All Obituaries

THOMAS JAMES FELLERS Thomas James Fellers, age 86, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover.   Tom was born in Dennison on August 29, 1937.  He is the son of the late Floyd Franklin and Katherine (Cowan) Fellers. Tom was a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas and the vicinity. Tom was a PROUD US Marine Corps veteran, serving 8 years, and a member of the Tuscarawas County Marine Corps League and a member of the Tuscarawas...

JOSEPH ALAN SALINA (1962-2024) Joseph Alan Salina peacefully passed away and joined his wife on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claymont Health and Rehab in Uhrichsville, at the age of 61. Joe was born October 9, 1962 in Dennison, OH, the youngest and “the baby” of 4 children Joseph Geno and H. Estella (Armstrong) Salina.  He was a 1980 graduate of Claymont High School. On March 9, 1990, Joe married the love of his life, Shari Lynn Butler Salina at Rush Community Church. ...

MARK EDWIN JONES      Mark Edwin Jones, age 64, of New Philadelphia (Wainwright), passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at his residence in New Philadelphia, following a hard fought battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Mark was born on May 4, 1959 in Dennison, to Lonnie K. and Opal M. (Warner) Jones.  In addition to his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his brother “Bud” Clark Jones and granddaughter Kialeigh Nichole Jones; grandson Brenten...

BENNY ALVIN AFFOLTER Benny Alvin Affolter, age 62, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born January 26, 1962, in Dennison, Benny was the son of the late Elmer and Neva Jean (Page) Affolter. Benny was employed at Ember Health Care.  He enjoyed cat fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, ginseng hunting and anything that pertained to the outdoors.  Benny could catch a fish in a mud puddle. On September 16, 2016, Benny married Julie (Link)...

VERA "TONNIE" LEONE ROSE Vera "Tonnie" Leone Rose, age 85, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville. Born March 8, 1939, in Uhrichsville, Vera was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred (Herron) Jackson. A graduate of Uhrichsville High School, Vera retired as head of housekeeping for Twin City Hospital.  She loved to feed the birds, traveling, gardening, camping, Richard Petty...

CAROL ANN ARMSTRONG Carol Ann Armstrong, age 76, of Gnadenhutten, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home. The daughter of the late Ralph G. Riggs Sr. and Lois Catherine (Mahoney) Riggs Wyckoff, Carol was born in Palmer Park, Maryland, on September 29, 1947. Carol was a merchandiser for Keebler for many years until her retirement.  She then enjoyed her later years watching her great grandchildren which were her greatest joy.  Carol was a member of the Gnadenhutten...

MARY L. (MILLS) PAGE Mary L. (Mills) Page, age 87, of Dover, formerly of Uhrichsville, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a brief illness. Born August 17, 1936 in Wooster, Mary is the daughter of the late Marold L. and Florence E. (Snyder) Mills. After graduating high school, Mary was a cosmetologist for 32 years until her retirement in 1984.  She loved to work in the yard and raise flowers.  In her early years...

GEORGE E. JOSEPH JR. George E. Joseph Jr., age 91, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Roselane Nursing Home in Massillon, O. The son of the late George and Ella (Green) Joseph, George was born on September 23, 1932 in Uhrichsville, O. After graduating from Uhrichsville High School, George enlisted in the United State Air Force from September 26, 1952 to September 25, 1956.  Having served during the Korean Conflict, George received the National...

DOYLE HAYES HARDING Doyle Hayes Harding, age 81, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Hennis Care Centre in Dover, Ohio. Doyle was born on February 18, 1942 in Dennison, Ohio, the son of the late Burris H. and Mary Iona (Galbraith) Harding. In 1960, Doyle graduated from Gnadenhutten High School.  He was employed at Associated Grocers (Tusco) and was a warehouse supervisor and truck driver for Nickles Bakery.  Doyle was a member of the Rush...

RICHARD A. “DICK” SHAFFER Richard A. “Dick” Shaffer, age 84, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. Born April 29, 1939, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, Dick is the son of the late Jackson and Helen C. (Porcher) Shaffer. Dick was a maintenance man at Associated Grocers until 1990.  He also had his own refuse business for 50 years and recently hauling lime stone.  He was a member of the Moose...