eugene Reifenschneider

Jun 3, 2022

Michael Eugene Reifenschneider, 47, of New Philadelphia, passed away in the care of Wellspring Hospice on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Sprenger Healthcare of Massillon, after a brief period of declining health, suffering from mental illness along with dementia.

Born July 22, 1974 in Dover, Ohio, he was adopted by Mike and Karen Reifenschneider on July 3,...

Ronald L. Swigert

Ronald L. Swigert

May 30, 2022

Ronald Lee Swigert, 72, passed away on May 30, 2022 in Akron Summa Health surrounded by his wife and children.

Born on May 24, 1950, he was the eldest child of the late Lester and Betty (Shearrow) Swigert and a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County. Graduated from New Philadelphia High School in the class of 1968, honorably...

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