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09/15/2026

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Sheldon Roy Wright, 85, of Newcomerstown, lovingly known as “Crapaw” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and countless people who were blessed to know him.

Sheldon was born on March 19, 1941, in Coshocton, Ohio, to the late Dale Wright and Eileen Simpson-Norris.

Crapaw was, above all else, a man of God. He attended the Newcomerstown Church of Christ and loved going to church. He was a firm believer in passing on the word of Christ. His faith was a deeply important part of who he was. He loved his brothers and sisters in Christ, and he had a remarkable ability to make a friend out of a stranger. He welcomed people with kindness and warmth, and his genuine love for others was something that could be felt by everyone around him.

He found joy in the simple things in life. He loved working out, was extremely kindhearted, and, most of all, spending cherished time with his family. Those moments with the people he loved were priceless to him, and they are the moments his family will hold onto forever.

Sheldon was a loving father to his daughter, Angelina (Phillip) Wright-Tristano, and a proud grandfather to Mandy (Christopher) Felgar, Britni Wright, and Bonita Hershberger. He was also a deeply loving great-grandfather to his six great-grandchildren. To them, he wasn’t simply their grandfather or great-grandfather, he was their beloved Crapaw. The love he gave them will continue through every story they tell, every memory they share, and every lesson he left behind. He is also survived by his siblings, Dixie (John) Matthias, Linda Neighbor, and Dale (Dixie) Wright; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Along with his parents, Sheldon was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Wright; sister, Patricia; and his stepson, Scott Moore.

His family meant the world to him. His love, his laughter, and especially his smile brought warmth wherever he went. His laugh was unmistakable, and his smile could brighten a room. Those are the things we will remember when we think of him, the sound of his laughter, the warmth of his smile, and the feeling of being loved by him.

While our hearts are heavy with his passing, there is also comfort in knowing that Sheldon is no longer separated from those he loved. He has been reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Beth Wright, as well as his brothers and sisters and many dear friends who went before him. For a man whose faith meant so much to him, we can take comfort in believing that he has finally gone home.

He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and a legacy that will live on for generations. Though we cannot see him or hear his laugh anymore, the love he gave us remains. Every memory, every story, every smile, and every moment shared with him is something that death cannot take away.

But we will carry you with us in our hearts, and we will be grateful for every moment we were blessed to have you in our lives.

Until we meet again in Heaven, rest peacefully.

We love you, and you will be deeply missed.

Per his wishes, a cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Newcomerstown Church of Christ on Sunday September 20th. Visitation will be at 1pm services at 2pm. There will be a meal and period of fellowship for family and friends immediately after the service. David R. Kenney evangelist, will be officiating. All who knew him are welcome!

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09/10/2026

Martha Leann Gibson, 70 of Newcomerstown, passed away on September 10, 2026 at Community Hospice Truman House.

Martha was born November 16, 1955, in Columbus to the late Claude and Anna (Reidenbach) Hughes.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Per her wishes, a cremation will take place. There are no scheduled services at this time.

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09/08/2026

David A. Casteel, 79 of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026 at his residence.

David was born December 25, 1946, in Newcomerstown to the late William M. and Mary E. (King) Casteel. David graduated from Port Washington High School in 1964, and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. On October 5, 1968 he married Jean (Mathers). He attended St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Port Washington. David was a member of the Newcomerstown Honor Guard, and was a member of the VFW for serving in Vietnam. He loved Western movies with John Wayne, and enjoyed square dancing. He and his wife Jean enjoyed traveling, whether it was by bus, car, or motorcycle, and they visited every state in the US except for Alaska. He was also a proud member of the NRA.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years Jean (Mathers) Casteel; his children David (Kimberly) Casteel II, and Jennifer (Robert) Moffett; his grandchildren Christopher (Sarah) Barnett, Emily Moffett, Haley (Nick Fisanik) Moffett, and Carter Casteel; his great-granddaughter Gracelynn Barnett; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his siblings Kenneth (Katie) Casteel, Richard (Dorothy) Casteel, Robert (Gerry) Casteel, Clyde (Gladys) Casteel, Doris (Phil) Smith, and his infant siblings Elsie, Jessie, and Mary Carol.

