Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Jerry W. Speicher
Jun 18, 2023
Jerry W. Speicher passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, following a period of declining health and he was the last surviving member of his family.
He was born on April 26, 1939, to Leroy and Mary (Flickenger) Speicher at home in Franklin Township.
A 1958 graduate of the former Beach City High School he was employed by the...
Judith Blank
Jun 17, 2023
Judith Blank, 70, of Port Washington passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House.
She was born on June 20, 1952 in Oceanside, California as was a daughter of the late David and Evelyn Corkins Cleland. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
Judy retired from Bates Metals in Port...
Shane C. York
Jun 16, 2023
Shane C. York, a dedicated employee at the Starlight Workshop for over 20 years, passed away on June 16, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House. He was born on May 23, 1976 in Dover. He loved people and will be remembered for his passion for playing basketball and watching and attending Big Time Wrestling.In addition to his love for...
Barbara Anne "Barb" Jones
Jun 16, 2023
Barbara Anne “Barb” Jones, age 73, of Strasburg, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, in Park Village Health Care Center, Dover.
Born May 25, 1950, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Veryl and Betty Groff Jones. Barbara graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School in 1970. She delivered newspapers for The Times-Reporter and was a long-time school...
Merle D. Ward Jr.
Jun 16, 2023
Merle D. Ward Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 16th, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family and the care of hospice.
Merle was born on February 17th, 1945 in Strasburg, Ohio to Merle D. Ward Sr. and Rebecca Morris. He...
Matthew Jay Stephens
Jun 15, 2023
Matthew Jay Stephens, age 66, of Dover passed away on Thursday, June 15th surrounded by his family at the Cleveland Clinic.
Matt was born in Dover, Ohio on March 16th, 1957.
He was a graduate of Dover High School in 1975 where he played football and had the 100 yard dash school record of 10 seconds flat. Matt won...
Jeffery A. "Jeff" Lax
Jun 15, 2023
Jeffery A. “Jeff” Lax, age 71, of Dover, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born February 24, 1952, in Dover, he was a son of the late William H. and Mary A. Scaffidi Lax. Jeff graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1970, and was employed for years by Lauren...
Anna E. Troyer
Jun 11, 2023
Anna E. Troyer, 91, of Navarre, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Mattie (Schlabach) Mullet.
Anna was a talented homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and cooking. Above all, she enjoyed taking care of her family....
Teresa Ann Minturn (Bower)
Jun 10, 2023
Teresa Ann Minturn (Bower), loving daughter, sister, step-mother, aunt, dog mom and friend, passed away in her home on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Teresa was 68 years old, and her death was sudden and unexpected..
She was born in Columbus on July 9, 1954, to the late Wilbur Minturn and Margaret Kay Grover Minturn Monte. Teresa had lived...
Xzavier TréVaughn Toles
Jun 4, 2023
Xzavier TréVaughn “Tré” Toles, age 28, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2023, in his home. Tré had type 1 diabetes, which caused a number of health problems.
Born March 18, 1995, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, he was a son of Michele Toles Childs and step-son of William Childs Jr., and son of James Latney of...
Loren "Wade" Middaugh
Jun 4, 2023
Loren "Wade" Middaugh, a well-respected figure in the Sugarcreek community and co-owner of Middaugh Enterprises for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 at the age of 89. Wade was born on August 26, 1933, in Sugarcreek, Ohio to the late Ammon and Emma Hostetler Middaugh.
Wade will always be remembered as a very generous...
David A. Yockey
Jun 4, 2023
David A. Yockey, age 74, of Bolivar, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He had suffered from COPD for some time, but his death came unexpectedly.
David was born on June 7, 1948, in Dennison, to the late P. Adrian and Betty Hines Yockey. He graduated from Dover High School in 1966, and went on to undergo electronics...
James Markino Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
James Markino, Jr., of Dover, passed away June 4, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton after a sudden health issue. He was three weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He lived a full, good life.
Jim was born and raised in Malvern, married Mary Jane Tirabassi, who precedes him in death, in 1956, and moved to...
Coleen Lawler
Jun 1, 2023
Coleen Lawler, 89, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek, Ohio. She was born during the Great Depression on a tobacco and cotton farm to the late George and Chloe "Bertie" Hayes on December 1, 1933 in Lake View, South Carolina.
Coleen graduated from Lake View High School in 1952 and went on to...
Clarence William "Clay" Ham
Jun 1, 2023
Clarence William “Clay” Ham Jr., 67, of Sugarcreek passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Born in Pleasanton, TX on May 2, 1956, he was the son of the late Clarence William Sr. and Shirley Ruth (Deckert) Ham. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ritha Ham.
Clay graduated from Three Rivers High School in Texas. He...
Barbara A. DeMattio
May 30, 2023
Barbara A. DeMattio, age 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away on May 30, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 6, 1937 in Bucks Township, Tuscarawas County, to the late John and Beulah Beitzel Kron. Barbara graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1955, and, on January 14, 1956, married Edward H. "Ed" DeMattio,...
Larry D. Maurer
May 28, 2023
Larry D. Maurer, 85, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1937, in Dover to the late Willard and Corinne Fisher Maurer.
Larry was a 1955 graduate of Dover High School, where he was the president of the senior class. He went on to receive his...
James A. "Jim" Mizer
May 28, 2023
James A. “Jim” Mizer, age 83, of North Canton, and a long-time resident of Dover, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 28, 1939, in Dover, he was the son of the late James H. and Carrie Stucky Mizer. Jim attended Dover High School where he excelled in sports and was a...
Michael Jay Farnsworth
May 24, 2023
Michael Jay Farnsworth, 58 years old, of Dover, Ohio passed away on May 24, 2023, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center.Born in Dover on July 25, 1964, he was the son of Donald James Farnsworth and Delores (Geib) Farnsworth.
Michael graduated from Garaway High School with the class of 1982. He was a hard-working man who was currently working...
