All Obituaries

JANET L. HORTON Janet L. Horton, 81 of New Philadelphia accepted a new position as pianist for Jesus in heaven on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born in Tippecanoe, Ohio to Maywood & Alpha (Fouts) Wright on October 23, 1938. She attended Freeport High School and received dual Associate degrees from Belmont Technical College in 2003. Janet began playing piano at age 5 and served many congregations during her life, including Roxford United Methodist Church (Dennison) and Harbor of...

ELMER P. “JEEP” AFFOLTER   Elmer P. “Jeep” Affolter, age 67, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2019, following complications from a heart attack.   Born May 27, 1952 in Dennison, O., Jeep is the son of the late Elmer Affolter Jr. and Neva Jean “Teny” (Page) Affolter.   In 1971, Jeep graduated from Claymont High School.  He was employed at Conrail as a repairman and at Trinity Twin City...

JEAN ANN CARPENTER   Jean Ann Carpenter, age 76, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Hennis Care Centre in Dover, following a period of declining health.   Jean was born March 22, 1943, in Dennison, the daughter of the late James M. and Helen (Rector) Carpenter.   In 1961, Jean graduated from Uhrichsville High School.  She was employed as a dietician at Twin City Hospital in Dennison.  Jean enjoyed fishing, playing games with her...

EVA MARIE SHAFFER   Eva Marie Shaffer, age 86 of Tuscarawas, O.; passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.   Eva was born in Wolf, O., on November  3, 1932, the daughter of the late Oscar and Ethel (Arth) Grosenbacher.   In 1950, Eva graduated from Gnadenhutten High School.  She was a homemaker, who enjoyed bowling, crocheting, hunting with her husband, fishing in Canada and she loved bingo.   On May 24,...

JEAN MCPECK WHEELER        Jean McPeck Wheeler, age 87, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Park Village South in New Philadelphia, after a short illness.   Born on July 27, 1932, in Uhrichsville, Jean is the daughter of the late Clarence and Leona (Hattery) Norris.   In 1950, Jean graduated from Uhrichsville High School.  She was an executive secretary for Joy Manufacturing until the birth of her first...

DOUGLAS EARL CRABTREE I RESOLVE TO LIVE EVERY DAY AS IT IS THE LAST........BUT I AM GOING TO LIVE FOREVER   Douglas Earl Crabtree, age 50, of Tippecanoe, O., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2019, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident.   Born on May 29, 1969, Doug is the son of Doris J. (Doane) Crabtree of Tippecanoe and the late Dwight D. Crabtree, who passed away on May 25, 2004.   In 1987, Doug graduated from Lakeland High School and...

MARY K. “KATE” SWALDO Mary K. “Kate” Swaldo, age 88, of Wainwright, O., passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover, following a period of declining health.   Born August 26, 1931, Kate is the daughter of the late Victor L. and Della B. (Haas) Heldt.   In 1949, Kate graduated from Tusky High School.  She was a homemaker and a cook at Bonvechio’s Restaurant in Wainwright.  She was a lifelong...

Eric Emerson Cox, age forty-four, passed away peacefully at the Truman House Hospice Care Center, on Saturday August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and mother. Though many serious medical events weakened his body since his diagnosis of brain cancer in 2008, his spiritual faith grew stronger as he witnessed to others.  Eric was never without a smile and will forever be remembered as CoxStrong.   Eric was born on January 29, 1975, to Bill and Gay (LaPorte) Cox. He was a...

BERNICE EVELYN DOOLEY   Bernice Evelyn Dooley (1920-2019) A life well-lived   Evelyn was born on June 14, 1920, on the family farm in Uhrichsville, O. and passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at New Dawn Retirement Center in Dover, O.  She was the daughter of Delmar L. Bean and Mary V. (Utterback) Bean.  She graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1938 and continued her education at Canton Actual Business College.   On June 28, 1941, she married John W....

On July 30, 2019, Jacqueline D. Upshaw Gadison was welcomed Home.   Born March 21, 1953 to James "Chip" Truman and Mattie Upshaw (Watkins) in Dennison, Ohio, Jackie was a graduate of Claymont High School in 1972. She briefly lived in Columbus, Ohio, but ultimately settled in Canton, Ohio in late 1972 and remained a resident until her passing.   Cherishing her memory is her son Roger Upshaw, and daughter Kelisha Upshaw both of Canton, OH, Anthony Upshaw and Susie...