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Robert F. Henry

Robert F. Henry

Aug 20, 2020

Robert F. Henry, 76, of Scio, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born March 30, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Raymond Bert and Pauline Dale (Mahaffey) Henry.

Bob was a 1961 graduate of Conotton Valley High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his...

Michael L. Schwendiman

Michael L. Schwendiman

Aug 18, 2020

Michael Lynn Schwendiman, 75, of Strasburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bowerston Hills Skilled Care in Carroll County. Born July 18, 1945 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Howard Albert and Evelyn June (Stull) Schwendiman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hayward and Leona Stull,...

Betty Jean Best

Betty Jean Best

Aug 6, 2020

Betty Jean Best, 57, a lifelong Dennison resident, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Born June 20, 1963 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Jack Harrison and Betty Lerlene (Garrett) Best.

After her graduation from Claymont High School in 1981, she earned her cosmetology certification from Tusco...

Mary L. Carpenter

Mary L. Carpenter

Jul 31, 2020

Mary Lucille Carpenter, 79, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born December 20, 1940 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jesse (White) Hart.

On August 24, 1956, Mary wed Leonard Carpenter, Sr. with whom she enjoyed nearly 45 years of...

Mark R. Butler

Mark R. Butler

Jul 26, 2020

Mark Robin Butler, 60, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a brief – but bravely fought – battle with cancer. Born March 30, 1960 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Joseph and Lois (Leggett) Butler.

Mark was a lifelong area resident...

Robert B. Mcclain

Robert B. Mcclain

Jul 19, 2020

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Robert Bingham McClain, 81, of Bowerston, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born April 3, 1939 in Conotton, he was a son of the late Elbert H. and Marie (Foutz) McClain.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Conotton Valley High School who was well known in his community...

Thelma Ruth Howard-Johnson

Thelma Ruth Howard-Johnson

Jul 18, 2020

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Thelma Ruth Howard-Johnson, 96, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover. Born April 5, 1924 in Tuscarawas County, near Gnadenhutten, she was the last surviving child of the late Dewey Franklin and Thelma Lucille (Swauger) Warner, having been preceded in death...

David A. Rectanus

David A. Rectanus

Jul 17, 2020

David A. Rectanus, 64, of Uhrichsville passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on July 17, 2020 at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation. Born September 18, 1955 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of Audrey (Greenwalt) Rectanus and the late Robert Rectanus.

Dave was a member of the Claymont class of 1974 and retired from...

Patricia A. Garbrandt

Patricia A. Garbrandt

Jul 14, 2020

Patricia Ann Garbrandt, 76, of Uhrichsville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born November 12, 1943 in Dennison, she was the last surviving child of the late Charles Robert and Vesta Evelyn “Becky” (Vasbinder) Polen.

A lifelong area resident, Pat was a 1961 graduate of Dennison High School. On February...

Maxine Knotts

Maxine Knotts

Jul 12, 2020

Maxine Knotts, 78, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from complications following a stroke. Born November 4, 1941 in Hazard, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Callie (Haney) Miller.

She is survived by her sons, Chad Knotts and Kirt (Christy) Page;...

Claude Beitzel, Jr.

Claude Beitzel, Jr.

Jul 11, 2020

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Claude Beitzel, Jr., 60, of Bowerston, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born September 28, 1959 in Dover, he was a son of the late Claude and Reba Jean (Jeandavine) Beitzel. Claude was a lifelong area resident who had been...

Ronnie A. Vinci

Ronnie A. Vinci

Jul 11, 2020

Ronnie Anthony Vinci, 73, of Dennison, passed away at his home, while surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a brief illness. Born November 15, 1946 in Dennison, he was the son of the late Ernest P. and Josephine Margaret (Feri) Vinci.

A lifelong area resident, Ronnie was a 1964 graduate of Dennison...

Richard A. Davis

Richard A. Davis

Jul 10, 2020

Richard Allan Davis, 65, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after a brief illness. Born September 17, 1954 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Virgil Paul Davis and Barbara (Hamersley) Davis Foraker.

Shortly after his 17 th birthday, Rich began his service...

Eleanor V. Malterer

Eleanor V. Malterer

Jul 5, 2020

Eleanor Varie Malterer, 94, of Dennison, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born September 18, 1925 in Uhrichsville, she was the eldest of 13 siblings born to the late Alva Edgar Greenwood, Sr. and Chestina Elizabeth (Lauver) Greenwood. A local resident for much of her life, Eleanor had also...

David C. Beckley

David C. Beckley

Jul 4, 2020

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David Carl Beckley, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 4, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family, after a bravely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born February 28, 1952 in Dennison, he was a son of...

Donald L. Jones

Donald L. Jones

Jul 3, 2020

Donald Lee Jones, 82, of Uhrichsville, passed away at his home on Friday, July 3, 2020. Born December 1, 1937 in Port Washington, he was a son of the late Louis Edward Jones, Sr. and Minnie Anna (Salchli) Jones.

Donald was a 1955 graduate of Port Washington High School before beginning his long career at the former...

Erica Ann Best

Erica Ann Best

Jul 2, 2020

Erica Ann Best, 42, of Uhrichsville, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 2, 2020, after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Born January 1, 1978 in Dennison, she was the daughter of Polly (Patterson) and David Cannon of Dennison and David Mosher of Wainwright.

On June 8, 1996, Erica married Thomas H. Best who survives...

James Howard Long

James Howard Long

Jun 27, 2020

James Howard Long, 86, of Dennison, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born May 15, 1934 at Feed Springs near Uhrichsville, he was the son of the late James David Long and Florence Mae (Polen) Long Riggle.

Jim was a 1952 graduate of Dennison High School before...

Lanny Paul Warner, Sr.

Lanny Paul Warner, Sr.

Jun 27, 2020

Lanny Paul Warner, Sr., 74, of Newcomerstown passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2020. Born November 20, 1945 in Dennison he was a son of the late Emerson Roosevelt and Lillian Pearl (Stubbins) Warner.

Lanny graduated from Conotton Valley High School in 1969 and proudly served his country in the United States...

Josephine M. Armstrong

Josephine M. Armstrong

Jun 24, 2020

Click HERE to view Josephine's Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020

Josephine Marie Armstrong, 55, of Dennison, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Born April 10, 1965 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Robert Edward and Beverly Marie (Riley)...

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