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Charles R. "Chuck" Beckley
Oct 8, 2015
Charles Robert “Chuck” Beckley, 72, formerly of Dennison, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville after a period of declining health. Born August 2, 1943 in Freeport, he was a son of the late Lewis Edward and Loda Mae (Gatchell) Beckley. Chuck was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School and a...
Kathryn L. Henry
Oct 7, 2015
Kathryn Lou Henry, 87, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Union Hospital in Dover after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born May 25, 1928 in New Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Harold Adrian and Mary Manonia (Sloan) Hostetler. A lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, Kathryn was a 1946 graduate of Dennison...
Wanda Ann Leslie Murphy
Oct 3, 2015
Wanda Ann Leslie Murphy, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a sudden illness. Born August 18, 1957 in Dennison, she was a daughter of James Edward Leslie, Sr. and Virginia Jean (Huffman) Leslie of New Philadelphia. A lifelong resident of the area, Wanda was a 1975 graduate of...
Samuel P. Granato
Oct 3, 2015
Samuel Patrick Granato, 88, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born November 2, 1926 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Cutrepe) Granato. Sam was an Army veteran of the Korean War, having been stationed in the Phillipines. Many will remember him as the longtime...
Carl W. Mcpeak
Sep 29, 2015
Carl Wesley McPeak, 80, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully at home in the care of loving family and friends on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 following a period of declining health. Born March 23, 1935 at the family farmhouse near Stillwater to the late John Boston McPeak and Maude Frances (Crosier) McPeak, Carl was a life resident of the Uhrichsville/Stillwater area....
David Allen Colaner, Sr.
Sep 24, 2015
David Allen Colaner, Sr., 53, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy battle with many medical complications. Born June 26, 1962 in Dennison, he was a son of Charles Eugene “Chuck” and Norene Starr (Staneart) Colaner of Uhrichsville. David attended Claymont High School where he was a gifted member of...
James "Jim" Allen Barker
Sep 21, 2015
James Allen “Jim” Barker, 65, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia after a period of declining health. Born October 19, 1949 in Dennison, he was a son of the late James William “Bill” and Bessie A. (Quillen) Barker. Jim was a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County...
Jack Arthur Hayman
Sep 17, 2015
Jack A. Hayman, 70, of Dover, was called to the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior on September 17, 2015 from Hennis Care Centre in Dover after quickly, but peacefully, succumbing to cancer. Born April 21, 1945 in Utica, New York, he was a son of the late Lester Earl and Edith A. (Zacaroli) Hayman. On April...
Julia "Julie" Anna Callentine
Sep 16, 2015
Julia Anna “Julie” Callentine, 76, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Union Hospital in Dover. Born May 18, 1939 in Adena, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Frank Thomas and Anna Josephine (Wszeborowski) Verhovec. On January 13, 1967, Julie married Francis Eugene “Gene” Callentine with whom she enjoyed over 32 years of marriage...
Christopher Lee Best
Sep 16, 2015
Christopher Lee Best, 55, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron after a long period of declining health. Born August 26, 1960 in Dennison, he was a son of Ross Franklin Best, Jr. and Sherry Lynn (Beach) Best of Uhrichsville. Chris was a lifelong resident of the area who enjoyed hunting...
Inez Josephine Mckibben
Sep 16, 2015
Inez Josephine McKibben, 88, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Tippecanoe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born March 10, 1927 in Neffs, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William Frederick and Eva Marie (Tongret) Kelley. Inez was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1945 graduate of Scio...
Edward L. King, Ii
Sep 14, 2015
Edward L. King II, 40, of Dennison, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia while surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 15, 1975 in Dover, he was a son of Edward King I and Vickie (Casebeer) King of Dennison. Ed was a 1994 graduate of Claymont High School and Buckeye Career...
Marjorie L. Baker
Sep 9, 2015
Marjorie L. Baker, 88, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville after a period of declining health. Born April 9, 1927 in Newport (near Uhrichsville), she was a daughter of the late Roy and Alberta (VanFossen) Watson. On December 26, 1952, Marjorie married Charles William Baker with whom she enjoyed...
Anthony J. "Butch" Petrarca
Sep 7, 2015
Anthony Joseph “Butch” Petrarca, 74, of Strasburg, formerly of Dennison, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar. Born August 9, 1941, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (DeTorio) Petrarca. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn (Gallagher) Petrarca; second wife, Patricia...
Evelyn (Jones) Clark
Sep 6, 2015
Evelyn Stella Mae (Jones) Clark, 80, of Carrollton, formerly of Tippecanoe and Freeport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born April 15, 1935 in Newark, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Brittian and Ida Roena Chaney. On April 30, 1956, Evelyn married Lloyd Lee Clark, Sr. with whom she...
Sandra Sue "Sonnie" Basiletti
Sep 5, 2015
Sandra Sue “Sonnie” Basiletti, of Uhrichsville, formerly of Dennison, passed away on her 70th birthday, Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Sunny Slope Nursing Home in Bowerston, after a period of declining health. Born September 5, 1945 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Henry William and Mary Margaret (Trushell) Basiletti. A lifelong resident of the area, Sandra...
M. Thomas Alpeter
Sep 5, 2015
M. Thomas Alpeter, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away on September 5, 2015 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia after a brave battle with cancer. Born September 6, 1945 in Pensacola, FL, he was a son of the late Merle William and Kathryn Margaret (Mardyla) Alpeter. Tom was a 1964 graduate of New Philadelphia High School who later attended...
Darlene Renee Moss
Sep 4, 2015
Darlene Renee Moss, 54, first born child of Nancy and Gary L. Armstrong, Sr. of Gnadenhutten, was called home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2015 from Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. Darlene was a 1978 graduate of Indian Valley North High School, and on September 16th of the same year,...
Darlene Renee Moss
Sep 4, 2015
Darlene Renee Moss, 54, first born child of Nancy and Gary L. Armstrong, Sr. of Gnadenhutten, was called home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2015 from Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. Darlene was a 1978 graduate of Indian Valley North High School, and on September 16th of the same year,...
Lucy E. Vankirk
Sep 1, 2015
Lucy E. Vankirk, 84, of Dennison, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 after a lengthy illness. God truly blessed her all the way to the end and beyond. Heaven has had an angel returned to them. Born October 20, 1930 in Hewett, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late David French and Sybil...
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