A visitation will be held at Addy Funeral Home from 11:00am to 1:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor James Shamel officiating. David will be laid to rest in Hartwood Cemetery.

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09/05/2026

Samuel Jason “Jake” Byrom, 73, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Canton.

Jake was born May 6, 1953, in Dover to the late Orliage “Smuggs” Byrom and Darlene (Ray) Byrom.

Jake was a 1971 graduate of Dover High School, and he went on to work at Huntington Bank, Union Camp Corp., Snyder Manufacturing, and for the Village of Newcomerstown as a custodian at the Police Department.
He loved basketball and was an avid golfer. He loved watching baseball and golf as well as riding his bike. He enjoyed working in his yard and loved collecting things. Jake always had his music playing, and he loved to write and would journal often. He especially loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and family.

On September 27, 1984, Jake married Rhonda (Collins) Byrom, who passed away on August 16, 2015.

Jake is survived by his children, Leslie M. Byrom (Chris) Brooks and Jason E. (Ashley) Byrom; his grandchildren Ausar and Auset Imani, Channing Brooks, Truth and Toreion Brooks, Victory, Glory, and Zion Byrom; his siblings, Colbert Byrom, Dean Byrom, Demetra Ransom, Teresa Mann, Darrell “Jerry” Byrom and Beatrice Byrom; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Arrangements are in the care of Addy Funeral Home.

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09/04/2026

Ellen Jane Baker, 92 of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026 at New Dawn Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Ellen was born April 14, 1934, in Stone Creek to the late Forest and Minnie (Doll) Mizer. On June 23, 1956 she married Jack Baker, who passed away on March 26, 2016. Ellen worked as a kitchen aid and cook at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown. She attended Zion Lutheran Church in Stone Creek. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed bowling, reading, walking, and doing puzzles. She was very health conscious, and was ahead of the times when it came to nutrition.

She is survived by her children Mike Baker, Jody Baker, and Rhonda Baker (John Kistler); her grandchildren Shariah (Trey) Moehle, Joshuah (Madisyn) Fisher, and Noah (Brittany Troyer) Fisher; her great-grandchildren Reagan Moehle, Mackenzie Moehle, and Hadley Fisher; her brother Dale Mizer; her sister-in-law Dorothy Baker; her brother-in-law Gene Baker; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Along with her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack Baker; her sister Bea Roby; her sisters-in-law Nova (Frank) Thurlow, Virginia Ames, Betty (Virgil) Bliss, Rosemary Baker, and Patricia Baker; and her brothers-in-law Dale (Anna Mae) Baker, John I Jr Baker, Donald (Doris) Baker, Paul (Elvenda) Baker.

A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Stone Creek at 11:30 am with Pastors Bonnie Ge**er and Jean Coleman officiating. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service at the church from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Ellen’s name to Zion Lutheran Church, 204 W Jefferson St, Stone Creek, OH 43840, or to Ohio’s Hospice Foundation, PO Box 604448 Columbus, Ohio 43260-4448

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09/03/2026

Rhonda Ann Olson, 67 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 at her residence.

Rhonda was born December 17, 1958, in Pasco County, Florida to the late Donald and Roberta (Stockman) Rose. She enjoyed fishing, and being outside. She was also an excellent cook. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Jefrey Olson, Amanda Olson, and Erica (Jeremy) Mast; her grandchildren Austin Rose, Landon Rose, and Aurora Winland; her sister Glenda (David Sr.) Ownby; her special cousins Susie Mia and Annie Perry; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Along with her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by her loving husband Jeff Olson; and her siblings Donna Marks, Vivian Rose, Phillip Rose, and Donald rose.

Per her wishes, a cremation will take place. There are no scheduled services at this time.

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09/03/2026

Kathe Dale Mizer, 88, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Newcomerstown, Ohio and Estes Park, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home on August 30, 2026.

Born July 24, 1938, to George and Alice Frenton, Kathe lived a life centered around family, adventure, and plenty of laughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jon Johns; her first husband, Jan Johns; and several brothers and sisters.

