Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Ray E. "Razor" Watkins
May 28, 2020
Ray E. “Razor” Watkins, 66, of Strasburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born July 13, 1953 in Dover, he was a son of the late William and Hazel Rothacher Watkins. Razor was also preceded in death by his son in law, Tim Miller. He was employed with the Village of Strasburg...
Debbie J. Jackson
May 26, 2020
On May 26, 2020 at 7:25 PM cervical cancer transitioned Debbie Jo Jackson to her heavenly role in God’s kingdom where, as the force of nature she exhibited on earth, she will worship, serve and glorify him with all her might. Daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother (Mimi) - of all the names a woman is called in this world,...
Frances P. Pietro
May 25, 2020
Frances P. Pietro, 88, of Strasburg passed away in her sleep suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2020, of natural causes. Born on January 17, 1932, in Bennington, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Sholts) Holland. She was the oldest of four children and was preceded in death by her brother; Raymond (Sonny) Holland and...
Myron E. "Mike" Slater
May 25, 2020
Myron “Mike” Slater Sr., 79, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home early on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born on March 27, 1941 in Dover Township, he was the son of the late Frederick and Olive (McMillen) Slater. He was also preceded in death by two infant sons; John and Paul Slater; infant daughter, Tammy Slater; two brothers, Fred...
Pauline Louise Espenschied
May 22, 2020
Pauline Louise Espenschied, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, in Community Hospice’s Truman House after a battle with cancer. Born December 14, 1943, in Urbana, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Edna Brown Swisher. Pauline moved with her family as a young lady to New Philadelphia where she graduated high school in 1962....
Thomas N. "Tom" Jones
May 22, 2020
Thomas N. “Tom” Jones, 75, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on April 16, 1945, in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Norman and Lillian (Morgan) Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Horvath. Tom graduated from John Adams High School with...
Clinton S. Herman
May 19, 2020
Clinton S. Herman, 52, of New Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly, from natural causes, at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Clinton was born on May 19, 1968 in Canton, a son of John P. and Starlene Freas Herman of Zoar. He is also survived by his children, Jonathon (Brittany) Herman of Massillon, Nathan Herman of Canton, Anna Morrow of...
Verle B. "Red" Appleby
May 19, 2020
Verle B. “Red” Appleby, 78, of Stone Creek, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Community Hospice’s Truman House, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife Susie; his two kitties; his step-daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Mike Evans; and his two lovely granddaughters, Kylie and Isabel. Red was employed much of his life...
Agnes A. Helmsdoerfer
May 18, 2020
Agnes A. Helmsdoerfer, 90, of Columbus and a longtime resident of Dover died Monday, May 18, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following an extended period of declining health. Agnes retired in 1990 as a Data Processor for the Reeves Steel Company in Dover where she worked for 42 years. Born March 8, 1930 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter...
Muriel S. Maloney
May 16, 2020
Muriel S. Maloney, 90, of Dover passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at The Briarwood, Stow. Born October 7, 1929 in Trenton, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late DeKlyn and Esther Barbour Smith. Muriel was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Maloney on January 2, 1999; brother, Maurice Smith and four infant children. Muriel...
Faith Miller
May 15, 2020
Faith Miller, 70, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Community Hospice Truman House following a long battle with COPD. Born on June 4, 1949 in Canton she was a daughter of the late James Harrold and Wilda Haney Humphreys. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles D. “Dan” Humphreys. Faith was...
Mary A. Pace
May 15, 2020
Mary A. Pace, age 95, of Dover, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 3, 1925, in Mansfield, she was a daughter of the late David and Faye Ritter Krauter. Mary graduated from Mansfield’s Lexington High School, and later married Joseph V. “Joe” Pace. She was a loving wife, mother and...
Linda L. Bublycz
May 14, 2020
Linda L. Bublycz, 66, of New Philadelphia passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born January 26, 1954 in Dover she was the daughter of the late Otis and Vera York Potts. Linda retired from Schoenbrunn Inn after many years of service. A romantic at heart, she loved watching the Hallmark Channel and reading Nicholas Sparks...
Donna Hennis Wallick Welsch Andrews
May 13, 2020
Donna Hennis Wallick Welsch Andrews, age 90, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 27, 1930, in Old Zoarville, she was a daughter of the late Stewart B. and Catherine Bell Hennis. Donna attended school in Bolivar, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who especially enjoyed family get-togethers. She attended...
May Belle Smith
May 12, 2020
May Belle Smith, 90, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Born June 29, 1929 in Uhrichsville, she was a daughter of the late George and Marguerite Mix Poland. May Belle was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Barr; daughter, Sandra Sue Bobbins; and her fiancé, William Lang. May Belle was always dressed for any...
Russell Alan Ickes
May 11, 2020
Russell Alan “Al” Ickes, a lifelong resident of Dover passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the age of 71 from natural causes. Born March 14, 1949 in Dover, he is the son of Jeanne (Kappeler) Ickes of Dover and the late Walter E. Ickes Jr. Al taught Industrial Arts and drafting for many years and retired from the Field...
Doris J. Byer
May 10, 2020
Doris J. Byer, age 80, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in her home, following a brief illness. Born December 28, 1939, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth Hewitt Wise. Doris graduated from Dover High School in 1957, and, on December 11th of the following year, married Earl K. Byer. The...
Clarence E. "Butch" Mcginnis
May 10, 2020
Clarence E. “Butch” McGinnis, 86, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Butch was born on July 22, 1933, in Port Washington, Ohio. He was the son of the late Henry and Laura (Weist) McGinnis. He graduated from Coshocton High School and honorably served our country in the United...
Margaret L. Schwarm
May 9, 2020
Margaret L. Schwarm, 97, of Dover passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at New Dawn Health Care Centre in Dover. Margaret was born in Strasburg on April 6, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Pansy (Brown) Fiddler. On January 30, 1942, she married William Schwarm Jr., who preceded her in death on March 30, 2006....
Clifford S. "Cliff" Wright
May 6, 2020
Surrounded by family and love, Clifford S. “Cliff” Wright, 93, of New Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020. Born May 17, 1926, in Coshocton, Cliff was one of twelve children born to the late Lottie Mae and Ben Forest Wright; he had eight brothers and three sisters. Besides his parents, Cliff was preceded in death...
