Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Donald R. "Dick" Zearley
Apr 26, 2025
Donald R. "Dick" Zearley, 90, of Strasburg passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Born on August 11, 1934 in Wellsville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clarence and Edith Dickey Zearley. Dick was also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Johnston, Dolores Morrow; brothers, Robert and Clarence "Buddy" Zearley.
Dick...
Delmar L. Lewis
Apr 25, 2025
Delmar L. Lewis, 94, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully at Park Village Southside in New Philadelphia.
He was a graduate of the Bolivar School, and proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War, having been stationed at the Travis Air Force Base in California. Following his discharge, he went to the Coyne Trade School in...
Susan J. Appleby
Apr 25, 2025
Susan J. Appleby, 76, of Stone Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Born on December 24, 1948 in Dover she was a daughter of the late John and Grace Steinebrey Allen. Susan was also preceded in death by her husband, Verle "Red" Appleby on May 19, 2020; infant daughter, Tracy Lynn Weigand; and sister, Melanie...
Carolyn J. VanAlstyne
Apr 22, 2025
Carolyn J. VanAlstyne, age 80, of Dover, passed away Monday, April 22, 2025, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center, with her loving family at her side.
Born on November 4, 1944, in Roswell, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Simonetti) Bongini. Carolyn attended St. Mary High School in Dennison, and, after a family move, graduated from...
Carol L. Layman
Apr 20, 2025
Carol L. Layman, born on April 20, 1943, in Coshocton, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on April 20, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House. Carol was the daughter of the late James F. and Beulah (Lewis) Ames.
She was a graduate of Wooster Business College and over her career was the secretary for a bank president, a college Dean, and a...
Grace M. Burrier Lahmers
Apr 16, 2025
Grace M. Burrier Lahmers, age 87, of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Bolivar’s Hennis Care Centre.
Born on September 20, 1937, in Deersville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Verna V. (Dreher) Beaber. Grace moved with her family at a young age to Dover, and graduated from Dover High School. She married John S....
Debbie Ann Hoopingarner
Apr 15, 2025
Debbie Ann Hoopingarner, age 66, of Dover, passed away peacefully at Dover's Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born September 23, 1958, in Alliance, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Goldie E. (Percy) Litte. Debbie was a former employee of the Eagle Truck Stop in New Philadelphia.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and...
Richard A. Smart
Apr 14, 2025
Richard A. Smart, age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, after a short illness.
Born February 23, 1950, in Dover, he was the son of the late Winston Smart and Marcella (McFarlan) Smart Mason. Richard graduated from Dover High School in 1969, and, as a young man, was employed by the Shenango-Penn...
Gerald B. Murphy
Apr 14, 2025
Gerald B. Murphy, 84, of Strasburg, and formerly of Dover, passed away suddenly, entering his eternal home on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Born on January 29, 1941 in Burnsville, West Virginia he was a son of the late Joseph and Retha Tomblin Murphy. Gerald was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Murphy; three brothers and five sisters.
He retired from...
Barbara Louise Ley
Apr 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that Barbara Louise Ley (née Garcia) peacefully departed from this world on April 12, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, surrounded by love and care.
Barb was born on July 24, 1948, in Canton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Marion Garcia. She is the beloved eldest sibling to surviving siblings,...
Clarence L. Miller
Apr 12, 2025
Clarence L. Miller, 81, of Beach City passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, just two days short of his 82nd birthday.
Born on April 14, 1943, in Ravenna, Ohio, he was a son of the late Raymond Miller and Melba Myers Kendle. He was also preceded in death by his wife Delma Mae Miller on April...
Joanna W.H. Mutschelknaus
Apr 11, 2025
Joanna W. H. Mutschelknaus, 86, of Dover went home to be the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2025 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
She was born on February 3, 1939 in Canal Lewisville, Ohio to the late Harold and Opal West Simmons. Joanna was also preceded in death by her husband, David M. “Mike” Mutschelknaus on January...
Roger D. Lewis
Apr 10, 2025
Roger D. Lewis, 72, of Strasburg passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born January 9, 1953 in Dover he was a son of the late William and Opal Porter Lewis.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Mayforth Lewis, and son, Chad Lewis both of Strasburg.
Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and...
Charles Edmund "Chuck" Lorenz II
Apr 9, 2025
Charles E. Lorenz, II
On April 9, 2025, Charles Edmund Lorenz Il began his heavenly journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after an unexpected illness.
If you knew "Chuck", a couple of thoughts resonated: his love for his family and that the first thing he was going to say to his mom was "Hi Red." Chuck wore many "hats" as...
Naomi R. Harper
Apr 3, 2025
Naomi R. Harper, 80, of Dover passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at the Hennis Care Center in Dover, Ohio.
Born on May 23, 1944, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (Maurer) Baab. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Kimberly Harper, and three sisters: Mary Ellen Baab, Martha Hagloch, and...
Shirley A. Leighley
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley A. Leighley, age 72, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Brewster Parke Senior Living Community, Brewster, with her loving family by her side.
Born May 6, 1952, in Cambridge, Shirley was the daughter of the late Melvin and Helen (Carman) Casterline. At a young age, Shirley moved with her family to Dover, where she grew up and...
Donna J. Smart
Apr 1, 2025
Donna J. Smart, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born September 22, 1951, in Lorain, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Laverne (Nevins) Konowal. Donna moved with her family to New Philadelphia in 1968, and graduated from New Philadelphia...
Helen L. Calendine
Apr 1, 2025
Helen L. Calendine, 96, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Schoenbrunn.
She was born on May 9, 1928 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Homer and Olive Metzger Affolter. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Calendine on May 6, 1977; son, Jerry...
William "Kip" Whitman
Mar 31, 2025
William “Kip” Whitman, 65, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2025.
Born on July 7, 1959, he was the son of the late Charles William and Joyce (Weber) Whitman. He graduated from Strasburg High School in 1977. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.
Kip worked as a Diesel Mechanic for many years. He...
Donna M. Schilling
Mar 30, 2025
Donna M. Schilling, 93, of Dover passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.
She was born on January 5, 1932 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Hawk Harmon. Donna was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Schilling on January 18, 2002; sons, Roderick and Steven Kimble;...
