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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.
George Edward Meese Sr., 78, of New Philadelphia, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died May 20, 2011, while surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with lung disease.
Ronald W. Caswell, 77, of Dover, died May 21, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Richard Brady McElravy, 73, of Dennison, died May 18, 2011, at Akron General Hospital.
Andy C. Yoder, 72, of Millersburg, died May 22, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, following a short battle with cancer.
Margaret Ann Marino, 79, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully May 21, 2011, at her home, with her family at her side.
Janet A. Dickinson, 69, of Bolivar, formerly of Cadiz, died May 19, 2011. She was a resident of New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover.
Richard P. “Dick” Cummings, 75, of Dennison, died May 16, 2011, following a brief illness.
Born July 20, 1935, Dick was a son of the late W. Paul and Mary Jane Cummings. A life resident of the area, he graduated from Dennison High School in 1954.
Keith Allen Gerber, 74, of Sugarcreek, died May 18, 2011, at University Hospital, Cleveland, where he had been a patient for the past 12 weeks.
Flora K. Allman, 77, of New Philadelphia, died May 10, 2011, following a period of declining health.
Nathan C. “Nate” Cummings, 27, of Wooster, formerly of Dennison, died May 15, 2011, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Bristol Beigh Hykes, infant daughter of Stephanie K. Vance and David M. Hykes of Uhrichsville, died May 9, 2011. She will be sadly missed by all.
Virginia M. “Ginny” Lukens, 93, of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died April 27, 2011.
Cleo M. Furbay-Hall, 85, of Canton, formerly of Uhrichsville, died May 15, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, following a sudden illness.
Laura E. Murphy, 98, of New Philadelphia, died May 12, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief period of declining health.
Barbara Joy Miles, 48, of Dennison, died May 12, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, while surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Nelson M. Miller, 55, of Millersburg, died May 14, 2011, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., of an apparent heart attack.
Mary Ann Miller, 82, of Sugarcreek, died May 15, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a sudden illness.
Mary was born August 9, 1928, in Holmes County, to the late Noah D. and Elizabeth Miller. She was retired from Alsco and was member of the Amish Church.
Clyde A. Toland, 67, of Baltic, died May 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a three-month illness.
Oleta Z. Lehman, 93, of Kidron, died unexpectedly May 12, 2011, at her home.
Oleta was born July 5, 1917, in Haven, Kans., to the late Samuel and Barbara Miller. She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church and enjoyed sewing with the ladies of the church.
Nettie D. Mast, 83, of Dalton, died May 11, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Nettie was born June 9, 1927, in Stark County, to the late Dan E. and Sarah C. Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Robert J. “Bob” Heil, 92, a lifelong resident of Uhrichsville, died May 9, 2011, at Altercare, Hilliard, following a short illness.
Mary Greaser, 75, of Orrville, died May 9, 2011, at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Austin D. Leggett Jr., 84, of Dover, died May 2, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, following a brief illness.
Richard W. Powell, 100, of Wooster, formerly of Dover, died May 2, 2011, at Horn Nursing Center.
Schaffer Mercer, 83, formerly a longtime resident of Dennison, died May 6, 2011, at West View Manor, Wooster, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
Gearldean Andreas, 89, of Strasburg, died peacefully May 3, 2011, at Union Hospital, with her family around her, following a period of declining health.
Richard A. “Rick” Hagloch, 81, of Delaware, formerly of Dover, died May 3, 2011, at Grady Memorial Hospital, following a two-month illness.
Walter I. Stocksdale, 90, of New Philadelphia, died May 2, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
William A. “Bill” Lieser Sr., 68, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly May 6, 2011, at his home.
Phyllis McCullough, 86, of Gnadenhutten, died suddenly May 3, 2011, at her home.
Michael D. Brewer, 65, of Wooster, formerly of New Philadelphia, died April 30, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Marie Gano, 88, of Dover, died May 1, 2011, at her home.
Born Jan. 20, 1923, Marie was the daughter of the late William and Goldie Espenschied. She worked for the former Alsco, Sugarcreek, for 10 years.
Sandra Jean Sinnett, 71, of Gnadenhutten, died April 30, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Floyd Elmer Lane, 88, of New Philadelphia, died May 1, 2011, at Amberwood Manor, following a period of declining health.
