Birthdays
MILESTONE BIRTHDAY: Happy 90th birthday to Dalton resident ‘Dot’ Matz
Dortha Matz, who also is affectionately known as “Dot” or “Dottie,” turns 90 on Monday, April 11. Well-known in Dalton for her several years at The Village Dutchman, the spry woman retired from the Dalton Dari-ette and was taking care of her husband including driving him to dialysis at age 76, her daughter, Linda Kirk,…
Read MoreCelebrate spring! Special 4th birthday party on popular ice cream stand’s opening day
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SHELBY PRATER After asking every time he and his mom, Shelby Prater, drove past their favorite ice cream stand, ‘When will the Dari-ette be back?” Cam celebrates his 4th birthday on the opening day of the landmark Dalton eatery on March 15. Cam Prater and his best friend and cousin, Hayes. Cam…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Happy 90th birthday Mildred L. Fahrni!
A life-long resident of Dalton, Mildred L. Fahrni, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 26. Her family would like you to join them in this celebration by sending her a birthday greeting via a card. Cards can be sent to Mildred at: 3607 Deerfield Ave SW Dalton, OH 44618
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Happy 90th birthday Lawrence Hann!
Lawrence Hann, of Dalton, celebrates his 90th birthday this week. He was born July 12, 1931. Happy 90th Birthday, Dad/Grandpa! We love you! Love your Family, Lanny, Larry, Nancy, Kate, Kevin, Kristen, Kirby, Jay, Kelly, Brandon, Kelsey, Brock, Jordyn, Jake, Collins, Rowan, Quinn, Briggs, Anderson
Read MoreLocal centenarian treated to special 101st birthday celebration
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDIE NUSSBAUM Dorothy E. Gerber celebrates her 101st birthday April 17. DGKN staff report In 2020, Dorothy E. Gerber celebrated her 100th birthday more than a month in to the COVID-19 pandemic when the world was beginning to shut down, facial coverings were becoming the norm, and people were making social distancing…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Davises celebrate 90th birthdays and 70th anniversary
Donna Dale (Rupp) and James Davis, Jr. celebrated their 90th birthdays and their 70th wedding anniversary at The Pines, on Nov. 28, 2020, hosted by their children. Family and friends attended from Ohio, Colorado and Kentucky. They were married at the United Church of Christ, Marshallville, Dr. Perry Mahaffey officiating. The original date was Nov.…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Happy 65th birthday to Oren Steiner!
Happy birthday to Oren Steiner! Oren Steiner’s 65th birthday is Dec. 11.
Read MoreHappy belated birthday to Kerwin Steiner!
Happy belated birthday to Kerwin Steiner!
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Look who is turning 60!
Tammy Jean Higginbotham, of Rockledge, Florida, turns 60 years old on Sept. 3, 2020. She was raised in Dalton, and graduated from Dalton High School in 1979. Tammy plans to celebrate her special day with family and friends, including her husband of 39 years, Ken, her two children, Robin and Chris, and her five grandchildren.…
Read MoreHappy 80th birthday to Ralph Basinger
Happy 80th birthday to Ralph Basinger on June 15 Longtime Dalton School District treasurer Ralph Basinger recently celebrated his 80th birthday with family at his daughter’s home near Orrville. Since retiring he’s kept busy by volunteering at various non-profit organizations and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
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