Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Karen S. Wallick
Jul 24, 2023
Karen S. Wallick, 80, of Dover passed away at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Born in Dilliner, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Elizabeth (Sandusky) Headlee. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Mark and Ethel Headlee and Charles and Edna Sandusky.
She graduated...
Norma J. Devney
Jul 23, 2023
Norma J. Devney nee Deibel, 94, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Hennis Care Center in Dover.
Born in Dover on September 19, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Bertha (Archinal) Deibel.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert L. “Bob” Devney, Sr. They were married...
Woodrow Gunnoe
Jul 21, 2023
Woodrow Gunnoe, 88, of Dover passed away on July 21, 2023, at Union Hospital Cleveland Clinic in Dover.
He was born in Princeton, West Virginia on January 30, 1935. He spent many of his professional years in the grocery business and retired from Astro Food Equipment in 2007, where he served as the President.
Woodrow enjoyed watching Cleveland sports,...
Thomas W. Gilmore
Jul 20, 2023
With profound sadness, we share the news of the sudden unexpected passing of Thomas W. Gilmore, a devoted father, husband, son, brother and friend, on July 20, 2023.
Thomas was born on January 18, 1986, in the scenic city of Heilbronn, Germany. He spent his early years in Oklahoma where he resided with his mother, Teresa Golightly, and...
Charles E. "Chip" Lewis
Jul 17, 2023
Charles E. “Chip” Lewis, 60, of Dover passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2023, at Oak Pointe Rehab Center.
Born in Dover on October 27, 1962, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth (Bernhart) Lewis. Chip was born with Down Syndrome, but lived a very fulfilling life.
He enjoyed doing needle point, music, and acting. ...
Judy L. DeVault
Jul 17, 2023
Judy L. DeVault, 78, of Beach City passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Brewster Parke following an extended illness.
Born on May 28, 1945 in Massillon she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille Faber Reischman. Judy was also preceded in death by her sister, Roxanna DeVault.
She had worked at Alsco in...
Terrence R. Potts
Jul 10, 2023
Terrence R. Potts, age 60, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover, where he was taken after becoming ill at home.
Born January 27, 1963, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Willie J. Potts and Josephine Peters Potts Cobb. Terrence worked as a...
Harry R. Thompson
Jul 1, 2023
Harry R. Thompson, age 89, a long-time resident of Dover, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre following a brief illness.
Born May 12, 1934, in Tuscarawas, he was the son of the late Harry F. and Ruth Simmons Thompson. Harry graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School, and went on to serve honorably with the...
Lillian Doney
Jun 27, 2023
Lillian Doney, age 91, of Millersburg and formerly of Dover passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Altercare Majora Lane in Millersburg. Lillian was born in Dover on January 31, 1932.
A private burial will take place at Dover Burial Park. The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory of Dover is handling the arrangements. To sign an online...
William L. "Bill" Altier
Jun 25, 2023
William L.”Bill” Altier, age 75, of Dover, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25, 2023, with his loving wife, Nancy, by his side; Bill had battled a number of serious health issues for some time.
Born February 18, 1948, in Dover, he was a son of the late Paul and Faye Medley Altier. Bill graduated from Dover High School...
Richard E. "Dick" Edwards
Jun 25, 2023
Richard E. "Dick" Edwards, 75, of Dover passed away on June 25th, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.
Dick was born in Dover on October 29th, 1947 to John and Dorothy Plotts Edwards.After graduating from Dover High School with the class of 1966, Dick served our country as a proud veteran in the United States Marine Corps. During...
Winnifred P. McGuire
Jun 23, 2023
Winnifred P. McGuire, 88, of Mineral City, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Country Club Retirement Community.
Born to the late Boyd and Thelma Cox Strawn on June 23, 1935. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Donald Moreland; three brothers and four sisters.
After many years of service at Tuscarawas County...
Roy Kermit Smith
Jun 23, 2023
Roy Kermit Smith, 94, of Dover passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home following a period of declining health.
Roy was born on December 12, 1928 in Bedford, Ohio to the late Lewis and Zora Montgomery Smith. The family moved to a farm in Dover when he was two months old and he remained...
Byron D. Smith
Jun 18, 2023
Byron D. Smith, better known by his friends and family as “Smitty” or “Barney” passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia.
He was born in Coshocton on February 12, 1942, to the late Leslie D. Smith and Naomi Sieber Smith. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Lois Ann...
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...
