Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 23, 2023

Alfred T. Joliat

Age 90, of North Canton, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.  He was born August 27, 1932 in Canton, a son of the late Alfred J. and Cecelia (Sumser) Joliat, and was a life resident of this area.  Al was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He founded Joliat Plumbing and Heating...

Apr 20, 2023

Richard A. Brunk

Age 67, of Dover, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.  He was born Nov. 4, 1955 in Dover, a son of the late Calvin and June (Wood) Brunk, was raised in Mineral City and had been a Dover resident 30 years.  He was a 1974 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, and had been...

Apr 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Allison was home - exactly where she wanted to be -  when she left this life on the morning of April 19th, 2023 at 77 years old. She died of congestive heart failure.

Mom was a native of Canton, Ohio, and it was there she met and married Terry Allison. Their wedding took place just...

Apr 19, 2023

James "Paul" Young,

Age 42, of Mineral City, passed away Wed., Apr. 19, 2023.  He was born Dec. 16, 1980, in Dover, a son of James Young and Kathy (McNutt) Young.  Paul attended Sandy Valley Church of God and served in the US Army.  Preceded in death by an infant brother.  In addition to his parents, he...

Apr 18, 2023

Kenny Dallas,

Age 86, of Mineral City, passed away Tues., Apr. 18, 2023.  He was born Nov. 5, 1936, in Salineville, OH, a son of the late John and Shirley (Boals) Dallas.  Ken served in the United States Marine Corps and had worked as a self-employed contractor.  Survived by his children, Robert (Sheila) Dallas, Kevin (Juliet) Dallas,...

Apr 16, 2023

Susan L. Garmier

Age 81, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, April16, 2023.  She was born Nov. 26, 1941 in Akron, a daughter of the late Stayton and Ruthe (Heck) Todd, lived in Ft. Myers and The Villages in Florida from 1999 until returning to this area in 2011. Susan was a 1959 graduate of Glenwood High School...