Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Donald L. "Don" Liggett
Aug 21, 2025
Donald Lee "Don" Liggett of Strasburg passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025 at the Ohio Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Don was born May 18, 1945 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of the late Wilbur and Cedara (Feicht) Liggett of Strasburg.
Donnie and his older brother Dale spent their earliest years as ornery farm boys in Dundee...
Mary C. Grewell
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Catherine Sica Grewell, age 89, life-long resident of Dover, passed away on August 21, 2025 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.
She was born on January 27,1936, the daughter of Paolo (“Paul”) and Maria Michelina (“Lena”, “Marie”) Sica who had emigrated to Dover from Piano Vetrale, Italy.
Mary graduated from Dover High School in 1953 and married Floyd M. Grewell...
Rose M. Keener
Aug 19, 2025
Rose M. Keener, 92, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Baltic.
She was born on September 26, 1932 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Austin and Clara Leggett. Rose was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Keener Sr. on March 3, 2009 and numerous...
Sandra L. Hursey
Aug 18, 2025
Sandra L. Hursey, 75, of Uhrichsville passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born on August 30, 1949 in Cambridge, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Rebecca Foutz Hursey. Sandra was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Hursey; sisters, Sharon, Janie and Carolyn Hursey. She is survived by her brother, Gary Hursey of Newcomerstown.
Cremation has been...
D. Faye Phillips
Aug 14, 2025
D. Faye Phillips, 84, of Uhrichsville, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her family following an extended illness.
Born July 30, 1941, in Dennison, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Taylor and Mary (Orr) Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...
Jane Diane Spurlock
Aug 11, 2025
Jane Diane Spurlock, age 81, of Dover, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Jane was born in the Bellaire Ohio Hospital on November 27, 1943, to the late Edwin and Velma (Fry) McMillen. She was raised in Neffs, Ohio, and graduated from Bellaire High School in the class of 1961. After graduating from high school, she worked for a short...
Robert H. "Bob" Gardner
Aug 10, 2025
Robert H. “Bob” Gardner of Strasburg passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House on Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born in Holmes County on July 27, 1929, and was the son of the late Ammon and Clara (Horrisberger) Gardner.
Bob was preceded in death by his first...
Loren D. Wallace
Aug 10, 2025
Loren D. Wallace, age 85, of Dover, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre.
Born April 9, 1940, in Barberton, he was the son of the late Roy and Gladys (Ewart) Wallace. Loren graduated from Barberton High School in 1958 and attended both Kent State University and the University of Akron. His professional career began at PPG...
Norma J. Collins
Aug 8, 2025
Norma J. Collins, age 97, of Troy, Michigan, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, in Troy.
Born June 25, 1928, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Nona (Watts) Wilson. Norma moved with her family at a young age to Tuscarawas County, where she grew up and attended school. She relocated to...
Danny Ray Green
Aug 8, 2025
Danny Ray Green, age 59, born on September 19, 1965, in Dover, Ohio, passed away at home on August 8, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He was a beloved member of the community and is remembered for his vibrant spirit and passion for life. After a long journey filled with challenges, he has now found the peace that...
Margery A. Jones
Aug 7, 2025
Margery A. Jones, 89, was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and cherished member of the Dover community, who passed away on August 7, 2025, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. Born on October 9, 1935, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Esther (Coyne) Mathias.
With unwavering commitment, Margery served as a...
Janet E. Simmons
Aug 6, 2025
Janet E. Simmons, age 86, of Mineral City, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, Dover.
Born July 11, 1939, in Moundsville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late R. Wilmer and Edna (Powell) McCombs. She attended Moundsville High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Ronald E. "Ron"...
Thomas David "Tom" Roush
Aug 6, 2025
Thomas David “Tom” Roush, age 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton. Tom had a very fast-growing form of cancer.
Born February 9, 1948, in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Mona M. (Clark) Roush. Tom graduated from Canton South High School in 1966 and soon...
Bruce E. Brokaw
Aug 3, 2025
Bruce E. Brokaw, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
He was born on July 13, 1952 in Dover and was a son of the late Thomas and Audrey Brokaw. Bruce was also preceded in death by his wife, Robin M. Brokaw on October 14, 2024; son, Eric Thomas Brokaw and grandson, Justin...
Marie Eileen Festi
Aug 1, 2025
Marie Eileen Festi, age 84, of Dover, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.
Born June 4, 1941, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Mary (Collar) Harig. Marie attended school in Midvale and was formerly employed by Alsco in Sugarcreek. She married Ralph J. Festi on May 27, 1967....
Heather J. Herbert
Aug 1, 2025
Heather J. Herbert, 56, of Dover passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, August 1, 2025 following a courageous ten month battle with cancer.
She was born on July 9, 1969 in Dover and was a daughter of Patricia A. Jones Bailey of Dover and the late James C. Bailey.
Heather was a 1987 graduate of Dover...
Kathleen Grace Corpman
Jul 30, 2025
Kathleen Grace Corpman was born asleep on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
She was the beloved daughter of Genesis Adele Amick and Timothy Corpman of New Philadelphia. She was the little sister of Paul Corpman of the home. She will forever be missed and loved.
She also leaves behind her grandparents; Tina Corpman of New Philadelphia,...
Donald L. "Don" Burnem
Jul 30, 2025
Donald L. "Don" Burnem, 86, passed away on July 30, 2025, at Hennis Care Center in Dover, following a sudden illness. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Virgil and Ina (Mooney) Burnem.
Don's professional endeavors showcased his incredible work ethic and determination. He devoted 27 years of his career...
Cherie G. Conidi
Jul 29, 2025
Cherie G. Conidi, 91, of Dover passed away in the Park Village Health Care Assisted Living at Dover on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born September 7, 1933 in Dover she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Hager Bevan. Cherie was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Whiz” Conidi on December 19, 2017; daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Conidi;...
Kent R. Snyder
Jul 28, 2025
Kent Robert Snyder, went to the Lord at the age of 73, passing unexpectedly July 28 while surrounded by family.
Kent was born May 21, 1952, in Dover, Ohio, and was a 1970 graduate of Dover High School and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Capital University.
Kent was a loving husband and father, a proud grandfather of three wonderful grandchildren...
