Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
William "Kip" Whitman
Mar 31, 2025
William “Kip” Whitman, 65, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2025.
Born on July 7, 1959, he was the son of the late Charles William and Joyce (Weber) Whitman. He graduated from Strasburg High School in 1977. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.
Kip worked as a Diesel Mechanic for many years. He...
Naomi R. Harper
Apr 3, 2025
Naomi R. Harper, 80, of Dover passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at the Hennis Care Center in Dover, Ohio.
Born on May 23, 1944, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (Maurer) Baab. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Kimberly Harper, and three sisters: Mary Ellen Baab, Martha Hagloch, and...
Thomas R. "Tom" Abrahamson
Apr 3, 2025
Thomas R. “Tom” Abrahamson, age 69, of Dover, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, in his home with his loving wife at his side. Tom had battled pancreatic cancer.
Born March 27, 1956, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, he was the son of the late David and Terry (D’Arcy) Abrahamson. Tom graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School...
Shirley A. Leighley
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley A. Leighley, age 72, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Brewster Parke Senior Living Community, Brewster, with her loving family by her side.
Born May 6, 1952, in Cambridge, Shirley was the daughter of the late Melvin and Helen (Carman) Casterline. At a young age, Shirley moved with her family to Dover, where she grew up and...
Donna J. Smart
Apr 1, 2025
Donna J. Smart, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born September 22, 1951, in Lorain, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Laverne (Nevins) Konowal. Donna moved with her family to New Philadelphia in 1968, and graduated from New Philadelphia...
Helen L. Calendine
Apr 1, 2025
Helen L. Calendine, 96, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Schoenbrunn.
She was born on May 9, 1928 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Homer and Olive Metzger Affolter. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Calendine on May 6, 1977; son, Jerry...
Donna M. Schilling
Mar 30, 2025
Donna M. Schilling, 93, of Dover passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.
She was born on January 5, 1932 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Hawk Harmon. Donna was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Schilling on January 18, 2002; sons, Roderick and Steven Kimble;...
Seraphina Grace Segee
Mar 29, 2025
Seraphina Grace Segee was the beloved daughter of Raven Ann Segee of Dover. She was stillborn on March 29, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
She was the little sister of Dayton Conner of Dover; the granddaughter of Brenda (Kelly) Wissman of Uhrichsville and William (Dolly) Padgett of Dover; niece of Kage (Katie) Wissman, Skye Wissman, Ashe Wissman, Cole Wissman,...
Candace L. Buckohr
Mar 27, 2025
Candace L. Buckohr, age 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Born December 10, 1942, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (McKittirick) Marsh. Candace graduated from Dover High School and later studied at Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus. Foremost, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Candace enjoyed...
Robert Lee "Bob" Veigel
Mar 22, 2025
Robert Lee "Bob" Veigel, age 80, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born in Dennison, Ohio, on June 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Homer and Verna (Dickerson) Veigel.
He married Mildred Clum, who preceded him in death on March 8, 2022. He was also preceded in death...
Kathleen M. "Kathy" "Sis" Wilds
Mar 22, 2025
Kathleen M. "Kathy" "Sis" Wilds, born on May 29, 1950, in Dover, Ohio, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2025, at New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Harper) Berndt.
She began working for Baltic Rubber. She later provided cleaning services for several businesses including; Country Club Nursing Home, Morning View...
Larry J.C. Daley
Mar 18, 2025
Larry J.C. Daley, age 92, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Dover’s Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
Born February 7, 1933, in Roswell, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Delores M. (Fox) Daley. Larry attended grade school in Roswell and graduated from Midvale High School, he then went on to serve honorably with the United...
Floyd Dean Polen
Mar 16, 2025
Floyd “Dean” Polen, 90, of Dundee passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Dean was born on April 22, 1934, in Harrison County. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Esther (McGill) Polen. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Polen; brothers, Ronald (Tilly) Polen and Charles...
Audrey F. Selinsky
Mar 15, 2025
Audrey F. Selinsky, 86, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born April 13, 1938 in Dover she was a daughter of the late John and Mamie Chaney Shear. Audrey was also preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Neil Selinsky on January 12, 2018; grandson, Trevor; step son, Michael Selinsky; and...
Glenn J. "Boots" Stein
Mar 14, 2025
Glenn J. "Boots" Stein, 87, of Dover passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 22, 1937, in Fresno, Ohio to the late Clarence and Minnie Lang Stein. Boots was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patricia A. Stein on January 15, 2013; five brothers,...
Gay A. Stewart
Mar 13, 2025
Gay A. Stewart, 72, of Streetsboro, and formerly of Dover, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in the University Hospital Portage Medical Center following a sudden illness.
She was born on October 4, 1952 in Tracy, California to the late Willard "Bill" and Beverlee Carlson Gardner. Gay was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Paul "Ricky" Stewart II;...
Kay Ann Saum
Mar 12, 2025
Kay Ann Saum, age 56, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover, from complications of emphysema.
Born June 9, 1968, at Fort Dix - McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, she was the youngest of six children of the late Ralph Richard and Janet Deloris (Linkous) Saum. Kay Ann moved with her...
Kimberly A. Wolford
Mar 9, 2025
Kimberly A. Wolford, 62, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Dennison, Ohio. Born on June 19, 1962, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Cyril “Butch” Hoot and Anita Brown.
She attended Perry High School. She dedicated over 20 years of her life to Sterilite Plastics before retiring.
She found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren,...
Wayne D. Sobolik
Mar 6, 2025
Wayne D. Sobolik, born on October 21, 1949, in Fremont, Nebraska, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. He was the son of the late Richard Stephen and Arlene E. (Herrmann) Sobolik.
Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He dedicated several terms to protecting his country before retiring after...
Richard A. Daley
Mar 4, 2025
Richard A. Daley, age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Dover, with his mother at his side.
Born February 14, 1952, in Dover, he was the son of Rose M. (Petitti) Daley of Dover and the late William C. Daley. Richard attended New Philadelphia High School
and was employed for years...
