Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Edward H. DeMattio
Dec 9, 2023
Edward H. DeMattio, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. Born on April 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Mary Menapace DeMattio. Edward was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Barbara DeMattio on May 30, 2023; daughter in law,...
Randy L. Crouse
Dec 8, 2023
Randy L. Crouse, 65, of Strasburg passed away at his home on Friday, December 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dover on March 21, 1958 and was a son of the late Ron and Beverly Warren Crouse. Randy was also preceded in death by is brother, Ricky Crouse and grandson, Roman Failla.After proudly serving in...
Donna J. Morris
Dec 7, 2023
Donna J, Morris, of Dover passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home in Dover.
Born on June 22, 1942 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lorene (Bitikofer) Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Morris on Dec 1, 2020, and her brother-in-law, Dan DeBord.
Donna retired...
Jacob I. "Jake" Lengler
Dec 7, 2023
Jacob I. “Jake” Lengler, age 89, of Columbus, passed away at home Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Born Jul. 14, 1934, in Dover, he was the son of the late Lester and Eleanora Pfeiffer Lengler. Jake graduated from Dover High School, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from Baldwin-Wallace College. He was a standout basketball player...
Joseph L. Cox
Dec 6, 2023
Joseph L. Cox, 51, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on August 2, 1972, in Dover, he was a son of Gloria (Robert) Kail Coffee of New Philadelphia and the late James L. Cox Jr. He was also preceded in death by his...
Cynthia K. "Cindy" Duvall
Dec 5, 2023
Cynthia K. “Cindy” Duvall, age 61, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born January 12, 1962, in Dover, she was a daughter of Shirley Martin Sexton of New Philadelphia and the late David Sexton. Cindy graduated from Dover High School in 1980, and was employed by Horizons of Dover...
Ruth I. Frock
Dec 3, 2023
Ruth Irene Dreher Frock, 90, an exceptional nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born on April 9, 1933, in Strasburg she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna "Lois" Mizer Dreher. Ruth was also preceded in death by her...
David L. Schweitzer
Dec 3, 2023
David L. Schweitzer, 74, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Sunday morning in the New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover.
David was a truck driver for 27 years and previously worked for Roberts Express and M&B Trucking Company in Sugarcreek.
He was born March 20, 1949 in Dover and was the son of the late Walter E. and...
Nancy J. Wilkins
Dec 3, 2023
Nancy J. Wilkins, 80, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. She was born on January 9, 1943, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Eugene and Edith McCune Heston. Nancy was also preceded in death by her brothers, Keith, Richard and Timothy Heston; and sister, Ann...
John Verne Lienhard
Dec 3, 2023
John Verne Lienhard, 86, of Beach City passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born in Kenmore on July 6, 1937 to the late John G. and Glenda Eyster Lienhard. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda K. Klein; grandson, Jeff Lienhard; and daughter in law, Valerie Lienhard.John began his career...
Shirley Elizabeth Grafe
Nov 30, 2023
Shirley Elizabeth Grafe, 85, passed away on November 30, 2023, at her home in New Philadelphia. She was born on December 26, 1937, in Dover, Ohio to Wade Everhart and Agnes Smith Gordon.Shirley's warm smile and kind heart touched the lives of many throughout her lifetime. She was a diligent volunteer at Union Hospital for many years. Her dedication...
Judy Contini Sloan
Nov 29, 2023
Judy Contini Sloan, 79, of Gainesville, VA, passed
away on November 29, 2023 in Hospice Care in VA.
She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Helen
Contini of Dover.
A 1962 Dover High graduate, Judy was a member of
the Marching Tornado Band. She was a trained beautician but was
married shortly after receiving her diploma...
Helen Brown Senhauser
Nov 29, 2023
Helen Brown Senhauser of Atwood Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, after a long and full life.
She was born on April 13, 1926, in Bremen, Ohio, to the late Bessie Elizabeth and Roland Lee Brown. Helen graduated from Bremen High School in 1944, and The Ohio State University in 1948, with a Bachelor of Science...
Larry E. Auman
Nov 29, 2023
Larry E. Auman, 85, of Dover, passed away on November 29, 2023, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was surrounded by loved ones at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born on October 8, 1938, Larry brought joy and creativity into the lives of those around him. He was a talented musician who found solace in playing the steel guitar. Larry's...
Nancy C. Amistadi
Nov 28, 2023
Nancy Amistadi, age 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Honoring Nancy’s wishes, she will be cremated and a private graveside service will be held later. Instead of flowers, Nancy’s family asks that contributions be made to the Barb Long Account at Huntington Bank. This money will be used toward medical expenses, and...
Sandra Y. Immel
Nov 27, 2023
Sandra Y. Immel, age 85, a longtime resident of Dundee, passed into the presence of her Savior on November 27, 2023, at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center in Baltic, Ohio.
She was born in Canton, Ohio on February 28, 1938, to the late John and Betty (Bash) Bose. Sandra was valedictorian of her Dundee High School senior class....
Daniel L. Rufenacht
Nov 26, 2023
Daniel L. Rufenacht, 67, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Hennis Care Centre, Dover following a brief illness. He was born on January 11, 1956, in Dover to the late Junior and Anna Margaret Melich Rufenacht.
Daniel was a 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He was an integral part of the family...
Doris L. Yackey
Nov 25, 2023
Doris L. Yackey, 90, a dedicated member of the Strasburg United Methodist Church and a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek, Ohio. She was surrounded by her sister, Bonnie and her beloved niece Keara and nephews Paul, Greyson, and Karson during her final moments.Doris...
Nancy J. Berry
Nov 25, 2023
Nancy J. (Strother) Berry, 94, of Dover passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House. She was born on October 21, 1929, in Shreve, Ohio to the late Ottis and Evelyn Haney Strother. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Walter J. "Bud" Berry on January 31, 2007; and a...
Alexander Hernandez Box
Nov 24, 2023
El pequeño Alexander falleció inesperadamente el Viernes 24 de Noviembre del 2023. Era hijo de Maria Magdalena Hernandez Box de Dover.
El servicio se llevará a cabo el Sábado 2 de diciembre del 2023, empezando a las 11 de la mañana, en la Iglesia Evangélica Latina, 120 N Tuscarawas Ave, en Dover. El entierro será en el Cementerio del parque de...
