Author: Thomas Clapper

Mary Emma Horst, 87, a resident of Timberville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Gloria where she has resided since June 2020. Mrs. Horst was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Dalton, OH, and was a daughter of the late David E. and Ethel (Wenger) Horst. She was a lifelong homemaker, who loved people, often sharing her hospitality with them. She was a member of

Bruce E. Brace was welcomed into Heaven Sept. 30, 2021, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He and his wife, Lois, celebrated their 70th anniversary earlier this year. A city boy who married a country girl, they moved to their Washington Township farm in 1956. His generosity welcomed many into their Christian hospitality. He served most of his life as a teacher and elder at Augusta Christian Church and was instrumental

Roy “Sonny” J. Cvengross Jr., 74, of Carrollton, went to the happy hunting ground Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Roy leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Mary “Marg” Cvengross; two daughters, Leslie (Jim) Brackin, and Corinna (Scott) Cook; and five grandchildren, Clint, Eric, Craig, Cara, and Caden.  Dodds Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. 

Jeffery Allan Jacoby, 63, of Waynesburg, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.  Born March 31, 1958, in Canton, he was a son to Harry Jr. and Shirley (Morris) Jacoby.Jeffery loved to watch football, especially the Saints. He also enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends.Jeffery is survived by a sister, Karen (Joseph) Ayers of Malvern; a niece, Emily (Joseph) Hershberger of Malvern; and three

Howard D. Barker Sr., 85 of Bloomingdale, passed away Sept. 28, 2021.  Born June 3, 1936, in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Virdie and Gaye (Kelley) Barker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ruthie, and a granddaughter, Mackenzie Smith; three brothers, Cecil, Jack, and Brent; and two sisters, Katherine Gonguaware and Audrey Bocek.   He is survived by his

Dwane Hasseman Jr., 48, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in his home. Born Sept. 10, 1973, in Dover, he was a son of the late Joanne Stubbins and Earl Dwane Hasseman Sr.  Dwane graduated in 1992 from Carrollton High School.  He worked for Whitacre Engineering for 26 years before recently working for EPS as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Domer Hasseman; daughter,

Jaclynn Dawn Edie, 59, of Houston, TX, previously of Bowerston, passed away at her home in Houston Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.  Born Dec. 30, 1961, in Chicago IL, she was the daughter of the late Marilyn Snair (Dimbleby) and Ken Snair.  Jackie was a long-time resident of the Bowerston-Perrysville area and is best known for operating the Perry Post Restaurant.  Jackie will be deeply missed by her surviving family which

Vivian Heller, 93, joined her husband Lt. Robert Heller (Navy) Sept. 21, 2021.  She is survived by her son, Navy Veteran Michael Spane; adopted daughter, Amber-Leigh Decker; grandchildren, Nicholas (Allyson) Decker, Rebecca-Lynn Decker, Mary-Elizabeth Decker, Jason Decker Jr., Charles Decker and Jonathan Decker; great grandchildren, Alexander Decker and Kai Decker; her brother, Star, sisters, Mary and Carol and their children. Vivian was an icon of the Atwood Lake region, being

Thomas “Tom” Stropki, 80, of Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2021, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville. Born Sept. 24, 1940, at home in Bergholz, he was a son of the late Thomas and Jennie Nasuta Stropki. A heavy equipment operator by trade, Tom retired after working 38 years. His wife and family will remember him as a loving husband and avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and

Richard “Dick” Mathie, 72, of Carrollton, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.   Born May 2, 1949, in Massillon, he was a son of the late Walter L. and Geraldine C. Rohr Mathie.   Dick proudly served two years working as a dental technician in the United States Army. His family fondly remembers his love of horses.    He is survived by his wife, Theta Huffman Mathie; four stepchildren;

A public time of remembrance to celebrate the life of Richard Wallace “Dick” Ankrom, 81, of Scio, who passed away Feb. 7, 2021, will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, from 3-6 p.m. at the Scio American Legion Post #482. Born June 14, 1939, in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Everett and Stella Ankrom.  He worked at the Y&O Coal #2 Mine in Hopedale for around 25 years.  Prior