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Joseph L. Tidrick

Joseph L. Tidrick

Apr 23, 2021

Joseph Leander Tidrick, 94, of Tippecanoe, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 23, 2021. Born September 27, 1926 at his family’s home near Tippecanoe, he was the last surviving child of the late James Clarence and Mary Belinda (Decker) Tidrick, having been preceded in death by his siblings, Anna Doane, Audessa Gadd, Rachel Sanders, and James...

David Leroy Petry

David Leroy Petry

Apr 21, 2021

David Leroy Petry, 72, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, near Tuscarawas, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, following a long period of declining health. Born March 8, 1949 in Dennison, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy L. Petry and Lois V. (Welch) Petry Zimmerman.

On September 19,...

Jesse A. Mencer

Jesse A. Mencer

Apr 18, 2021

Jesse Allen Mencer, 40, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his home. Born November 17, 1980 in Canton, he was the son of Mary Ellen Mencer of New Philadelphia and the late Frank Patrick Byrne, Jr.

Jesse was a diesel mechanic who loved science and will be remembered for his creative tinkering...

Milloni "Butch" Gill Western

Milloni "Butch" Gill Western

Apr 10, 2021

Milloni Gill “Butch” Western, 71, of Sherrodsville, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. Born February 21, 1950 in Canton, he was the last surviving child of the late Milloni Daniel and Frances Madeline (Young) Western.

On June 7, 1974, Butch married...

Daniel Arthur Freed

Daniel Arthur Freed

Apr 6, 2021

Daniel Arthur Freed, 65, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. Born December 26, 1955 in Dennison, he was a son of the late John William and Mary Elizabeth (Gallagher) Freed. Dan was a lifelong area resident who drove for Stocker Trucking...

Frank William Specht

Frank William Specht

Apr 4, 2021

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Frank William Specht, 71, of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Oak Pointe Care Center in Baltic, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. Born December 31, 1949 in Dennison, Ohio, he was a son of the late William Frederick and Bernice Idella (Crimm) Specht.

After...

John T. Collins

John T. Collins

Mar 31, 2021

John Timothy Collins, 59, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Ohio State University East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. Born November 3, 1961 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Robert Thomas and Marjorie Irene (Bache) Collins.

A resident of Tuscarawas County for most of his life,...

Carol A. Ross

Carol A. Ross

Mar 29, 2021

Carol Ann Ross, 72, of Uhrichsville, passed away at her home on Monday, March 29, 2021, following a period of declining health. Born June 18, 1948 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late James William and Frances Margaret (Masnaghetti) Heakin.

A resident of Uhrichsville for nearly her entire life, Carol was a member of Uhrichsville...

Margaret Belle Doughty

Margaret Belle Doughty

Mar 25, 2021

Margaret Belle Doughty, 74, of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away at her home while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 25, 2021, after a brief illness. Born July 31, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William Burris and Eleanor (McDonald) Burris Shreckengost.

A Twin City resident for much of her...

Cassie R. Garbrandt-Cross

Cassie R. Garbrandt-Cross

Mar 23, 2021

Cassie Ray Garbrandt-Cross, 42, of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born July 29, 1978 in Dover, Ohio, she was a daughter of Betty Jean (Greenwalt) Toto of Dellroy.

Cassie was a loving mother and friend who will be remembered as someone who always put others first. She was an...

Diana A. Renner

Diana A. Renner

Mar 10, 2021

Diana Anna Renner, 87, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Born October 19, 1933 in Buffalo, New York, she was the last surviving child of the late Leo and Anna Anastasia (Butkiewicz) Polik.

After proudly serving her country in the U. S. Air Force, Diana...

Robert W. Pedrotty

Robert W. Pedrotty

Mar 9, 2021

Robert William Pedrotty, 94, of Dennison, passed away at his home while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Born February 14, 1927 in Uhrichsville, he was the only child of the late Harry W. and Thelma Elizabeth (Woodrow) Pedrotty. He was a lifelong area resident with the exception of the years that he proudly served...

Germaine "Jerri" A. Sell

Germaine "Jerri" A. Sell

Mar 8, 2021

Germaine Ann “Jerri” Sell, 74, of Bowerston, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton, Ohio. Born November 11, 1946 in Midvale, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James Paul and Rachel Blanche (Ritenour) Wires. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Samuel Brady Hidey;...

Wayne E. Host

Wayne E. Host

Feb 27, 2021

Wayne E. Host, 75, of Bowerston, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born in Dennison on February 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Charles Curtis and Mary Hazel (Copeland) Host.

A 1964 graduate of Conotton Valley High School, Wayne was a resident of the Bowerston area throughout his life, with...

Robert "Pixie" A. Grandison

Robert "Pixie" A. Grandison

Feb 24, 2021

Robert Allen “Pixie” Grandison, 73, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Born January 9, 1948 in Dennison, he was the son of Betty Louise (Parker) Grandison of Uhrichsville and the late Robert Dale Grandison.

Pixie was a lifelong Twin City resident who retired from Reeves Steel Mill after a 30...

Hobert "Bert" Welton Baker

Hobert "Bert" Welton Baker

Feb 22, 2021

Hobert Welton Baker, 91, of Tuscarawas, formerly of Bowerston, passed away at his daughter’s home in New Philadelphia on Monday, February 22, 2021, after a brief illness. Born January 18, 1930 in Belmont County near Saint Clairsville, Ohio, he was the only child of the late Roy C. and Revelle (Johnston) Baker.

Bert was a 1948 graduate...

Byron "Bud" Burdette

Byron "Bud" Burdette

Feb 21, 2021

On Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the age of 72, Byron Lee “Bud” Burdette was called safe at Home, joining his other teammates on the heavenly softball field in the sky. Bud was an avid church league softball player and coach for many years. He loved to coach and mentor others and was always uplifting and a blessing to...

Ronald D. Mcpeek, Sr.

Ronald D. Mcpeek, Sr.

Feb 21, 2021

Ronald Dean McPeek, Sr., 87, of New Philadelphia, was called from his earthly home to the more immediate presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 21, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Born April 25, 1933 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, he was the last surviving child of the late Charles Francis and Grace Louise (Staley) McPeek, having been preceded in...

Blanche "Babe" Morris

Blanche "Babe" Morris

Feb 21, 2021

Blanche “Babe” Morris, 94, of Uhrichsville, passed away at Park Village Assisted Living in Dover on February 21, 2021. Born February 17, 1927 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Alexander Garfield and Bertha Odessa Rachel (Morris) Galbraith.

A 1945 graduate of Dennison High School, Babe had been a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and homemaker. ...

Mary G. Fondriest-Barrett

Mary G. Fondriest-Barrett

Feb 12, 2021

Mary G. Fondriest-Barrett, 87, of Dennison, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, with her family by her side at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio.  She was born on September 25, 1933 in Shadyside Ohio and was a daughter of the late Edward & Maude (Andrews) Coggins.

She was preceded in death by Edward A. Fondriest...

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