Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
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...
Dawn Hardy-Shafer
Mar 3, 2025
Dawn Hardy-Shafer, age 65, of Dover, formerly of Akron, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.
Born June 8, 1959, in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Barbara (Fellmeth) Hardy. Dawn graduated from Akron Ellet High School, and was employed by both St. Thomas and Akron City Hospitals.
She is survived by her son, Daniel Hardy; her grandchildren, Brianna...
Kruiz Anthony Walker
Mar 2, 2025
Kruiz Anthony Walker, age 30, born on January 5, 1995, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Legends Care Center in Massillon.
Kruiz graduated from Ridgewood High School with the class of 2013. He furthered his skills at the Coshocton County Career Center, where he studied welding, showcasing his dedication and commitment to his craft.
Known for his huge...
Robert E. "Bob" Smith
Feb 28, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Smith, 81, of Dover passed away at his home on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Born on December 12, 1943 in Dover he was a son of the late Charles and Verna Espenschied Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dortha D. Smith on October 13, 2024.
He proudly served his country with the United States Air...
Valerie K. Straub
Feb 27, 2025
Valerie K. Straub, 70, of Strasburg passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
She was born on August 3, 1954 in Dover and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Doris Robinette Straub. Valerie was also preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Straub.
She retired in 2023 from Kleen Test Products in Beach City after more...
Anna M. Hadorn
Feb 25, 2025
Anna M. Hadorn, 90, of Dover passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Born on February 26, 1934 in Cadiz, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Donley Colburn. Anna was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Morris in 1974; second husband, Edgar Hadorn in 1997;...
Glenn G. Kerns
Feb 24, 2025
Glenn G. Kerns, 89, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Altercare Center of Navarre.
He attended school at New Philadelphia and later created Camelot Photography Studio where he became well known for his work.
He is survived by his sons; Glenn “Duke” Kerns, and Kelly E. Kerns; along with his granddaughter, Kelly’s daughter, Samantha.
In honoring Glenn’s wishes,...
Sally C. Bauman
Feb 22, 2025
Sally C. Bauman, 77, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Inn at Northwood.
Born on May 16, 1947 she was a daughter of the late Carl and Jean Eyster Bauman.
Sally devoted 38 years of her life to teaching at Dover City Schools, where she inspired countless students as a second and third-grade teacher, as well as...
Herman L. Hilton Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
Herman L. Hilton Sr., 84, of Gnadenhutten was born on March 23, 1940, in Dover, Ohio, and passed away on February 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter J. “Skip” and Minnie L. (Pfeister) Hilton.
He lived a fulfilling life marked by dedication to his work, faith, and an unwavering love for tinkering and electronics.
A talented and well-known...
Susan A. "Suzi" Tornabene-Keller
Feb 19, 2025
Susan A. “Suzi” Tornabene-Keller, age 72, a life-long resident of Dover and whose family has deep roots in Tuscarawas County, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, surrounded by those she loved.
Born September 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Vera (Bonvechio) Tornabene. Suzi graduated in 1970 from Dover’s St. Joseph High School, the school’s last graduating...
Katherine L. O'Donnell
Feb 17, 2025
Katherine L. O’Donnell, Age 73, passed away on Monday, February 17th, 2025 in the home she built with her Husband, Bob, 30 years ago.
Kathy was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on April 13th, 1951 to Ernest and Elizabeth Arsenault. The family moved to Gates Mills, Ohio where she graduated from Mayfield High School in 1969. She graduated from Mount St. Joseph...
Donald R. Kapper
Feb 14, 2025
Donald R. Kapper, 78, of Dover passed away at his home on Friday, February 14, 2025
Don enjoyed a lengthy and fulfilling career as an Equine Nutritionist, culminating in his retirement in 2015 from Progressive Nutrition after contributing many years of service. Prior to his time there, he devoted 24 years to his work at Buckeye Feed Mills. His deep knowledge...
