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Doris Jean Sharrock, 86, died May 19, 2012, at Schoenbrunn Health Care, New Philadelphia, following an extended illness.
Edwin J. Borntrager, 80, of Wilmot, died May 20, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.
Roman A. Miller, 63, of Fredericksburg, died May 16, 2012, at his home.
Roman was born Nov. 3, 1948, in Holmes County, to the late Abe E. and Anna Miller, and married Mattie A. Gingerich on March 14, 1974. She survives. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Norma Jean Hershberger, 86, formerly of Walnut Creek and Berlin, died May 15, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Andrew C. “Andy” McDade, 86, of Dover, died May 17, 2012, at Union Hospital, lovingly surrounded by his family, following a period of declining health.
Maryann Scott, 49, a resident of Tuscarawas County for most of her life, most recently of Dennison, died May 5, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following an illness of many years.
Andy J.M. Miller, 74, of Fredericksburg, died May 9, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, from injuries sustained in an accident at his home.
Bennie Bucher, 87, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully May 9, 2012, at his home.
Linda Darlene Edwards, 70, of Coshocton, died May 6, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a brief illness.
William “Bill” Barnett, 61, of Millersburg, died May 11, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital.
Carole Anne Hobart, 67, of Dover, died May 7, 2012, after suffering a stroke in February and a recent battle with ovarian cancer.
Martha Pfeister, 66, of Baltic, died May 7, 2012, at Aultman Compassionate Care, Canton, following an extended illness.
Mandy J. Miller, 50, of Dennison, died May 3, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Henrietta Yoder, 85, of Sugarcreek, died May 2, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a lengthy illness.
Josephine M. Vinci, 90, of Dennison, died May 1, 2012, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home, where she had resided during a period of declining health.
Harold E. Russell, 95, of New Philadelphia and Key West, Fla., died May 2, 2012, at Hennis Care & Retirement Centre, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Edward J. Hershberger, 64, of Baltic, died April 24, 2012, at his residence.
Mary Ann Yoder, 76, of Dalton, died April 28, 2012, at her home, following a period of declining health.
John E. Maurer, 69, of Dover, died April 27, 2012, at Union Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Dec. 13, 1942, in Dover, John was a son of the late Elmer and Hazel Maurer. He retired in 2011 from Kimble Clay and Limestone after 21 years as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Vera M. McGrath, 90, formerly of Sugarcreek, died April 27, 2012, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover.
Leslie Ann Kellner, 70, of Dover, died April 22, 2012, at Aultman Hospital.
Robert D. “Bob” Roberts, 82, of Dennison, died April 21, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a lengthy illness.
Della Mae Liggett, 83, formerly of Tuscarawas and Uhrichsville, died peacefully April 20, 2012, at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center, Louisville.
Robert R. “Bob” Everhart, 77, of New Philadelphia, died April 21, 2012, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover, following an extended illness.
Willard F. “Bill” Brown, 86, of Dover, died April 21, 2012, at his home, following a long illness.
Harry D. Owens, 86, of Dover, died April 19, 2012, following a long battle with cancer.
Helen Kinsey Gerbetz, 92, of New Philadelphia, died April 20, 2012, at the home of her daughter, Jayne Harmon.
Marie Coulson, 89, of Sugarcreek, died April 15, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Lucille A. Yeager, 76, of Dover, died April 14, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, following an extended illness.
Martha Coblentz, 75, of Millersburg, died April 11, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, following an extended illness.
Carmi Stauffer, 83, a lifelong resident of Dover, died April 11, 2012, at Union Hospital, following an extended illness.
Janet Marie Wilson, 76, of New Philadelphia, died April 9, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Madge Elise Saunders, 98, of Coshocton, died April 8, 2012, at the Coshocton Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.
John J. Zahner, 53, of Dover, died April 4, 2012, at Union Hospital.
John was born April 25, 1958, to Janice Zahner Renner of Dover and the late James H. Zahner. He attended Garaway High School.
Kenneth V. Countryman, 84, of Dover, formerly of Middletown, died April 3, 2012, at Park Village Health Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Clarence Troyer, 93, of Millersburg, died April 7, 2012, at his residence.
Burton H. Renner, 101, of Wooster, formerly of Orrville, died April 3, 2012, at Smithville Western Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Jacqueline Fisher, 57, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully March 31, 2012, at the home of her daughter, following a brief and aggressive battle with lung cancer.
Sandra Marie Betche, 72, of New Philadelphia, died April 5, 2012, at Schoenbrunn Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness.
Arlene Leindecker, 90, formerly of Sugarcreek, died March 29, 2012, at Walnut Hills Retirement Home, Walnut Creek.
Helen E. Burkhart, 62, of Dover, died March 31, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, following an extended illness.
Born Dec. 29, 1949, in Dennison, Helen was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Mann. She retired as a waitress at the Junction Truck Stop, Strasburg, after 34 years of service.
Mary E. Bower, 97, of New Philadelphia, died March 29, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Daniel A. Raber, 49, of Millersburg, died April 1, 2012, at his residence, following a four-year battle with cancer.
Daniel was born July 29, 1962, in Holmes County, to Andy and Maudie Raber of Millersburg. He was the owner of A&M Hardwoods and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Evelyn M. Domer, 87, of Sugarcreek, died March 28, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.
Kenneth L. Richardson, 59, of Sugarcreek, died March 31, 2012, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Marvin O. “Mo” Wertman, 82, of Dover, died March 26, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a five-month illness.
Deanna Kay Rainsberg, 73, of Dennison, died March 29, 2012, at The Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.
Anthony J. “Frip” Altier, 90, a lifelong Dover resident, died March 29, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness.
Cathie I. Hiltbrand, 63, of Dover, died March 30, 2012, at her home, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Dorothy May Lupi, 90, of Dennison, died March 26, 2012, at Altercare of Noble’s Pond, Canton, following a lengthy illness.
Mary Stantz, 89, of New Philadelphia, died March 25, 2012, at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Lillian Mardell Mollenkopf, 89, of Dover, died March 21, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness.
Betty June Oliver, 90, of Dover, died peacefully March 23, 2012, at Park Village Retirement Center, following a brief illness.
Linn David Marlatt, 68, of Dover, formerly of Uhrichsville, died peacefully March 25, 2012, at his home, following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.
Robert “Bob” Kinsey, 72, of Glenmont, died peacefully March 19, 2012, with his children at his side, following an extended illness.
William L. “Bill” Martin Sr., 73, of Dover, died March 13, 2012, at Hennis Care Centre, following a brief illness.
Rose Ann Miller, 48, of Millersburg, died March 18, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital.
Rose Ann was born Sept. 29, 1963, in Sugarcreek, to Jacob M. and Emma Mae Miller of Millersburg. She attended the Holmes County Training Center and Sharon Conservative Mennonite Church.
