Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Lynn D. Zehnder
Jul 15, 2025
Lynn D. Zehnder, age 78, of Strasburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Born December 19, 1946, in Dover, he was the son of the late Delbert D. and Erma (Reidenbach) Zehnder. Lynn graduated with the great class of 1964 from Strasburg-Franklin High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force, serving...
Ruth Ann Bolitho
Jul 13, 2025
Ruth Ann Bolitho, 85, of Beach City, and formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
She was born on April 8, 1940 in Massillon and was a daughter of the late Thomas Littlefield and Helen Kuthan Mayberry. Ruth Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bolitho on October 2, 2024 and her brother, Jim Littlefield.
Ruth...
Eva M. Haines
Jul 11, 2025
Eva M. Haines, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home, on Friday, July 11, 2025. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Marion C. Haines Sr., whom she had missed terribly since his passing in early 2023.
Born March 25, 1937, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Ted”...
Connie L. Belknap
Jul 9, 2025
Connie L. Belknap, age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Dover, following a long illness.
Born October 31, 1955, in Summit County, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosemary (Mace) Masten. Connie moved with her family to Tuscarawas County as a young lady and graduated from Claymont High School in...
Elaine K. Yeager
Jul 5, 2025
Elaine K. Yeager, 63, of Gnadenhutten passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.
Born on June 2, 1962 in Dennison she was a daughter of the late David and Sherry Zobel Risley. Elaine was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry M. "Matt" Yeager on April 18, 2022, and her sister, Christy...
Anita Gal
Jul 3, 2025
Anita Gal, 58, of New Philadelphia passed away at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
She was born on August 5, 1966 to Kenneth Laizure of New Philadelphia and the late Lillian "Sue" Huebner Laizure. Anita was also preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth W. Snyder.
She had been employed at Signet Jewelers in Akron as...
Clarence G. Gorby
Jul 3, 2025
Clarence G. Gorby, 91, of New Philadelphia passed away at Akron City Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
He was born on January 18, 1934 in Moundsville, West Virginia a son of the late Rose Gorby. Clarence was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Gorby.
He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. After...
Thomas Hugh "Tom" MacKay
Jul 2, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Hugh MacKay , 76, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born in Dover, Ohio on September 22, 1948, he was the son of the late David Hugh MacKay and Jane Elizabeth Thomas MacKay.
Married to the love of his life, Louise Ann Pierce MacKay, the two met at Ashland College in 1970 and were inseparable...
Blakely J. Blosser
Jul 2, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our precious daughter Blakely James Blosser, who left us far too soon on July 2, 2025. Born on May 23, 2024, Blakely brought immeasurable joy, light and love into our lives from the moment she arrived. With her bright eyes, infectious giggle, deep stare, and fearless, courageous spirit, she...
Ronald F. Bertle
Jun 30, 2025
Ronald F. Bertle, 89, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 27, 1936 in New Philadelphia he was a son of the late John and Kathleen Mowrer Bertle. He was also preceded in death by his brothers in law, Bill Stallings and Ron Johnson.
He was a proud...
Betty J. Povick
Jun 29, 2025
Betty J. Povick, 74, of Canton Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Care Center in Louisville after a long battle of health issues.
Betty was born May 4, 1951, in Dennison, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Michael Povick and Opal (Gnagy) Parrish. She is preceded in death by her sister,...
Edward V. Streb
Jun 27, 2025
Edward V. Streb, age 91, born on October 10, 1933, in Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Louis and Edna (Greenwell) Streb.
He was a man of dedication, having honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. This commitment to service defined much of...
Janet Kay Coyle
Jun 26, 2025
Janet Kay Coyle, born on February 1, 1934, in Mineral City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late Harold J. and June (Brinkman) Giles. Janet's life was marked by her dedication to family, career, and a love for travel.
As a professional, Janet served as...
Sheryl L. Wallick
Jun 24, 2025
Sheryl L. Wallick, 78, of Strasburg passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born on January 26, 1947 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor Downing Wassem. Sheryl was also preceded in death by her sister, Patty Petite.
A proud graduate of New Philadelphia High School in 1965, Sheryl furthered...
Lori A. Meese
Jun 24, 2025
Lori A. Meese, of Dover, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 56.
Born on December 28, 1968 in Dover, she was a daughter of James and Robin Swinderman Meese of Dover.
She served as the manager of Daily Threads in New Philadelphia. Prior to this role, she dedicated many years as the assistant manager for Gorants.
She was...
Derrlyn S. Ford
Jun 23, 2025
Derrlyn S. Ford, age 81, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover, following a brief illness.
Born January 6, 1944, in Bolivar, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Jones) Hess. Derrlyn attended school in Roseville, and later, on May 27, 1962, married Harry D. “Dan” Ford. The couple raised...
Cyndy A. Holzbach
Jun 19, 2025
Cyndy A. Holzbach, age 79, of Strasburg, and a former resident of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, with her loving family by her side.
She was born March 10, 1946, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace (Kuhn) Patrick. Cyndy graduated from Pickerington High School in 1964...
Christine M. Heffner
Jun 16, 2025
Christine M. Heffner, 70, of Dover passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.
Born September 21, 1954 in Canton she was a daughter of the late Wilber "Leon" and Eileen Elliott Holcomb. Chris was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jody Heffner; sisters, Cindy Holcomb and Shari Brinkman.
Chris owned and operated her...
Karen J. Nugo
Jun 15, 2025
Karen J. Nugo, 82, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in the Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born on November 1, 1942 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Dennis Sr. and Dorothy Clay May. Karen was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Nugo Jr. on February 20, 2000; son, Matthew Nugo; grandson,...
Rosemary Haugh
Jun 11, 2025
Rosemary Haugh, aged 76, of Dover, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the Inn at Northwood Village in Dover.
Born on January 16, 1949, in Dover, Ohio, Rosemary was the daughter of the late Russell and Marilyn (Smith) Stalder.
For 25 years, Rosemary worked at Empire Affiliated Credit Union in New Philadelphia, Ohio, where she excelled as a manager. Her...
