Eugene "Gene" Bonvechio, a proud and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was best known for his volunteer work, his amazing polenta and for growing the tastiest, softball-size tomatoes that earned him the nickname "Tomato Whisperer of...

Thomas M. Goodall, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following complications from pancreatic surgery.Born on January 12, 1950, in Dover, Tom was the son of the late Gene and Eileen...

Donald E. Litman, Jr., 55, passed away on July 2, 2026.Born on April 20, 1971, in Massillon, Ohio, Don spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio, where he built a life centered around family, hard work, and helping others. Don was a true craftsman at heart. He...

Kevin Wagner, age 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday July 6, 2026, following a long battle with cancer.Born October 21, 1958, Kevin was the son of the late Sam E. and Nadine (Kreighbaum) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...

Penny Marie Halsey, 74, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born June 14, 1952 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Homer Alexander and Viola Alice (née Smith) Smith.Penny was a lifelong Twin City...

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,...

Matthew Jay Grant, 68, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away at his home while surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 3, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Born in Dennison, Ohio on October 26, 1957, he was a son of the late Charles Gabriel and Helen...

Julie A. LaBrake, 73, of Dover, and formerly of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following an extended illness.Born on May 16, 1953, in Massena, New York, Julie was the daughter of the...

Jewell Dean Smith Wolfe, age (90) of 31995 Clendening Lake Road, Freeport died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Wayne County Care Center, Wooster, Ohio where she had been a resident.She was born Sept 29, 1935 in Beggs, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; a...

Marva L. Sickinger, age 72, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover.Marva was born in Dennison on July 31, 1953 to the late Marvin and Ann (Glauser) Sickinger. She was raised in the Tusky area, and attended the Sharon...