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Rebecca Ann Devore
Jul 12, 2015
Rebecca Ann Devore, 60, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015, at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a sudden illness. Born January 7, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Amos Leroy and Sarah Leona (Lavelle) Betleyoun. A resident of Tuscarawas County for most of her life, Rebecca was a retired nurses’ aide...
Erma Blanche Dunlap
Jul 6, 2015
Erma Blanche Dunlap, 90, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Akron City Hospital. Born October 31, 1924 in Gnadenhutten, she was a daughter of the late Ira Alvin and Lizzie Belle (Johnson) McMullen. The last of her generation, Erma was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary (Carl) Naylor and Denver, Cyril (Louella), Dale (Opal),...
Ronnie Ernest Walton
Jun 30, 2015
Ronnie Ernest Walton, 61, of Dennison, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, after a lengthy illness. Born May 28, 1954 in Dennison, he was a son of Erma V. (Chandler) Walton of New Philadelphia and the late Terrence L. Walton. Ronnie was a resident of Dennison for most of his life...
Wesley David O'Hara
Jun 26, 2015
Wesley David O’Hara, 58, of Dennison, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015, at University Hospital in Cleveland, from complications following surgery. Born November 17, 1956 in Dennison, he was a son of Dave and Charlene (Cherrington) O’Hara of Dennison. Wes was a lifelong Dennison resident and a 1975 graduate of Claymont High School where he is well remembered...
Barbara Sue Kauffman
Jun 23, 2015
Barbara Sue Kauffman, 64, of Dennison, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born July 21, 1950 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late James Eugene “Peanut” and Lulu Belle (Brown) Cottrell. On January 18, 1969, Barb married Arthur A. “Butch” Kauffman with whom she enjoyed over...
Clara M. Rainsberg
Jun 16, 2015
Clara M. Rainsberg, 103, formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Hennis Care Center in Dover. Born January 25, 1912 in Sherrodsville, she was a daughter of the late William and Cloie (True) Penick. Clara was also preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Rainsberg; sister, Vera Eichel; brothers, Floyd and Homer Penick; and son-in-law,...
Lewis Bartimus, Jr.
Jun 14, 2015
Lewis Bartimus, Jr., 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Cadiz. Born September 11, 1943 in Logan, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Ruby (Adkins) and Lewis Bartimus, Sr. Lou is survived by his wife, the former Betty L. Hollis whom he married April 15, 1996; daughters, Nicole Bartimus and Felicia...
George William "Georgie" Burroway
Jun 9, 2015
George William “Georgie” Burroway, 26, of Uhrichsville, was called by Jesus to his heavenly home from his earthly one on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born August 12, 1988 in Canton. A lifelong Twin City resident, Georgie attended Starlight School for 4 years and then continued in home-based education through Claymont High School until his graduation in 2007....
Harold Dean Bowditch
May 23, 2015
Harold Dean Bowditch, 95, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the home of his daughter at Tappan Lake, after a period of declining health. Born December 29, 1919 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late Charles and Ruth M. (Fivecoat) Bowditch. He was also preceded in death by his wife, the former Margaret...
Reynold J. Casimir
May 20, 2015
Reynold J. Casimir, 95, of Dennison, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville. Born September 24, 1919 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Fiorendo and Elizabeth (Ruffini) Casimir. A lifelong resident of Dennison, Reynold was a trackman from 1936 to 1980, having worked for the Pennsylvania and Penn Central...
Doris Mae Roberts
May 20, 2015
Doris Mae Roberts, 83, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville, after a period of declining health. Born May 1, 1932 in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Enos A. and Edna T. (Green) Dale. On February 20, 1950, Doris married Donald Leroy Roberts with whom she enjoyed...
Wilbert E. Kiggins, Jr.
May 14, 2015
Wilbert Edward Kiggins, Jr., 64, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, after a period of declining health. Born April 9, 1951 in Cleveland, he was a son of the late Wilbert Edward Kiggins, Sr. and Opal Irene (Dennis) Kiggins. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Mary L. Coventry
May 12, 2015
Mary L. Coventry, 87, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. Born February 23, 1928 in Uhrichsville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur “A.B.” and Alice (Shull) Skaer. Mary was a resident of Uhrichsville throughout her life, was a 1945 graduate of Uhrichsville H.S., and a longtime...
Florence M. Long
May 11, 2015
Florence M. Long, 86, of Uhrichsville, died Monday, May 11, 2015. In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned.
Thomas P. Hawkins
May 9, 2015
Thomas Perry Hawkins, 76, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville, after a period of declining health. Born February 19, 1939 in Nashville, North Carolina, he was a son of Sallie Jane (Hawkins) Lunsford of Bolivar. A resident of the area for much of his life, Tom was very independent...
Linwood Lewis "Lew" Moneymaker, Sr.
May 7, 2015
Linwood Lewis “Lew” Moneymaker, Sr., 75, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at his home. Born November 19, 1939 in Petersburg, Virginia, he was a son of the late Joseph Alexander and Lena (Rivers) Moneymaker. On July 24, 1995, Lew married the former Mariann Peters with whom he was looking forward to celebrating their 20th...
David E. Jones
May 4, 2015
David Edward Jones, 75, of Dennison, passed away at his home on Monday, May 4, 2015. Born March 8, 1940 in Dennison, he was a son of the late William Edward “Eddie” and Mary Rose (Richards) Jones. After attending Dennison High School, Dave proudly served his country in the U.S. Army at the beginning of the Vietnam War. Upon...
William E. "Bill" Stevens
Apr 24, 2015
William Edison “Bill” Stevens, 40, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born April 26, 1974 in Dover, he was a son of David L. Stevens of New Philadelphia and the late Diana Jean (Hoagland) Stevens. After his graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1992, Bill attended Kent State...
Francis M. "Sonny" Davis
Apr 24, 2015
Francis M. “Sonny” Davis, 86, of Dennison, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, after a period of declining health. Born September 14, 1928 in Dennison, he was a son of the late Francis M. and Gertrude C. (Reardon) Davis. A lifelong resident of Dennison, Sonny was a 1946 graduate of Dennison...
Louis Rudolph "Rudy" Stringer
Apr 23, 2015
Louis Rudolph “Rudy” Stringer, 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away at his home with his loving family, on Thursday, April 23, 2015, after a short illness. Born October 20, 1942, he was a son of the late Rudolph C. and Julia L. (Arnold) Stringer. Rudy grew up in Dennison, was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in his youth,...
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