Kathe is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Dave Mizer; her daughter, Janet Johns Kendall; her sons, Greg Mizer (Beth) and Jeff Mizer (Becky); and her grandchildren, Brittany (Jack) Dudley, Seth (Desiree) Mizer, Jessie (Tanner) Kerchal, Jordan (Shelby) Wright, Rhett (Abbi) Mizer, Coy (Cari) Johns, and AnnieDale Johns. She is also survived by her special nephew, Chad Frenton, as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved her dearly.

Kathe had a lifelong love of travel and adventure. After owning and operating the Olympus Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado, for many years, she and Dave took to the road in their fifth wheel, traveling the country, seeing the states, and, most importantly, visiting their grandchildren along the way. They retired to Tucson, Arizona where they spent many wonderful years enjoying the warmer climate and welcoming family and friends into their home.

Above all else, Kathe loved her family. She will be remembered for her devotion to those she loved, her ornery sense of humor, her quick wit and perfectly timed comebacks, and the laughter she brought wherever she went. Her family will carry countless stories, memories, and a little bit of her orneriness with them for generations to come.

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08/30/2026

Elizabeth “Darlene” Mitchell, 86, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Darlene was born on January 8, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Hazel (Cannon) Mitchell. She was a proud and active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as Past Worthy Matron, and was also a member of the Jaycees. Darlene had a lifelong love of meaningful work and service, retiring at the age of 79 after a distinguished career in healthcare administration.

Her professional career began in the 1960s as a radiology technician at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. In the 1970s, she served as a social worker at Cambridge Mental Health and Developmental Center in Ohio. Committed to lifelong learning, Darlene returned to school and earned her master’s degree in healthcare administration, specializing in adult and geriatric mental health, adolescent mental health, and addiction services. She later continued her career in corrections healthcare administration. Her work took her across several states, where she formed lasting friendships and earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues through her dedication, compassion, and leadership.

Darlene was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her children, Dr. Phillip (Catherine) Schrickel, Scott (Jackie) Schrickel, and Joyce (Chuck McDowell) Schrickel; her grandchildren, Dr. Elizabeth Brooke Schrickel (Tabitha Lockhart), Dr. Emily Hope (Matthew) Shurtz, Jordan Jess Schrickel, Wesley (Kristin) Schrickel, and Philip (Mona) Schrickel; and her great-grandchildren, Owen Shurtz, Everett Shurtz, Anderson James Shurtz, Anna Schrickel, Conley Schrickel, Bear Schrickel and Alistar Schrickel. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her children’s father, Dr. Henry Schrickel; her brother Alfred Mitchell; a granddaughter, Leslie Joyce Schrickel; and her sisters, Barb Stewart, Sue Wright and Phyllis Spragg.

Darlene embraced grand moments. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and no matter where her travels took her, she always returned home to celebrate with family, sharing stories and thoughtful gifts gathered along the way. She treasured shopping trips, discovering unique and eclectic restaurants, and cheering on her beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. She was especially proud to be a dedicated supporter of The Best Damn Band in the Land (TBDBITL) while her grandchildren attended The Ohio State University. Above all, Darlene will be remembered for her strength and independence.

A Grandson’s Tribute

Of all the names Darlene carried throughout her life, one of the most cherished was “Grandy.” It was a name she chose for herself—distinctive, stylish, and entirely her own, just like the woman behind it.

Her grandson Jordan shares these words in loving tribute to the grandmother whose unmistakable presence, laughter, glamour, and love left a mark that will never fade.

Grandy’s Song

You are fabulous. You are fur coats and lipstick. You’ve become style and flair. You are never quite on time, but somehow, when it mattered, you were always there.

And if Grandy kissed you on the cheek, everyone knew it—because you wore that kiss around with you in the form of a perfect lipstick mark.

I don’t know how to put into words what it feels like to write this to you. Maybe because writing it makes time feel too real, and I don’t want to think about a world where all of these little things become memories.

But I want you to know that I remember them.

I remember the glamour and the personality. I remember the woman who decided that “Grandma” simply wouldn’t do and gave herself a name that was entirely her own. Of course you did.

