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Thomas E. Colvin, Sr.

Thomas E. Colvin, Sr.

Oct 26, 2016

Thomas Edward Colvin, Sr., 71, of Dover, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Born August 28, 1945 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Carl Howard and Stella Martha (Inherst) Colvin. A lifelong resident of the area, Tom was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School before proudly serving his country in...

Linda D. Christmas

Linda D. Christmas

Oct 14, 2016

Linda Doris Christmas, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Born September 12, 1947 in New York, New York, she was one of four children, including Kathleen (John) Wray, Suzan (William) McGinn, and Thomas White, Jr., born to the late Thomas Earl White, Sr. and Doris Mary (Baker) White....

John Arthur Baker

John Arthur Baker

Oct 14, 2016

John Arthur Baker, 70, of Tuscarawas, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born May 28, 1946 in Dennison, he was a son of Lois Jaynee (Hanna) Baker and the late John William “Bill” Baker. A lifelong area resident, John was a 1964 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. He retired from AK Steel in...

Donald D. Cable

Donald D. Cable

Oct 10, 2016

Donald David Cable, 86, of Dennison, was called home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Janice, on Monday, October 10, 2016, from Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Born March 20, 1930, he was the last living child of the late Clinton and Rose Amelia (Hunter) Cable, having been preceded in death by his siblings, Frank, Ralph,...

Roy D. Arnold

Roy D. Arnold

Oct 9, 2016

Roy Dean Arnold, 68, of Kimbolton, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown. Born September 7, 1948 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Raymond and Frances (Wesson) Arnold. Roy grew up in the Twin City area and was a 1966 graduate of Claymont High School before beginning his career with American...

Debra E. "Deb" Spano

Debra E. "Deb" Spano

Oct 3, 2016

Debra Elaine “Deb” Spano, 53, of Uhrichsville, formerly of Barnhill, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born November 26, 1962 in Dennison, she was a daughter of Robert Blaine Devore and Bonnie Jean (Coulson) Devore. She was a lifelong resident of the area who had worked at the Burger King on Bluebell Drive...

Richard Raymond Clark

Richard Raymond Clark

Oct 3, 2016

Richard Raymond “Dick” Clark, 80, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016, at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville, from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Born April 23, 1936 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Harry Denver and Lucille Mildred (Shull) Clark. Dick was a lifelong Twin City resident and a seventy year member...

Thomas J. Snively, Sr.

Thomas J. Snively, Sr.

Sep 28, 2016

Thomas J. Snively, Sr., 76, of Gnadenhutten, Ohio went home to be with his beloved wife, Glenna I. Snively, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was born December 3, 1939 in Carrollton, Ohio to the late Wilbur S. and Mable J. (Howell) Snively. He is a veteran of the United States Army. He worked in the coal mine for...

Linda Lou Diane Barr

Linda Lou Diane Barr

Sep 27, 2016

Linda Lou Diane Barr, 73, of Uhrichsville, passed away at her home while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Born August 24, 1943, she was a daughter of Thelma Ruth (Warner) Howard-Johnson and the late Harold Howard. On November 7, 1960, Linda married Kenneth Eugene Barr with whom she enjoyed nearly 52 years of marriage...

Virginia M. Berni

Virginia M. Berni

Sep 25, 2016

Virginia M. Berni, 98, of Dennison was called home to the Lord on September 25, 2016 at Claymont Health & Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born March 17, 1918 she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Angela (Castonato) Tomasina. Virginia was a 1936 St. Mary’s graduate. Her joy for cooking reflected in...

Michael A. "Spanky" Carpenter

Michael A. "Spanky" Carpenter

Sep 12, 2016

Michael Allan “Spanky” Carpenter, 61, of Dennison, died Monday, September 12, 2016, at Union Hospital in Dover, after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Born November 20, 1954 in Dennison, he was a son of June (Nign) Carpenter Curtis and the late David Carpenter. On September 12, 1981, Spanky married the former Christine L. Whitman who survives him. In...

Edward E. Griffin, Sr.

Edward E. Griffin, Sr.

Sep 10, 2016

Edward E. Griffin, Sr., 90, a lifelong Uhrichsville resident, passed away at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia on Saturday, September 10, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Born June 12, 1926 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Clarence Conway Griffin and Harriet (McMasters) Griffin. After his graduation from Uhrichsville High School in 1945, Ed proudly served his...

James "Jim" H. Horning

James "Jim" H. Horning

Sep 9, 2016

James Harold “Jim” Horning, 71, of Canton, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, at VA Wade Park Medical Center in Cleveland. Born February 28, 1945 in Canton, he was a son of the late Harold C. and Virginia L. (Stratton) Horning. After his graduation from McKinley High School in 1963, Jim attended Florida State University. He proudly served...

Paul Steven "Steve" Burdette

Paul Steven "Steve" Burdette

Sep 8, 2016

Paul Steven “Steve” Burdette, 59, of Tippecanoe, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 8, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. Born September 14, 1956 in Dennison, he was a son of Harry Burdette, Jr. and Mina B. (Beamer) Burdette who survive him. He is also survived by the love of his life, Martha Hunt; sons, Travis...

Joseph E. Cottrell, Jr.

Joseph E. Cottrell, Jr.

Sep 7, 2016

Joseph Edward Cottrell, Jr., 55, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, in Steubenville, after a lengthy illness. Born December 27, 1960 in Dennison, he was a son of Barbara Elaine (Garabrandt) Doughty and the late Joseph Edward Cottrell, Sr. and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Joe worked for 20 years for Semco Ceramics...

Anthony G. Tristano

Anthony G. Tristano

Sep 6, 2016

Anthony Gene “Tony” Tristano, Sr., 54, a lifelong resident of Roswell, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born May 17, 1962 in Dover, he was a son of Angelo Torino Tristano and the late Shelby Jean (Fox) Tristano. Tony is survived by his children, Benjamin Tristano, Kayla (Curt Stillion) Tristano, Anthony Tristano...

Elizabeth "Sis" Ann Heagy-Bower

Elizabeth "Sis" Ann Heagy-Bower

Sep 2, 2016

Elizabeth Ann “Sis” Heagy-Bower, 96, of Bowerston, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Sunnyslope Nursing Home in Bowerston. Born July 25, 1920 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Bessie Mae (Harner) Coffey. Sis was a 1938 graduate of Dennison High School before beginning her long career as a bookkeeper for Hercules...

Herbert A. Mcpeek

Herbert A. Mcpeek

Sep 1, 2016

Herbert Allen McPeek, 64, of Dennison, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born August 12, 1952 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Paul Leroy “Peekie” and Mary Margaret (Jones) McPeek. Herb was a fun loving kind hearted son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle who will be...

Kenneth E. Biddle, Jr.

Kenneth E. Biddle, Jr.

Sep 1, 2016

Kenneth Eugene Biddle, Jr., 52, of Bowerston, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born January 5, 1964 in Urbana, Ohio, he was a son of Barbara Jean (Deere) Newland and the late Kenneth Eugene Biddle. On January 11, 1984, Ken married Kathy McTaggart who survives him. He is also survived by their children, Joshua (Chayanis)...

Marietta L. Holland

Marietta L. Holland

Sep 1, 2016

Marietta Laverne Holland, 89, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at her daughter’s home near Uhrichsville. Born May 3, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Miller) Spears. Marietta devoted her life to her family as the loving wife of the Rev. Edward Lyman Holland who preceded her in...

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