Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Iva I. Miller
Jan 17, 2020
Iva I. Miller, 74, of Dover, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg. Born in Tuscarawas County, on November 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ivan D. and Mary Ann (Yoder) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her daughter; Marilyn Garbrandt, her former husband; Samual Rothacher, her...
Linda L. Linscott
Jan 16, 2020
Linda L. Linscott, age 75, of Canton, Ohio, and a former resident of both Dover and Athens, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 16, in Canton’s Aultman Hospital. Born August 21, 1944, in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Rhoda Jeffers Gwinn. Linda graduated from Athens High School in 1962, and married Jerry L. Linscott on September...
Thomas J. Grabski
Jan 15, 2020
Thomas J. Grabski, 70, of Mansfield passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Tom was born on June 9, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana and was a son of the late Frank and Sophie Ochwat Grabski. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jerry Frey. Tom proudly served his country with the United States...
Dwight S. Wheeler
Jan 12, 2020
Dwight S. Wheeler, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Born on June 19, 1940, in Belmont County, he was the son of the late Robert Wheeler and Lucinda (Heath) Burton. Dwight was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School...
James E. "Catfish" Hunter
Jan 10, 2020
James E. “Catfish” Hunter, 68, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 in the Country Club Retirement Center, following a period of declining health. He was born on August 6, 1951 in Dover to the late Ervin V. “Canary” and Anna J. Strimbu Hunter. James was also preceded in death by his brother, Dave “Hindu” Hunter. James had...
Bonnie E. Creamer
Jan 7, 2020
Bonnie E. Creamer, 79, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born on May 7, 1940 in Marion County, Ohio and was a daughter of the late Allen and Marjorie Abrahams Kight. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Creamer on November 21, 2012; son, Terry Hughes; brothers, Glendon and Virgil Kight; and...
Howard J. Stein
Jan 3, 2020
Howard J. Stein Sr., 88, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Union Hospital in Dover. He was born on February 11, 1931, in New Philadelphia. Howard was the son of the late Harry and Bernice (Cline) Stein. He was a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. On June 5, 1955, Howard wed the former...
Thelma H. Maurer
Dec 30, 2019
Thelma H. Maurer, 86, of Dover, died on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Union Hospital in Dover following a brief illness. Born on March 20, 1933, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Oma Beaber. On September 9, 1951, she married Glenn Maurer, who preceded her in death on August 12, 2009. She was also preceded...
Dean R. Hooker
Dec 30, 2019
Dean Richard Hooker, 83, of Dover, formally of Tappan Lake and Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at The Community Hospice Truman House after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born February 2, 1936, Dean was the son of the late Clarence and Norma (Wells) Hooker. A resident of Uhrichsville for most of his life, Dean graduated in...
Shirley Ann Shull
Dec 29, 2019
Shirley Ann Shull, age 84, formerly of E. 11th St., Dover passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover after a period of declining health. Born July 20, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Hattie (Tschantz) Shull Sr. Shirley was a 1954 Dover High School graduate and went on...
William L. "Bill" Malcuit
Dec 28, 2019
William L. “Bill” Malcuit, 72, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1947 in Dover and was a son of the late William “Red” and Ardyze Krantz Malcuit. Bill proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War; following his discharge, he operated many different...
Rita J. Clifford
Dec 25, 2019
Rita J. Clifford, 95, of Dover - beloved wife, mother and grandmother - passed away Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Born November 12, 1924, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Young Jerome. Those who knew and loved Rita were impressed by her gentle nature, her love of family and her long-lasting friendships. She...
Allen Woods
Dec 25, 2019
Allen J. “Woody” Woods, 77, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness. Allen was born in Tiffin, Ohio on January 23, 1942. He was the son of the late Dewey and Pauline (Baird) Woods. He was also preceded in death by three children; Jeff Woods, Allen Woods Jr.,...
Paul T. Shaw
Dec 25, 2019
Paul T. Shaw, 62, of Dover, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born on March 24, 1957, in McCarthur, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Mildred (McNutt) Shaw. He retired from DP Operating where he was a foreman for 24 years. Paul honorably served our country in the Ohio...
Elizabeth Johnny Whalen
Dec 24, 2019
Elizabeth A. “Johnny” Whalen, 78, a lifelong resident of Strasburg passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 following an extended illness. Johnny was employed at the Strasburg Antique Mall for 15 years and had previously worked at Aberth Bakery in New Philadelphia, Bub’s Carryout and the Strasburg Greenhouse both in Strasburg. Born Dec. 6, 1941 in Massillon,...
Rita M. Casella
Dec 22, 2019
Rita M. Casella, 79, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in the Geauga Medical Center. Born March 10, 1940 in Dover, she was a daughter to the late John and Carmela (Princiotta) Casella. Rita was preceded in death by her siblings, Frances Casella, Antoinette (Dick) Alden; Carl & Ross (Shirley) Casella and long-time companion, Rudolph...
Donna J. Marshall
Dec 16, 2019
Donna J. Marshall, 85, of Dover, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover. Born on April 11, 1934, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth (Nirote) Shumaker. She was a 1952 graduate of Dover High school. On September 14, 1952, Donna married her best friend and the love...
Lottie A. Beach
Dec 16, 2019
Lottie A. Beach, age 76, of Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia, and a long-time resident of Susan Dr., Dover, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Born May 29, 1943, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Helen M. Cerveni Blackson. Lottie attended school in Dover and married John S. “Jack” Beach in 1970. The couple owned...
Shirley K. Pritchard
Dec 15, 2019
Shirley K. Pritchard, age 87, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born January 10, 1932, in York Township, Tuscarawas County, she was a daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Treva Gribble Sherrets. Shirley attended New Philadelphia High School, and was a long-time employee of Conley’s in...
Randy W. Reidenbach
Dec 15, 2019
Randy W. Reidenbach, 60, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born March 21, 1959 in Dover he was a son of the late Wayne and Auldean McDonald Reidenbach. Randy was also preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Reidenbach on January 8, 2009; brother, Ron Drescher; and nephew, Darren “Bubba” Drescher. Randy...
