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Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas

Lynnette A. Fox Wilhelm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Joseph G. "Joe" Hagloch

Joseph G. "Joe" Hagloch

Apr 13, 2023

Joseph G. Hagloch, age 75, of Dover, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Born March 25, 1948 in Canton, he was a son of the late Henry I. and Mary E. Wherley Hagloch. Joe grew up in the east end of Dover surrounded by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as neighborhood kids - including the Maurer brothers, Don and...

Esteban Ajanel Ajanel

Esteban Ajanel Ajanel

Apr 11, 2023

Esteban Ajanel Ajanel, de 30 años, de New Philadelphia, falleció el martes 11 de abril de 2023, en el campus principal de la Clínica de Cleveland, a donde fue llevado después de enfermarse.

Nacido el 25 de enero de 1993, en la Aldea Pajuil Chex, Aguacatan, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Era hijo de Juan Santos Ajanel Pastor y la difunta Berta Ajanel Gonzalez....

Kathryn D.  Burdette

Kathryn D. Burdette

Apr 11, 2023

Kathryn "Katie" D. Burdette, 96, of Dover, passed away on Tuesday, April 11,2023, at Park Village Health Care Center of Dover. Her name was Katie but was Nana to most that knew her.



Born October 3, 1926, in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Asunta (Santa Lucia) Russo.



She was a homemaker, but had also worked at...

Agnes  M.  Seward

Agnes M. Seward

Apr 3, 2023

Agnes M. Seward, 94, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at her home.

Born on September 9, 1928, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late G. Webster and Anna (Moser) Wertz.

On April 4, 1945, she married J. Robert Seward, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by four brothers; Laverne, Calvin,...

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