Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Leonard Conrad Margletta
Sep 30, 2024
Leonard Conrad Margletta, age 84, died of natural causes in Atlanta on September 30, 2024. Leonard, also known as Snooky, was born on November 1, 1939, to the late Philip and Irma Margletta.
Leonard attended and graduated from St Joseph High School and was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Dover. He worked at Union Camp/International Paper for 30...
Catherine "Jenny" Warner
Sep 30, 2024
Catherine “Jenny” Warner, age 94, of Dover, died Monday, September 30, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Born August 8, 1930, in Dover, to the late Lawrence and Helen (Ghezzi) Contini, she was the youngest of their 12 children. A lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Dover, she attended St. Joseph schools...
Sharon S. McNutt
Sep 30, 2024
Sharon S. McNutt, 74, of Dover passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born on April 16, 1950, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Evangel "Vern" and Elenora Kendle McNutt.
Sharon retired from Rosalie's in Strasburg following many years as a cook. A truly caring individual, Sharon went above and beyond for her family,...
Gary A. Courtwright
Sep 29, 2024
Gary A. Courtwright, 85, of Strasburg died Sunday, September 29, 2024, in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Gary retired as an electric supervisor for the Timken Company in Canton following 30 years of service.
Born Jan. 10, 1939, in West Lafayette, Ohio, he was the son of the late Donald and Marjorie (Mobley) Courtwright. He...
DeForest L. "Dee" Winner
Sep 27, 2024
DeForest L. “Dee” Winner, 95, of Sebring, Ohio and formerly of Dover, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the Copeland Oaks Retirement Community in Sebring.
Born on March 1, 1929 in Lockport, New York, he was the son of the late Burton and Leone Ernest Winner. Dee was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. Winner...
Margaret A. Stilgenbauer
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret A. Stilgenbauer, 69, of Tuscarawas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, Ohio.
Born on March 24, 1955, in Dennison, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Betty Boehme Tatman. Margaret was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Stilgenbauer Jr. on June 26, 2006; sister, Adele Conklin;...
Joyce E. Watkins
Sep 25, 2024
Joyce E. Watkins, 83, a cherished figure in her community and a dedicated professional in the field of nursing, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Born on February 21, 1941, in Strasburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby (Heid) Philabaum. Joyce married William G. “Bill” Watkins,...
Connie L. Myers
Sep 25, 2024
Connie L. Myers, born on August 30, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Mary (Mizia) Brinkley.
She married Kenneth L. Myers on April 16, 1966. Ken preceded her in death on June 15, 2019. She was also preceded in death by...
Mark Arden Overholt
Sep 24, 2024
Mark Arden Overholt, age 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton.
Born July 23, 1935, at the family home in North Canton, he was the second of two children born to Russell B. and Cleora F. (Housley) Overholt. Mark’s middle name is the first name of Dr. A. R. Basinger,...
Roberto Mendoza Lomeli
Sep 23, 2024
Roberto Mendoza Lomeli passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on September 23, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ohio. He was 42 years old.
Born on March 27, 1982, in Degollado Jalisco, Mexico, he was the son of the late José Mendoza and Eva Lomeli.
In addition to his mother, Eva, Roberto is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ruiz...
Leonard M. McDonald Sr.
Sep 20, 2024
Leonard M. McDonald Sr. a respected member of his community, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 94.
Born on June 28, 1930, in, Caldwell, Ohio, he was the son of the late Henry and Pearl (Lanning) McDonald. Leonard led a life marked by dedication, service, and commitment to his work and community.
Leonard enjoyed a fulfilling career as...
Bruce A. Gray
Sep 20, 2024
Bruce A. Gray, age 73, of Dover, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, in Dover’s Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a brief illness.
Born May 16, 1951, in Dennison, he was a son of the late Walter and Doris (Vigar) Gray. Bruce graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1969. On October 11, 1975, he married the former Kristy Swegheimer, who...
Austin Michael Lee Waldren
Sep 19, 2024
Austin Michael Lee Waldren, age 18, beloved son, friend, and promising student passed away tragically on September 19, 2024, due to injuries sustained from an auto accident.
Born on June 20, 2006, he was the son of Derrick Waldren of New Philadelphia and Michelle Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Emmett (Irene) Basiletti, with whom he was very close;...
Betty Ann Neidenthal
Sep 16, 2024
Betty Ann Neidenthal, 91, of Strasburg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Hennis Care Centre in Dover.
Born on January 30, 1933 in Beach City she was a daughter of the late Harry and Nellie Bratton Slayman. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Neidenthal on December 15, 1989; son, Jeff Neidenthal, brothers, Bob...
Jill S. Davis
Sep 14, 2024
Jill S. Davis, 80, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.
She was born on January 27, 1944 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Julius “Jiggs” and Doris Harmon Polka. Jill was also preceded in death by an infant sister.
She is survived by her children, Robin Furbay (companion, Bob Hensley) of New...
Dorothy M. "Dot" Stingel
Sep 14, 2024
Dorothy M. "Dot" Stingel, 98, a beloved member of the Dover community, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover Ohio.
Born on February 7, 1926, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Elsworth) Fulk.
Dot dedicated 21 years of her career to Alsco Anaconda in Sugarcreek, where her...
Donald W. Ogle
Sep 12, 2024
Donald W. Ogle, 95, of Dover passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born June 19, 1929 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio Donald was the son of the late Roy and Nana Huff Ogle. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and two...
Bonnie Lou May
Sep 9, 2024
Bonnie Lou May, age 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 9, 2024, in her home.
Born January 9, 1955, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Sr. and Dorothy (Clay) May. Bonnie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973, and was employed by the state of Ohio for many years. She was a life...
Douglas C. "Doug" Konowal
Sep 8, 2024
Douglas C. “Doug” Konowal, age 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Born August 29, 1952, in Lorain, he was a son of the late Donald and Laverne (Nevins) Konowal. Doug moved with his family at a young age to New Philadelphia where he graduated from high school. Soon afterward, he was employed by the Ohio Power Company...
Beverly A. "Bev" Sears
Sep 8, 2024
Beverly A. “Bev” Sears, age 83, of Bolivar, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Born July 23, 1941, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mary (Brewer) Needs. Bev graduated from Dover High School in 1960, and went on to attend Moravian College, now Moravian University, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. On April 6, 1963, Bev wed W....
