Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Rhett E Lahmers
Jan 24, 2024
Rhett E. Lahmers, 68, of Dover passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home.
Born on September 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Eldon and Mary Lou (Holingbaugh) Lahmers.
Rhett worked at the former Dewire Explosive Company for many years. He was a member of the First Moravian Church in Dover.
He is survived...
Bonnie L. Domer Wilson
Jan 21, 2024
Bonnie L. Domer Wilson, 76, of Newark passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Inn at SharonBrooke in Newark following an extended illness. Born on January 9, 1948 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Florence Shutt Domer. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her infant sister, Linda K. Domer and her...
Robert W. "Bill" Loveday
Jan 20, 2024
Robert W. "Bill" Loveday, 73, passed away at his home on January 20, 2024.
Born in Dover, Ohio on August 29, 1950, Bill was the son of the late Robert Loveday and Vivian Kohler.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1969. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. From 1971 to 1972, Bill served...
Robert L. Jones
Jan 18, 2024
Robert L. Jones, 72, of Dover passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born on February 22, 1951, in Irvington, New Jersey he was a son of the late John and Agnes Quinn Jones. Robert was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jones on September 12, 2006; and sisters, Jackie, Mary, Dolores,...
Cleston G. "Beanie" Beans
Jan 17, 2024
Cleston G. “Beanie” Beans, age 88, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, in Community Hospice Truman House.
Born June 5, 1935, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late George E. and Mary K. Byers Beans. Beanie graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and married the former Rosemary Phillips, who survives,...
Leatrice J. Tremba
Jan 13, 2024
Leatrice J. "Lee" Tremba, age 86, peacefully slipped into Jesus’ glorious presence on January 13, 2024 after letting each of her family members know how deeply she loved them. She lived at Park Village Assisted Living Center the past 4 years and let every employee know how much she loved and appreciated them as well. She was ready to be...
Charles G. "Chuck" Illig
Jan 13, 2024
Charles G. “Chuck” Illig, age 76, of Dover, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, in his home.
Born March 17, 1947, in Weirton, West Virginia, he was a son of the late George and Alice McClain Illig. Chuck graduated from Wintersville High School in 1965, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Air Force during...
Raymond A. Bender
Jan 10, 2024
Raymond Arthur Bender passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 surrounded by family.
Ray was born February 3, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio. The middle child of five, he was the son of Raymond and Blanche Bender. Ray attended and graduated from Washington High School in Massillon. Post graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in Germany...
Harry G. Ault
Jan 9, 2024
Harry G. Ault, age 87, of Mineral City, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2023, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, from complications after a fall at home.
Born September 8, 1936, in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James and Carrie Kaserman Ault. Harry attended school on Tabor Ridge near New Philadelphia, and later went on to...
Beulah A. Hensel
Jan 9, 2024
Beulah A. Hensel, 85, of Strasburg went home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She had battled cancer for 11 years.
She was born on July 28, 1938, in Dundee to the late Algie and Hazel Roush Lewis. Beulah was also preceded in death by her brother, Gomer...
Eleanor F. Leonetti
Jan 7, 2024
Eleanor F. Leonetti, age 100, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. She was born on January 2, 1924, in Moorestown, New Jersey, to the late Frank Bonaventura and Teresa Carpenter.On September 4, 1946, she married Sandy Leonetti. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2012.
She spent the...
Raymond Eugene Mills
Jan 2, 2024
Raymond Eugene Mills, age 86, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born June 12, 1937, in Jewett, he was a son of the late Walter and Dorinda Masters Mills. Raymond graduated from Jewett High School, and went on to serve honorably with the United States...
Thomas Eugene Rothacher
Dec 31, 2023
Thomas Eugene Rothacher, known to his family as Tom, passed away suddenly at home in Dover, Ohio on December 31, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1951, in Dover, Ohio. He was the son of the late Dale Edward and Phyllis Jean (Swisshelm) Rothacher. In his younger years, he worked as a truck driver before transitioning into construction work....
Donald D. Walls
Dec 30, 2023
Donald D. Walls, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away on December 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born on February 28, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio, Donald was the son of Luther and Gertrude (Fackler) Walls. Donald dedicated a significant portion of his life to working at Endres Floral as a rose grower. ...
Christopher J. "Chris" Bolek
Dec 27, 2023
Christopher J. “Chris” Bolek, age 60, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, of complications from a series of strokes.
Born October 12, 1963, in Cleveland, he was a son of Eleanor “Dee” Grimsley Bolek of Bradenton, Florida, and the late Richard Bolek Sr. Chris moved...
Dale E. Randulic
Dec 24, 2023
Dale E. Randulic, 79, of New Philadelphia, a loving husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at New Dawn Retirement Center in Dover. He was born on September 15, 1944 in Dover, and was the son of Ruth Myers Randulic of Dover and the late Ernest Randulic.Dale began his career at Reeves Steel in Dover....
Robert E. Miller
Dec 22, 2023
Robert E. Miller, 100, of Dover passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1923, in New Philadelphia to the late Earl E. and Martha Jarvis Miller. Robert was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice June Miller in 1991; son, Charles Miller; and brothers, Richard, Paul and Earl...
Dorothy Marinelli
Dec 21, 2023
With sadness, we announce the death of Dorothy Marinelli, age 104, of Dover. Dorothy passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House.
Born April 3, 1919, in Bellaire, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Esther Matiola DiTomaso. Dorothy graduated from Bellaire’s St. John High School in 1936. She met John...
Stephen J. Gombos DDS
Dec 20, 2023
Stephen Joseph Gombos, DDS, a.k.a. LTC Stephen J. Gombos, USA, Ret., 91, of Dover died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.
He retired from his dental practice in July 2017-after 47 years of service to our community. He then sold the practice to Dr. Stephen Dowell of Carrollton.
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Thomas M. Bearducci
Dec 20, 2023
Thomas M. Bearducci, 85, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born on September 1, 1938, in Dover, he was a son of the late Pasquale "Patsy" and Henrietta Reidy Bearducci. Thomas was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Martha Cenci Bearducci on December 9, 2017; son, Patrick Bearducci; brother,...