Mary Louise Varner, 70, of Uhrichsville, formerly of Dennison, died May 2, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Dolores M. “Doe” McKenna, 89, died April 20, 2011. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Doe’s sweet and gentle spirit endeared her to all who met her. Always quick with a laugh and ready to enjoy a good joke, Doe brightened every room she entered.
Bobby Joe Jacobs, 60, of Kimbolton, died May 1, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Vonda Lee Campbell, 88, of Port Washington, formerly of Florida, died April 25, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Rose C. Pennington, 92, of New Philadelphia, died April 29, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center, Dover.
Sharon Lou Lawson, 60, of Dundee, died April 28, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, following a courageous battle with illness.
Lulubelle Stein, 70, of Sugarcreek, died April 28, 2011.
Born May 9, 1940, in Dundee, Lulubelle was a daughter of the late Theodore and Mildred Hendricks. She had worked at Alsco, Sugarcreek, for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed puzzles and being with her grandchildren.
Mahlon M. Mullet, 91, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully April 28, 2011, with his family by his side.
Tim E. Zahner, 38, of Zoarville, died unexpectedly April 24, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Charles William “Bill” McCauley, 90, of Uhrichsville, died April 29, 2011, at Walnut Hills Retirement Community, Walnut Creek, following a period of declining health.
Anna was born May 5, 1923, to the late Emanuel and Katie Miller. She was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church, Berlin. Anna was a homemaker and greatly loved her family and church...
Anna L. Tamborini, 88, of Dover, died April 22, 2011, in Wainwright, at the home of her sister, Geraldine “Jerry” Berlendis.
Daniel A. Boffo, 74, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly April 23, 2011, at his home.
Daniel was born Dec. 5, 1936, in Dover, to the late Alfonso and Helen Boffo, and married Sarah “Sally” Nezich on Dec. 23, 1989. She survives.
Almeta W. “Mickey” Zagorec, 83, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully April 23, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side.
Martha Leora Beckley, 96, a resident of Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Newcomerstown, for the past several years and a lifelong resident of Akron, died April 17, 2011.
Joseph Leon Knopp Jr., 79, of New Philadelphia, died April 18, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Alex Lee Koerber, 76, of Wilmot, died April 18, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness.
Patricia Hearing, 83, of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, formerly of Gnadenhutten, died April 19, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Patrick E. “Pat” Majors, 88, of Bolivar, died April 19, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Sergeant James Lewis Smith, 29, of New Philadelphia, died April 18, 2011, while serving on active duty in the U.S. Army at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
Marion E. Neiger, 88 of Marion, formerly of New Philadelphia, died April 21, 2011, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.
Marjorie Felger, 87, of Baltic, died April 21, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, Dover.
Bishop Pete M. Kuhns, 49, of Berlin, died April 21, 2011, following a brief illness.
Raymond D. Gerber, 84, of Strasburg, died April 18, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center, following a brief illness.
MaryLou Elliott, 83, of Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died April 13, 2011, at Hennis Care Center.
Betty J. Varns, 81, formerly of Navarre, died April 16, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Marvin L. Yoder, 58, of Sugarcreek, formerly of Brewster, died April 11, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, due to complications from frontotemporal degeneration.
Lonnie D. Schlabach, 50, of Stone Creek, died April 15, 2011, at the home of his parents, Alvin and Dorothy Schlabach of Baltic.
Robert E. Urfer, 71, of New Philadelphia, died April 13, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
He was retired from the New Philadelphia Fire Department and was an avid bass fisherman.
Dale C. Weaver, 68, of Dover, died April 12, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Beverley Juanita Baker, 84, of Newcomerstown, died April 10, 2011, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
Harry Louis Hargrave, 84, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Dennison, died April 10, 2011.
Christine Colvin, 79, of Dover, died April 13, 2011, at Union Hospital, due to a long-term illness.
Christine was born March 18, 1932, in Hazard, Ky., a daughter of the late Robert L. Haney Sr. and Goldie Ellen Haney Johnson.
Delbert J. Holcomb, 76, of Dover, died April 11, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Ethel M. Hattery, 92, a lifelong resident of Dover, died April 11, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Claude A. Blauch, 85, of Sugarcreek, died April 10, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a brief illness.
Patricia Villers Murnahan, 61, of Shreve, died April 11, 2011, at her home.
Alma M. Loibl, 93, a lifelong resident of Dover, died April 6, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Roger D. Arnold, 62, of Uhrichsville, died April 9, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family, following an illness of two years.
