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Marlene A. Pipher

Marlene A. Pipher

May 8, 2018

Marlene A. Pipher, 60, of Dennison, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born May 27, 1957 in Olney, Illinois, she was a daughter of Mary Irene (Anderson) Pipher-Hatcher and the late Emery Albert Pipher.

Marlene is survived by her children, Samantha (companion, John Kidd) Koon and Chad...

Betty M. Wingrove

Betty M. Wingrove

May 3, 2018

Betty M. Wingrove, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born July 23, 1931 in Bellaire, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gale and Geneva (Bever) Davis. After her mother’s death, she was raised by her maternal grandparents, the Rev. Forrest and Inez Bever....

Joann Cummings

Joann Cummings

Apr 30, 2018

Joann Cummings, 81, of Dennison, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born April 16, 1937 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Orville Emory and Edith Margaret (Martin) Coventry.

On October 21, 1953, she married Richard P. “Dick” Cummings with whom she enjoyed over 57...

Edward E. Kleski

Edward E. Kleski

Apr 17, 2018

Edward E. Kleski, 90, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born July 30, 1927 on his family’s farm where he had still lived, he was the last surviving child of the late Matthew W. and Laura (Gorgol) Kleski, having been preceded in death by his sister, Laura Lanning; brothers,...

Charles "C.O." Stull

Charles "C.O." Stull

Apr 13, 2018

Charles Oran “C.O.” Stull, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born September 8, 1928 in Tuscarawas, Ohio, he was a son of the late James Hayward and Bertha Leona (Oswald) Stull.

C.O. was a lifelong resident of the area who worked for Superior Clay...

Oma "Dody" Josephine Conway

Oma "Dody" Josephine Conway

Apr 10, 2018

Oma Josephine “Dody” Conway, 87, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born February 19, 1931 in Warwick Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Harry Martin and Lela Gertrude (Covert) Fouts.

A lifelong resident of Uhrichsville, Dody attended Uhrichsville High School and was a member...

Rodney L. Peters

Rodney L. Peters

Apr 8, 2018

Rodney L. Peters, 52, of Uhrichsville, formerly of Wooster, passed away at his home on April 8, 2018, after bravely battling terminal illness. Born May 20, 1965 in Wooster, he was a son of the late Dennis Schuch and Shirley Peters.

Rodney is survived by his longtime, loving companion, Leah Davis; siblings, Gerald (Sonja) Duncan, Holly Gibson,...

Vivian Lucille Donohoe

Vivian Lucille Donohoe

Apr 8, 2018

Vivian Lucille Donohoe, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Born September 23, 1940 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Hill and Dorothy (Burroway) Golec.

Vivian was a 1958 graduate of Uhrichsville High School before attending National Beauty College in 1959. She retired from McDonald’s Offices...

Donald E. Baker

Donald E. Baker

Apr 8, 2018

Donald E. Baker, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Union Hospital in Dover, after a period of declining health. Born November 12, 1936 at Station 15 in Harrison Co., Ohio, he was a son of the late Donald C. “Punch” and Helen E. (Boyer) Baker.

Don was a lifelong area resident...

Donna Lee Bower

Donna Lee Bower

Apr 7, 2018

Donna Lee Bower, 81, of New Philadelphia, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born October 3, 1936 in Stillwater, she was a daughter of the late Ervin Rennie and Mary Ellen (Chandler) Crosier.

Donna graduated from Freeport High School prior to attending Bob Jones University and...

Mary Ellen Arnold

Mary Ellen Arnold

Apr 6, 2018

Mary Ellen Arnold, 61, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018, at her home. Born July 11, 1956 in Harlem Springs, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Powell) Gordon. She was a local resident for most of her life and had worked many years as a cake decorator for Mako’s Market and...

Lee Pearch-Gilmore

Lee Pearch-Gilmore

Apr 6, 2018

Lee Pearch-Gilmore, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018, at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar. Born December 30, 1928 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Everett Boyd and Clara Amanda (Edie) Robson.

Lee was a 1946 graduate of Uhrichsville High School before beginning her career as a service representative...

Belinda Faith Taggart

Belinda Faith Taggart

Apr 5, 2018

Belinda Faith Taggart, 50, of Uhrichsville, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born December 10, 1967 in Dennison, she was a daughter of Ben Richard and Opal Doris (Davidson) Gibson of Dennison.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by children, Rachel (David) Kirby, Sarah Hines, Richard (Kyra Milligan) Taggart, Emma (Donald)...

Francis Dean Martini

Francis Dean Martini

Apr 5, 2018

Francis Dean Martini, 86, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, after a brief illness. Born June 30, 1931 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Fortunato and Henrietta (Dellago) Martini.

After his graduation from St. Charles Seminary in Columbus, Francis proudly served his country in...

John "Minnie" J. Russo

John "Minnie" J. Russo

Apr 4, 2018

John J. Russo, 87, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born June 24, 1930 in Dennison, he was a son of the late John James and Asunta (Santa Lucia) Russo.

John was a lifelong Dennison resident and 1948 graduate of Dennison High School. He retired from Gradall...

Anna Maxine Reed

Anna Maxine Reed

Mar 27, 2018

Anna Maxine Reed, 86, of Tuscarawas, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after a lengthy illness. Born November 20, 1931 in Wayne Twp., Warren Co., Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle Leota (Kilpatrick) Doane. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death...

Norma Billie Negri

Norma Billie Negri

Mar 26, 2018

Norma Billie Negri, 89, of Uhrichsville, was reunited with her late husband, John, on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Hennis Care Centre in Dover. Born September 3, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Maple) Helrigle.

A resident of Uhrichsville for most of her life, Billie attended Uhrichsville High School...

Rex Dean Heade

Rex Dean Heade

Mar 24, 2018

Rex Dean Heade, 84, of Dennison, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his daughter’s home. Born June 19, 1933 in Holloway, Ohio, he was a son of the late Norma Jo Dean.

A veteran of the U.S. Army in the early 50s, he was a member and officer of Iron Workers Local #550 who retired...

Ruby G. Septer

Ruby G. Septer

Mar 21, 2018

Ruby G. Septer, 90, a New Philadelphia resident since 2000, formerly a lifelong resident of Uhrichsville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Born January 21, 1928 in New Boston, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Flavius Joseph and Celia Agnes (Stratton) Harmon.

Ruby was a customer service representative at the former...

James L. Laporte

James L. Laporte

Mar 21, 2018

James L. Laporte, 81, of Tippecanoe, passed away at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Born September 8, 1936 in Tippecanoe, he was the last surviving child of the late Howard “Mussey” and Ruth Mae (Garbrandt) Laporte, having been preceded in death by his siblings, Howdy, Chuck and Bob Laporte, and June...

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