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Corine Kay Reinhart
Nov 9, 2024
Corine Kay Reinhart, age 85, of Dover and formerly of Stone Creek, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born at Stone Creek on February 1, 1939, Corine was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Pauline Elizabeth (Brown) Endlich.
She graduated from Stone Creek Jefferson High School in 1957. On...
Ronnie Haney
Nov 9, 2024
Ronnie L. Haney, 75, of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born on August 6, 1949, in the family home at Somerdale, he was a son of the late Richard and Ethel (Johnson) Haney.
Ronnie left high school to enlist in the US Army...
Ronald McWilliams
Nov 6, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Nelson McWilliams, age 90, of Dover, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born in Dover, on November 5, 1934, Ron was a son of the late Raymond and Lillian Pittman McWilliams.
Following his graduation from New Philadelphia High School, Ron proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during...
Glenn E. Burket
Nov 3, 2024
Glenn Eugene Burket, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his home on November 3, 2024, in Dover, OH. Born on October 12, 1933, Glenn was known for his intelligence, warm-heartedness, and generosity.
Glenn graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA, and went on to establish and lead Flex Technologies as its Owner and CEO from 1975 until his...
Lauretta J. Zesiger
Nov 2, 2024
Lauretta J. Zesiger, 98, a lifelong resident of Sugarcreek, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover on November 2, 2024 following a period of declining health.
Born in Sugarcreek on January 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Daniel “Rudy” and Ruth (Bartholemew) Stauffer.
After completing her formal education, Lauretta married her late husband, Paul J....
Clair Edwards
Oct 29, 2024
Clayton Clair Edwards, Jr., age 91, of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, while in his residence under the care of Traditions Health Hospice.
A son of the late Clayton Clair and M. Lucille Robeson Edwards, Clair was born in the family’s New Philadelphia home on February 17, 1933.
He was a 1950 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and soon...
James L. Colaner
Oct 29, 2024
James L. Colaner, 86, of Dennison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Park Village Assisted Living at Dover.
Born August 7, 1938 in Massillon, he was the son of the late Louis and Anne (George) Colaner and a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County. A 1956 graduate of the former Unrichsville High School, he distinguished himself as an athlete...
Carole K. Henderson
Oct 28, 2024
Carole Katherine Henderson, 85, of Dover, passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Dover on October 28, 2024, following a short period of declining health.
Born in Cleveland on May 14, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Sheridan and Dorothy Mae (Wardeska) Smith.
Carole married the late Larry Alvin Henderson in 1963 and they shared their lives together...
Joett Cutright
Oct 28, 2024
Joett Elaine Cutright, age 70, of Zanesville, died unexpectedly, Monday, October 28, 2024.Born in Akron, Ohio on February 5, 1954, Joett was a daughter of the late Jessie Weatherford and Donna Mae (Osborne) Mendell.Joett furthered her education at the Wayne County Schools Career Center where she obtained her training to become an LPN, a career in which she enjoyed for...
Thomas Edward Waters
Oct 28, 2024
Thomas Edward Waters, age 74, of Gnadenhutten, died peacefully, Monday, October 28, 2024, while in the care of Ohio Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on March 30, 1950, Tom was a son of the late Richard and Edna Narney Waters and was a graduate of Claymont High School.Tom worked for a number of...
Robert P. Meyer
Oct 28, 2024
Robert Meyer, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen Meyer, and his four children: Daniel Meyer (Mary Persin Meyer), Maureen Brenner (Sean Brenner), Melanie Nealis (Peter Nealis), and Gregory Meyer (Melissa Meyer). He was an adoring grandfather to his four grandsons Jackson Nealis, 19;...
Ward D. Hicks
Oct 27, 2024
Ward D. Hicks, 96, a servant of God and loving husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on August 22, 1928, he was the son of the late William Henry Harrison and Jennie Lucille (Corpman) Hicks....
Terry Sauser
Oct 26, 2024
Terry Sauser, age 82 of Stone Creek, passed away October 26, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 27, 1941, in Stone Creek, he was a son of the late Calvin and Evelyn (Baker) Sauser.
After graduating from high school, he began a 65-year career as a Union Carpenter. Locally he worked for Rader and Gundy...
Brian Mechelke
Oct 22, 2024
Brian C. Mechelke, age 69 of New Philadelphia, passed away October 22, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Born February 23, 1955, in Washington D.C., he was a son of the late Rudolph Fredrick William and Gladys (Cordin) Mechelke.
He moved to Tuscarawas County in the early 1970’s and was the manager of Blue Drummer before...
James Edie
Oct 22, 2024
James Ray Edie, 79, of Dover, passed away peacefully in his home under the care of Ohio’s Hospice on October 22, 2024.
Jim was born May 1, 1945 in Dover to the late Howard W. and Marjorie (Miller) Edie. After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1963, he continued his formal education at Kent State University where he completed his...
Robert "Bob" Kraus
Oct 21, 2024
Robert W. Kraus, age 75 of Bolivar, passed away October 21, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a period of declining health.
Born July 1, 1949, in Massillon, he was a son of the late John S. and Helen Marie (Simpson) Kraus.
After graduating from high school, he was drafted in the US Army where he spent 2...
Beverly A. Welsch
Oct 21, 2024
Beverly Ann Welsch, 86, of Sugarcreek, passed away peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on October 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Born in Millersburg on April 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Donald Elton and Evelyn Jennie (Buren) Christopher.
After graduating from Killbuck High School, Beverly continued her formal education in the cadet program at...
Keith W. Sankey
Oct 17, 2024
Keith W. Sankey, 74, of New Philadelphia, a cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Aultman Hospital at Canton.
Born on February 22, 1950, in Coshocton, Keith was the son of the late Arthur D. and Vesta N. (Senter) Sankey and lived a life full of dedication, service, and love for his family.
A 1968 graduate of...
Shirley L. Barker
Oct 16, 2024
Shirley L. Barker, 89, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, following a brief illness.
Born on June 13, 1935, in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Margaret (Scott) Maxwell and was a proud graduate of the former Dennison High School at Dennison. A place where she cultivated her...
Mary Marinelli
Oct 16, 2024
Mary V. Marinelli, 99, of Dover, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 in Park Village Healthcare Center at Dover.
Born June 19, 1925 in Lisbon, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary R. (Vichone) Battalio.
After completing her formal education, Mary was united in marriage with her late husband, Louis J. Marinelli.
She served at Palmer’s Dairy Bar for...
