Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Wayne Ellis Specht
Sep 14, 2022
Wayne Ellis Specht was born October 30, 1932, to Arthur Specht and Mabel (Swihart Specht) Ritchey, in the same house in which his father was born, in Ragersville, Ohio. In 1943, Arthur sold the original farm to a coal company and moved his family to the current Specht farm northwest of Dover. Wayne loved growing up on a dairy farm...
David H. Schwab
Sep 13, 2022
David H. Schwab, 86, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the Community Hospice Truman House.
He was born on September 19, 1935 in Canton and was a son of the late Raymond and Melba Huffman Schwab. David was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Schwab and two sisters, Maxine Hawkins and Margaret Knoff.
He proudly served...
Jeffery A. Moore
Sep 13, 2022
Jeffery A. “Jeff” Moore, 63, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 in his home.
Jeff was an employee for Handy & Harman in Dover for 20 years and also was employed at Dalton Woodworks Inc. for 5 years until disability forced his retirement in 2005.
Born June 19, 1959 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son...
Harriet L. Duvall
Sep 13, 2022
Harriet L. Duvall, 97, a life resident of Strasburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 following a period of declining health.
She was born on August 21, 1925 and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Hinig Haswell. Harriet was also preceded in death by her brothers, Pete, Tom, Bob, John and Jerry Haswell;...
Nancy Rae Reichman
Sep 13, 2022
Nancy Rae Reichman, 87, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her five daughters.
Born on July 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. and Mary Kay (Meyer) Hayward. She married Howard Richard “Dick” Reichman on June 13, 1954. Dick preceded her in death following 35 years of marriage on...
Joseph E. Doutt
Sep 13, 2022
Joseph E. Doutt, 75, of Dover passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
He was born on September 24, 1946 in Dover and was a son of the late Lester “Jack” and Irene Salina Doutt. Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Terry Doutt on November 25, 1997.
He served his country from 1965 to 1968...
Laura L. Mallernee
Sep 10, 2022
Laura L. Mallernee, 85, of Bolivar passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.
Born in Woodsfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Ellen (Dye) Ward. She married Bill G. Mallernee on June 28, 1958. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2021. She was also preceded in death by...
Clarence "Bob" Vierheller
Sep 8, 2022
Clarence R. “Bob” Vierheller, 85, of New Philadelphia passed away on September 8, 2022, at Amberwood Manor in New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover on May 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Jacob and Margaret (Ayers) Vierheller. He was also preceded in death by his sons; Mark and David Vierheller; brother, Harry Vierheller; and his sisters, Gloria Halderman, and...
Linda J. Tate
Sep 4, 2022
Linda J. Tate, 61, of Dover passed away on September 4, 2022, at her home.
Born on January 7, 1961, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Bessie (Banks) Tate. She was also preceded in death by her aunt, Ruth.
Linda was a graduate of Dover High School. She worked at Burger King, The Antique Store, and Snyder...
Douglas J. Proper
Sep 3, 2022
Douglas J. Proper, 69, of Canton passed away at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
He was born on July 21, 1953 in Dover and was a son of Paul Proper and the late Barbara Dupler Proper. Doug was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Proper and two brothers.
Doug proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with...
Sharon E. Yoder
Sep 1, 2022
Sharon E. Yoder, 74, of Dover passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Born on April 28, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Norma Logue Harmon. Sharon was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilbur Harmon Jr. and son in law, Howie Stevens.
She had been employed at Sugarcreek Budget...
Margie Rupe
Sep 1, 2022
Margie Rupe, 97, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1 surrounded by her family.
Born on November 23, 1924, in Willowdell, Ohio, she was the daughter of Arthur and Merle Banks Kelch. She married Robert Rupe on August 11, 1946. Bob preceded her in death on April 21, 1987 as well as one son Jay on February 20,...
Cheryl L. Mcbride
Aug 31, 2022
Cheryl L. McBride, 64, of Uhrichsville passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 following a two year battle with lung cancer.
She was born on August 20, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was a daughter of Carol Stewart Zellhart of Uhrichsville and the late Paul Zellhart.
Cheryl proudly served her country with the United States Navy. She was employed at Harcatus Head...
Judy A. Moder
Aug 30, 2022
Judy A. Moder, 83, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on October 10, 1938, in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Haynes) Lynch. She married Gerald P. “Jerry” Moder on August 4, 1962. Jerry preceded her in death on November 7, 2019. She was...
Marilyn M. Colaner
Aug 30, 2022
Marilyn M. Colaner, 79, of the Hennis Care Centre in Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 following a brief illness.
Born May 22, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Laura (Harbold) Moreland. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her sister, Esther Moreland and two...
Condita M. "Connie" Stephens
Aug 30, 2022
Condita M. “Connie” Stephens, 76, of Dover passed away at the Community Hospice Tuman House in New Philadelphia.
Born in Dover on August 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Russell Clarence and Lucille (Gualtieri) Baad. She was also preceded in death by her uncle, Edward Gualtieri.
Connie graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1966. She...
Patricia A. "Teresa" Porter
Aug 30, 2022
Patricia A. “Teresa” Porter, 73, of Newcomerstown and recently Park Village New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Community Hospice Truman House.
Born February 11, 1949 in Coshocton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Thelma (Opphile) Kenney. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert W. Porter, Jr. They were...
Randall J. "Randy" Fearon
Aug 29, 2022
Randall J. “Randy” Fearon, 74, of Strasburg passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 29, 2022 following a brief battle with cancer. Born on June 29, 1948 in Dover he was a son of the late Hugh and Marjorie Eash Fearon. Randy was also preceded in death by his brothers, James and Dan Fearon. He retired in 2003...
George Beley
Aug 28, 2022
George Beley, 78, of Dover passed away on Sunday, August 28, 20222, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born in Badblankenburg, Germany on August 11, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael and Stella (Kilkus) Beley. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Beley. George joined the United States Marine Corp in...
Della Marjorie Ann Flickinger
Aug 26, 2022
Della Marjorie Ann (Mathias) Flickinger, 86, of Dover passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover. Born on September 16, 1935, in York Township, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (Kuhn) Mathias. She married Paul Flickinger on February 3, 1957. Paul preceded her in death on April 23, 2016. She...