Elsie Agatha “Gate” Briley, 83, of Newcomerstown, died April 7, 2011, at Autumn Health Care Center, Coshocton.
Polly L. Vitt, 99, of New Philadelphia, died April 8, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Zachery L. “Zach” Gillespie, 18, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, died April 4, 2011.
Rebecca J. “Becky” Marvin, 71, of Elkton, Md., formerly of New Philadelphia and Dover, died unexpectedly April 2, 2011, at Union Hospital, Elkton, Md., following a brief illness.
Betty L. Everett, 82, of Dover, died peacefully April 8, 2011, at the home of her daughter Beckie, lovingly surrounded by her family.
Regina Paisley, 85, of Mineral City, died peacefully April 5, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, Bolivar.
Mattie N. Miller, 89, of Sugarcreek, died April 7, 2011, at her residence, following a short illness.
Mattie was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Holmes County, to the late Noah D. and Dena Stutzman. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Margaret W. Deibel, 86, of Strasburg, died April 3, 2011, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare.
Floyd Emmett Wright, 82, of Gnadenhutten, died April 1, 2011, at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon, following a period of declining health.
William E. Ross, 85, of Dennison, died April 2, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, with his family by his side, following a brief illness.
Richard “Dick” Brindley, 84, of Oroville, Calif., formerly of Uhrichsville, died March 17, 2011.
Born April 10, 1926, in Uhrichsville, Dick was a son of the late Roy and Nina Brindley. He was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School in the class of 1944.
Ella Mae Heavilin, 80, of Uhrichsville, died March 29, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a sudden illness.
Lesli A. Zuchegno, 41, of Dover, died unexpectedly March 31, 2011, at her home.
Born May 5, 1969, in Canton, Lesli was a daughter of Earl and Barbara Matronia of Dover. She had been an RN at numerous nursing homes throughout the area.
Ray E. Briggs Jr., 59, formerly of Dover, died March 31, 2011, at Wyant Woods Care Center, Akron.
Ray was born Feb. 5, 1952, in New Philadelphia, to the late Ray Sr. and Rose Briggs.
Dorothy B. Poff, 97, of Dover, formerly of Steubenville, died April 1, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center, following a brief illness.
Margaret E. Colletti, 92, of Midvale, died March 29, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Corporal Shawn M. Sickels, 22, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly March 30, 2011 - less than two weeks before he was to be discharged from active duty from the U.S. Marine Corps following four years of active duty.
Martha D. Frey, 97, formerly of Sugarcreek, died April 3, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Martha was born Feb. 18, 1914, to the late Dan D. and Barbara Yoder. She was a member of the New Order Amish Church.
Wade F. “Bud” Blacka, 66, of Dover, died April 1, 2011, at Sagamore Hills Medical Center. Bud had battled multiple sclerosis for many years.
Merrill Aleene Cargnel, 73, of New Philadelphia, died April 1, 2011, with her family at her side, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Harold Duane “Bud” Bower, 90, died March 21, 2011, following a brief illness. He was a resident of Country Lawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Navarre.
George J. Pope, who was known to his many friends as “Uncle George,” 83, of Baltic, died March 28, 2011, at his home, following a short illness.
Marjorie June Harmon, 77, of New Philadelphia, died March 30, 2011, at Country Club Retirement Center, following an extended illness.
Harold E. Auman, 73, of Dover, died March 30, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Born April 16, 1937, in Sugarcreek, Harold was a son of the late Thurlow “Pete” and Edna Auman. He retired as a driver and salesman from the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., New Philadelphia, after 38 years of service.
Wilma “Tootie” Springer, 94, of Dover, died March 27, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Campus.
Evelyn Ray, 92, of New Philadelphia, died March 23, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Elsie E. Heavilin, 69, of Uhrichsville, died March 22, 2011, at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, following a brief illness.
Catherine G. Bechtold, 47, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly March 20, 2011, at her home.
Robert Eugene Kutcher, 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully March 27, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Center, Dover, following a brief illness.
Gracie N. Miller, infant daughter of Norman I. and Cindy R. Miller of Sugarcreek, was stillborn March 26, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover. Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.
Samuel D. Yoder, 89, of Millersburg, died March 25, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Sandra S. Balder, 74, of New Philadelphia, died March 25, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, surrounded by her family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Bishop Andy E. Wengerd, 69, of Millersburg, died March 21, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness.
