Christopher Byrom
Christopher Dean Byrom, 39, formerly of Dover, died July 10, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz., where he had resided for the past 12 years. A son of Dean Byrom of Dover, Chris was born Nov. 27, 1972, at Union Hospital, Dover. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Dover, and a graduate of Dover High School. During high school, he was an active member of the bands percussion section. He was an avid...Bertha Lafferty
Bertha M. Lafferty, 89, of Middlefield, formerly of Dover, died August 4, 2012, at the Briar Hill Health Care Residence. Born Nov. 22, 1922, in Dover, Bertha was a daughter of the late Frank and Marie Walters. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bertha is survived by her daughter, Patricia (William) Steiner of Middlefield; sister, Vera Shoemaker of Columbus; grandchildren, David and...Katie Schlabach
Katie Ann Schlabach, 93, of Baltic, died August 3, 2012, at her residence. Katie was born July 13, 1919, in Holmes County, to the late Menno and Anna Schlabach. She was a seamstress and a member of the New Order Amish Church. Katie is survived by her brother, Noah Schlabach of Baltic; sisters, Alta (Henry J.) Hershberger and Effie (Andy) Raber, both of Baltic; and nine nieces and six nephews,...Land Transfers, week of 07/30/12
Berlin Township Roman L. Jr. and Naomi Kandel to R&C Miller, Ltd., Lots 103 and 104, $425,000. Hardy Township Daniel S. and Yvonne Johnson to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Lots 684 and 685, $80,000. Lata Acres, Ltd., to Dapat Company, Ltd., Lot 382, $60,000. Knox Township Eric B. and Nicole A. Gale to Kyle Ray Osborne, Lot 414, $500. Mechanic Township Deborah J. Babuscio to...Sheriffs Report, 08/03/12
Disturbance reported on TR 466, Washington Township. A 911 hang up call reported on TR 366, Berlin Township. Disturbance reported on SR 60, Killbuck Township. Reckless operation reported on SR 39, Monroe Township. Motorist assisted on CR 114, Clark Township. Suspicious person located on SR 39, Knox Township. A 911 hang up call reported on SR 83, Mechanic Township. Suspicious person reported on TR...Sheriffs Report, 08/04/12
Suspicious person reported on SR 83, Mechanic Township. A 911 hang up call reported on CR 160, Paint Township. Trespassing reported on TR 211, Knox Township. Domestic violence reported on TR 29, Richland Township. Disabled vehicle reported on SR 39, Berlin Township. Telephone harassment reported on TR 1055, Washington Township. Suspicious vehicle located on TR 574, Prairie Township. Threats...
People we meet along our path
Our lives are intertwined with conversations and interactions with the people we meet along our path. Sometimes the people we meet improve our lives, or at least our mood for the day. These are the people who are encouraging, cheerful and positive. Like joy-on-feet, they come into our day and make us feel better about who we are and what we are doing. I am sure you know some of these people, and...
Its going to be a long wait until Election Day in November
I had no idea it was coming, but last week I got the news: I am living in a house divided. This news came to me gently, though the shock still remains. Husband and I were having our usual 15 minutes before sleeping conservation the other night, while the Indians were just about ready to raise the white flag on the evening radio broadcast. Our conversations are just about what youd expect...
Health insurance options for pre-Medicare spouses
Dear Savvy Senior,0x36fd8ca0 My wife, whos 60, is on my health insurance plan through my employer. When I retire in a few months at 65, and go on Medicare, what happens to her? Do we have to purchase private insurance, or is there some kind of Medicare coverage for dependent spouses? 0x2edb8e500x410159c0Nearly Retired 0x41271140 Dear Nearly,0x3d2f8c50 Unfortunately for you and millions of...