Elizabeth C. Simon, 94, of Dalton, died March 13, 2012, at Brewster Parke Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Ura J. Burkholder, 81, of Sugarcreek, died March 17, 2012, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Born Feb. 5, 1931, in Holmes County, Ura was a son of the late Jonas E. and Fannie Burkholder. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Sandra L. Dallacheisa, 66, of Dover, died March 16, 2012, at Union Hospital, following an extended illness.
Martha Richardson, 89, of Baltic, died Feb. 28, 2012, in Georgia, at the home of her daughter, Sandra Bentley.
Martha was born April 6, 1922, in Marietta, to the late John C. and Marie Wable. She was married in 1942 to Donald A. Richardson, and he died in 2002.
Ruth Jean Levengood, 91, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully March 8, 2012, at her residence.
Emanuel J. “Monie” Yoder, 70, of Baltic, died March 10, 2012, at his residence, of natural causes.
Ellen L. Hollinger, 84, a lifelong resident of Dover, died March 2, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
James Edward Baker, 58, of Akron, formerly of Tuscarawas, died unexpectedly Feb. 29, 2012.
Marilyn J. Corns, 87, of Strasburg, died March 8, 2012, at Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, following a long illness.
Mary Catherine Bender, 90, of Columbus, Ind., formerly of East Sparta and Roswell, died March 7, 2012, at the Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center, following a period of declining health.
Robert E. “Bob” Decker Sr., 71, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 29, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a long illness.
Sylvia J. Locker, 85, of Somerdale, died Feb. 29, 2012, following a brief illness.
Laura A. Raber, 56, of Sugarcreek, died March 1, 2012, at Aultman Woodlawn Center, following a five-year battle with kidney failure and 12-month battle with lung cancer.
Wilma M. Zuchegno, 90, of Park Village Retirement Center, Dover, died March 1, 2012.
Helen E. “Honey” Flynn, 86, of Dover, died Feb. 29, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a sudden illness.
Wilma Butler, 74, of Uhrichsville, died March 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a brief illness.
Mildred F. Coventry, 75, of New Philadelphia, died March 3, 2012, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family.
H. Paul Quicksall, 78, of Dover and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., died Feb. 29, 2012, following a two-week illness.
Thomas Wills Gartrell, 86, of Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 29, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Margaret J. “Marge” Goss, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 26, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a sudden illness.
Born Nov. 7, 1929, in Breckinridge, Ky., Marge was a daughter of the late John and Emma Langley.
Ralph E. Reynolds, 91, of Brewster, died unexpectedly Feb. 26, 2012, at his home.
Ralph was born Jan. 25, 1921, in Paden City, W.Va., to the late Ralph R. and Clara Mae Reynolds, and married Willa M. Miller on August 18, 1948. She survives.
Barbara A. Karr, 77, of Dover, died Feb. 27, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a long illness.
William Lee “Bill” Lightbody, 63, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Feb. 27, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by his family.
Marc A. Birtcher, 44, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 20, 2012, following a sudden illness.
Dale W. Grimm, 88, of Dover, died Feb. 24, 2012, following a brief illness.
Born Nov. 5, 1923, in Dover, Dale was the son of the late Vernon and Marie Grimm. He attended Dover High School. On Oct. 6, 1951, he married Martha J. Plummer, who preceded him in death.
Frank Sullivan, 70, died Feb. 21, 2012, at the family farmhouse in Dover, where he was born, reared, and lived his life.
Bernice Burky Yakley, 96, died peacefully Feb. 21, 2012, at Schoenbrunn Heathcare, New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Leslie C. Oplinger, 66, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly Feb. 23, 2012, while helping others, a trait for which he was well recognized.
Jeanne K. Boich, 89, of Dover, died Feb. 20, 2012, at Park Village Health Care Center. She was surrounded by loved ones and had been in declining health for several years.
Florence Margaret Pancher, 83, of Myrtle Beach, N.C., formerly of Uhrichsville, died Feb. 18, 2012, following a short illness.
Vemba K. Breniser, 94, of Dover, died Feb. 20, 2012, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Eugene “Doug” Spacht, 63, of Gnadenhutten, died suddenly Feb. 13, 2012, at Trinity Hospital Twin City, Dennison.
Arline E. Edwards, of Lincolnton, N.C., formerly of Virginia Beach, Va., died Feb. 11, 2012.
Born March 1, 1924, in Dover Township, Arline was the daughter of the late George and Edna Moser.
Andrew E. “Little Andy” Miller, 66, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully Feb. 18, 2012, following a short stay at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.
Anna K. McKeever, 100, of Syracuse, N.Y., formerly of Dover, died Feb. 6, 2012, at Rosewood Heights Health Center.
Jo-Ann Carpenter, 77, of Uhrichsville, died Feb. 16, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
Robert “Bob” Wasem Jr., 90, of Dover, died Feb. 15, 2012, at his home.
Born May 14, 1921, in Winfield, Bob was a son of the late Robert Sr. and Erma Wasem. He retired first from Kinser Coal Co., Winfield, and then was employed at Union Country Club as a greens keeper for over 20 years.
Emanuel L. “Mike” Perry, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 13, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Clarence Philip “Putt” Heldt Jr., 87, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 18, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Walter Ellis Horton Sr., 86, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Feb. 17, 2012, at his residence, with his family at his side.
Ruth Pauline Doane, 82, of Gnadenhutten, died Feb. 12, 2012, at New Dawn Retirement Community, following a brief illness.
Esther Martinelli, 86, a lifelong resident of Dennison, died Feb. 12, 2012, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Jane E. Kaltenbaugh, 90, of Strasburg, died Feb. 10, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Stanley B. “Benji” Sommers, 74, of Dundee, died Feb. 8, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.
Duane D. “Hoss” Ruegsegger, 77, of Dundee, died Feb. 11, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Duane was born Sept. 28, 1934, in Beach City, to the late Dale and Elsie Ruegsegger. He retired in 1997 from Reese Trucking, Dover.
Mary Miller, 78, of Newcomerstown, died Feb. 11, 2012, at her residence, following a four-month battle with lung cancer.
Mary was born July 14, 1933, in Wayne County, to the late Henry and Alma Shetler. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Amish Mennonite Church.
Richard Dean “Dick” Engstrom, 80, of Freeport, died Feb. 9, 2012, at his home, following a sudden illness.
Ralph A. Schlabach, 90, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully Feb. 12, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, surrounded by his family.
William J. “Bill” Walkosak, 73, of Dover, died Feb. 7, 2012, at Union Hospital, following congestive heart failure.
John C. “Jack” Hobart, 70, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Feb. 10, 2012.
Eli A. Troyer, 81, of Millersburg, died Feb. 6, 2012, at his residence, following a short illness.
Eli was born June 16, 1930, in Holmes County, to the late Andy J. and Ida Troyer. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Dennis G. “Babe” Raber, 88, of Stone Creek, died peacefully Feb. 4, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Adeline L. Haas Griffey, 97, of Park Village, formerly a longtime Dover resident, died Jan. 30, 2012, following a period of declining health.
Luke Justin Foster, 28, of Dover, died Feb. 2, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a hard-fought battle with leukemia.