Virginia J. Price, 94, of Dover, died March 20, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
William D. “Willy” Stoll, 57, of Dundee, died March 15, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness.
Greydon Allen Boles, infant son of David A. and Jamie L. Boles of New Philadelphia, died at birth March 14, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Ella R. Mathews, 89, of Newcomerstown, died March 13, 2011, at Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Albert A. Miceli, 90, of Dover, died March 15, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
William R. Duncan, 84, of New Philadelphia, died March 16, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer.
Janet C. Chapman, 86, of Dover, died peacefully March 17, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health, surrounded by her family.
David R. Warther, 84, a lifelong resident of Dover, died March 19, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, following an extended illness.
Birdena K. Cobb, 60, of Sugarcreek, died March 20, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Birdena was born July 13, 1950, in Dover, to the late David and Ruth Hershberger. She was a member of Sugarcreek Church of the Brethren.
Delores I. Farnsworth, 72, of Baltic, died March 17, 2011, at Hennis Care Center, Dover, following an extended illness.
Born April 8, 1938, in Dover, Delores was a daughter of the late Irvin and Gertrude Geib. She enjoyed bowling in area leagues and planting flowers at her home.
Donna Lowe, 76, of West Salem, died March 5, 2011, at Hospice House, Ashland, following a three-month battle with cancer.
George J. Nezich, 89, of Brewster, died March 8, 2011, at Brewster Parke, following a period of declining health.
Vivian M. Corbin, 84, of Uhrichsville, died March 6, 2011, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare, New Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness.
William Robert “Wilke” Romig, 71, of Dennison, died March 10, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Uhrichsville, following a lengthy illness.
Jeremiah “Jerry” Rubright, 36, of New Philadelphia, died March 7, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton.
Gladys I. White, 92, of Deersville, died March 12, 2011, at New Dawn Health Care and Retirement Center, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Helen M. Barr, 91, a lifelong resident of Dover, died Feb. 17, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre.
Charlotte A. Hill, 82, of New Philadelphia, died March 12, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Phyllis L. Gowins, 90, of Uhrichsville, died suddenly March 10, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center.
Catherine “Katie” Tyree, 92, of Dover, died March 12, 2011, following a brief illness. She has been joyously reunited with her husband, Curtis William Tyree.
Thelma Violet Cecil, 74, of New Philadelphia, died March 12, 2011, at her home, following a hard-fought battle with lung cancer.
Robert “Bob” Lorenz, 67, of Tuscarawas, died peacefully March 13, 2011, at his home, with his family at his side.
Alice Evelyn Peterson, 99, of Country Club Retirement Center, Dover, died March 8, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a brief illness.
Richard I. “Peanut” Kaser, 90, of Sugarcreek, died March 7, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a short illness.
Joseph C. “Joe” Maybaugh, 77, of Dover, died March 6, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Jack A. Hinds, 59, of New Philadelphia, died March 5, 2011, at home, with his family by his side, following a year-long battle with cancer.
Marilyn B. Rogers, 81, of Uhrichsville, formerly a longtime resident of the Tippecanoe area, died March 5, 2011, at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, following a brief illness.
Nancy Yvonne Sanders, 76, of Gnadenhutten, died unexpectedly March 3, 2011, at her home.
Martha Elizabeth Schneiter, 91, of New Philadelphia, died March 4, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Bonnie Lou Brown, 69, of New Philadelphia, died March 2, 2011, at her home, with her family at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Marie “Betz” Brenly, 90, of Baltic, died peacefully March 3, 2011, at her home.
Dr. Wilford D. Conn, 72, of Mays Landing, N.J., died Feb. 16, 2011, at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, N.J.
Gerald V. “Jerry” Doney, 58, of Uhrichsville, formerly of St. Augustine, Fla., died Feb. 19, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following complications from heart surgery.
Mark Andrew Hackney, 37, of Dennison, died suddenly Feb. 23, 2011, at his home, from health complications.
Stella M. Kozell, 91, of Gnadenhutten, formerly a longtime resident of the Uhrichsville and Stillwater areas, died Feb. 24, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by her loving family.
Dolores A. “Tootie” Fortney, 75, of Dover, died March 1, 2011, at her home.
Born Sept. 8, 1935, in Canton, Tootie was a daughter of the late Edward and Alice Erickson. She was self-employed, having run Tootie’s Ceramics for many years, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dover.
