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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
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.
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
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...
David Dean Davis
Aug 29, 2016
David Dean Davis, 86, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown, after a lengthy illness. Born May 24, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Charles Leroy and Anna Corrine (Stevenson) Davis. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Davis and Mary Hawkins. David enlisted...
Joleigh Graceann Tess Mathews
Aug 26, 2016
Joleigh Graceann Tess Mathews, beautiful infant daughter of Brian and Kassey (West) Mathews and birthmother, Francis Tate, was called from the arms of her earthly parents to the embrace of her heavenly Father on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 20, 2016 at Ohio State University Medical Center, also in Columbus....
John W. Frantz
Aug 26, 2016
John Walter Frantz, 58, of Dennison, passed away at his home on Friday, August 26, 2016, from an apparent heart attack. Born September 1, 1957 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Richard Eugene Frantz and Helen Elizabeth (Wanosik) Frantz-Testa. John was a lifelong Twin City resident and 1976 graduate of Claymont High School. He was a...
Jane Louise Maxwell
Aug 17, 2016
Jane Louise Maxwell, 73, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born October 28, 1942 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late John Robert Kinsey and Mary Jane (Petty) Corra. A lifelong resident of the area, Jane was a 1960 graduate of Uhrichsville High School who was employed by...
Debbie Sue Pounds
Aug 15, 2016
Debbie Sue Pounds, 58, of Uhrichsville, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 15, 2016, in New Philadelphia, after bravely battling cancer for 16 years. Born October 2, 1957 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Earl Howard and Rose Marie (Palian) Arnold. After her 1975 graduation from Claymont High School, Debbie worked for...
David Lee Voshall
Aug 12, 2016
David Lee Voshall, 65, of Uhrichsville, passed away at his home on Friday, August 12, 2016, following a sudden illness. Born September 28, 1950 in Dover, he was a son of the late Paul Eugene Voshall and Mary Elizabeth (Lineberger) Voshall-Parker. David was a lifelong resident of Uhrichsville and member of Uhrichsville First United Methodist Church. After his graduation...
William "Bill" Eugene Retterer
Aug 11, 2016
William Eugene “Bill” Retterer, 55, of Tuscarawas, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born June 23, 1961 in Kenton, Ohio, he was a son of Leila Pauline (Wynegar) Retterer Kennedy and the late Gary Nelson Retterer. In addition to his mother, Bill is survived by his wife, the former Brenda Kay Jarvis, whom he married...
John Roy Sanders
Aug 7, 2016
John Roy Sanders Devoted husband, dad, papa, son and brother, age 36 of New Philadelphia (Goshen), went to be with the Lord on Aug. 7, 2016. John was a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 17 years, Stephanie Sanders; two daughters, Danielle McKinney (Justin Menapace) and Taylor McKinney; two grandsons,...
George Henry Yager, Jr.
Aug 7, 2016
George Henry Yager, Jr., 89, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born January 7, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of the late George H. Yager, Sr. and Frances Mary (Yanak) Yager. A local resident since the age of 6, George was a 1945 graduate of Jewett High...
Thomas R. "Rob" Stull
Aug 5, 2016
Thomas Robert “Rob” Stull, 48, of Uhrichsville, died from injuries sustained in an accident at a family friend’s home on Friday, August 5, 2016. The son of Charles Robert “Bob” and Joy Kaye (Bigler) Stull, he was born August 7, 1967 in Dennison. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Brenton and Alec Stull; daughter,...
William T. "Bill" Mcginnis
Jul 19, 2016
William T. McGinnis, 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, after a brief illness. Born February 17, 1945 in Dennison, he was the son of the late William S. and Theo J. (Schwab) McGinnis and grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. I. McGinnis, Hazel Frankland and Thomas Schwab. He...
Rev. L. Earl Young
Jul 13, 2016
Rev. L. Earl Young, 82, of Barnhill, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, from Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born December 29, 1933 in Sparta, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Anthony McKinley Young and Amanda Lee (Driver) Young. After attending White County Public Schools in Tennessee, he served in...
Ellen Isabell Dean-Rowe
Jul 10, 2016
Ellen Isabell Dean-Rowe, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born March 11, 1927 in Crawford Co., Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Ott and Dolly Mae (Gregory) Dean. On December 24, 1945, Ellen married Arnold Douglas Rowe with whom she enjoyed nearly 59 years of marriage until...
John R. "Bob" Baker
Jul 5, 2016
John Robert “Bob” Baker, 87, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, after a short illness. Born March 20, 1929 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Donald Cummings and Helen Elizabeth (Boyer) Baker. Bob was a 1948 graduate of Bowerston High School before proudly serving his country in...
Betty D. Hill
Jun 28, 2016
Betty D. Hill, 74, of Dennison, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born September 16, 1941 in Port Washington, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Henry and Mary Dorothy (Johnson) Ferrell. A 1959 graduate of Port Washington High School, Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who...
Rosie H. Murray
Jun 28, 2016
Rosie Hazella Murray, 84, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Hennis Care Center in Dover, after a period of declining health. Born December 22, 1931 in Cadiz, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Blanche (Tarbert) Clay. Rosie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who had also worked as a...
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