Gale, Melissa, and Kozzar
Oct 21, 2026
Born Gale Ford Sanders on July 24th, 1959, he loved being a father, grandfather, and friend to many including his best friend James (Jim) Kenney. He was a kind, gentle man, who loved the outdoors, botany, rock and roll music, and had a soft spot for animals. He was truly a larger-than-life personality with unmatched wit and humor. Gale dedicated...
Amy Jo Seevers Ellwood
Oct 2, 2026
Amy Jo Seevers Ellwood, of Port Washington, Ohio, passed away on October 2, 2026, after a courageous third battle with cervical cancer. She faced it the way she faced everything in life, with grit, faith, and a sharp sense of humor.
Born on December 28, 1962, in Dennison, Ohio, Amy was a 1981 graduate of Indian Valley South, where she went...
Ray D. Milburn
Oct 1, 2026
"Together Again"
Ray D. Milburn, 72, of rural Uhrichsville, formerly of Lock Seventeen, died peacefully Thursday evening of October 1, 2026, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
Born in Dennison on March 15, 1954, Ray was one of eight children born to the late Charles and Dorothy (Kohler) Milburn.
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Lowell "Red" R. Gilham
Jul 16, 2026
Lowell "Red" Raymond Gilham, 89, formerly of Cadiz and most recently of Gnadenhutten, passed away on July 16, 2026, following a rapid decline in health.
Red was born on July 30, 1936, the fourth of five children born to the late Harold "Shorty" and Anna Mae (Truex) Gilham. His childhood was spent moving among the small river towns of eastern Ohio...
Kya Barger
Jun 30, 2026
Kya Barger of Gnadenhutten was called into the arms of Jesus on June 30, 2026, at the tender age of 14. Kya’s life cannot be measured by the number of years she was given, but by the joy, love, and light she brought into the world. Though small in stature, the joy in her heart...
Sammi Jo Rae Midcap Koch
Jun 18, 2026
Sammi Jo Rae Midcap Koch, 38, of Bolivar died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026, in Altercare Navarre.
Sammi Jo was born in Canton on February 10, 1988, to the late Dale Midcap and Joni Leinhard Koch who survives. Also surviving are Sammi’s brother Scott (Jessica) Midcap of Brewster, stepsiblings: Ryan Koch, Marcia Koch, and Laura Koch; nephews and niece: Nathan,...
Gloria Mae Kettlewell
Mar 23, 2026
Gloria Mae (Kirkpatrick) Kettlewell, 94, of Gnadenhutten died at Aultman Hospital on Monday, March 23, 2026, following a brief illness.
She was born on May 30, 1931, to the late George M. and Bernice (Hawkins) Kirkpatrick in Greer, Ohio. Gloria graduated from East Holmes High School in 1949 and then went to work at Wickes Lumber in Port Washington, then for...
Paul Melnichenko
Feb 13, 2026
Paul Melnichenko, 94, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Gnadenhutten, passed away Friday morning of February 13, 2026, in Hennis Care Centre of Dover surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 9, 1931, to the late John and Katherine (Debasitis) Melnichenko in Canton, Ohio. Paul attended Canton McKinley schools and then served his country in the U.S. Army for four...
Thomas Roth
Jan 31, 2026
Thomas Eugene "Tom" Roth
March 10, 1940 – January 31, 2026
Thomas Eugene "Tom" Roth, 85, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born March 10, 1940, at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio, to the late Ward and Mary Katherine (Richards) Roth.
A lifelong Methodist, Tom was most...
Paul Lynch Ii
Dec 31, 2025
Paul Lynch II, 61, of Dennison died Wednesday morning December 31, 2025, at Community Hospice Truman House, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. He was fortunate to have his family with him in his last moments.
Born April 2, 1964, at Union Hospital in Dover, Paul was the son of the late Paul and Minnie (Yoakem) Lynch...
David E. Birker
Dec 19, 2025
David E. Birker, 68, of Gnadenhutten, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at Aultman Hospital after a long hard fight with heart issues.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on November 29, 1957, Dave was the only child of Elson and Mary (Curtis). He grew up in Reed City, Michigan and graduated from Reed City High School in 1975. Following...
Pauline G. (Kandel) Norton
Dec 5, 2025
Pauline G. (Kandel) Norton, 89, of Lock Seventeen, died Friday morning of December 5, 2025, in Devine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
Pauline was born on March 26, 1936, at home in Farmerstown, Ohio to the late Joseph and Bernice (Winkleman) Kandel. She attended Sugarcreek/Garaway local schools. She worked as a...
Judith "Judy" Naylor
Oct 17, 2025
Judith Marie Naylor, 79, of Uhrichsville died at her residence on the morning of Friday, October 17, 2025.
Judy was born on March 14, 1946, to the late Bruce and Madeline (McDaniel) Naylor. She graduated from Indian Valley South in 1964. She worked at various companies over the years but spent most of her time being a...
Jason W. Friel
Oct 14, 2025
Jason William Friel, 49, of Gnadenhutten died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Born at Union Hospital on March 13, 1976, Jason was the first child of the late William "Bill" and Victoria (Neibert) Friel. He graduated from Indian Valley High School in 1994 where he was a member of the band. After high school,...
Melvin H. Cox
Sep 29, 2025
Melvin Holmes Cox, 93, of Gnadenhutten died at home surrounded by his family Monday morning of September 29, 2025, following an extended illness.
On October 24, 1931, Mel was born to the late Charles E. and Grace J. (LaPorte) Cox in Newcomerstown, Ohio. After attending school up to the eighth grade, Mel went to work to help...
Trenton R. Haney
Sep 26, 2025
Trenton Raymond Haney, 14 of Gnadenhutten, Ohio, is now telling jokes with Jesus. Born February 9, 2011, to parents Ryan and Debbie Haney, Trenton passed away peacefully at Akron Children's Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
In addition to his parents, Trenton is survived by his sister, Gracie Haney, and brother, Koy Haney; grandparents, Ray and...
Larry E. Biggs
Aug 26, 2025
Larry Edwin Biggs, age 86 of Gnadenhutten, Ohio. Beloved husband of 18 years to Linda C. Biggs (nee. Simpson). Larry joined his first love, Shirley A. Biggs and their infant son, Larry Todd, in paradise on August 26, 2025. He was devoted to his wife, Shirley, for 45 years. Proud father of Greg (Canda) Biggs, Tawny (Lud) Zajc, Tina...
Thomas Edward Neininger
Aug 20, 2025
Thomas Edward Neininger, 74, of Dennison died peacefully at home early Tuesday morning of August 20, 2025, under the care of Lifecare Hospice.
Tom was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on November 22, 1950, to the late Lawrence and Betty (Harris) Neininger. He graduated from Claymont High School in 1969 and then served his country in the...
Ronald R. Menefee
Jul 12, 2025
Ronald Ray Menefee, 77, of Port Washington died Saturday evening of July 12, 2025, in Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville, following an extended illness.
Ronald was born on April 16, 1948, in New Cumberland, Ohio to the late John Nelson and Delphia Pearl (McCoy) Menefee. He attended Port Washington Schools before going into the workforce. He...
Jack W. Garabrandt
Jul 5, 2025
Jack William Garabrandt, 88, of New Philadelphia died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday evening of July 5, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Jack was born on January 17, 1937, in Uhrichsville to the late John William and Esta Pearl (Conner) Garabrandt. He was a 1954 graduate of Gnadenhutten High School and...
