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Sharon S. Schafer
Dec 10, 2013
Sharon S. (DeMattio) Schafer, 69, of Centralia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Private family services will be held at a later date.
The daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy Jaynes DeMattio, Sharon was born February 1, 1944 in Dennison, Ohio. She married Michael W. Schafer December 24, 1997 in Tulip, MO.
She is survived by her...
Mary Rosalie “Posie” Fantine
Dec 7, 2013
Mary Rosalie “Posie” Fantine (Visintainer) passed away in her home in Lancaster, Ohio on Saturday, December 7, 2013 after a brief illness. Born March 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Frances and Adrian Wisintainer. She is survived by three sons, Peter L. Fantine (Kim), Jeffrey A. Fantine (Dwayne), and James M. Fantine (Tiffany); a sister, Adrie Krebs...
Evelyn Delores Housel
Dec 5, 2013
Evelyn Delores Housel, 77, of Dundee, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover with her husband and son at her side following a period of declining health.
Born in Bowerston, O. on December 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Cyril “Shorty” and Helen M. (Scott) Garner.
Evelyn graduated from Conotton Valley High School,...
John David Cheslock
Dec 4, 2013
John David Cheslock, 67, of Mineral City, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 following an accident at his home.
A son of Wanda Mae (Strawn) Cheslock of Mineral City and the late John Andrew Cheslock, John was born April 7, 1946 at Dover, Ohio.
John graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1964. He was then drafted into the United States...
Richard M. Zubek
Dec 3, 2013
Richard M. Zubek, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Michael and Helen (Gresh) Zubek, Richard was born October 14, 1935 at Cleveland, Ohio.
Richard was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral Latin High School at Cleveland, Ohio. He then continued his education...
Betty Jane Wells
Nov 30, 2013
Betty Jane Wells of Tuscarawas, passed peacefully, just days before her 85th birthday, on Saturday, November 30, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover, while in the care of Community Hospice.
Born on December 7, 1928 at Dover, Betty was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Helen M. (Miller) Saffell.
She was a 1947 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick...
Floyd LeRoy Dennis
Nov 30, 2013
Floyd LeRoy Dennis, Sr, age 85 of New Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by his family while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late Charles and Mentie (Muehlen) Dennis, Floyd was born at New Philadelphia on January 31, 1928.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and served in the United States Army Air-Corps...
SFC John W. Haver
Nov 29, 2013
SFC, John W. “Jack” Haver, Retired, age 69 of New Boston, Texas and formerly of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 29, 2013, with his family by his side.
A son of Mary Haver of Lincoln, California and the late John W. Haver, John was born at Cleveland, Ohio on June 18, 1944.
He graduated from the former Isleta Schools...
Mary Ann Yoder
Nov 28, 2013
Mary Ann (Cottrell) Yoder, 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Trinity Twin City Hospital.
Born in Dennison on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene and Lula Bell (Brown) Cottrell.
After graduating from Dennison High School, she married her lifelong companion and friend, Roy A. Yoder on June 29, 1968.
Together,...
Marleen Louise Ballentine
Nov 26, 2013
Marleen Louise Ballentine, age 60, of Somerdale and formerly of New Philadelphia unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 26, 2013, in her home.
A daughter of Kenneth and Aileen (Nation) Hill of Coshocton and formerly of New Philadelphia, Marleen was born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 18, 1953.
She was a 1971 graduate...
Glenda Prillwitz
Nov 25, 2013
Glenda Prillwitz, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 25, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of the late Carl and Erma (Mathias) Stephan, Glenda was born at New Philadelphia on May 17, 1936.
She was a 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia and briefly worked for Joy Manufacturing...
Wilma May Mizer
Nov 22, 2013
Wilma May Mizer, 94, formerly of Stone Creek, died Friday, November 22, 2013 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late William and Grace (Kiser) Stephan, Wilma was born July 8, 1919 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Wilma graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1937 and she was the last...
Gail Menefee
Nov 21, 2013
Gail Lee Menefee, Jr., 65, of Ocala, Florida, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2013 in his home.
A son of Ruth Menefee Cadle and the late Gail Menefee, Sr., Gail was born September 8, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.
Gail was a veteran of the United States Army who served a tour of duty in the Korean Conflict and two...
Dewey M James
Nov 21, 2013
Dewey M. James, Sr., 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2013, following a period of declining health.
Born in Wyandotte, Michigan on March 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mabel Faye (Sperling) James.
Dewey worked as a front end load operator in the coal mines for 29 years. He also enjoyed...
