Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
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...
David L. "Dave" Ridenour
May 23, 2023
David Lee “Dave" Ridenour, 76, of Dover, passed away on May 23, 2023. He was born on November 5, 1946, in Lima, the son of the late George and Alberta Ridenour. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of nearly 50 years, Janet “Borgert” Ridenour; his three children, Ann, Heidi, and Kate Ridenour. He is...
Cory R. Beitzel
May 21, 2023
Cory R. Beitzel, 44, of Bolivar passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House following an 8 year battle with brain cancer.
He was born on August 15, 1978 in Dover and was a son of Yvonne Belknap Beitzel of Nevada and Tim (Lori) Beitzel of Bolivar. Cory was a 1998 graduate of...
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...
