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Richard E. Matthews

Richard E. Matthews

Jun 7, 2016

Richard E. Matthews, 80, of Deersville, passed away on June 7, 2016 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. Born May 20, 1936 near Deersville, he was a son of the late George Henry and Lovera Ellen (Stone) Matthews. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army, upon returning home from his service, he began his career...

Irene F. Riley

Irene F. Riley

Jun 5, 2016

Irene Fay Riley, 89, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born January 7, 1927 in Stillwater, she was a daughter of the late John Franklin and Ona Elizabeth (Donley) McCluskey. A lifelong resident of the area, Irene attended Dennison High School and worked at the former Scio Pottery and...

Jane A. Gardina

Jane A. Gardina

Jun 2, 2016

Jane Arlene Gardina, 87, of Dennison, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare in New Philadelphia, after a lengthy illness. Born March 15, 1929 in Dennison, she was the last surviving child of the late Harold Mardis Hillyer, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Fowler) Hillyer. A lifelong resident of Dennison, Jane was a 1947 graduate of Dennison...

Freda Carrie Garbrandt

Freda Carrie Garbrandt

May 31, 2016

Freda Carrie Garbrandt, 87, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Dennison, passed away in Venice on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Born November 9, 1928 in Tippecanoe, she was a daughter of the late Harry B. and Margaret (McCauley) Hines. On August 2, 1947, Freda married Joseph A. Garbrandt with whom she enjoyed over 61 years of marriage until his passing...

Martha J. Valentine

Martha J. Valentine

May 27, 2016

Martha Jane Valentine, 97, of Dennison, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born October 8, 1918 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Flaviano and Tomasina (Martinelli) Ruffini. Martha was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church, was active in its Altar Society for many years, and was a 1937 graduate...

Ernest Samuel "Sam" Dickey

Ernest Samuel "Sam" Dickey

May 24, 2016

Ernest Samuel “Sam” Dickey, 88, of Dennison, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Born January 16, 1928 in Union Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, he was a son of the late William Denver and Anna Josephine (Ferrell) Dickey. Sam proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army as soon as he was 18 and served his country for...

Barbara A. Watkins

Barbara A. Watkins

May 12, 2016

Barbara Arlene Watkins, 79, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia and is now unburdened by life’s daily struggles. Born March 27, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Willard Paul and Wilma Celeste (Russell) Watkins. A 1955 graduate of Uhrichsville High School, Barbara also earned her LPN certification at...

Paul E. Parrish

Paul E. Parrish

May 10, 2016

Paul Emerson Parrish, 74, of New Philadelphia, went from the loving arms of his family to the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born December 2, 1941 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Carl Wallace and Wilma Gene (Sharp) Parrish. On August 3, 1963, Paul married...

Anna Sensius

Anna Sensius

May 7, 2016

Anna Sensius, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born March 8, 1927 in Sotin, Yugoslavia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Michels, Sr. and Juliana (Lavfer) Michels. A Twin City resident since the early 50s, Anna was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church and its Altar...

Terry E. Cady

Terry E. Cady

May 2, 2016

Terry Eugene Cady, 81, of Stillwater, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Born August 25, 1934 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Claude Charles and Isabel Violet (Hines) Cady. Terry was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School in 1953, and later served his country in the...

Teresa L. "Terri" Smith Caswell

Teresa L. "Terri" Smith Caswell

Apr 29, 2016

Teresa Lynn “Terri” Smith Caswell, 52, of Dennison, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born December 30, 1963 in Orange, California, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lynne Rose Smith, and the biological daughter of Earlene Connors who survives her. Until she was 34, Terri lived in...

Joseph R. Phillips

Joseph R. Phillips

Apr 27, 2016

Joseph Richard Phillips, 75, of Uhrichsville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born August 1, 1940 in Warwick Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, he was a son of the late William Elmer Phillips and Helen Edna (Reichman) Phillips. A lifelong resident of the area, Joe worked in the local coal mining...

Judith A. Freeman

Judith A. Freeman

Apr 25, 2016

Judith Ann Freeman, 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born February 23, 1945 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Wayne “Bud” Timmerman and Florence Lucille (Hooker) Timmerman Gram. Judy grew up in Gnadenhutten and attended Indian Valley South before her family moved to the...

Beverly K. Mcgill

Beverly K. Mcgill

Apr 25, 2016

Beverly Kim McGill, 57, of Bowerston, passed away at the home of her fiancé in Uhrichsville on Monday, April 25, 2016, after a brief illness. Born May 26, 1958 in Dennison, she was the daughter of Margaret Ruth (Wyant) McGill and the late Kenneth Dale McGill. Beverly was a resident of Bowerston throughout her life and a graduate of...

Edward A. Lupi

Edward A. Lupi

Apr 24, 2016

Edward Alan Lupi, 68, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Altercare of Navarre after a lengthy illness. Born July 4, 1947 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Donald Stanley and Dorothy May (Coverdale) Lupi. After his graduation from Dennison High School in 1965, Ed earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Math...

John "Jack" Dempster

John "Jack" Dempster

Apr 23, 2016

John William “Jack” Dempster, 84, of Dennison, passed away on April 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born February 7, 1932 he was the only child of the late John Hamilton and Mary Elizabeth (Page) Dempster. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary (Wood); daughter, Teresa (David) Moore;...

Larry E. Mccleary

Larry E. Mccleary

Apr 22, 2016

Larry E. McCleary, of Uhrichsville, passed peacefully, on April 22, 2016 in the care of Community Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. Born August 12, 1940 in Guernsey County he was a son of the late Emma Oliver and Clyde McCleary. He graduated from Madison High School. On August 6, 1961, he married the former Linda Kinsey at the...

David A. Hart

David A. Hart

Apr 22, 2016

David Albert Hart, 67, of Dennison, died Friday, April 22, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, after a brief illness. Born February 23, 1949 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Charles Albert and Jessie Leona (White) Hart. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Robert) Bunton; grandsons, Wyatt and Hunter Bunton; siblings, Paul (Faith) Hart,...

Karen Sue Haser

Karen Sue Haser

Apr 16, 2016

Karen Sue Haser, 63, of Port Washington, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born June 27, 1952 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Franklin and Norma Jean (DeVore) Kohler. She was a loving mother and homemaker who had lived in Tuscarawas County throughout her life. Her family will...

Charles William Riley

Charles William Riley

Apr 11, 2016

Charles William Riley, 91, of Dennison, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born October 12, 1924 in Midvale, he was the son of the late Clarence Melvin and Lucy Olavine (Sauers) Riley. After attending Midvale High School, Charles proudly served his country in the Army during World War II as a...

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