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John Taylor John F. Taylor, 75, of Lakeville, died Jan. 8, 2010, at Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville. John was born Nov. 25, 1934, in Greer, to the late Mason and Rachael Taylor. He was a self-employed mechanic and truck driver, and for many years owned and operated the Cozy Corners Garage and Snack Bar near Lakeville. During the 1960s and ‘70s, he was an avid racer in both stock...

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Charles Taft Charles O. “Butch” Taft, 64, of rural Lakeville, died Jan. 4, 2010, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, from injuries received in a trucking accident. Butch was born May 31, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to Doris and the late Charles E. Taft. He attended Tennessee Technical College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture. While at Tennessee Tech, he competed on the college...

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Ferman Snyder Ferman Snyder, 91, of Sugarcreek, died Jan. 5, 2010, at Park Village Assisted Living, Dover. Ferman was born March 6, 1918, in Holmes County, to the late Daniel and Clara Snyder. He retired from Sugarcreek Heating and Cooling and was a member of First United Church of Christ, Sugarcreek, and Sugarcreek American Legion Homer Weiss Post 494. He was a WWII Army veteran, having served...

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Faye Smith Faye Verna Smith, 72, of Ashland, died Jan. 5, 2010, at her home, following a four-year battle with cancer. Faye was born June 27, 1937, in Holmes County, to the late Daniel and Emma Domer. She graduated from Jeromesville High School and was a member of Northend Church of Christ, Ashland. She enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. Surviving are her husband, Donald R. Smith, whom she married...

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Gerald Morris Gerald “Jerry” Morris, 72, of Kingman, Ariz., formerly of Millersburg, died Dec. 24, 2009. Jerry was born Oct. 15, 1937, in Butchersville, W.Va., to the late Lottie and Ancil Morris. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He drove truck for Roadway Express for 15 years. Surviving are sisters, June Clay of Huntsville, Ala., Karen Warren of...

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Joseph Morris Joseph L. Morris, 48, of Shreve, died Jan. 1, 2010, at his home. Joseph was born May 12, 1961, in Millersburg, to the late Carl and E. Fern Morris. Surviving are children, Brad Miller of Killbuck, Cody Morris and Angel Rusinko-Morris, both of Millersburg, Anna-Marie Morris of Holmesville, and Jan Becker and Joey Becker, both of Millersburg; four grandchildren; sisters, Annette Clark...

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Reuben Miller Bishop Reuben R. Miller, 91, of Holmesville, died Jan. 6, 2010, at the home of his daughter, Mattie Stutzman in Millersburg. Reuben was born March 5, 1918, in Holmes County, to the late Reuben H. and Katie Miller. He was a retired farmer and was ordained a minister in the Amish Church in the spring of 1951 and ordained a bishop in 1990. Surviving are sons, Henry (Carol) Miller of...

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Levi Miller Levi E. Miller, 91, of Millersburg, died Jan. 10, 2010, at his residence. Born May 15, 1918, in Chouteau, Okla., Levi was a son of the late Eli D. and Anna Miller. He was a farmer in his younger years and later owned and operated a repair shop, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna Miller, whom he married in 1946; half-sisters,...

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Virginia Klintworth Virginia Klintworth, 88, of Mt. Eaton, died Jan. 6, 2010, at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon, following a period of declining health. Virginia was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Beatrice, W.Va., to the late Glenn and Anna Moyers. She lived most of her life in Mt. Eaton and was a member of First Assembly of God, Massillon. Surviving are children, Carol (Paul) Walters of Mt. Eaton,...

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Emanuel Hershberger Emanuel D. “Biff” Hershberger, 77, of Dover, died Jan. 9, 2010, at Hennis Care Centre. Born Oct. 18, 1932, in Holmes County, Biff was a son of the late Daniel and Katie Ann Hershberger. He retired in 1994 from Union Hospital as the director of environmental services after 42 years of service, and had worked part time at WJER. He was a member of Dover Baptist Temple and...