Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Samuel M. Padgett
May 30, 2019
Samuel M. Padgett, 73, of Dover passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the Akron General Medical Center. Born October 4, 1945 in Dover Township, he was a son of the late Virgil and Dorothy West Padgett. Sam was also preceded in death by his sister, Ann Lovie Steiner; half-brothers, Nelson “Tom” and Walter “Pete” West. Sam proudly served...
Sophia "Bee" Fiedler
May 29, 2019
Sophia J. “Bee” Fiedler, 91, a longtime Dover resident died Tuesday, May 29, 2019 at the Community Hospice (Truman) House in New Philadelphia following a period of declining health. Born January 9, 1928 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Richardson) Osterman. She would often tell the story of her childhood, where her family...
Nelson Higginbotham
May 29, 2019
Nelson Higginbotham, 76, of Canton passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an accident on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born August 25, 1942 in Elberton, Georgia he was a son of the late Sara Moon. Nelson was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Higginbotham on June 25, 2011; daughter, Ellen Schlabach; son, Bret Gaff; brother, Marvin Higginbotham; step-father,...
Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Watson
May 25, 2019
Kenneth Earl “Kenny” Watson, 87, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born on July 4, 1931, in Dover, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Spiker) Watson. He graduated from Dover High School. He joined the United States Marines, where he proudly served our country. In...
Ladea P. "Penny" Zurcher
May 25, 2019
Ladea P. “Penny” Zurcher, age 99, of Dover, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Park Village Health Care Center. Born October 4, 1919, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary DiLuca Nichols. Penny graduated from Dover High School in 1937, and married Arthur J. Zurcher on May 20, 1944. The couple reared four children...
Rosemary A. Wills
May 21, 2019
Rosemary A. Wills, age 88, of Dover, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born November 29, 1930, in Massillon, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert C. and Virginia Ertle Woods. Rosemary graduated in 1948 from Massillon’s Washington High School and went on to attend Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Canton, becoming a registered...
William E. "Bill" Page
May 21, 2019
William E. “Bill” Page, age 86, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Community Hospice’s Truman House. Born June 26, 1932, in Dover, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary Stricker Page. Bill graduated from Dover High School in 1951, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War....
Dona T. Wilson
May 20, 2019
Dona T. Wilson, 91, of Dover passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Park Village Southside at New Philadelphia Born November 20, 1927 in Mineral City she was the daughter of the late Fred and Cleda Moreland Ley. Dona was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Wilson on February 1, 2019; brothers, Fred Jr., Glenn,...
Rev. Christopher Lowery
May 19, 2019
Rev. Christopher Lowery, 63, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the Baptist Memorial Hospital, Southaven, Mississippi. Born May 25, 1955 in Dover he was a son of Mary Lou (Rev. Franklin) Ross Tucker of Texas and the late Charles Lowery. Rev. Lowery was also preceded in death by a...
Lois Fay Latino
May 19, 2019
Lois Fay Latino, 96, of Dover passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born April 30, 1923 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Dwight and Nina Seebaugh Neumiller. Lois was also preceded in death by her first husband, Wilfred Breyer; second husband of 48 years, Leo Latino in 1993; son,...
Lucky P. Wallick
May 18, 2019
Lucky P. Wallick, 61, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at his home. Born on October 5, 1957, in Dover, he was the son of the late entertainer, Marion W. Wallick Sr., and Clara Crepeault Wallick. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Marion Wallick Jr. Survivors include his daughters; Kristina (Robert) Basso of...
Mildred C. Miles
May 17, 2019
Mildred C. Miles, 81, of Strasburg, and formerly of New Philadelphia, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. Born August 13, 1937 in Akron, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Acil Nott Abel. Mildred was also preceded in death by her husband of almost 35 years, Jerry Miles on December 16, 2018; they were married...
Ruthanne Fulmer Donalson
May 17, 2019
Ruthanne Fulmer Donalson, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, in New Philadelphia’s Amberwood Manor.. Born September 9, 1945, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Anna Ritz Fulmer. Ruthanne graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1964, and was employed by the State of Ohio in data processing. She later...
Wayne W. Snyder Sr.
May 16, 2019
Wayne W. Snyder Sr., age 79, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Community Hospice’s Truman House. Born March 17, 1940, in Dalton, he was a son of the late William M. and Vera Espenschied Snyder. Wayne attended school in Dalton and served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, Wayne owned...
Gladys M. Mcnutt
May 15, 2019
Gladys M. McNutt, 83, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. Born March 6, 1936 in Somerdale, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Edna Dessecker Seward. Gladys was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. “Jim” McNutt on February 10, 2003; daughter, Deborah McNutt; great granddaughter, Justice; three brothers and...
Pearl M. Smith
May 4, 2019
Pearl M. Smith, 84, of Dover passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the Country Club Retirement Center surrounded by her loving family. Born February 22, 1935 in Cherryvale, Kansas she was a daughter of the late Willis and Thelma McCully Homan. Pearl was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Smith on September 12, 1998;...
Elizabeth M. "Sally" Millard
May 2, 2019
Elizabeth M. “Sally” Millard, age 99, of Dover, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre. Born July 17, 1919, in Washington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late David H. and Isa O. Riggle Kennard. Sally was a loving homemaker and attended the First Church of God in New Philadelphia. Survivors include her step-children, Daniel...
Ned M. Pongrat
Apr 30, 2019
Ned M. Pongrat, 61, of Newcomerstown passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Born October 19, 1957 in Dover he was a son of the late Harry and Janice Mae Beans Pongrat. Ned is survived by his brother, Kent (Sherry) Pongrat of New Philadelphia. Ned was employed with the Pipefitters Union #495 in Cambridge. He enjoyed the outdoors and...
Robert L. Owens
Apr 28, 2019
Robert L. “Bob” Owens, 76, of Dover passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Wytheville, Virginia. Bob was born on September 18, 1942, in Dennison. He was the son of the late Alvin and Goldie (Murphy) Owens. He attended New Philadelphia High School and joined the United State Army Reserves, where he served our country for eight years....