Carolyn J. Schimel, 68, of Port Washington, died Feb. 3, 2012.
Born Feb. 25, 1943, in Holloway, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie Fritter. She retired from Smurfit-Stone Container in 2005 after 20 years of service.
Kenneth E. Otto II, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 1, 2012, at Aultman Hospital.
Joanne Marie Butler, 77, of Uhrichsville, died Jan. 30, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a lengthy illness.
Junior L. Rufenacht, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 29, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Richard Leroy “Dick” West, 64, of Freeport, a longtime resident of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly Jan. 25, 2012, at his home.
Madeline A. Wallick, 85, of Middletown, formerly of Dover, died Jan. 24, 2012, at Garden Manor.
Madeline was born June 21, 1926, in Rockford, Ill. On July 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to Richard W. Wallick, who preceded her in death in 2003.
David E. Cutlip, 67, of Bowerston, formerly of Uhrichsville, died Jan. 27, 2012, at Trinity Hospital Twin City, Dennison, following a lengthy illness.
William R. Jennings Jr., 72, of Dover, died Jan. 25, 2012, following an extended illness.
Betty Yockey, 90, of Dover, died Jan. 25, 2012, at Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia.
Sandra L. Shores, 73, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Jan. 24, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, from cardiac arrest, while surrounded by her family.
Janice E. Baker, 86, of Dennison, died Jan. 28, 2012, at Trinity Hospital Twin City, following a short illness.
Vera Viola Miller, 77, of Sugarcreek, died Jan. 24, 2012, at her home, following a battle with cancer.
Dale Jacob Wenger, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 21, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a short illness.
Evelyn M. Walker, 95, of Gnadenhutten, died Jan. 20, 2012, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Neal E. Miller, 89, of Baltic, died Jan. 20, 2012, at his residence.
Born Nov. 4, 1922, in Holmes County, Neal was a son of the late Eli and Elizabeth Miller. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Walter G. Duvall, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 22, 2012, at Amberwood Manor, following an extended illness.
Victor H. Dupper, 87, of New Dawn Health Care Center, Dover, died peacefully Jan. 18, 2012, following a period of declining health.
Ruth J. Bricker, 87, of Uhrichsville, died Jan. 17, 2012, at Country Club Retirement Center, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Audrey Mae Meek, 61, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 19, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a courageously fought one-year battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Virginia G. McClelland, 95, of New Dawn Health Care Center, Dover, died Jan. 19, 2012, following a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jean Hites, 80, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Jan. 21, 2012, at Hennis Care & Retirement Centre, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Albert Eugene Corra, 87, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly Jan. 14, 2012, at his home.
Donald L. “Don” Chewning, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 15, 2012, at his home, following a long battle with cancer.
Ruth Jayne McPeek, 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Jan. 15, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.
Diana J. Stevens, 62, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 10, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, of a sudden illness following surgery.
Shirley J. Ruegsegger, 67, of Strasburg, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Union Hospital.
Margaret Anne “Peggy” Bears, 62, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Columbus, died unexpectedly Jan. 10, 2012.
Otis Dean Mathias Sr., 70, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully in his sleep Jan. 11, 2012.
Jon K. Marshall, 47, of Dover, who had battled disease and illness much of his life, died Jan. 11, 2012.
Joseph W. Toth, 97, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 8, 2012, at the Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky, following a period of declining health.
Kathy Elaine Rohe, 57, of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 30, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, Dover, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Faye Elizabeth Meese, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 4, 2012, at Union Hospital, Dover, with her family at her side, following a period of declining health.
Betty J. Shumaker, 88, of Dover, died Jan. 6, 2012, at New Dawn Health Care Center.
Born Jan. 7, 1923, in New Philadelphia, Betty was a daughter of the late Jacob and Clara Espenschied. She was a homemaker and had also worked at Nickles Bakery and Kreig Dry Cleaners.
Larry L. McKee, 71, of Dover, died peacefully Jan. 4, 2012, at his home, following a long illness.
Delores Brady, 84, died Dec. 22, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living, Dover.
Anna M. Yoder, 85, of Millersburg, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Born Jan. 29, 1926, in Wayne County, Anna was a daughter of the late “Benton” Mart A. and Fannie Miller. She was a member of the Amish Church.
Ruth P. Mencer, 76, of Coshocton, died Dec. 28, 2011, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, following a lengthy illness.
Richard Eugene “Dick” Bair, 73, of Port Washington, died Dec. 28, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a lengthy struggle with cancer.
Beatrice Holden, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 28, 2011, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.
Irene E. Parker, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 31, 2011, after her second battle with cancer.
Lewis R. “Bob” Fitch, 78, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Dec. 23, 2011, at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon.
Charles E. Mills, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 27, 2011, at Trinity Hospital Twin City, Dennison.
Mary Ann E. Wengerd, 98, of Walnut Creek, died Dec. 30, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Mary was born July 31, 1913, in Sugarcreek, to the late Eli C. and Clara N. Troyer. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Order Amish Church.
Sara L. Miller, 73, of Baltic, died Jan. 1, 2012, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Sara was born April 20, 1938, to the late Levi J. and Tena Yoder. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Susie Mast, 91, of Baltic, died Dec. 28, 2011, at her residence, following a short illness.
Susie was born August 30, 1920, in Holmes County, to the late Eli S. and Barbara Mast. She worked at Keim Lumber, Charm, for 32 years and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Alta R. Miller, 64, a resident of the Wayne County Care Center, formerly of Mt. Eaton, died Dec. 29, 2011, following an extended illness.
Arlene M. Regula, 95, of Baltic, died Dec. 17, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living Center, Dover.
Bishop Abe W. Schlabach, 63, of Sugarcreek, died Dec. 17, 2011, at his residence, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born April 4, 1927, in Hartville, Vernon was the son of the late David and Katie Troyer. He was a truck driver for over 60 years, having retired this past October from Ohio...
David E. Devore, 65, of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 15, 2011, at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Mary Lou Ullstrom Koch, 91, of Dover, died Dec. 11, 2011, at Hennis Care and Retirement Center, following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late William and Mary Choma, Mary Lou was born June 23, 1920, in Toronto.
Joyce A. Haney, 72, of Dover, died Dec. 17, 2011, following an extended illness.
Born April 27, 1939, in Newark, Joyce was the daughter of the late Frederick and Betty Morehead.
Camillo C. “Cam” Colelli, 81, of Strasburg, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 14, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a lengthy illness.
Harlan Immel, 92, of Sugarcreek, died Dec. 16, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a brief illness.
Kevin Patrick, 44, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Dec. 11, 2011, at his home.
William W. Chenot, 62, of Columbus, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 10, 2011, at his home.
Carol I. Yoder, infant daughter of Ivan J. and Mary Esther Yoder of Stone Creek, died Dec. 7, 2011, shortly after birth, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.
Edith H. Finegan, 95, of Dennison, died Dec. 8, 2011, at Trinity Hospital Twin City, following a brief illness.
