All Obituaries

ERNEST “ERNIE” RICHARD SHAFFER   Ernest “Ernie” Richard Shaffer, age 54, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, O.   The son of the Richard A. and Martha L. (Watkins) Shaffer of Uhrichsville, Ernie was born March 11, 1964, in Dennison, O.   Ernie is survived by his parents Richard and Martha Shaffer; a son Ashton Michael (Kasey) Shaffer of Hampton, VA; a brother Bruce (Peggy)...

GENEVA ALICE KEFFER   Geneva Alice Keffer, age 95 of Port Washington, O.; passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.   Born on December 12, 1922, in Goshen, O., Geneva is the daughter of the late Fredrick W. and Ida Mae Davis.    In addition to her parents, Geneva is preceded in death by her husband Delbert H. Boots Keffer, who passed away September 30, 1979; one son; one daughter; one brother and six...

ARLINE LAUGHLIN NORRIS Arline Laughlin, 95, passed away on November 6, 2018.  She was born in New Cumberland, Ohio on August 29, 1923.  She was the daughter of the late Ora and Henry Sproul.  On August 14, 1941, she married William F. Laughlin and they enjoyed 38 years together before his passing in February 1979.  Together, they had three children, two daughters and a son.  She then married Glenn Norris and they enjoyed 12 years together before his passing in...

MILAN “MIKE” BOROJEVICH, JR. 1930-2018 Milan “Mike” Borojevich, Jr., age 88, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, on the shores of Lake Erie, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on August 8, 1930, at the Royal Settlement (Midvale), Mike was a son of the late Milan, Sr. and Marija (Radinovich) Borojevich.   Mike attended the Uhrichsville First United Methodist Church and was a 1948 graduate of Midvale High School.  He served in...

JOHN FRANKLIN JONES   John Franklin Jones, age 71, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his residence.   John was born on March 22, 1947, in Rush Township, O., the son of Donna (Gowins) Jones of Uhrichsville and the late Josiah Jones.  He graduated from Claymont High School and served in the United States Army. John was employed at Aleris in Uhrichsville for 26 years as a truck driver.  He was a bee keeper and he enjoyed...

Clarice Fae Murry Clarice Fae Murry, 83, died Thursday afternoon October 4, at Claymont Health & Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.   She was born in Uhrichsville on September 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Clarence F. and Erma Fae (Tolbert) Devore.  She was a 1953 graduate of Freeport High School.      Clarice last served as resident manager for Jaycee Villa, after working as bookkeeper and office manager for Appalachian...

DARRYL D. GAMBS             Darryl D. Gambs, age 62, of Clearwater, Florida and formerly of Uhrichsville, O., passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Palm Harbor Florida Hospice House, due to injuries sustained in an accident.   Born on July 13, 1956, in Dennison, Darryl was the son of the late William Jess and Mary Martha Burdette.   In 1975, Darryl graduated from Claymont High School and was employed as a...

JUSTIN MICHAEL WILLISTON   Justin Michael Williston passed away suddenly on August 12, 2018, at the age of 28, due to complications with diabetes. He leaves behind his parents Mark Williston and Melody (Charlie) Cook, two loving children, Isiah, Kara and special friend Tasha Schmidt.   He was born September 8, 1989 in Jackson, MI. In 2008, Justin graduated from Northwest High School.   Justin loved fishing and being outdoors. He always had a fix it project that he was...

MARK ALAN TRESSEL           Mark Alan Tressel, age 58, of Dennison, O., passed away unexpectedly from natural causes, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at his residence.  Born on December 20, 1959, at Akron, O., Mark is the son of Harry A. Tressel II and the late Sandra (Wigington) Tressel.    Mark was a truck driver for over 30 years having been recently employed by Sutton Trucking in New Philadelphia, O.  He enjoyed hunting,...

RALPH LEONARD BAUMBERGER   Ralph Leonard Baumberger, age 89, of Uhrichsville, went home to be with the Lord and his family, on August 2, 2018.   Born May 23, 1929, in St. Clairsville, O., to Henry and Roxy (Warnock) Baumberger.   Ralph proudly served his country, joining the Army in 1951 and served in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1952.   Ralph worked at Larson Clay Pipe and the City of Uhrichsville, until his retirement in 1998.  He was a member of...