Obituary Listing

Jul 11, 2023

Connie L. Roberts

Age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  She was born August 27, 1947 in Toledo, OH, a daughter of the late Richard and Ann (Lilly) Roberts, and resided in Toledo most of her life. Connie was a 1965 graduate of Bedford High School. She retired at age 62 after many...

Jul 11, 2023

Norma Jean Oliver

age 87, of Mineral City, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  She was born July 6, 1936 in Mineral City, a daughter of the late Ernest and Irene (Ley) Schafer, and was a life resident. She retired from Tusky Valley Local Schools as a cook and custodian at Mineral City and New Cumberland Elementary...

Jul 10, 2023

Thomas R. Peters

Age 64, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.  He was born Dec. 5, 1958 in Canton, a son of the late Ulrich and Vera Irene (Domer) Peters, and was a life resident of Waynesburg. Tom was a 1976 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 8, 2023

Dennis W. Knepper

Age 73, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., July 8, 2023.  He was born August 14, 1949 in Massillon, a son of the late Wayne and Helen (Dean) Knepper, and had been a resident of the Sandy Valley area most of his life. Dennis retired in 2015 from Republic Steel Corp., after 46 ½...

Jul 6, 2023

Norma R. Elsaesser,

Age 89 of Canton passed away peacefully in the Canton Christian Home on July 6, 2023. She was born June 25, 1934 to the late Virgil and Beaulah Adams. Norma grew up in Fairhope, OH and graduated from Louisville High School where she was a majorette. Following high school she became a flight attendant...

Jul 4, 2023

Jeffrey L. Ayers

Age 60, of Dellroy, passed away suddenly Tuesday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born May 21, 1963 in Canton, a son of Winona (Barnes) Ayers and the late Ronald Ayers, and was a life resident of the Sandy Valley area.  Jeffrey was a 1982 graduate of Sandy Valley High School,...

Jul 4, 2023

Michael R. Cooney

Age 58, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  He was born June 23, 1965 in Canton, a son of the late George J. and Sheryl P. (DeLong) Cooney, Jr., and was a life resident of the Sandy Valley area. Mike was a 1983 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.

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Jun 27, 2023

Harold E. Paul

Age 89, of Mineral City, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born August 7, 1933 in Cedar Rapids, IA, a son of Henry and Irene Paul, resided in Mineral City since 2017, previously Florida most of his life. Harold was a 1952 graduate of Wilson High School in Cedar Rapids, IA, and...

Jun 27, 2023

Carl John Finley

Age 83, a lifetime resident of the Sandy Valley area, and most recently a rural resident of Magnolia in Tuscarawas County.  He was born June 29, 1939 in Canton, a son of the late Carl and Mildred (Keeney) Finley. Carl enjoyed fishing and boating (kayaking) on the many lakes and streams in the area,...

Jun 21, 2023

Douglas S. Morris

Age 59, of Louisville, passed away Wed., June 21, 2023.  He was born May 6, 1964 in Canton, a son of the late Robert Morris and Patricia (Schaffner) Morris and Jerry Henderson, of Canton, and was a life resident of the Canton area except for thirteen years in Statesville, NC.  Doug was a 1982...

Jun 21, 2023

Joan E. Aquino

age 80, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., June 21, 2023, in her home surrounded by her large loving family. She was born Dec. 9, 1942 in Canton, a daughter of the late Vernon and Elizabeth (Capone) Keck, and was a life resident of Waynesburg and Magnolia.  Joan was a 1960 graduate of Sandy Valley...

Jun 16, 2023

Betty Rose (Fink) Thompson

Betty Rose Thompson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 16, 2023. She was born February 3, 1928 in Canton, Ohio to the late Alfred P. Fink and Mildred E. Zirhut. Betty reunites with her beloved husband of 75 years, William Harold Thompson.  She is survived by her daughter,...

Jun 8, 2023

Rick J. Klotz

Age 60, of Sandyville, passed away Thursday June 8, 2023.  He was born Dec. 30, 1962 in Canton, a son of  Wanda (Mosberger) Klotz,  and the late Daniel Klotz, Sr., and had been a Sandyville resident all his life. Rick was a 1982 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.

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May 29, 2023

Richard (Rich) H. Bartlett,

of Magnolia, Ohio passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center.  Rich was born October 24, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in the Champaign-Urbana Illinois area and graduated from Champaign Central High School. In his pre-teen years his family spent some time living in Turkey and Rich had many...

May 23, 2023

Ray W. Baum

Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  He was born May 2, 1934 in Bolivar, a son of the late Elijah and Edna (Motts) Baum, and had been a resident of the Magnolia area since 1962.  Ray was a 1962 graduate of East Sparta High School, and was a retired employee...

May 21, 2023

Juanita G. Powell

Age 78, of East Sparta, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was born April 22, 1945 in Glendale, WV, a daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia (Shaw) Tyler, and had been an East Sparta resident over 35 years.  Juanita was a 1963 graduate of Fairless High School.  She was retired from Tri-Division...

May 21, 2023

Helen Tirabassi Farber

Age 85, of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was born Feb. 25, 1938 in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Jack and Anna (D'Agostino) Tirabassi and step-father, James Mastroine, and was a life resident.  Helen was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. She  retired in August of 2008 from...

May 17, 2023

Athnee I. "Tee" Pearson,

Age 85, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., May 17, 2023.  She was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Minneapolis, NC, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Grindstaff) Cole.  Tee was a 1956 graduate of Malvern High School. She worked as a hairdresser, an Inspector for the Timken Co. and also worked at...

May 13, 2023

William A. "Gus" Dieringer

Age 82, of Dellroy, passed away Sat., May 13, 2023.  He was born Jan. 15, 1941 in Canton, a son of the late Lester and Alberta (Roof) Dieringer, and resided most of his life in Magnolia area.  Gus was a 1959 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, a 1963 graduate of Mount Union...

Apr 29, 2023

Jeanne (Miner) Johnson

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Sat., April 29, 2023.  She was born March 15, 1939 in Rogersville, TN, a daughter of the late App and Kathleen (Stipe) Miner, and had been a Canton resident over 70 years.  Jeanne was a well-known country music entertainer, and was the Founder and President of the Ohio...