Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Christina M. "Tina" Reber
May 21, 2023
Christina “Tina” Reber, 81, a lifelong Dover resident, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, after declining health.
Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Rosa and Josa; her daughter, Nikol Reber; sister, Judy Baker; brother, Terry Gray, her long-time, dedicated, devoted, loving cat, Digmite; her son in-law, Don Hochstetler, and Sam.
She is survived by her children; Baby Digmite...
Emmett F. "Frank" Roth III
May 13, 2023
Emmett F. “Frank” Roth III, 60, of Dover passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the Country Club Retirement Campus following an extended illness.
He was born on March 27, 1963 in Dover and was a son of Emmett F. Roth Jr. of New Philadelphia and the late Sandra K. Smitley Roth.
Frank was a Grinder at Ariel Corp. in Green...
Charles T. "Ted" Fisher
May 11, 2023
Charles T. “Ted” Fisher, 77, of New Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born August 13, 1945 in Marysville, Ohio he was a son of the late Theodore and Nellie Smith Fisher. Ted was also preceded in death by his wife, Melody Fisher on October 1, 2022 and sister, Dottie...
Steven R. "Steve" Class
May 10, 2023
Steven R. “Steve” Class, age 69, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Born September 23, 1953, in Dover, he was a son of Ramon D. Class of Dover and the late Margaret A. Lindsay Class. Steve graduated from Dover High School in 1972 and went on to attend The University of Akron. He was employed by Ferris Chevrolet...
Lynnette A. Fox Wilhelm
May 9, 2023
Lynnette A. Fox Wilhelm, 61, of Strasburg passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Lynnette was born on September 24, 1961 in Massillon and was a daughter of the late William and Marlene Erickson Fox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jeff “Whitey” Wilhelm in 2011; son, Gus Wilhelm and brother, Rob “Hoss” Fox.
Lynnette...
Brenda L. Ripley
May 7, 2023
Brenda L. Ripley, 70, of Freeport, died early Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 26, 1952, in Akron, she was the daughter of the late James Batton and Ruth Knight. Brenda graduated from Lakeland High School in Freeport.
Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2 -...
Zachary R. Chaney
May 7, 2023
Zachary R. Chaney, 20, of Strasburg passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Zach was born on October 5, 2002 in Dover and was the son of Steve and Stephanie Booth Chaney of Strasburg. He is also survived by his sister, Courtney Chaney (companion, Joe Horstmann) of Mason, Ohio; grandparents, Connie Chaney of Strasburg, John (Kim) Booth...
Harry M. Tuers
May 2, 2023
Harry M. Tuers, 84, of Strasburg passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
He was born on January 19, 1939 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Lawrence and Viola Avesser Tuers. Harry was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Tuers on Novemer 29, 2013.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Youngman of Navarre, Mary (John) Burkett, Bonnie (Norman) Barr...
Veronica V. "Roni" Miller
May 1, 2023
Veronica V. “Roni” Miller, 75, of Strasburg passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 11, 1948 in Canton she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Agnes Eaver. Veronica was also preceded in death by her brother, Tony Eaver.
Veronica had retired in 2000 from Walnut Hills Nursing Home as an...
Ivan Vinkovich
Apr 28, 2023
Ivan Vinkovich, 92 of Dover, OH passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH.
Ivan was born on June 10, 1930 in Bentleyville, PA. He was the son of the late John and Anne (Cizmek) Vinkovich, and was preceded in death by his brother Donald Vinkovich and sister, Frances...
Vera E. "Ellen" Stalder
Apr 28, 2023
Vera E. “Ellen” Stalder, 66, of Dover passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
Born on May 12, 1956 in Coshocton she was a daughter of the late Richard and Norma Hannahs. Ellen retired in 2008 from the Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities after 32 years of service. She was a member of the...
Marciano Ajanel Ixcoy
Apr 27, 2023
Marciano Ajanel Ixcoy, de 70 años, de New Philadelphia, falleció el jueves 27 de abril de 2023 en el Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.
Nacido el 12 de julio de 1952 en Aguacatán, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, era hijo del fallecido Pedro Ajanel y Petrona Ixcoy. Marciano llegó a los Estados Unidos hace 17 años y estuvo empleado gran parte de ese tiempo...
Lester W. "Wayne" Page
Apr 24, 2023
Lester W. “Wayne” Page, 84, of Dover passed away at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023.
He was born on October 20, 1938 in Dover and was a son of the late Arthur and Mary Striker Page. Wayne was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Page on January 1, 2022; daughter, Beth Moore; brothers, Arthur, William, Jerry and...
Sue E. Vernizzi-Daley
Apr 24, 2023
Sue E. Vernizzi-Daley, age 71, of Dover, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Born September 10, 1951 in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Isidore “Izzy” and Rosemary Weinman Vernizzi. Sue went to Winfield Grade school and graduated from Dover High School in 1969. She was employed by the late Dr....
Shirley A. Pulley
Apr 21, 2023
Shirley A. Pulley, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 in the New Dawn Retirement Community.
She was born on March 23, 1937 in Bolivar and was a daughter of the late Earl and Ida Edwards. Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Pulley; three sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her sons,...
Marion C. Haines Sr.
Apr 19, 2023
Marion C. Haines Sr., age 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Born October 25, 1930, in Minerva, he was the son of the late Sheldon C. and Helen Krabill Haines. Marion graduated from Minerva High School in 1948 and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he...
Eldora M. "Elly May" Ash
Apr 19, 2023
Proud Doverite, and African Missionary, Eldora M. “Elly May” Ash went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 following a prolonged period of declining health.
She was born on May 13, 1969 in Dover and was a daughter of Norman and Ruth Gladman Ash of Dover. Elly May was a 1987 graduate of Dover High School and...
Calvin R. Woods
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Calvin R. Woods, loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully at the age of 80.
Calvin was born on April 6, 1943, in Dover, OH to Rossie Woods and Carolla (Ogletree). He graduated from Dover High School in 1961. Calvin had a passion for sports and excelled in baseball and basketball. He was an...
Lydia M. Murphy
Apr 15, 2023
Lydia M. Murphy, 89, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Beach City, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Park Village South in New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover Twp. on August 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Welsch) Rieger.
On December 29, 2009, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. “Murph” Murphy....
Paul Gordon Von Kaenel
Apr 14, 2023
Paul Gordon Von Kaenel, 66, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 2, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert Emil and Madge Evelyn (Grimm) Von Kaenel. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rae Ann Squires.
Paul was a 1975 graduate from Strasburg...
