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Edward D. Watt – February 24, 2026

Edward D. Watt, age 81, of Dover, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover after a period of declining health.Born on June 10, 1944, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Robert and Mildred Kalt Watt. On June...

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Rick K. Cole – February 24, 2026

Rick K. Cole, 64, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with Jesus on February 24, 2026.In July 2016, Rick was diagnosed with liposarcoma, and through God’s grace, he and his family were given the gift of nearly ten more years together. During that time, he...

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Rick Ruegsegger – February 23, 2026

Rick Ruegsegger, born January 4, 1956, passed away peacefully at his daughter Mindy’s home in Salineville, Ohio, after a courageous battle with lung cancer on February 23, 2026. He spent his final months surrounded by the love and care of his family.Rick...

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Edith Carol Widder – February 24, 2026

Edith Carol Widder, 104 of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Carol was born December 25, 1921, in Newcomerstown to the late Fred and Helen (Leignninger) Trees. Carol graduated...

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James Albert Decker – February 23, 2026

James Albert Decker, 84, of Bowerston, passed away, Monday, February 23, 2026, in Park Village Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.A son of the late James J. and Evelyn J. (Lester) Decker, James was born July 18, 1941, at...

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Kyra Belle Bunton – February 20, 2026

Kyra Belle Bunton, 18 years old of New Philadelphia, Ohio.Born on July 1, 2007, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.  She also went by nicknames of Sis, KB and Bebop.  She was suddenly taken from us on February 20, 2026 due to a tragic car accident.Kyra...

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Anthony “Junio” Contini – February 22, 2026

Anthony “Junio” Contini, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Dover Park Village. His parents were Anthony and Rocchina Companara Contini, and he was born in Dover on September 7, 1931.Tony loved playing sports and was captain of the...

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Carol Lucille Rothrock – February 19, 2026

Carol Lucille Rothrock, 88, of Dover, Ohio, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover. Born on January 28, 1938, she was the eldest daughter of Luman Dallas and Ethel Irene (Reidenbach) Cryder.After graduating from...

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Tracie Nicole Kenney – February 20, 2026

Tracie Nicole Kenney, 49 of Gnadenhutten, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, following a courageous fight with heart failure. Born on June 21st, 1976, to the late David Marlatt and MaryAnna Berger, Tracie...

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Robert Omer Shuman – February 20, 2026

Robert Omer Shuman, age 92 of Strasburg, and formerly of Baltic, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, February 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.Born in Quaker City, Ohio, on August 20, 1933, Bob was the son of the late William Howard and...

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