There is something so “wonderfully you” about that.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that the people we love leave little pieces of themselves everywhere. In the things we say. In the things we find beautiful. In the way we laugh. In traditions we don’t even realize we’re keeping. Sometimes even in the way we put ourselves together before walking out the door.

And there is so much of you that will stay.

I hope you know how lucky I feel that I got to call you Grandy.

I hope you know that when I remember you, I won’t only remember this part. I’ll remember the fabulous woman underneath the fur. The lipstick. The flair. The lateness. The laughter. The stories. The presence.

Most of all, I’ll remember that you were there.

There are people who pass through our lives quietly, and then there are people who leave lipstick on our cheeks.

You, Grandy, left your mark. And I will carry it with me always. But you’ll always be my Grandy. I love you, Darlene.

Love,
Jordan

A visitation will be held at Addy Funeral Home from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2026. A graveside service will follow at West Lawn Cemetery at 1:30 with Joyce and Scott Schrickel officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Darlene’s honor to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr., Suite E, Uniontown, OH 44685, or to Riverside Manor Memory Care Unit, 1100 E. State St., Newcomerstown, OH 43832.

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08/28/2026

Rev. Ronald “Gene” Whyde, 97 of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026 at the Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.

Ronald was born February 8, 1929, in Coshocton to the late George and Twila (Holdsworth) Whyde. Ronald graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1947 and went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy from 1947 to 1950. On March 3, 1951, Ronald married the love of his life Betty (Mathews) who preceded him in death on June 9, 2020. Ronald became an ordained minister in 1969 and went on to be the pastor of three churches in twenty-six years, including Cannon Hill Church of the Nazarene, Dover Church of the Nazarene, and Windham
Church of the Nazarene. He held a number of offices in the churches over the years, and eventually he earned the Life Achievement Award from the Nazarene Church.

Gene is survived by his children Karl (Dora) Whyde, Russell (Vickie) Whyde, and Thomas (Sandy) Whyde; his daughter-in-law Ellen; his grandchildren Rebecca Whyde, Christopher Whyde, and Tommy Whyde, Jr.; his great-grandchildren Isaac, Hannah, and Lliam; his siblings, Barbara Storck, Patricia (Hube) Keylor, and George (Marcia) Whyde; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Along with his parents and his wife, Ronald was preceded in death by his son Ronald Whyde; and his siblings, June Hill, William (Evelyn) Whyde, and Donna (Gary) Colton.

A visitation will be held at the Addy Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Newcomerstown Church of the Nazarene, 363 Neighbor Street Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832. Ronald will be laid to rest beside Betty in West Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave SW New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

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08/28/2026

Dolores “Dee” Robinson, age 86 of Caro, MI passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026 in Marlette, MI. She was born on June 6, 1940 to Ira and Ethel (McCall) Penner in Bangor, MI. She married Richard Muth in 1958 with whom she had three children, Norma, John and Brian. The family resided in Monroe, MI and then Newport, MI until Richard and Dolores divorced. Dolores married Howard “Robbie” Robinson in 1976 and moved to Newcomerstown, OH where she and Robbie resided for many years until moving to Avon Park, FL

Dee was owner and operator of Ideal Beauty Salon in Avon Park, FL until her retirement.

After surviving a battle with cancer at age 57 Dee made a “bucket list” and she accomplished everything on her list and more. She traveled to many places and even had the rare opportunity to ride on the Goodyear blimp. She also rode on the Budweiser Hitch with the Clydesdales, rode camels in Moab, Utah, went up in a hot air balloon and rode in a Daytona 500 race car. Her favorite trips were the many adventures she took with her daughter, Norma.

Dee is preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Robbie” Robinson; sons, John Muth and Brian Muth; step-son, Gerry Robinson; step-daughter, Betty Ehrle; brothers, James Penner, Ralph Penner, Randall Penner and William Penner.

Dee is survived by her daughter, Norma (Lawrence) Bolster; brother Donald Penner; sister, Sharon Hamilton; step-daughter, Sally (Ed) Shurman, step-daughter-in-law, Robin Robinson; many nieces and nephews and many good friends.

Dee’s wishes were to be buried privately next to her husband Robbie in Newcomerstown, OH.

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