Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Philip Keene
Sep 8, 2025
Joseph Philip Keene, age 88, of Dover, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 4, 1936, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Richard and Maria (Sanchez) Keene. Joseph graduated from Cathedral High School in Boston, and he went on to serve honorably with the United States Army....
Mary A. Short
Sep 7, 2025
Mary A. Short, 78, of Dover, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born August 27, 1947, in Dennison to the late Jacob and Mary Wright Mann. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Wayne Short, on August 25, 2020, as well as her grandson Tyler Moore; brothers, Jake, Keith, and Arthur Mann,...
Debra Lynn "Debbie" Edwards
Sep 6, 2025
Debra Lynn "Debbie" Edwards, of Dover, beloved mother, partner, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was 65 years old.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Wanda (Angel) Fishel. She is survived by her long-time partner, Denny Uebel; her son, Luke Edwards, and his wife, Rachel; her cherished...
Linda Gayle Argento
Sep 6, 2025
Linda Gayle Argento, 77, a beloved member of her community and a dedicated friend to many, passed away on September 6, 2025, at her home in New Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 26, 1948, in Wadsworth, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gale L. and Clara (Melton) Arnold. Linda spent her early years in Wadsworth before...
James L. "Jim" Limbacher
Sep 3, 2025
James L. "Jim" Limbacher, born on May 18, 1948, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was the son of the late Walter and Vera (Jenkins) Limbacher.
Jim lived a life rich in experience and dedicated service, which he approached with unwavering passion and the spirit of a good debate.
A proud...
Allen T. Green
Aug 28, 2025
Allen T. Green, 80, of Stone Creek, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Born December 6, 1944, in Dover, he was the son of the late Ralph and Marie (Vuchkovich) Green and was predeceased by his sister, Vicky Menuez.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1969. Allen retired in 2010 from...
Donald L. "Don" Liggett
Aug 21, 2025
Donald Lee "Don" Liggett of Strasburg passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025 at the Ohio Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Don was born May 18, 1945 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of the late Wilbur and Cedara (Feicht) Liggett of Strasburg.
Donnie and his older brother Dale spent their earliest years as ornery farm boys in Dundee...
Mary C. Grewell
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Catherine Sica Grewell, age 89, life-long resident of Dover, passed away on August 21, 2025 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.
She was born on January 27,1936, the daughter of Paolo (“Paul”) and Maria Michelina (“Lena”, “Marie”) Sica who had emigrated to Dover from Piano Vetrale, Italy.
Mary graduated from Dover High School in 1953 and married Floyd M. Grewell...
Christian L. "Pepper" Kerschbaumer
Aug 20, 2025
Christian L. “Pepper” Kerschbaumer, age 52, passed away from complications of Type 2 Diabetes on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born on November 14, 1972, in Dover, Ohio, Pepper lived a life marked by humor, intelligence, and a deep love for the people and passions that surrounded him. He embraced life with an unmistakable spark.
A proud graduate...
Rose M. Keener
Aug 19, 2025
Rose M. Keener, 92, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Baltic.
She was born on September 26, 1932 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Austin and Clara Leggett. Rose was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Keener Sr. on March 3, 2009 and numerous...
Sandra L. Hursey
Aug 18, 2025
Sandra L. Hursey, 75, of Uhrichsville passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born on August 30, 1949 in Cambridge, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Rebecca Foutz Hursey. Sandra was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Hursey; sisters, Sharon, Janie and Carolyn Hursey. She is survived by her brother, Gary Hursey of Newcomerstown.
Cremation has been...
D. Faye Phillips
Aug 14, 2025
D. Faye Phillips, 84, of Uhrichsville, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her family following an extended illness.
Born July 30, 1941, in Dennison, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Taylor and Mary (Orr) Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...
Jane Diane Spurlock
Aug 11, 2025
Jane Diane Spurlock, age 81, of Dover, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Jane was born in the Bellaire Ohio Hospital on November 27, 1943, to the late Edwin and Velma (Fry) McMillen. She was raised in Neffs, Ohio, and graduated from Bellaire High School in the class of 1961. After graduating from high school, she worked for a short...
Robert H. "Bob" Gardner
Aug 10, 2025
Robert H. “Bob” Gardner of Strasburg passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born in Holmes County on July 27, 1929, and was the son of the late Ammon and Clara (Horrisberger) Gardner.
Bob was preceded in death by his first...
Loren D. Wallace
Aug 10, 2025
Loren D. Wallace, age 85, of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre.
Born April 9, 1940, in Barberton, he was the son of the late Roy and Gladys (Ewart) Wallace. Loren graduated from Barberton High School in 1958 and attended both Kent State University and the University of Akron. His professional career began at PPG...
Norma J. Collins
Aug 8, 2025
Norma J. Collins, age 97, of Troy, Michigan, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, in Troy.
Born June 25, 1928, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Nona (Watts) Wilson. Norma moved with her family at a young age to Tuscarawas County, where she grew up and attended school. She relocated to...
Danny Ray Green
Aug 8, 2025
Danny Ray Green, age 59, born on September 19, 1965, in Dover, Ohio, passed away at home on August 8, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He was a beloved member of the community and is remembered for his vibrant spirit and passion for life. After a long journey filled with challenges, he has now found the peace that...
Margery A. Jones
Aug 7, 2025
Margery A. Jones, 89, was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and cherished member of the Dover community, who passed away on August 7, 2025, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. Born on October 9, 1935, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Esther (Coyne) Mathias.
With unwavering commitment, Margery served as a...
Janet E. Simmons
Aug 6, 2025
Janet E. Simmons, age 86, of Mineral City, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, Dover.
Born July 11, 1939, in Moundsville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late R. Wilmer and Edna (Powell) McCombs. She attended Moundsville High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Ronald E. "Ron"...
Thomas David "Tom" Roush
Aug 6, 2025
Thomas David “Tom” Roush, age 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton. Tom had a very fast-growing form of cancer.
Born February 9, 1948, in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Mona M. (Clark) Roush. Tom graduated from Canton South High School in 1966 and soon...