Robert A. Morris, 54, of Dover, died Dec. 11, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, surrounded by his family.
Thomas R. Wagner, 49, of Dover, died Dec. 10, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Wanda Grace Lemasters, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Dec. 8, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a period of declining health.
Raymond Dean Sullivan, 73, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Dec. 7, 2011, at his home.
Max V. Ritenour Jr., 65, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly Dec. 6, 2011.
Grayson James Espenschied, infant son of Derick and Kelly Conrad Espenschied of Amherst, was stillborn Nov. 30, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Richard W. Lenhoff, 37, of Strasburg, died Dec. 2, 2011, following injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Norman O. “Red” Adams, 88, of Uhrichsville, died Dec. 4, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.
Bessie Ann Barker, 85, of Uhrichsville, died Dec. 1, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, Dennison.
Mildred E. Welling, 100, of New Philadelphia, died Nov. 28, 2011, much to her own relief, at Hennis Care Center, Dover.
John F. Maurer, 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Nov. 29, 2011, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Harold A. Gonter, 94, a lifelong resident of Ragersville and a resident of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, since 2010, died Dec. 4, 2011, following an extended illness.
Alvin P. Schrock, 91, of Dundee, died Dec. 4, 2011, at his residence.
Alvin was born Jan. 15, 1920, in Holmes County, to the late Peter P. and Sarah A. Schrock. He was a retired woodworker and a charter member of Bethel Fellowship Church, Berlin.
Mervin M. Miller, 80, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 29, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Charles Wayne Fisher, 76, of Barnesville, formerly of Dennison and Tippecanoe, died Dec. 2, 2011, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, W.Va., following a period of declining health.
Alta C. Miller, 73, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 29, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following a brief illness.
Rose Marie “Rosie” Welshenbaugh, 59, of Uhrichsville, died Nov. 25, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, following a short but hard-fought battle with cancer.
Helen O. Swinderman, 93, of Dover, died Nov. 23, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Frankie L. Truman, 77, of Beach City, died unexpectedly Nov. 21, 2011, at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon.
Frankie was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Clay County, W.Va., to the late Otha and Edna Truman, and married Wilma C. Walls on Dec. 24, 1955. She survives.
Ruth M. Brown, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Nov. 20, 2011, at her home on the family farm.
Born April 21, 1927, in Tuscarawas, Ruth was the daughter of the late Irven C. and Lula Eichel. She married Orlo K. Brown on April 20, 1946, and he preceded her in death.
Hazel Isbell, 96, of Strasburg, died Nov. 17, 2011, following a brief battle with cancer.
Charles “Bob” Butler, 88, of Walnut Creek, died Nov. 23, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
Henry “Hank” Fragasse, 83, of Dover, died peacefully Nov. 20, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living.
Edith Marie “Edie” Mitchitell, 89, formerly of Dennison, died Nov. 20, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Uhrichsville, following a period of declining health.
Mary Lou Madzia, 73, of Massillon, died Nov. 17, 2011, at the Laurels, following a long illness.
Mary Lou was born June 27, 1938, in Blairmont, to the late Fred and Alberta Bartels. She married Joseph J. Madzia on April 4, 1959. He survives.
Marsha Lynn Marsh, 58, of Schoenbrunn Healthcare, New Philadelphia, died peacefully Nov. 18, 2011, following a lengthy battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Luella “Adeline” Dunfee, 80, of Bowerston, died Nov. 14, 2011, at Bowerston Pointe Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Kenneth Kirkwood “Jake” Korns, 87, of Dover, died Nov. 14, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Teresa A. Hart, 45, of Piedmont, formerly a longtime Uhrichsville resident, died unexpectedly Nov. 7, 2011, at her home.
M. Joyce Klamut, 74, of Dover, died Nov. 8, 2011, at the Hennis Care Centre.
Thomas Kurtz Gilmore, 74, of Dennison, died Nov. 11, 2011, at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Massillon, following a lengthy illness.
Charles Rae Stocker, 85, of Bolivar, died Nov. 7, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Evadine E. Roup, 84, of Uhrichsville, died Nov. 8, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, Dennison, following a lengthy illness.
Edna Irene Dempsey, 71, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly Nov. 10, 2011, at her home.
Gideon D. Raber, 65, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 9, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a stroke on Nov. 7, which was followed by a brain hemorrhage on Nov. 9.
Garry L. Shuss, 61, of Uhrichsville, died Nov. 10, 2011, at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Annetta M. Hughes, 91, of Newcomerstown, died Oct. 31, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness.
Born August 24, 1920, in Akron, Annetta was the daughter of the late Frank and Besse Singleton. She graduated from North High School, Akron.
Emma M. Lehigh, 82, of Tuscarawas, died Nov. 3, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, Dennison, following a brief illness.
Travis James Ridenour, 21, of Dennison, died Oct. 30, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, as a result of injuries he tragically sustained at his home. Travis leaves a legacy of selflessness, as he had chosen to be an organ donor, which will help others to live longer and better lives.
Shirley A. Craig, 76, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Oct. 30, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, with her family at her side, following a brief illness.
Lois June Glauser, 81, of New Dawn Retirement Center, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Nov. 3, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Dennis R. Hershberger, 48, of Millersburg, died Nov. 1, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a one-year battle with leukemia.
Jane A. Rimer, 90, of Dover, died Oct. 31, 2011, at Country Club Retirement Campus, following a period of declining health.
Walter Damian “Walt” Neighbor II, of Newcomerstown, formerly of Delaware, died suddenly Oct. 28, 2011, at Southeast Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, after suffering an apparent heart attack at his residence.
Virginia C. Slutz, 89, of Newcomerstown, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Oct. 27, 2011.
Florence Anna Finzer, 88, of Stone Creek, died Oct. 31, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living, Dover.
Dixie L. Garabrandt, 74, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Oct. 30, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, with her family at her side, following a brief illness.
Ida M. Handrich, 91, a longtime Dover resident, died Oct. 25, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Community, following an extended illness.
James Matthew “Jim” Ress, 89, of Dover, died Oct. 25, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre.
Thomas A. Collins, 54, of New Philadelphia, died Oct. 25, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a lengthy illness.
Donald Carl “Don” Kneuss, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Oct. 29, 2011, at his family farm, surrounded by his loved ones.
Helen Rosina Kappeler, 93, of Dover, died Oct. 26, 2011, at Park Village Healthcare Center.
Richard Robinson, 84, of Newcomerstown, died Oct. 27, 2011, at his residence.
Robert J. Jordan, 72, of New Philadelphia, died Oct. 29, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Born Nov. 8, 1938, in Millersburg, Robert was a son of the late Ralph and Lola Jordan.
Eugene C. “Gene” Bleininger, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Oct. 24, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Born Jan. 20, 1935, in Stone Creek, Gene was the only child of the late Cleatus and Delsie Bleininger. He retired from Republic Steel, where he had worked as a bricklayer, in 1978.
