All Obituaries

Larry W. Parrish, 78, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully, September 24, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio from complications of cancer. Born September 4, 1945, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Walter H. Parrish Sr. and Elsie M. Sanders. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Gnadenhutten High School. He retired in 1998 from AK Steel, the former Reeves Steel Mill in Dover. Larry was a life member of the Tusco Rifle Club and the NRA. He was also an active member of the New...

ANNA BELLE SMITH        Anna Belle Smith, age 93, of Tuscarawas, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. Anna Belle was born on April 17, 1930 in Uhrichsville, to the late Henry F. and Georgia E. (Utter) Trushell.  In addition to her parents, Anna Belle is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Smith, who passed away March 7, 2019. Anna Belle...

MARY LOU HINES                                                           Mary Lou Hines, age 91, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her residence in Tippecanoe. Mary Lou was born...

HARRY L. HEAVILIN Harry L. Heavilin, age 88, of Uhrichsville, passed away August 27, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.  He was born March 5, 1935, in Dennison, the son of the late John and Martha (Gatchell) Heavilin. In 1954, Harry graduated from Uhrichsville High School.  He resided in Uhrichsville his entire life except when he was in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Harry retired from the United States Postal Service in 1997 after 32 years of...

PATRICIA ANN MCMULLEN Patricia Ann McMullen, age 84, of Newcomerstown, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence. Born September 28, 1938, in Ecorse, Michigan, Patricia is the daughter of the late Andrew and Gertrude (Moruro) Tordy. Patricia was a bus aide for the Taylor School System.  She loved to mow the grass, bingo and shopping. Patricia is survived by her two daughters Sally McMullen (David Jr.) Hobbs of Lewisburg, Tennessee and Debra McMullen (Charles Jr.) Coss...

DORIS FAYE LEMONTE                Doris Faye LeMonte, age 92, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Country Club Retirement Campus in Dover, O., following a short illness. Born June 17, 1931, in Dennison, O., Doris is the daughter of the Roy and Mary (Maffit) Parker. Doris graduated from Dennison High School.  Doris and her husband owned and operated LeMonte Restaurant for many...

HAROLD WILLARD WALLER Harold Willard Waller, age 87, of Gnadenhutten, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, following a brief illness. Born July 15, 1936, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Harold is the son of the late Chelsea and Wilma (Hickenbottom) Waller. After graduation, Harold enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country from 1954 to 1957.  He was employed as a trooper for the Ohio State...

GERALD CARL “JERRY” FITZGERALD                Gerald Carl “Jerry” Fitzgerald, age 75, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness. Born August 20, 1947, in Dennison, O., Jerry is the son of the late DeLoyce and Nellie I. (Johnson) Fitzgerald. Jerry was a high school graduate.  He then enlisted in the U. S....

H. LESTER “LES” SHINABERRY H. Lester “Les” Shinaberry, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2023. Born June 24, 1927, at Leesport, Pennsylvania, to Mildred Price Shinaberry and Jay F. Shinaberry.  He was the 3rd of 4 sons, John W., George L., and Francis L. Shinaberry. On May 9, 1948, he was united in marriage to Norma Jean Edwards.  From this marriage there were 4 children, Leslie L. (Shirley) Shinaberry of Dennison, Cheryl J. (Ron) Gibbons of...

GEORGE U. BARNES George U. Barnes, age 84, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Truman House, New Philadelphia, O., following a lengthy illness. Born July 23, 1938, in Uhrichsville, O., George is the son of the late William F. and Muriel (Hatfield) Barnes. George was employed at Superior Clay as a laborer for many years.  He enjoyed relaxing on the porch with his family.  George loved his dog and cat Poochie and Milo. George is survived by his...