Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Charles Edmund "Chuck" Lorenz II
Apr 9, 2025
Charles E. Lorenz, II
On April 9, 2025, Charles Edmund Lorenz Il began his heavenly journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after an unexpected illness.
If you knew "Chuck", a couple of thoughts resonated: his love for his family and that the first thing he was going to say to his mom was "Hi Red." Chuck wore many "hats" as...
Shari K. George
Dec 18, 2024
Shari K. (Finley) George, age 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away, following a long illness, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 11, 1956, in Dover, the daughter of the late Francis Finley and Dorothy Aschbacher Janson. Shari graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1975 and later returned to school...
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...
Grace M. Burrier Lahmers
Apr 16, 2025
Grace M. Burrier Lahmers, age 87, of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Bolivar’s Hennis Care Centre.
Born on September 20, 1937, in Deersville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Verna V. (Dreher) Beaber. Grace moved with her family at a young age to Dover, and graduated from Dover High School. She married John S....
Richard A. Smart
Apr 14, 2025
Richard A. Smart, age 75, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, after a short illness.
Born February 23, 1950, in Dover, he was the son of the late Winston Smart and Marcella (McFarlan) Smart Mason. Richard graduated from Dover High School in 1969, and, as a young man, was employed by the Shenango-Penn...
Gerald B. Murphy
Apr 14, 2025
Gerald B. Murphy, 84, of Strasburg, and formerly of Dover, passed away suddenly, entering his eternal home on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Born on January 29, 1941 in Burnsville, West Virginia he was a son of the late Joseph and Retha Tomblin Murphy. Gerald was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Murphy; three brothers and five sisters.
He retired from...
Barbara Louise Ley
Apr 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that Barbara Louise Ley (née Garcia) peacefully departed from this world on April 12, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, surrounded by love and care.
Barb was born on July 24, 1948, in Canton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Marion Garcia. She is the beloved eldest sibling to surviving siblings,...
Clarence L. Miller
Apr 12, 2025
Clarence L. Miller, 81, of Beach City passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, just two days short of his 82nd birthday.
Born on April 14, 1943, in Ravenna, Ohio, he was a son of the late Raymond Miller and Melba Myers Kendle. He was also preceded in death by his wife Delma Mae Miller on April...
Joanna W.H. Mutschelknaus
Apr 11, 2025
Joanna W. H. Mutschelknaus, 86, of Dover went home to be the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2025 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
She was born on February 3, 1939 in Canal Lewisville, Ohio to the late Harold and Opal West Simmons. Joanna was also preceded in death by her husband, David M. “Mike” Mutschelknaus on January...
Roger D. Lewis
Apr 10, 2025
Roger D. Lewis, 72, of Strasburg passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born January 9, 1953 in Dover he was a son of the late William and Opal Porter Lewis.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Mayforth Lewis, and son, Chad Lewis both of Strasburg.
Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and...
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...
