Obituary Listing

Jul 5, 2025

Barbara A. Busby, 94, of Canton, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on July 5, 2025, after a long and fulfilling journey. Born on April 1, 1931, in the small town of Bowerston, Ohio, Barbara was a beloved daughter of Ralph and Mable Bower.

Throughout her life, Barb's unwavering spirit and dedication shone brightly. She and her future...

Jul 3, 2025

Lori Ann Hill, 58, of Wainwright, Ohio, walked into Heaven on July 3, 2025 after a courageous 24-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on June 22, 1967, in Dover, Ohio, she was a daughter of David George Reichman of Dover and Janet Louise (Kohler) Sensbach of Uhrichsville.

A 1985 graduate of Claymont High School, Lori went on...

Jul 3, 2025

Larry Eugene Wood, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia with his loving family at his side. Born in Dennison, Ohio on June 28, 1948, he was a son of the late Sidney Herbert and Mary Margaret (Hilliker) Wood.

Larry was a...

Jun 26, 2025

Jennifer Leah Smith, 54, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous three-year battle with cancer on June 26, 2025. Born on January 27, 1971 in Dennison, Jennifer was the beloved daughter of the late Brian Craig Hillyer and Marie Antionette “Toni” (Green) Hillyer, who survives her. She was a proud...

Jun 26, 2025

Paula Armstrong, 87, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her family, at the Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Born August 13, 1937 in Waldenburg, Germany, she was the last surviving child of the late Frederick and Anna (Kohler) Goth.

Paula moved to Uhrichsville in the 1950s...

Jun 25, 2025

Lynne G. Wilson, 87, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born March 4, 1938 in Flushing, Long Island, New York, she was the last surviving child of the late Theodore G. “Ted” and Dorothy “Dot” (Aubinger) Gerber, having been preceded in death by her brother, William Gerber.

In...

Jun 23, 2025

Thomas M. Ruth, 64, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, Ohio, after a sudden illness. His final act of generosity was to give the gift of life through organ and/or tissue donation. Born December 20, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio, he was a son of the late Theodore Lee...

Jun 22, 2025

Charles R. Mahaffey, 84, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after a battle with cancer. Born January 1, 1941 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Charles Matthew and Mary Elizabeth “Bizzie” (Gallagher) Mahaffey.

Chuck was a lifelong Twin City resident...

Jun 19, 2025

Chris Byron Bloom, Jr., 84, of Port Washington, Ohio, formerly a longtime Uhrichsville, Ohio resident, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. Born November 11, 1940 in Windber, Pennsylvania, he was the last surviving child of the late Chris Byron Bloom, Sr. and Edna Irene (Benedum) Bloom, having been...

Jun 17, 2025

Ralph Ronald “Ronnie” Dague Jr., 82, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio, following a period of declining health. Born December 4, 1942 in Uhrichsville, he was the last surviving son of the late Ralph Ronald Dague Sr. and Laura Margaret (Evans) Dague-Scott, having been preceded in death...

Jun 14, 2025

Martha Jane “Sue” Herron, 78, of Gnadenhutten, Ohio, passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Born September 14, 1946 in Rainelle, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Arvel Franklin and Gladys Louise (Fernatt) Sanner.

A Tuscarawas County resident since 1950, Sue grew up in Dennison, Ohio and was...

Jun 13, 2025

Frank David Chini, known by all as Dave, age 74, passed away at his home in Uhrichsville, Ohio, while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 13, 2025. Born January 25, 1951 in Dennison, Ohio, he was the last surviving child of the late Francis Dominic “Frank” and Rose C. (Battalio) Chini, having been preceded in death by...

Jun 3, 2025

Rhonda Lee Avon, 54, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family and friends, following a bravely fought battle with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Born April 17, 1971 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of Theodore A. Lester of Uhrichsville and Joyce F....

Jun 1, 2025

Keith Arnold Morris, 47, and Jill Lynn Ruble-Morris, 44, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, are being mourned by their loving families, following a fatal motorcycle crash. Keith is a son of Arnold A. and Barbara J. (Carothers) Morris of Dennison, Ohio. Jill is a daughter of Robert L. and Trudy L. (Berga) Ruble of Newport, Ohio near Marietta.

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May 31, 2025

Rose Mary Pancher, 101, most recently a resident of Park Village in Dover, Ohio, formerly of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio, after a long, full life. Born April 12, 1924 in Uhrichsville, she was the last surviving child of the late Joseph and Josephine (Princeotti) Natoli –...

May 26, 2025

Anna J. McCoy, 82, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, Ohio. Born February 15, 1943 in Creola, Ohio, she was the last surviving child of the late Granville Jackson and Lilie Belle (Short) McCoy, having been preceded in death by ten siblings.

A Twin City resident...

May 24, 2025

Mary Ann Gowins, aged 90, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Park Village Southside in New Philadelphia, Ohio on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born on November 17, 1934 in Dennison, Ohio, she was the only child of the late John Carl and Ruth Jane (Davis) Kenny. She was a graduate of Dennison High School in 1952, and on...

May 19, 2025

William Wesley Palmer, 93, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born September 22, 1931 in Dennison, he was the only child of the late Joseph Henry and Helen Lucille (Taylor) Palmer.

After his 1949 graduation from Bowerston High School, Bill attended The Ohio State...

May 15, 2025

James Allen Cunningham, 66, of Freeport, Ohio, passed away May 15, 2025, following a bravely fought battle with cancer. Jim was born December 8, 1958 in Dennison, Ohio to the late James Ralph and Betty Lou (Butler) Cunningham.

Jim was a graduate of Lakeland High School before beginning his career in welding. Just retiring last year, he...

May 8, 2025

Rick W. Loudermilk, 65, of Bowerston, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Born March 22, 1960 in Canton, he was a son of the late William Lawrence and Almeda Gloria (Johnson) Loudermilk.

A lifelong area resident, Rick was employed at Novelis in Uhrichsville for over 30 years...