Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Robert J. "Bob" Ciekanski
May 9, 2025
Robert J. "Bob" Ciekanski, 69, of Strasburg passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Born April 29, 1956 in Berea, Ohio he was a son of the late Thaddius "Ted" and Jean Frontczak Ciekanski. Bob was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard and Jerry Ciekanski.
Bob retired in 2020 as the branch manager of Ohio...
Gail Ann McCreery
May 7, 2025
Gail Ann McCreery, age 89, of Dover, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born on December 26, 1935, in Dover, Ohio, Gail lived a life of dedication, compassion, and a vibrant spirit. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Bertha (Ball) Gordon.
Gail...
Manuel B. "Ben" Soto
May 5, 2025
Manuel B. “Ben” Soto Jr., 63, of Strasburg passed away at his home on Monday, May 5, 2025,
He was born on September 14, 1961 in Tucson, Arizona to the late Manuel B. Soto Sr. and Linda Anderson Nedrow. Ben was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Mark Soto and a grandson.
He had been employed at Case Farms for...
Jeffrey L. Potschner
May 5, 2025
Jeffrey L. Potschner, 80, of Dover passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 in the Scenic Pointe Nursing Center at Millersburg.
Born July 3, 1944 in Dover he was a son of the late Robert and Wilma Schwarm Potschner. Jeff was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Potschner.
He proudly served his country with the United States Navy. Following his...
Evan Aaron Davis
May 3, 2025
Evan Aaron Davis, 16, of Midvale, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, following an 18-and-a-half-month battle with DMG, an aggressive brain cancer with no cure.
Evan was born on January 28, 2009, in Dover and was the son of Aaron and Lisa Davis. He was a sophomore at Indian Valley High School, where he was...
William N. "Bill" Elrod
May 2, 2025
William N. “Bill” Elrod, 70, of Akron passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born on July 3, 1954 in Akron, Ohio he was a son of David and Nancy Simmons Elrod of Akron.
Bill lived a full and meaningful life marked by a deep devotion to family, and a generous spirit. Bill graduated from North High School in 1973 and...
Timothy Lee Meiser
May 2, 2025
Timothy Lee Meiser, 66, of New Philadelphia, was born on February 22, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of the late Norman Eugene Meiser and Jean (Keil) Maxhimer. Timothy passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover.
Timothy graduated from Tuslaw High School in the class of 1977. He worked for many...
Kathleen Clare Phillips
May 1, 2025
Kathleen Clare Phillips, age 69, of Dover, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 16, 1955, Kathy was the daughter of the late Martin & Marie (Vitello) Phillips. She was a graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 1973, Kent State University in 1977 and achieved her masters degree in...
Joseph Allen "Joe" Weaver
Apr 29, 2025
Joseph Allen "Joe" Weaver, a cherished member of the Dover community, passed away in Dover, Ohio, on April 29, 2025.
Born on January 10, 1940, at his family home, Joe lived a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to family, career, and community. He was the son of the late Robert G. and Armilla (Maybaugh) Weaver. On August 24, 1968, he...
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...
Joanne M. Sullie
Apr 25, 2025
Joanne M. Sullie, a dedicated registered nurse who devoted her life to helping others, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on September 29, 1937 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Mary Gyurgyovics Sullie. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Sullie, Helen Cheslock; brothers, Paul...
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,...
