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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...

David Dean Davis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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