Walter A. Hickman Jr., 58, of Newcomerstown, died Oct. 23, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born Oct. 21, 1953, in Belden, Mich., Walter was a son of the late Walter Sr. and Eileen Hickman. He retired from M&W Plastics, West Lafayette.
Wayne Lee Reese, 82, of Dover, died Oct. 18, 2011, at Union Hospital, following various complications.
Irene Hope Hartline, 94, of Beach City, died peacefully Oct. 20, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Elizabeth M. Levengood, 81, of Baltic, died Oct. 19, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a two-year illness.
Albert Geib Jr., 86, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 16, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover, following a brief illness.
Ardis Y. Pyle, 84, of Somerdale, died Oct. 15, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Born April 18, 1927, in Midland, Mich., Ardis was a daughter of the late Hazen and Mary Briggs. She was a member of Leesville Faith Community Chapel and enjoyed baking and taking care of her family.
N. Diana Armstrong, 57, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly Oct. 11, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, Dennison.
Hazel M. Pangrazio, 83, of Dennison, died Oct. 13, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Judy J. Foltz, 69, of Dover, died Oct. 12, 2011, at her home, following a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Eugene Christian Wenger, 79, of Stone Creek, died Oct. 14, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a lengthy illness.
William Thomas Morgan, 84, of Dover, formerly of Stroudsburg, Pa., died Oct. 11, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a period of declining health.
Cynthia A. Dolzine-Swift, 55, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Oct. 13, 2011, after a 25-year battle against cancer. During that 25-year battle, Cindy was a cancer survivor on four different occasions.
Noah A. Raber, 91, of Millersburg, died Oct. 13, 2011, at his home, following a short illness.
Noah was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Holmes County, to the late Andrew N. and Mary Raber. He was the owner of Raber Lumber Company, Charm, and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Sarah Ann Kaufman, 92, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 15, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following an extended illness.
Lucille Yoder, 82, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 10, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.
Carl E. Eichel Sr., 77, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 30, 2011.
A son of the late Omer and Florence Eichel, Carl was born March 18, 1934, in Tuscarawas. He was the owner and operator of Carl Eichel and Sons Concrete and Block Work.
Ann I. Baumberger, 97, of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, formerly of Uhrichsville, died Oct. 7, 2011.
Robert E. Barrows, 97, of New Philadelphia, died Oct. 6, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Kenneth E. “Ken” Loveday, 84, of Dover, died Oct. 3, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
George Albaugh Jr., 85, of Dennison, died peacefully Oct. 6, 2011, at his home, in the presence of his loving wife and daughters.
Bill McCreery, 62, of Barnhill, died Oct. 8, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following an extended illness as a consequence of exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War.
Florence C. Berni, 89, of Dennison, died Oct. 7, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, following a recent illness.
Darrell Paul James, 77, of Bolivar, died Oct. 6, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a period of declining health.
Grace O. Beachy, two-year-old special daughter of Owen G. and Barbara Ann Beachy of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 4, 2011, at Akron Children’s Medical Center, of a genetic disorder. She was born Nov. 8, 2008, in Millersburg.
Clayton J. Hewitt, 81, of Mt. Eaton, died unexpectedly Oct. 5, 2011, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.
Delbert L. Godwin Jr., 51, of Strasburg, died unexpectedly Sept. 28, 2011, at Aultman Hospital.
Delbert was born Jan. 19, 1960, in Massillon, to Rosie M. and the late Delbert L. Godwin Sr. He worked for Case Farms and Pro Landscaping.
Frank A. “Snook” Rozlog, 75, of Beach City, died Sept. 29, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness.
Virginia Louise Lupi, 96, of Dennison, died Sept. 29, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
William Albert Cotton, 93, of Park Village Healthcare Center, Dover, died Sept. 29, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Larry A. “Butch” VanAlstyne, 71, of Dover, died Sept. 27, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Born June 24, 1940, in Dover, Larry was a son of the late Merle and Celia VanAlstyne. He retired from Dover Chemical after 43 years of service.
Joseph Charles Sanda, 61, of Dover, died peacefully Sept. 28, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a nine-year battle with a myeloproliferative disorder.
Patricia L. McGlumphy, 78, of Stone Creek, died Sept. 27, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief period of declining health and a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Charla Jo Troyer, 55, of Baltic, died Oct. 2, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a lengthy illness.
Charla was born Nov. 4, 1955, in Dover, to the late Charles William and Mary Ellen Hanninger. She worked for many years at the Wayne County Care Center.
Albert E. Hershberger, 95, of Baltic, died Sept. 30, 2011, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Albert was born Jan. 21, 1916, in Holmes County, to the late Eli V. and Lizzie Ann Hershberger. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Henry A. Yoder, 66, of Dundee, died Oct. 1, 2011, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Henry was born June 26, 1945, in Holmes County, to the late Alvin N. and Susie Yoder. He was a grower for Gerber Poultry and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Bernice G. Neumeyer, 101, a resident of Dover for 60 years, died Sept. 23, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Melba J. Allison, 89, of Strasburg, died Sept. 22, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar.
Bernice T. Herron, 86, of Dover, died peacefully Sept. 23, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Center, following a period of declining health.
Guyda Newton, 91, a longtime Dover resident, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2011, at her home, while surrounded by her adoring family.
Margaret Mary Coventry, 84, of Dennison, died Sept. 20, 2011, at Trinity Twin City Hospital, following a brief illness.
James E. Campbell, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 19, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a sudden illness.
Wesley M. Barkman, 4-year-old son of Mahlon D. and Lizzie Mae Barkman of Sugarcreek, died Sept. 22, 2011, from injuries received in a farming accident at his home.
Wesley was born April 1, 2007, in Holmes County. His parents are members of the Amish Church.
Katie D. Byler, 71, of Millersburg, died Sept. 24, 2011, following a truck/buggy accident on August 21.
Katie was born August 17, 1940, to the late Dan J.D. and Mary M. Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Anna Margaret Rufenacht, 84, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 17, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Center.
Born Sept. 1, 1927, in Dover, Anna was a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Melich. She retired from the family business, Rufenacht Ideal Grinding, after 50 years of service.
Kirsten R. Hanks, 45, of Dundee, died Sept. 16, 2011, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Janet Louise Winters, 81, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 16, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Marcos Perez Velasquez, 20, of Dover, died Sept. 8, 2011, in Canton, following an industrial accident.
Ronald B. Jaberg Sr., 70, of Dover, died unexpectedly Sept. 18, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Ernest Ellis Ross, 97, of Danville, formerly of Dennison, died Sept. 14, 2011, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Dorothy June Benedum, 86, of Uhrichsville, died Sept. 14, 2011, following a lengthy illness.
Jo Ann Knecht, 73, of Dennison, died Sept. 16, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Louis Eugene Scolati, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 16, 2011, following a period of declining health.
David “Rusty” Grandison Jr., 66, of Uhrichsville, died Sept. 12, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by his loving family, following a year-long courageous battle with cancer.
