J. Marc Cappell

J. Marc Cappell, age 73, of Dover passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family and wife of 52 years.

Born on July 2, 1948, in Dover, he was the son of the late Joe F. and Betty (Hyde) Cappell. He was also preceded in death by his favorite canine companion, Maggie.

Marc graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1966. He attended Muskingum University, Kent State University, and the University of Americas in Mexico City. Marc worked in sales at many different companies in the area including Miller Beer. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, and was an avid Buckeye and Dover Tornado Fan. He worked on the Dover football chain gang for many years. Marc loved watching Jeopardy and was great at trivia and always had a good story to tell. His favorite pastime was driving his 1959 Thunderbird and attending car shows.

Marc was a member of the First Moravian Church of Dover, the New Philadelphia VFW, and the former Dover and New Philadelphia Elks. He was also active with the Tuscarawas County Democrats and served on the Dover City Council from 1988-2009.

He leaves behind his wife, Marla (Kail), whom he married on November 29, 1969, along with his children; Marc W. (Shannon) Cappell of McKinney, Texas, Mindi (Paul) VonKaenel of Strasburg, Marcee Joe Cappell of New York City; his brother, Richard (Mary) Cappell of Marysville, Ohio; his sister, Marcia (Mark) Swiger of Dover; along with four grandchildren, Garnet and Sophia VonKaenel, and Paige and Aly Cappell.

Friends are invited to call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 5-7 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 11:00 am with Rev. John Wallace officiating. To sign an online guestbook for Marc, visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.

Memorial contributions can be made to the First Moravian Church of Dover, 319 N. Walnut St., Dover, Ohio 44622, or the Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44622.