Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Barbara A. Bachie
Mar 12, 2023
Barbara A. Bachie, age 82, of Dover, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, in New Philadelphia’s Schoenbrunn Healthcare.
Born January 22, 1941, in Zoar, she was a daughter of the late William and Maxine Grove Griesen. Barbara attended school in Bolivar; she was a loving homemaker who particularly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of Barbara’s favorite pastimes were cooking and...
Dean E. Auman
Mar 10, 2023
Dean E. Auman, age 88, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, in Dover’s Park Village Healthcare Center.
Born July 9, 1934, he was the son of the late George F. and Esther Morgenthaler Auman. Dean attended grade school in Winfield (a.k.a. Pinchy Tech) and went on to graduate from Dover High School in 1952. He married...
Rachel "Raquel" Silverstone
Mar 8, 2023
Rachel (Raquel) Silverstone was born in Barcelona, Spain, on May 15, 1931, to Ascension Magan Noguera and Lazaro Noguera. She and her three older sisters became orphans during the Spanish Civil War and grew up under the rule of dictator Francisco Franco. The sisters were determined to remain together despite attempts to separate them and eventually moved to the island...
Patrick J. Burns
Mar 7, 2023
Patrick J. Burns, 74, of New Philadelphia went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Born on October 3, 1948, in Dover, he was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Ruth (Curtis) Burns. He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Patrick honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
For 42...
Joseph "Joe" Zifer Jr.
Mar 6, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Zifer Jr., age 90, a life-long resident of Dover, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, where he was taken following a sudden illness.
Born March 2, 1933, he was a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Tornabene Zifer. Joe graduated from Dover High School in 1951, and, soon afterward, entered the United States...
Wilford M. "Buck" Hoover
Mar 3, 2023
Wilford M. “Buck” Hoover, 76, of Dover passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 following a five year battle with Alzheimers disease.
He was born on February 3, 1947 in French Creek, West Virginia to the late Charles and Margrete Posey Hoover. He was also preceded in death his brother, Francis Hoover and brother in law, Doug Truman.
Buck was a truck...
Clinton T. Harmon
Mar 2, 2023
Clinton T. Harmon, 93, of New Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House.
Born on August 15, 1929 in Dover he was a son of the late William and Emma Kendle Harmon. Clinton was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bill and Charlie Harmon, Dorothy Kline and Beatrice Harmon.
He retired from LTV Steel...
Walter G. "Glenn" Seibert
Feb 28, 2023
Walter G. “Glenn” Seibert, 76, of Strasburg passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House.
Born on December 28, 1946 in Dover he was a son of the late Roger and Lorena Williamson Seibert. Glenn proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he worked as truck driver...
Lois M. Shell
Feb 27, 2023
Lois M. Shell, 91, of Dover passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in the Walnut Hills Retirement Community.
Born July 13, 1931 in Walnut Creek, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Selma (Hershberger) Gerber. Lois was also preceded in death by her husband, C. William “Bill” Shell on December 31, 2021; son, Gerald “Jerry” Shell; brother,...
Lisa Louise Hudnall
Feb 27, 2023
Lisa Louise Hudnall, 54, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House following a sudden illness.
Born on December 18, 1968, she was the daughter of Richard and Dreama (Hudnall) Watkins of New Philadelphia.
Lisa graduated high school in Hawaii. She was always happy, smiling, and loved dancing to old-time rock and roll. She...
Michael S. "Mike" Rieger
Feb 24, 2023
Michael S. “Mike” Rieger, age 73, of Canton (Jackson Township), returned home to the Lord and his beloved wife, Bonnie, on February 24, 2023.
Born August 18, 1949, he was the son of the late John C. and Beverly (Bixler) Rieger. Mike graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School, where he lettered in four varsity sports, was senior football co-captain, and played guard...
Dewey Eugene "Duke" Strickmaker
Feb 23, 2023
Dewey Eugene “Duke” Strickmaker, 76, of Dover passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness.
Born in Dover on November 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Eugene and Ruth (Forstrom) Strickmaker. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Albert Kurtz.
Duke graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1965....
Jessie A. Schriever
Feb 22, 2023
Jessie Ann Schriever, age 38, of Dover, daughter of Kim and Jane Schriever, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in her home with her parents by her side. Jessie fought a 30-year battle with a seizure disorder – the last two years with severe complications.
She was a graduate of Starlight School in New Philadelphia, and attended the Workshop. Jessie later...
Mary T. "Nina" Jennings
Feb 20, 2023
Mary T. “Nina” Jennings, 82, of Dover passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.
Born January 31, 1941 in Altoona, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late Augustine and Alberta O’Malley Voltz. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, William R. Jennings Jr. on January 25, 2012; an infant son, Tracey Jennings;...
James L. Carney Sr.
Feb 15, 2023
James L. “Jim” Carney Sr., age 97, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.
Born November 26, 1925, in Dover, he was the son of the late Sherron and Bessie Egler Carney. Jim graduated from Dover High School in 1943, and shortly afterward joined the United States Navy. He served honorably in the...
Carl G. Von Allman Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
Carl G. Von Allman Sr., 87, of Dover passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover.
Born on November 19, 1935 in Shanesville, he was a son of the late Karl and Ester Schnitzer Von Allman. Carl was also preceded in death by his grandson, Gregory Von Allman; brothers, Clarence Von Allman Gene Von Allman...
Ervin Swartzentruber
Feb 12, 2023
Ervin Swartzentruber, age 86, of the New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover, and a long-time resident of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 12, in New Dawn.
Born July 23, 1936, in Millersburg, he was a son of the late Enos and Nellie Henney Swartzentruber. Ervin graduated from Millersburg High School, and soon afterward was employed by Union Hospital in Dover, where...
Ruth Alice Fisher
Feb 11, 2023
Ruth Alice Fisher, age 100, of Mt. Vernon, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the Country Court Skilled Nursing Center at Mt. Vernon surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born on July 25, 1922 in Stone Creek, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Emma Mercer McKain. Ruth was also...
Orville L. Dickerson Jr.
Feb 11, 2023
Orville L. Dickerson Jr., 58, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on March 10, 1964, he was the son of the late Orville L. Sr. and Joyce Ann (Diehl) Dickerson. He graduated from Jewett Scio High School with the class of 1982. He retired as a heavy machinery...
Robert J. "Bob" Brewer
Feb 11, 2023
Robert J. “Bob” Brewer, 90, of Dover passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Park Village Health Care Center of Dover.
Born on October 15, 1932, in Dover, he was the son of the late Homer and Olive (Torp) Brewer. He was a 1950 graduate of Dover High School.
Bob honorably served our country in the United States Air Force. He...