Julia Rebecca Dugan, 98, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Sept. 14, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Atlee L. Troyer, 83, of Sugarcreek, died Sept. 17, 2011, at his residence, following a short illness.
Zachary C. “Zach” Leatherman, 21, of Gnadenhutten, died Sept. 17, 2011, at Akron General Hospital, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while driving to work.
Eugene R. “Jack” Brady, 88, of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 9, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover, following a brief illness.
Kenneth J. “Ken” Tucker, 71, of Bolivar, died Sept. 4, 2011, at his home, in his loving wife’s arms.
Ken was born Feb. 22, 1940, in Strasburg, the son of the late John Wesley and Orpha Naomi Tucker. He retired from Sugardale Foods, Canton, where he had worked for 30 years.
Donald E. “Gene” McInnes, 84, of Dover, formerly of East Canton, died Sept. 5, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, following a brief illness.
Raymond S. “Ray” Kennedy, 94, of Dover, formerly of Canton and New Philadelphia, died Sept. 5, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Nancy Louise Roth, 70, of Wainwright, died Sept. 1, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Anne C. Snyder, 91, of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Sept. 10, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Ann I. Simmers, 78, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly Sept. 9, 2011, at her home.
Born Oct. 29, 1932, in Dover, Ann was a daughter of the late Vincent Marion Sr. and Anna Coniglio. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph High School.
Elizabeth Jane Bigler, 85, of Dover, died Sept. 6, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Debbie L. Barker, 52, of Uhrichsville, died Sept. 11, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a two-year courageous battle with cancer.
Emmett Richard Sloan, 74, of Port Washington, formerly of Portage County, died Sept. 5, 2011, at his residence, following a lengthy illness.
Wanda J. Osborne, 81, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully Sept. 4, 2011, at Union Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Irene E. Spence, 98, of Baltic, died peacefully Sept. 6, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Carl R. “Frosty” Biechler, 80, of Strasburg, died August 30, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Margaret A. Burson, 60, of New Philadelphia, died August 30, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
James A. DiGenova, 64, a lifelong resident of Dover, died August 31, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness.
Arthur Carl Heidenreich, 88, a longtime resident of New Philadelphia, died August 31, 2011, at Country Club Retirement Center, Dover, following a lengthy illness.
Earl Lewis Watson, 84, of New Philadelphia, died August 30, 2011, at his home, with his family at his side.
Charles James “Jim” McCune, 61, of Port Washington, died Sept. 1, 2011, at his residence, following a one-year struggle with cancer.
Desmond W. Frame, 54, of Sugarcreek, died August 29, 2011, at his residence, of an apparent heart attack.
Anna S. Mullet, 90, of Sugarcreek, died Sept. 1, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a brief illness.
Olen J. Schlabach, 89, of Sugarcreek, died August 29, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Eli A. “Stutz” Stutzman, 76, of Berlin, died August 31, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Roberta Eloise Houston, of Ragersville, died August 28, 2011, surrounded by her family.
John P. Stanton, 55, of Orrville, died August 26, 2011, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born Sept. 16, 1955, in Orrville, the son of Mary and the late John P. Stanton. He was united in marriage to Diana Fiscus on April 30, 1977. She survives.
Laura M. Redman, 75, of New Philadelphia, died August 26, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Bonnie Jerles Minnis, 45, of Dover, died peacefully August 27, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness that she courageously battled.
Robert H. “Shack” Shackelford, 65, of New Philadelphia, died August 26, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Sally J. Burkhart, 74, of Baltic, died August 16, 2011, at Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Sally was born April 28, 1937, in Ashland. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
John F. Rohn III, 68, of Baltic, died August 22, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a long illness.
John was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Massillon, to the late John F. II and Helen Marie Rohn. He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam.
Charles J. Fondriest, 96, of Dover, died August 18, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Lois Pauline Thompson, 88, of Uhrichsville, died August 15, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness.
John “Jack” Athey Sr., 86, of New Philadelphia, died August 18, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre.
Marjorie Ann Burky, 70, of Sherrodsville, died August 16, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Mary M. Kilchenmann, 96, of Strasburg, formerly of Brewster, died August 17, 2011.
Wayne L. Lanning, 68, of Kinston, N.C., formerly of Uhrichsville, died August 5, 2011, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Thomas Lee “Tom” Mast, 63, of Toledo, died August 13, 2011, at Arbors, Sylvania, following a long-term illness.
Ethel E. Kutcher, 78, of New Philadelphia, died August 15, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Katherine O. Reichman, 96, of Pinehurst, N.C., formerly of New Philadelphia, died August 6, 2011, at Colonial House.
James Robert Overholt, 84, of Dennison, died August 8, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a lengthy illness.
Sandra K. Sullivan, 68, of New Philadelphia, died August 11, 2011, at her home, following a brief illness.
Dorothy J. “Dottie” Kuba, 81, of Dennison, died August 12, 2011, following a brief illness, while surrounded by her loving family.
Jo Ann Williams, 70, of Uhrichsville, died August 9, 2011, at her home, following a brief illness.
Thomas J. Torch, 60, of Utica, formerly of Dennison, died August 7, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Tom was blessed to enjoy the past two years of his life after being the recipient of a transplanted heart, given by the ultimate generosity of another.
Dena J. Hershberger, 56, of Sugarcreek, died August 14, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg.
Dena was born April 13, 1955, in Holmes County, to Katie M. Troyer of Fresno and the late John G. Troyer. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Malinda Yoder, 89, of Sugarcreek, died August 10, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Malinda was born March 24, 1922, in Tuscarawas County, to the late Chris J. and Clara Hershberger. She was a member of the Amish Church.
Mitchell R. Hidey, 25, of Dover, died unexpectedly August 6, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Donald E. Powelson, 68, of Baltic, died August 7, 2011, at his residence.
Donald was born March 24, 1943, in Bergholz, to the late Donald George and Edna Irene Powelson. He was a retired farmer and provided transportation for the Amish community.
Betty Marie Smith, 87, of Uhrichsville, died August 2, 2011, at her home, following a lengthy illness.
John T. Watson, 72, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully August 1, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Born April 19, 1939, in Byesville, John was a son of the late Asa and Freda Watson.
Grace Ann McKinney, 60, of Newcomerstown, died August 4, 2011, at her residence, following a three-year struggle with cancer.
Katherine Johnson, 94, of Dover, died August 3, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Homer Henry Harris, 84, of New Philadelphia, died August 3, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Center, Dover, following a period of declining health.
William D. Murray, 85, of New Philadelphia, died July 27, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, Dover, following a brief illness.
Paul Howard Berkshire, 80, of Strasburg, died August 2, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a five-month battle with myasthenia gravis disease.
Amanda L. Miller, 75, of Fresno, died August 3, 2011, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.
Amanda was born Dec. 11, 1935, in Holmes County, to the late Dan E. and Susan V. Raber. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Jack Eugene Zinkon, 83, of Baltic, died August 5, 2011, at his home, under the care of Hospice and family.
Susan J. Miller, 64, of Millersburg, died August 2, 2011, at her residence.
