Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Nancy J. Wilkins
Dec 3, 2023
Nancy J. Wilkins, 80, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. She was born on January 9, 1943, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Eugene and Edith McCune Heston. Nancy was also preceded in death by her brothers, Keith, Richard and Timothy Heston; and sister, Ann...
John Verne Lienhard
Dec 3, 2023
John Verne Lienhard, 86, of Beach City passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born in Kenmore on July 6, 1937 to the late John G. and Glenda Eyster Lienhard. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda K. Klein; grandson, Jeff Lienhard; and daughter in law, Valerie Lienhard.John began his career...
Shirley Elizabeth Grafe
Nov 30, 2023
Shirley Elizabeth Grafe, 85, passed away on November 30, 2023, at her home in New Philadelphia. She was born on December 26, 1937, in Dover, Ohio to Wade Everhart and Agnes Smith Gordon.Shirley's warm smile and kind heart touched the lives of many throughout her lifetime. She was a diligent volunteer at Union Hospital for many years. Her dedication...
Judy Contini Sloan
Nov 29, 2023
Judy Contini Sloan, 79, of Gainesville, VA, passed
away on November 29, 2023 in Hospice Care in VA.
She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Helen
Contini of Dover.
A 1962 Dover High graduate, Judy was a member of
the Marching Tornado Band. She was a trained beautician but was
married shortly after receiving her diploma...
Helen Brown Senhauser
Nov 29, 2023
Helen Brown Senhauser of Atwood Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, after a long and full life.
She was born on April 13, 1926, in Bremen, Ohio, to the late Bessie Elizabeth and Roland Lee Brown. Helen graduated from Bremen High School in 1944, and The Ohio State University in 1948, with a Bachelor of Science...
Larry E. Auman
Nov 29, 2023
Larry E. Auman, 85, of Dover, passed away on November 29, 2023, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was surrounded by loved ones at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born on October 8, 1938, Larry brought joy and creativity into the lives of those around him. He was a talented musician who found solace in playing the steel guitar. Larry's...
Nancy C. Amistadi
Nov 28, 2023
Nancy Amistadi, age 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Honoring Nancy’s wishes, she will be cremated and a private graveside service will be held later. Instead of flowers, Nancy’s family asks that contributions be made to the Barb Long Account at Huntington Bank. This money will be used toward medical expenses, and...
Sandra Y. Immel
Nov 27, 2023
Sandra Y. Immel, age 85, a longtime resident of Dundee, passed into the presence of her Savior on November 27, 2023, at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center in Baltic, Ohio.
She was born in Canton, Ohio on February 28, 1938, to the late John and Betty (Bash) Bose. Sandra was valedictorian of her Dundee High School senior class....
Daniel L. Rufenacht
Nov 26, 2023
Daniel L. Rufenacht, 67, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Hennis Care Centre, Dover following a brief illness. He was born on January 11, 1956, in Dover to the late Junior and Anna Margaret Melich Rufenacht.
Daniel was a 1974 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He was an integral part of the family...
Doris L. Yackey
Nov 25, 2023
Doris L. Yackey, 90, a dedicated member of the Strasburg United Methodist Church and a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek, Ohio. She was surrounded by her sister, Bonnie and her beloved niece Keara and nephews Paul, Greyson, and Karson during her final moments.Doris...
Nancy J. Berry
Nov 25, 2023
Nancy J. (Strother) Berry, 94, of Dover passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House. She was born on October 21, 1929, in Shreve, Ohio to the late Ottis and Evelyn Haney Strother. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Walter J. "Bud" Berry on January 31, 2007; and a...
Alexander Hernandez Box
Nov 24, 2023
El pequeño Alexander falleció inesperadamente el Viernes 24 de Noviembre del 2023. Era hijo de Maria Magdalena Hernandez Box de Dover.
El servicio se llevará a cabo el Sábado 2 de diciembre del 2023, empezando a las 11 de la mañana, en la Iglesia Evangélica Latina, 120 N Tuscarawas Ave, en Dover. El entierro será en el Cementerio del parque de...
Richard J. Jagunic
Nov 24, 2023
Richard J. Jagunic, 71, a dedicated educator, talented artist, and loving partner, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Lorain, Ohio to the late Peter and Yolanda Leskovich Jagunic. Richard was also preceded in death by brothers, Daniel and Larry Jagunic and an infant brother. ...
Margaret A. Folger
Nov 21, 2023
Margaret A. Folger, active church member, a dedicated nurse and compassionate individual, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Hilliard, Ohio at the Inn at Library Way. She was born on December 13, 1930, in Canton, Ohio to the late Erwin F. Theobald and Edna Fisher Theobald.Margaret's passion for nursing was evident throughout her...
Ronald W. Swearengin
Nov 18, 2023
Ronald W. Swearengin, age 48, of Uhrichsville, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.
Born March 14, 1975 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he was a son of Jonalene C. Jordan Kruse of Colorado Springs and the late Charles E. Swearengin.Ronald attended Henryetta High School in Oklahoma, and had diverse careers over his lifetime -...
Anne Lusic
Nov 17, 2023
Anne Lusic, age 93, of Dover, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born December 10, 1929, in South Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Jergovich Cutich. Anne moved with her family at a young age to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, where Anne graduated from Monaca High...
Frederick A. Bursh
Nov 15, 2023
Frederick A. Bursh, 88, of Coshocton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Park Village Southside. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania to the late Frederick R. and Mary Rasky Bursh. Fred was also preceded in death by his wife, LeaRae Bursh; granddaughter, Rachel Anne Bursh and sister, Dolores Myers.
Recognizing the importance of...
Katelyn Nicole Owens
Nov 14, 2023
Katelyn Nicole Owens, age 15, a vibrant and talented young woman, died Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023, the result of a tragic traffic accident in Licking County. Katelyn leaves behind a legacy of determination and joy.
Born on February 4, 2008, in Dover, she was the daughter of Michael "Mike" and Erika (Grafe) Owens of Mineral City.
Katelyn's...
Ann Marie Sarago
Nov 13, 2023
Ann Marie Sarago, age 88, a long-time resident of Austintown, and more recently of Windsor House at Canfield, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, in Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman.
Born April 9, 1935, in Hiller, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Michael Andrew and Anna Marie Kralik Berdak. Ann graduated from...
