Obituary Listing

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 20, 2018

Raymond Dale Lippencott, 67, of Freeport, passed away at his home, while surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Born May 25, 1950 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Roy and Emma (Sprouls) Lippencott. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and Rick Lippencott.

After attending Uhrichsville schools,...

Mar 19, 2018

James Ray Long, 77, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at The Cleveland Clinic. Born April 21, 1940 in Dennison, he was the son of the late Ray Ermil and Inez Leona (Baldwin) Long.

A 1958 graduate of Dennison High School, Jim will be remembered as the owner and proprietor of Jim’s Automotive Repair...

Mar 15, 2018

Mary Ann “Peg” Mossgrove, 85, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Claymont Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville. Born April 21, 1932 in Dennison, she was the last surviving child of the late Guy Preston and Grace Amanda (Donahey) Sponseller, having been preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Grant and Robert Sponseller. She was also...

Mar 14, 2018

Maryon “Sue” Rose (Craig) Duggan, 97, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born September 2, 1920 in Uhrichsville, she was a daughter of the late Robert Haskins and Nancy Elizabeth (Johnston) Craig. On December 24, 1949, Sue married James Roger Duggan with whom she enjoyed 34 years of marriage until his...

Mar 13, 2018

Elizabeth Rita “Betty” Hicks, 82, of Dennison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville. Born March 28, 1935 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late John Steven and Rosalia (Gedeon) Smolak.

A lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison and its Altar Society, Betty was a...