Susan was born August 11, 1946, in Millersburg, to the late John A. “Pepper John” and Fannie Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of the Amish Church.
Christine K. Demsky, 60, of Sugarcreek Township, died August 4, 2011, at her residence, following a 10-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Brenda S. Engel, 60, of Schoenbrunn Healthcare, New Philadelphia, and a longtime resident of Dover, died August 2, 2011, from complications brought on by diabetes.
Marie S. Hardin, 90, formerly of Millersburg, died August 4, 2011, at Park Village, Dover, following an extended illness.
John Edison Rogers, 71, of Freeport, died July 26, 2011, at Barnesville Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Dora L. Samples, 67, of Uhrichsville, died July 28, 2011, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family, following a battle with cancer.
John J. Zeigler Sr., 65, of New Philadelphia, died July 26, 2011, at his home, with his loving wife and son by his side.
Ronald D. “Dude” Crites, 43, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly July 28, 2011, at his home.
Paul Douglas Gibson, 63, of New Philadelphia, died July 22, 2011, at his home.
Maxine L. Weber, 87, a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia, died July 25, 2011, at Amberwood Manor, following a period of declining health.
Patricia A. “Pat” Hennis, 85, of Dover, died July 28, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
Roy E. Mullett, 85, of Baltic, died August 1, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Eli J. Barkman, 87, of Baltic, died July 28, 2011, at his residence, following a short illness.
Amanda G. Miller, 84, of Millersburg, died July 26, 2011, at her residence.
Amanda was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Holmes County, to the late Gideon C. and Malinda B. Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Jonas A. Yoder, 77, of Fredericksburg, died July 29, 2011, at his residence, following a 10-month illness.
Jonas was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Wayne County, to the late Andy C. and Anna Yoder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and was a farmer and buggy maker for 40 years.
Donald Coen, 59, of Dennison, died July 23, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a lengthy illness.
Rita T. Neiger, 85, of Marion, formerly of New Philadelphia, died July 23, 2011, at Marion Manor.
Calvin Leroy Fisher, 90, of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, died July 15, 2011, following a brief illness.
Janet R. “Jan” Schrock, 50, of Sugarcreek, died July 24, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Thomas Edward Stull, 66, of New Philadelphia, died July 22, 2011, at Schoenbrunn Health Care, following a period of declining health.
R. Doyal Smith, 79, of Dover, died peacefully July 18, 2011, at Amberwood Manor, following a period of declining health.
Arlene Wood, 91, of New Philadelphia, died July 22, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Chad Jason Hofmann, 33, of New Philadelphia, died July 23, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a sudden illness.
Rose Marlene Kowars-Orendi, 78, of Columbus, formerly of Uhrichsville, died July 19, 2011, at Kobacker House, following a brief illness.
Wesley J. Keim, 68, of Sugarcreek, died July 24, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a short illness.
David Lee Hershberger, 17, of Dundee, died July 23, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a drowning accident near Sugarcreek.
Larry L. Sciarini, 73, of the Wainwright area of New Philadelphia, died suddenly July 15, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Audrey M. Zahler, 75, of Dover, died July 15, 2011, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Betty M. Shutt, 86, of Strasburg, died July 15, 2011, at her home, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Thomas R. Owens, 60, of Dover, died July 2, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a two-year illness.
Born July 27, 1950, in Massillon, Tom, as he was known to family and friends, attended Tuslaw High School. On August, 29, 1969, he married the former Carol Klett, and together reared one son.
Joseph R. “Joe” Pisony, 81, of New Philadelphia, died July 14, 2011, at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon, of complications from a recent heart surgery.
Gene E. Espenschied, 72, of Dover, died unexpectedly July 15, 2011, at his home.
John H. Reynolds, 90, of New Philadelphia, died July 2, 2011, at Country Club Retirement Center, Dover, following a period of declining health.
LeRoy E. “Apple Roy” Miller, 73, of Wilmot, died July 16, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, following a sudden illness.
Steve Eugene Sickels, 57, of New Philadelphia, died July 7, 2011.
A son of the late Richard and Mildred Sickels, Steve was born Oct. 2, 1953, at Union Hospital, Dover. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
William C. Miller, 79, of Beach City, died July 9, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness.
Ann R. Garabrandt, 94, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully July 6, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following an apparent heart attack.
Anne Fowler, 95, of Navarre, died July 4, 2011, at Altercare, following a period of declining health.
Anne was born March 10, 1916, in Brownsville, Pa., to the late Frank and Mary Remenaric, and married Roy A. Fowler on Jan. 26, 1936. He died in 1975.
Lena E. Mahaffey, 86, of Uhrichsville, died July 9, 2011, at her home, following a lengthy illness.
Ruby B. Arnold, 93, of Strasburg, formerly of Dover and Dennison, died July 9, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Nelson Gilbert Tassell, 70, of Newcomerstown, formerly of Ypsilanti, Mich., died June 30, 2011, at Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Newcomerstown.
John Albert Swisshelm, 69, of Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died July 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a brief illness.
Carl Eugene “Smitty” Smith Jr., 59, of Newcomerstown, died June 27, 2011, at his residence.
James P. “Jim” Moran, 79, of Strasburg, died peacefully July 7, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles J. “Chuck” Everett, 79, of New Philadelphia, died July 8, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Alta Beachy, 74, of Sugarcreek, died July 10, 2011, at her residence, following a four-month battle with cancer.
Larry Fisher, 64, of Bolivar, died July 5, 2011, at University Hospital, Cleveland, following a courageous four-month battle with cancer.
Jacalyn Zinkon, 54, of Sugarcreek, died July 6, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a three-month illness.
Mary Anne Rupert, 76, of Uhrichsville, died July 4, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness.
Barbara Davis Matronia, 59, of Dover, died suddenly July 3, 2011, at her home.
Robert W. Crume, 97, formerly of New Philadelphia, died July 1, 2011, at County Club Retirement Center, Dover, of natural causes.
Patricia L. “Patti” Higginbotham, 69, of Canton, died June 25, 2011, at Aultman Hospital.
Born May 9, 1942, in Dover, Patti was a daughter of the late Peter and Martha Contini.
Lillian A. Rothenstine, 77, of Uhrichsville, died July 1, 2011, at Trinity Hospital Twin City, Dennison, following a lengthy illness.
Rose C. Chini, 87, of Dennison, died peacefully June 27, 2011, at Country Club Retirement Center, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Marjorie M. Johnson, 88, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, died June 27, 2011, at the Hennis Care Centre, following an extended illness.
Gilbert A. Mizer, 90, a lifelong resident of the Tuscarawas Valley, died peacefully June 26, 2011, with his family at his side, following a sudden health ailment.
Regina Rose Miller, 17-year-old daughter of David A. and Anna Mae Miller of Dundee, died June 27, 2011, at Akron Children’s Medical Center, after patiently enduring a rare lifelong illness of prolidase deficiency.
Ruth E. Ayers, 89, of New Philadelphia, died June 25, 2011, at Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover.
