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James B. Conklin
Nov 11, 2015
James Bernard Conklin, 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Park Village Healthcare in Dover, after a lengthy illness. A son of the late Riley Franklin and Melva Helen (Keiser) Conklin, he was born April 11, 1944 in Dennison. He was a 1962 graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School before attending Kent State University’s Tuscarawas Campus. Jim...
Philip L. Gardner
Nov 7, 2015
Philip L. Gardner, 62, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, after an unexpected illness. Born June 8, 1953 in Dennison, he was a son of Dorothy M. (Phillips) Gardner of Tippecanoe and the late John R. Gardner. Phil was a 1971 graduate of Lakeland High School before completing certification through the...
David V. Ditto
Nov 5, 2015
David V. Ditto, 81, of Dennison, passed away November 5, 2015, at his home, after a short illness. Born November 12, 1933 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Eddie Herbert and Jennie Mae (Crabtree) Ditto. On September 19, 1970, he married the former Carol J. Metcalf with whom he celebrated 45 years of loving marriage....
Edward H. Edgar
Nov 3, 2015
Edward Harris Edgar, 75, of Dennison, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Born December 9, 1939 in Fairpoint, Ohio, he was a son of the late George Edgar and Lucille (Applegarth) Edgar Ziemba. Ed was a Tuscarawas County resident since 1965 and was a longtime employee of Consolidated Coal. He was proud to have done...
Mary Lou Mccluskey
Nov 1, 2015
Mary Lou McCluskey, 87, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Heather Hill Care Communities in Chardon, Ohio. Born August 1, 1928 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Paul Eldred and Florence B. (Case) Trimmer. Mary Lou and her high school sweetheart, Eugene Donald “Gene” McCluskey, Sr., were graduates of Dennison High School...
Lena T. Hart
Nov 1, 2015
Lena Teresa Hart, 87, of Dennison, passed away on November 1, 2015, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born September 30, 1928 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette C. (Guzzi) Feri. Lena graduated from Dennison High School in 1947. She then worked for Dennison Pottery and Timken Roller Bearing before starting her...
Richard D. "Smoke" Hamma
Oct 27, 2015
Richard David “Smoke” Hamma, 63, of New Philadelphia passed away on October 27, 2015 after a long courageous battle with multiple medical issues. Born October 20, 1952 in Dover, he was a son of the late Robert and Katie Hamma. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia. Smoke is survived by his longtime companion, Mary L....
Richard "Rick" R. Kreinbihl
Oct 27, 2015
Richard Ray “Rick” Kreinbihl, 62, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, following a lengthy battle with many medical complications. Born August 3, 1953 in Dennison, he was a son of Betty Eileen (Long) Kreinbihl and the late Robert Lee Kreinbihl. On June 10, 1972, Rick married the former Linda...
Elmer L. Rine
Oct 26, 2015
Elmer L. Rine, 83, of Port Washington, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown. Born May 26, 1932 in East Sparta, Ohio, he was a son of the late Albert Rine and Edith Carlin. On June 29, 1984, Elmer married the former Dorothy J. Stevens with whom he has enjoyed 31 years of marriage....
Betty J. Wright
Oct 26, 2015
Betty J. Wright, 78, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015, at her daughter’s home. Born June 29, 1937 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Texie Pearl (Utter) Deems. Betty was a lifelong resident of Uhrichsville, a 1955 graduate of Uhrichsville High School, and a longtime member of the Uhrichsville 11th St....
Craig A. Smallcombe
Oct 25, 2015
Craig A. Smallcombe, 55, of New Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 25, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Born February 6, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Weltha L. (Caswell) Nedele and the late Richard Lee Smallcombe. A 1978 graduate of Claymont High School, Craig was a lifelong resident of the area....
Bill A. Mcpeck
Oct 25, 2015
Bill A. McPeck, 82, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born May 31, 1933 in Flushing, Ohio, he was a son of the late Richard Lee and Mary Emma (Dalpiaz) McPeck. The last of his family’s generation, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Ronald, Robert...
Armond J. "Casey" Casimir
Oct 22, 2015
Armond J “Casey” Casimir, 94, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in New Braunfels, Texas. Armond was born March 2, 1921 in Dennison, Ohio. He lived in Dennison his entire life until November 2012 when he moved to New Braunfels, Texas with his daughter and son-in–law, Mary Ann and Pat Behan. He is the son of the late...
Elsie Alice Wenger
Oct 22, 2015
Elsie Alice Wenger, 93, of Dennison, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2015, from The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover. Born January 18, 1922 in Knolton, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late William James and Nancy Lee “Nannie” (Spencer) Conway. The last of her family’s generation, she was also preceded in death...
Kenneth " Butch" E. Allen, Sr.
Oct 19, 2015
Kenneth Eugene “Butch” Allen, Sr., 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton of complications from surgery. Born October 8, 1946 in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Kenneth Owen Allen and Agnes Letterman. After his graduation from high school, Butch joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served...
Donald J. Gilmore
Oct 18, 2015
Donald Junior Gilmore, 80, of Strasburg, formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Park Village in Dover. Born January 4, 1935 in Gnadenhutten, he was a son of the late Donald Randall and Mary “Mame” (Robinson) Gilmore. Don was a 1953 graduate of Uhrichsville High School before being employed by Cambridge IGA until his retirement...
Ferdinand "Moon" A. Bonaduce
Oct 14, 2015
Ferdinand Andrew “Moon” Bonaduce, 89, of Dover, formerly of Dennison, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born August 16, 1926 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Pasquale “Pete” and Angelina (Buompadre) Bonaduce. The last of his family, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary, Marino and Robert...
Frank Robert Sanders
Oct 12, 2015
Frank Robert Sanders, 91, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015, at Hennis Care Centre in Dover, after a period of declining health. Born October 13, 1923 in Port Washington, he was a son of the late James Wesley and Ida Mae (Carpenter) Sanders. The last of his generation, Frank was also preceded in death by his...
Grace H. Yarris
Oct 8, 2015
Grace H. Yarris, 91, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown, after a period of declining health. Born May 11, 1924 in Uhrichsville, Grace was the last of her family, being preceded in death by her husband, William W.; parents, Clyde L. and Lillie A. (McDonald) Harshey; brothers, Albert R. “Bud” and...
Vinda G. Beitzel
Oct 8, 2015
Vinda Geraldine Beitzel, 90, of Dennison, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville, after a brief illness. Born December 25, 1924 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Paul Wallace and Maude Agnes (Dietrich) Porter. A lifelong resident of Dennison, Vinda was a 1942 graduate of Dennison High School and...
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