Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
George "Bud" Weisgarber Iii
Dec 4, 2021
The funeral for Bud will be live-streamed on the St. John United Church of Christ Facebook page. George T. “Bud” Weisgarber III, 66, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Bud was the son of the late George and Eva Rae Weisgarber, and was a 1973 graduate of Strasburg High School. His father, a Massillon graduate, who was...
Waldine "Skip" Krantz
Dec 2, 2021
Waldine J. “Skip” Krantz, 93, of Dover, Ohio passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at New Dawn in Dover following a period of declining health. She was born in her family home in Dover on March 5, 1928 and was the second daughter to the late Walter and Margaret (Eberly) Wendling. She was a birthday gift for her 3 year...
Norman Henry Recla
Nov 29, 2021
Norman Henry Recla, Age 84 of Livonia. Cherished husband of the late Kathleen “Kay”. Beloved father of Suzanne (Steve) Upmeyer, Carolyn (Paul) Stoecker, Norman Recla, and Julie (Richard) Worden. Loving grandfather of Nick, Jennifer, Will, Rachel, Grace, Ethan, and Elizabeth. Norman will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Christine G. Thompson
Nov 26, 2021
Christine G. Thompson, 64, of Dover passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1957 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late John “Bill” and Lois Hanna Baker. Christine was also preceded in death by her brother, John Baker. Christine had retired in April of 2021 as the office manager...
Karen L. Haney
Nov 22, 2021
Karen L. Haney, 58, of Bolivar passed away at her home on Monday, November 22, 2021. Born December 28, 1962 in Canton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Marjorie Mayle Haney. Karen was also preceded in death by her brother, Harry Haney; sister, Sandy Haney and an infant brother. She had been employed at SEI Workshop in...
Kevin Michael Willoughby
Nov 21, 2021
Kevin Michael Willoughby, age 62, of Dover, Ohio went to join his canine buddy, Bear, on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville, Ohio after a lengthy illness. Kevin was born in Dover, Ohio on April 27, 1959, to Walter and Linda (Buckohr) Willoughby, who survive him in Centerville, Ohio. In addition to his parents,...
Lois J. Keller
Nov 19, 2021
Lois J. Keller, 79, of Uhrichsville, Ohio died Friday evening, Nov. 19, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a brief illness. Lois was a former sales consultant at GNC Nutritional Center at the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia. Born July 11, 1942 in Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Richard G....
Mary E. Snyder
Nov 19, 2021
Mary E. Snyder, 93, of Navarre passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar. She was born on March 2, 1928 in Canton and was a daughter of the late John and Mary Ratu Screidon. Mary was also preceded in death by her sisters, Victoria Makis, Irene Hora; and a brother, John Tatu. She...
Dr. Clint E. "Butch" Voelm
Nov 17, 2021
Dr. Clint E. “Butch” Voelm, 70, of Strasburg passed away at New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover following an extended illness. Born in Dover on November 22, 1950, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Monaco) Voelm. Butch graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1968. He was an apprentice at Warner Swasey and...
Diane L. Dupler
Nov 13, 2021
Diane L. Dupler, 59, of New Philadelphia passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home. Born in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Myrl Anstine Sr. and Patricia (Kaiser) Anstine. Diane graduated from New Philadelphia with the class of 1980. She formerly worked as a peer specialist at Cornerstone Support Service. Diane enjoyed live music...
Ronald E. Whetstone
Nov 13, 2021
Ronald E. Whetstone, 92, a lifelong resident of Dover died Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia following a recent period of declining health. Ron was employed by Greer Steel for 35 years until his retirement in 1990. While working for Greer Ron spent his Fridays and Saturdays refereeing high school football and basketball...
Helen L. Dalpiaz
Nov 12, 2021
Helen Lucille Dalpiaz, 94, of Dover passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover. She was born on August 26, 1927 in Wainwright and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Swaldo Davis. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dalpiaz on October 25, 2016; brothers, Joseph,...
Garry Richard Daniels
Nov 11, 2021
Garry R. Daniels left this world about 60 years too early on 11/11/21 at the young age of 48. Obituaries always tell you what a person was and who they were in a standard way, but with Garry that is impossible. He worked at Museum Acrylics in New Philadelphia, Ohio for pay, but he really spent the bulk of time...
Doris J. Kiser
Nov 10, 2021
Doris J. Kiser, 91, of New Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Born in Grove City, PA on July 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Chris and Edna (Benedum) Bloom. Doris was a Dennison High School graduate. On October 30, 1948, she married Kenneth K. Kiser, who...
Ruth M. Vickers
Nov 9, 2021
Ruth M. Vickers, 94, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born on March 14, 1927, in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Maus) Gregory. Ruth graduated from New Philadelphia High School. She was a talented seamstress and worked for Midtown Drycleaners...
David E. Sweatt
Nov 9, 2021
David E. Sweatt, 55, of Uhrichsville died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the Mercy Medical Center. Born November 27, 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Middleton Sweatt. David was employed at Berner Trucking, and had worked at several different oil and gas companies throughout the years. He proudly served his country...
Ronald L. May
Nov 8, 2021
Ronald L. May, 85, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Akron and was a son of the late Melvin May and Florence Crum May Whitcraft. Ron was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen May on December 29, 2017; brother, Ryan...
Chris L. "Tex" Kerch
Nov 8, 2021
Chris L. “Tex” Kerch, 60, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover following complications from Covid-19. Born in Dover on November 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Lewis Kerch and Ledra Yvonne (Stilgenbauer) “Vonnie” Kerch. Tex graduated from Dover High School and worked for over 26 years...
Timothy R. Meek
Nov 7, 2021
Timothy R. Meek, 73, of Dover passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in the Mercy Medical Center. Born January 3, 1948 in Newcomerstown he was a son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Jones Meek. Tim was also preceded in death by his nine siblings and grandson, Caleb Mann. Tim retired from the former Whitacre and Greer Brick Co....
Carol Irene Heaston
Nov 6, 2021
Carol Irene “Sis” Heaston, age 60, of Dover, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, in her home. Born June 14, 1961, in Bellaire, she was a daughter of Carolyn Ruble Hornbeck of Clarington and the late Harry Hornbeck. In addition to her father, Carol was preceded in death by her grandparents, Creed and Irene Ruble and Emmitt and Eve Hornbeck,...