Joseph F. Pritz, 99, of New Philadelphia, died June 24, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Richard Dale Ostler, 77, of New Philadelphia, died June 24, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Delbert A. Fleming, 66, of Millersburg, died June 20, 2011, at his residence.
Delbert was born June 17, 1945, in Holmes County, to the late Telford A. and Lola Fleming.
Mabel A. Raber, 10-year-old daughter of Andy J. and Mary Ann Raber of Fresno, died June 26, 2011, at her residence, of complications from a lifelong illness.
Mabel was born Sept. 7, 2000, in Millersburg. Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.
George E. Fowler Sr., 74, of New Philadelphia, died June 20, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends.
Joan Black, 85, of Strasburg, died June 23, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a short illness.
Joan was born July 1, 1925, in Columbus.
Lorilla Marie Farris, 82, of Dover, died June 20, 2011, at Hennis Retirement & Care Centre, following a lengthy illness.
Ingeborg G. Frey, 72, of Gnadenhutten, died peacefully June 19, 2011, at her home, surrounded by the loving care of her family.
Dorothy Mae Harman, 101, of Dover, died June 20, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living, following a period of declining health.
Phyllis A. Meese, 80, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully June 23, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health.
Irma Marie Rieger, 92, of New Philadelphia, died June 24, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Monica Joy Troyer, 13-day-old daughter of Myron Ray and Ruth Ellen Troyer of Sugarcreek, died June 23, 2011, at her residence.
Monica was born June 10, 2011, in Millersburg. Her parents are members of the Amish Church.
Kevin L. Miller, infant son of Leon and Susan Miller of Sugarcreek, was stillborn June 22, 2011, at his home. His parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.
Linda Kay Mallernee, 60, of Dover, died June 20, 2011, at Union Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a three-month battle with cancer.
Janice Marie Rinderknecht, 88, of Daphne, Ala., died June 18, 2011, in Pensacola, Fla.
Janice was born Dec. 3, 1922, in New Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John and Inez Mae Homer.
Julia Elizabeth Frigley, 92, of Uhrichsville, died June 16, 2011, at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, following a period of declining health.
Frederick J. “Fred” Hardwidge, 95, of Somerdale, died June 18, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Vincent “Flash” Rondinella, 82, of Dover, died June 14, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
James Allen Davis Sr., 73, of Uhrichsville, died June 15, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
Mary Lou King, 80, of New Philadelphia, died June 19, 2011, at Riverside Manor, Newcomerstown, following a period of declining health.
Reta Pauline Harrison, 96, of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died June 17, 2011.
Mary K. Shutt, 77, of Orrville, formerly of Dover, died June 16, 2011, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.
Jeffrey E. Yoder, 46, of Mineral City, died June 13, 2011, of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident near Canton while on his way home from work.
Laverne L. Bear, 77, of New Philadelphia, died June 8, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a year-long illness.
William Joseph “Joe” Baumgardner, 83, of Dennison, died June 6, 2011, at Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Gerald Robert Brown Jr., 62, of Dennison, died suddenly June 7, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Catherine Elizabeth Neibert, 84, of Hennis Care Center, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully June 9, 2011.
Edward “Ed” Mizer Robinson, 88, a resident of the Cardinal House, Cambridge, formerly of Port Washington and Newcomerstown, died June 3, 2011.
Dorothy Marion Neely, 89, of Dover, died June 9, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living, following a period of declining health.
Ora C. Miller, 86, of Sugarcreek, died June 12, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a period of declining health.
Sharon R. Lamonica, 65, of Sugarcreek, formerly of New Philadelphia, died June 4, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following complications from a surgical procedure.
Charles Thomas Corbin, a strong little fighter who graced this earth for nearly three hours, died June 2, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Millie Florence Dawson, 86, a resident of the Schoenbrunn Health Care Center, New Philadelphia, for several years, formerly of Cleveland, died June 3, 2011.
Lail E. Conner, 88, of Strasburg, died peacefully June 2, 2011, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Kristy Dawn Rothacher, 37, of Winfield, died June 5, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her family, and in the arms of her mother. Kristy fought a life-long battle with cerebral palsy, but a short battle with cancer that took a toll on her.
Brandon Lee Speicher, 10, of Newcomerstown, perished in a house fire May 30, 2011, at his residence.
Rachel Lynn Speicher, 27, of Newcomerstown, perished in a house fire May 30, 2011, at her residence.
Stella G. Sliffe, 79, of Uhrichsville, died June 2, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Dolores L. DeTorio Recla, 90, of Park Village Assisted Living Center, Dover, died peacefully May 30, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Lois Elizabeth Rufener, 95, a life resident of Dover, died May 30, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness.
Lance Corporal Peter James Clore, 23, of New Philadelphia, died May 28, 2011, while on escorted patrol in the Zad District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as a result of enemy small arms fire. Clore was a certified explosives detector dog handler, a position that put him ahead of his unit as they...
Herbert L. Beitzel, 92, retired auctioneer, realtor, and dairy farmer, died June 4, 2011, following a brief illness.
Martha Wilhelm, 92, formerly of Canton, died June 1, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover.
Evelyn Elaine Ditto, 86, of New Philadelphia, died June 1, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Weldon Gerber, 90, of Millersburg, died June 3, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following a short illness.
Weldon was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Holmes County, to the late William and Florence Gerber. He was a retired farmer and a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.
Betty Eileen Sandry, 91, who had most recently resided with her daughter and son-in-law in Uhrichsville for the past four years, died May 29, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Uhrichsville, following a period of declining health.
Christie A. Barnhouse, 64, of Strasburg, died May 29, 2011, at Union Hospital, following an extended illness.
Harlan R. Wenger, 79, of Massillon, died May 29, 2011, at Rose Lane Health Center.
Monte Thomas Freshwater Sr., 68, of New Philadelphia, died May 22, 2011, doing what he loved best, riding his motorcycle.
Ellen P. Cramer, 75, of Dover, died May 23, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living, following a period of declining health.
Virginia M. Johnson, 89, of New Philadelphia, died May 25, 2011, at her home.
Grace Irene Andreatta, 93, of Uhrichsville, died May 27, 2011, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center, following a brief illness.
Eli J. Troyer, 84, of Baltic, died May 28, 2011, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Born April 21, 1927, in Holmes County, Eli was a son of the late Jonas M. and Katie Troyer. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
John B. Miller, 27, of Baltic, died May 24, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a sudden illness.
Lovina A. Kaufman, 88, of Millersburg, died May 23, 2011, at the home of her daughter near Holmesville, following a period of declining health.
Earl M. Yoder, 55, of Sugarcreek, died May 24, 2011, at his home, following a three-year illness.
Earl was born August 9, 1955, in Dover, to Robert W. and the late Mattie Yoder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and became an ordained deacon in 1978.
Ronald R. “Ron” Gundy, 65, a lifelong New Philadelphia Quaker, community servant, business leader, and friend, died peacefully May 22, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, with his family by his side, following a period of declining health.
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