David E. Wolgamott

David E. Wolgamott, 47, of Dover, died Monday, November 10, 2025 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Born May 17, 1978, he was the son of the late David Wolgamott and Jeannie Dobbins Moneypenny. Dave graduated from Mogadore High School in 1998, then joined the U.S. Army and served in Bosnia. He stayed in the Army National Guard for years afterward.

For the past 19 years Dave worked for the Canton Police Department. Earlier he patrolled with the Strasburg, Bolivar, and Lakemore departments. He spent his free time hunting, fishing, and attending his children’s school events.

Dave is survived by his wife, Crystal Pearcy Wolgamott whom he married on February 2, 2022; children Logan and Nora Wolgamott of Strasburg; stepdaughters Christina and Leia Thorne of Dover; half-brother Ben (Tori) Moneypenny of Cuyahoga Falls; half-sister Desirae (Neil) Legerski of Nevada; stepbrother Jeremy Moneypenny of Florida; stepsister Ever (Dann) Diehl of Akron; stepparents Lisa Wolgamott and Hal Moneypenny; and his former wife, Kendra Wolgamott.

A service celebrating Dave’s life will be held Tuesday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. at New Pointe Community Church in Dover, with Pastor Jason Rissler officiating. Friends may visit the family on Monday, November 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church, with FOP services starting at 4:45 pm.