Emra A. Troyer, 79, of Sugarcreek, died Feb. 28, 2011, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Yost J. Miller, 76, of Sugarcreek, died Feb. 24, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, as the result of an accident.
John D. “Jake” Plummer, 59, of New Johnsonville, Tenn., formerly of Sugarcreek, died Feb. 21, 2011, at Three Rivers Hospital, Waverly, Tenn., after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Leone C. Andrews, 93, of Baltic, died Feb. 22, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following an extended illness.
James R. “Spot” Fulton, 64, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Feb. 18, 2011, at his home.
Jody Deibel-Olinger, 50, died peacefully of cancer Feb. 11, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Born August 20, 1960, in Dover, Jody was a daughter of Judy and James Deibel.
Clark W. “Fuz” Monigold II, 27, of Dover, died unexpectedly Feb. 15, 2011, at his home.
Santa Maribel Sica Ixcoy, 2, died Feb. 8, 2011, at Akron Children’s Hospital. Little Santa had been ill for just about six months.
Born August 30, 2008, in Canton, Santa was the much-loved daughter of Juan Sica and Maria Ixcoy de Sica of New Philadelphia.
Nancy L. Meek, 63, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully Feb. 18, 2011, at her home, while surrounded by family and friends.
Arlene E. Hudnall, 89, of North Canton, formerly of Dennison, died Feb. 19, 2011, at St. Luke Lutheran Community.
Beulah M. Hamlin, 99, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Feb. 14, 2011, at New Dawn Retirement Center, Dover, surrounded by her loving family.
Dan. J.W. Miller, 81, of Millersburg, died Feb. 20, 2011, at his home.
Dan was born March 1, 1929, in Wayne County, to the late John W. and Sarah Miller.
Brandon Layne Hochstetler, infant son of Leon and Nora Hochstetler of Dundee, was stillborn Feb. 16, 2011, at Dunlap Community Hospital, Orrville.
John B. “Boyd” Steinebrey, 91, of Sugarcreek, died Feb. 15, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Robert L. “Bob” Yoder, 74, of Navarre, died Feb. 15, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
William R. Neff, 84, of Sugarcreek, died Feb. 16, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Patricia Irene Myers, 64, of Baltic, died Feb. 13, 2011, at Union Hospital, following an apparent heart attack.
Joanne M. Campbell, 74, of Massillon, formerly of Dover, died Feb. 14, 2011, at Meadow Wind Health Care.
Betty Mae Wenger, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 10, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Betty J. Sanders, 67, of Port Washington, died peacefully Feb. 11, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, following a period of declining health.
James E. “Jimmy” Wallace, Jr., 52, of Dover, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Union Hospital following a lengthy period of illness.
Michael Lee Marsh, 39, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Cadiz and the Tappan Lake area, died Feb. 8, 2011, at his home, following a sudden illness.
Paul N. Maurer, 88, of Orrville, died Feb. 9, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Paul was born Sept. 6, 1922, in Dover, the son of Orris F. and Gertrude Maurer. He was united in marriage to Sarah Badger on April 2, 1949. She died in1981.
Rose Marie Graef, 89, of Dover, died Feb. 7, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.
Lynn Diane Sanner, 42, of Tuscarawas, died unexpectedly in her sleep Feb. 6, 2011.
Willie Belle Harris, 96, of Newcomerstown, died Feb. 7, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover.
Myron W. “Moose” Young, 66, of Killbuck, died Feb. 9, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a 10-year battle with cancer.
Frances Loretta Dolzani, 91, of Uhrichsville, died Jan. 28, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover, following a period of declining health.
William Lee “Smoke” Garabrandt Sr., 81, of Uhrichsville, died Jan. 31, 2011, at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness.
Betty J. Gowens, 83, of Dover, died Feb. 1, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Mary Louise Birney, 82, of Dover, formerly a longtime resident of the Deersville area, died Feb. 5, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Gertrude A. Bell, 92, of Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 1, 2011, following a period of declining health.
Dorothy L. Utter Freeman, 84, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 31, 2011, at Kindred Hospital, Tampa, Fla.
Sarah H. Miller, 92, of Baltic, died Feb. 2, 2011, at the residence, following a brief illness.
Sarah was born Sept. 30, 1918, in Holmes County, to the late Peter E. and Mattie D. Hershberger. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
