Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth E. Immel
Nov 5, 2017
Kenneth E. Immel, 82, of Dover passed away at the Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Kenneth was born in Shanesville, Ohio on January 31, 1935 to the late Garrison and Opal Marie (Sweitzer) Immel. On January 1, 1956, he married Marlene Winkler, who preceded him in death on July 19, 2013. He was also preceded in...
Olive P. Russell
Nov 5, 2017
Olive P. Russell, 89, of Dover died Sunday, November 5, 2017 in the New Dawn Retirement Center. Born February 6, 1928 in Washington, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late David and Mary Flaherty Anderson. Olive was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer A. Russell, on July 16, 1976; son, Edward McGuire; brother, Leonard and sisters, Gertrude,...
Evangeline "Vance" Pryor
Nov 4, 2017
Evangeline “Vance” Pryor, 91, of Dover went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2017. Born on June 7, 1926 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Louis Walker and Sophia Weaver Walker Watts. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Tate (1969), second husband James Pryor (2009), son, Stanley E....
Peter M. Contini
Nov 3, 2017
Peter M. Contini, 95, of Dover died suddenly at his home on Friday, November 3, 2017. He retired from the railroad system, having worked for many different companies during his 36 year career. Pete proudly served his country with the United States Army during WW II, and was a member of the Dover VFW, Army-Navy, Eagles and Moose Club. He...
Yvonne R. Sweebe
Nov 1, 2017
Yvonne R. Sweebe, 85, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat in Carrollton, Ohio. She was born on March 6, 1932 in Stillwater, Ohio to the late James A. and Bonnie (Copeland) Gray. She married Delbert H. Sweebe, who preceded her in death on April 16, 2013. She was also preceded in...
Richard L. "Dick" Kleine
Oct 31, 2017
Richard L. "Dick" Kleine, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born September 3, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, Dick was the son of the late Herbert Julius and Miriam Dever Kleine. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Hut Bible Class. Dick was a member of the Grand Lodge of F & AM of Ohio, The...
Brandon M. Shook
Oct 30, 2017
Brandon M. Shook, 62, of Santa Ana, California, and formerly of Dover, died Monday, October 30, 2017. Brandon retired from Orange County after 30 years of service. Born February 7, 1955 in Dover he was a son of Norman and Clara Stalder Shook of Dover. Brandon is also survived by his brothers, Jeff (Joan) Shook of Dover and Doug Shook...
Patricia M. Andrukat
Oct 29, 2017
Patricia M. Andrukat, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Country Lawn Center in Navarre. Patricia was born on December 8, 1925 and was a graduate of John Hay High School in Cleveland. She was the the beloved wife of Richard Carl Andrukat Sr., who preceded her in joining with their God in heaven. She was the devoted...
Kim Renee Troyer
Oct 27, 2017
Kim Renee Troyer, 59, of Dundee passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her family. Born on August 20, 1958 in Dover, she was the daughter of Patricia Deibel and the late Robert Swihart. Kim graduated from Dover High School and married Marcus Troyer, who survives. Kim loved quilting, being at home with her dogs,...
Jeri J. Bayer Lynn
Oct 27, 2017
Jeri J. Bayer Lynn, 61, of Alpheretta, Georgia, and formerly of Dover, died Friday, October 27, 2017 in Cummings, Georgia following a two year battle with Melanoma. Born July 27, 1956 in Dover she was a daughter of Dale and Anna Mary Tawney Bayer of New Philadelphia. She was a 1974 graduate of Dover High School. Following her graduation, she...
Timothy B. Saylor
Oct 27, 2017
Mr. Timothy B. Saylor passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was surrounded by his loved ones - wife, son, brother, sisters, step-children and beloved pets, Savannah, Leon and Cooper. All of his wishes were fulfilled as he passed with admirable strength and dignity. We will be remembering and honoring this wonderful husband, father, brother...
Fred L. Billiter Sr.
Oct 27, 2017
Fred L. Billiter Sr., 97, of Strasburg died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 27, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Fred Sr. was born February 25, 1920 in Paden City, WV to the late Sherman and Emma (Stewart) Billiter. He was the second son of 14 children. Fred Sr. later married his wife, Florence “Dolly” Kautz with...
John H. Tanner
Oct 25, 2017
John H. Tanner, age 83, of Carrollton, Ohio and formerly Phoenix, Arizona, died October 25, 2017 in Hennis Care Centre of Dover. John was born October 20, 1934 in Safford, AZ to Max J. and Mildred (Love) Tanner. Raised in Phoenix, he graduated from West High; attended Phoenix College; and spent four years at Arizona State University with a scholarship...
Donald E. "Don" Gordon
Oct 25, 2017
Donald E. “Don” Gordon, age 76, of Bucyrus, formerly of Dover, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, one day shy of his 77th birthday, in his home, following a long illness. Born October 26, 1940, in Dover, he was a son of the late Wilbert C. and Beatrice I. Grimm Gordon. Don graduated from Dover High School and was employed...
Joanne E. Zeigler
Oct 24, 2017
Joanne E. Zeigler, 82, of Dover died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in the Schoenbrunn Health Care Center. She is survived by her husband, James C. Zeigler. Per Joanne’s wishes, private graveside services will be held at the Dover Burial Park. The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover is handling arrangements. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Joanne...
Richard A. Mccoy
Oct 24, 2017
Richard A. McCoy, age 78, of Sherrodsville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 24, 2017, in his home. Born November 19, 1938, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Dorothy E. Cox McCoy. Richard graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1956, and went to work for New Philadelphia’s Warner & Swasey Co. He married...
John A. Nigro
Oct 22, 2017
John A. Nigro, age 45, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 22, 2017. Born October 4, 1972, in Dover, he was a son of the late Nick and Delores Harding Nigro. John graduated from Dover High School where he played football, and was formerly employed by The Timken Co. in New Philadelphia. He loved his children dearly as well...
Thomas M. Foster
Oct 21, 2017
Thomas M. Foster, 50, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, October 21, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief battle with cancer. Born September 21, 1967 in San Diego, California he was the son of Floyd “Skip” and Patti Jerome Foster. Tom was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Philadelphia,...
Audra H. Parris
Oct 20, 2017
Audra H. Parris, 98, of Dover went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Hennis Care Centre. Born October 18, 1919 in Sherrodsville she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Edna Chaffin Herbert. Audra was also preceded in death by her husband, C. “Thirmon” Parris on April 25, 1981; five brothers;...
Terry L. Willis
Oct 20, 2017
Terry L. Willis, 75, of Dover, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born November 15, 1941 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Charles and Doris Rogers Willis. Terry was also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Willis and sister, Judy Bauman. Terry retired from the Timken Co. in Canton after...
