Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Christine J. Chenevey
Dec 4, 2024
Christine J. Chenevey, age 69, of Dover, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Aultman Hospital in Canton following an extended illness. She leaves a legacy of creativity, love, and passion for the outdoors.
Born on October 13, 1955, in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Dorothy (Ray) Chenevey. Christine graduated from New Philadelphia High School...
Jeffery L. Trotter
Dec 29, 2024
Jeffery L. Trotter, age 75, born on June 21, 1949, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. He was the son of the late George and Irene (Komaromy) Trotter.
After many years of dedicated service as a truck driver, Jeffery entered retirement with a storied career that included driving for renowned personalities such as...
Joyce L. Little
Dec 29, 2024
Joyce L. Little, age 73, of Dover, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Born June 23, 1951, in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Metz) Florence. Joyce graduated from Martins Ferry High School and attended Kent State University. She was employed for over 20 years by Twin City Hospital...
Stephen R. Gombos
Dec 29, 2024
Stephen R. Gombos, 64, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and memories as vivid as his personality.
Born on July 3, 1960, in Warren, Ohio, Stephen was the beloved son of the late Stephen J. and Pauline Prelac Gombos. A man of boundless...
John Schaar
Dec 27, 2024
John Schaar Sr, 86, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Hennis Care Center in Bolivar.
Born on December 20, 1938, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert and Grace (Feller) Schaar.
John married Mary Bair on January 8, 1960. Mary preceded him in death on September 7, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...
Charles "Frank" Lehigh
Dec 26, 2024
Charles F. Lehigh, known to all as “Frank,” went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024.
Frank was born on October 13, 1952, in Dennison to the late Robert and Mary Lou (McPeek) Lehigh. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Herb and Robin Lehigh, and his brother-in-law, John McDonald.
Frank graduated from Claymont High School in...
Timothy J. "Tim" Hiller
Dec 26, 2024
Timothy J. “Tim” Hiller, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024; Tim’s overall health had been declining recently.
Born January 8, 1958, in Dover, he was the son of the late Glenn and Evelyn (Welsch) Hiller. Tim graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1977, and was employed by Marlite in Dover, and later, by...
Marlen A. VonAllmen
Dec 23, 2024
Marlen A. VonAllmen, 91, born on August 18, 1933, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2024, in Dover, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Hannah (Collins) Schoelles. A beloved member of her community, Marlen's life was defined by her dedication to her career and her passions.
Marlen graduated from New Philadelphia High School.
She...
Thomas L. Beach
Dec 22, 2024
On Sunday, December twenty-second, Thomas Beach, age 64, took his last breath at 4:20 in the morning, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 8, 1960. He was the son of the late Harry Vierheller and Lottie and Jack (Blackson) Beach.
Thomas was a 1979 graduate of Dover High School and Buckeye JVS.
His wife, Linda Beach, preceded...
Kathy S. Craig Howell
Dec 22, 2024
Kathy S. Craig Howell, 71, of Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 in the Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover
Born August 11, 1953 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia Lawley Craig. Kathy was also preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Howell in 2018.
She is survived by her...
Raymond E. Beal
Dec 20, 2024
Raymond E. Beal, 86, of Canton passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 20, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born on August 24, 1938 in Cambridge, Ohio he was a son of the late Ray and Mary Beal. He is also preceded in death by his first love of his life, Doris Beal. They were married on April 8,...
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 D. "Don" Anderson
Dec 17, 2024
William D. "Don" Anderson, 74, of New Philadelphia went into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
He was born on May 5, 1950, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late William C. Anderson and Mildred Neer Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Cristopher Koniski.
Don enjoyed a fulfilling career,...
Karen Louise Stein
Dec 15, 2024
Karen Louise Stein, age 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She had courageously battled numerous health issues for years. In true Karen fashion, she was stubborn and survived much longer than any doctor expected.
Karen was Born January 26, 1947, in Dover, the daughter of the late John and Roberta (Waldron) VonAllmen. She grew...
Therese "Ann" Youmans
Dec 14, 2024
Therese "Ann" Youmans, 98, of Dover passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born on July 16, 1926, in Dover, Ann was the daughter of the late Lester and Catherine Donahoe Doutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Youmans on December 1, 2012; brothers, Ralph "Bud", David,...
Harold "Butch" Morris Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Harold “Butch” Morris Jr., age 83, of Dover, died Friday, December 13, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born February 5, 1941, in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harold Morris and the late Zelda (Frantz) Morris Breehl Green. Butch graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1959, and, on February 3,...
John M. "Jack" Fitzgerald
Dec 13, 2024
John M. "Jack" Fitzgerald, 87, of Dover passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, surrounded by his loving family. Jack’s departure has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him, as he was a cherished member of both his family and the local community. Born in Cleveland on...
Roy George Crawford
Dec 13, 2024
Roy George Crawford, 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 13, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born October 18, 1947, in Steubenville, Roy was the only son of the late Roy E. and Lillian Taffe Crawford. A 1965 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School, Roy began his career in the City Engineers Office...
Claramae Harmon
Dec 2, 2024
Claramae Harmon, 90, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
She was born on November 15, 1934, in Flushing, Ohio to the late Alford and Dorothea McConnell Randolph. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, John, Robert and Richard Randolph.
Claramae dedicated 23 years of her professional life to the...
Jerry L. Warner
Nov 28, 2024
Jerry L. Warner, age 86, of Dover, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born August 6, 1938, in Dover, Jerry was the son of the late Carl and Edna (Devore) Warner. He graduated from Dover High School in 1957, and, on December 20, 1958, married the former Gloria A. Kerr, who survives. Jerry went...
