All Obituaries

          Andrew “Andy” A. Troyer, 80, of Sugarcreek passed away early Monday morning on September 5, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.           Andy was born on May 13, 1942, to the late Abe and Lucinda (Sommers) Troyer in New Bedford in Coshocton County. He attended the Barsmill School and then went to work as a hired hand for various farms before becoming...

          Mary Ann (Rauzi) Foote, 81, of Gnadenhutten died at home on Friday afternoon of August 19, 2022.           She a daughter of the late Carlos “Carl” and Edna I. (Hooker) Rauzi, and was born on March 25, 1941, at home in Riverside, Ohio. Mary Ann graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1959 and later that year she married the late James Francis Foote on September 12, 1959. They...

          Mary Lou (McCune) Huston, 90, of Port Washington died Tuesday afternoon of August 16, 2022, in Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Newcomerstown.           She was born in Gilmore on August 15, 1932, to the late Charles H. and Elizabeth (Dawson) McCune. Mary Lou graduated from Port Washington High School in 1950 and later that year on August 6, she married Harold E. “Hod”...

          Thelma Mae (Fouts) Meek, 84, of Gnadenhutten, went to be with the Lord on the early morning of Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness.           Thelma was born on May 18,1938 to the late William H. and Orpha (Fouts) Fouts in Stillwater, Ohio. She graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1956 and then married the late Gerald...

          Donald W. Braun II, 66, of Newcomerstown died at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following an accident while cutting firewood on Sunday morning, August 7, 2022.           He was born at Twin City Hospital in Dennison to the late Donald W. and Barbara J. (Urban) Braun on October 15, 1955. He graduated from Indian Valley South in 1974 and then became a heavy equipment operator for Valley Mining...

          Sandra L. (Dunlap) Everett, 63, of rural Gnadenhutten died early Tuesday morning of July 12, 2022, in Trinity Hospital Twin City ER following a period of declining health.           She was born in Twin City hospital on September 24, 1958, to the late Richard and Ruth (Warnok) Dunlap. Sandra graduated from Claymont High School in 1976 and then earned three different Bachelor of Science...

          Melvin Dale “Pid” Duhamel, 81, of Newcomerstown died in his home on Wednesday morning of June 22, 2022, following aging health issues.           Pid, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on December 26, 1940, to the late Sherman and Mildred (Kennedy) Duhamel. He graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1959 then attained his certificate at the Ohio State Barber...

          Terry Dean Sullivan, 79, entered the world as a wartime baby on July 8, 1942, and left quietly on June 15, 2022. He was a man of faith and confirmed at Port Washington Moravian Church, then became a member of St. Paul's UCC where he worshiped with his family for many years and led a full life of service to his loved ones and community.           Terry was a graduate of Port Washington High School, class of 1960, and soon...

          Arthur W. “Bill” Gowins II, 78, of Gnadenhutten died Saturday evening of May 21, 2022, at Community Hospice Truman House.           Bill was born in Dennison on December 13, 1943, to the late Arthur W. I and Shirley (Miles) Gowins. He graduated in 1961 from Massillon High School where he was a member of the swim team. Then Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his...

                      Michael W. Kohl, 76, of New Philadelphia died unexpectedly on the evening of Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Mike was born on December 10, 1945 in Dennison, Ohio to the late Homer and Helen (Ellwood) Kohl. He graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1965, and then served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. Mike is a 52 year member of the International Union of...