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OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Tamara S. Bergen, 49, of Columbus, formerly of Killbuck, died May 31, 2010, at University Hospital East, Columbus, with her daughter at her side. Tamara was born Nov. 3, 1960, in Cambridge, to Carolyn and the late Herschel Lashley. Surviving are a daughter, Casey Jo (Tim) Bergen of Killbuck; three grandchildren, Ciela Kim, Tierra Sue, and Phillip Ronald, all of Killbuck; mother and stepfather,...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Paul R. Lautzenheiser, 83, of Beach City, died May 27, 2010, at his home. Paul was born Feb. 16, 1927, in North Industry, to the late Wilbur and Iola Lautzenheiser. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Massillon, the Brewster American Legion, and the Stark County Farm Bureau. He was a precision machinist and had previously worked at Midwest...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Joseph John Ruggeri, 73, of Chatham, Va., died May 17, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Joseph was born March 19, 1937, in Dover, to the late Carmello and Carmella Ruggeri. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Dover, and attended New Life Community Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War with 23 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Gwendolyn...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Kenneth Ray Bunner, 58, of New Philadelphia, died May 31, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, following a short illness. A son of the late Arzie and Edna Bunner, Kenneth was born Feb. 29, 1952, in Dover. He had a love for angels and had a personal collection of more than 50 figurines. He enjoyed listening to gospel music, listening to books on tape, and whittling walking sticks. Surviving are sisters,...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Edwin J. Spidell, 89, of Dover, died May 28, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born August 7, 1920, in Strasburg, Edwin was a son of the late Ross and Grace Spidell. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Bolivar, and the Charles Hofer Post of the Strasburg American Legion. He proudly served his country with the 6th Infantry during WWII and retired from the Strasburg Post Office,...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Dorothy L. Demsky, 98, of Beach City, died June 1, 2010, at Brewster Parke, following a period of declining health. Dorothy was born Dec. 24, 1911, in Fargo, Okla., to the late Benjamin Franklin and Alma Walter, and had resided in Stark County most of her life. She graduated from Brewster High School and attended Kent State University. She taught school for 20 years, including three years at...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Helen M. Belba, 86, of Midvale, died May 25, 2010, at Arbors East, Columbus, following a period of declining health. A daughter of the late John and Julia Morvecky, Helen was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Tuscarawas County. She was a 1942 graduate of Midvale High School and was formerly employed at W.T. Grant Department Store, New Philadelphia. She attended Roxford United Methodist Church. Helen will...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Dewey L. Costanza Sr., 88, of Zoarville, died June 1, 2010, at his home, lovingly surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Born August 21, 1921, in Wheeling, W.Va., Dewey was the son of the late Carl J. Costanza and Ruby A. Dotts. He retired in 1991 as a longtime manager of Buckeye Franklin Oil Company, Zoarville, where he worked for over 40 years. Dewey served as a Sandyville...

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Sanford L. “The Sandman” Hardesty, 49, of New Philadelphia, died May 27, 2010. Born April 10, 1961, in Cambridge, Sanford was a son of Sandra Hardesty of Navarre and the late Edward L. Hardesty. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School and lived a large portion of his life in the New Philadelphia area. He was known by his many friends as “The Sandman.” Sanford was a talented harmonica...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Donald F. Lafferty, 54, of Bolivar, died May 31, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a sudden illness. A son of Doug Lafferty of Oklahoma City, Okla., and the late Janice Turner, Don was born Oct. 22, 1955, in Willard. He was a 1974 graduate of Willard High School and a graduate of the former Pioneer Joint Vocational School, Shelby. Following high school, he entered the U.S. Navy, where...