Marion L. Espenschied

Marion L. Espenschied, age 80, of Dover, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre, with his loving family by his side. Marion’s health had been in decline for the past few months.

Born August 5, 1944, in Dover, he was the son of the late Leroy and Beatrice (Mast) Espenschied. Marion graduated from Dover High School in 1962, and was employed by the Reeves Steel Company, later AK Steel Corporation, in Dover for 30 years before his retirement in 2000. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local 2737.

Marion loved bowling and was inducted into the Dover-New Phila USBC Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed automobiles, building street rods and restoring classic cars, and he belonged to the Quarter Milers Club. Another of Marion’s favorite pastimes was fishing Restoule Lake in Ontario, Canada; many happy times were spent there. He also liked playing golf, and, in his younger days, played both softball and basketball. Marion was a member of Winfield Community Church.

He will be dearly missed by his long-time companion, Michelle Mizer of Dover; his daughters, Jennifer (Rick) Gallagher of New Philadelphia, Sally (Aaron) Feller of Dover, and Lynn (Chad) Radel of Massillon; his grandchildren, Zack (Brittany) Moore and Kaylie (Geno Salina) Moore; his great-grandchildren, Piper and Lorenzo; and his nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Marion was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Harmon, and his brothers, Gene and Keith “Shorty” Espenschied.

Honoring his wishes, Marion will be cremated. Friends may call to pay their respects, visit with the family and share memories at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Thursday, May 29, 3 - 6.m. Those planning to attend are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team’s apparel or just dress casually. Weather permitting, please feel free to drive your hot rod or classic car for one last cruise-in with Marion. Following the visitation, friends and family are invited to Limby’s in Dover for a continued celebration of Marion's life.

The family would like to acknowledge everyone at Hennis in Dover and Traditions Health Hospice for all the care and kindness shown to Marion and to them during this time – Thank You So Very Much.

Instead of flowers, donations in Marion’s memory may be made to Traditions Health Hospice, 238 Front Ave. S.W., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.