Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Paul James Neiger Jr.
Aug 11, 2023
Paul James Neiger Jr., 65, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.
Born in Dover on March 24, 1958, he was the son of the late Paul James Sr. and Alta (Page) Neiger. He was a 1976 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Paul was the owner of Industrial Finishers in Dover.
Paul was a member...
Enid M. Henry Wallace
Aug 11, 2023
Enid M. Henry Wallace, age 98, of a long-time resident of Harrison County, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, in Community Hospice Truman House.
Born July 30, 1925, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Carroll and Blanche Coventry Keller. Enid graduated from Dover High School in 1943, and went on to work in manufacturing in...
Edna M. Smith
Aug 10, 2023
Edna M. Smith, 89, of Strasburg passed away at Hennis Care Center on Thursday, August 10, 2023 following a long period of declining health.
Born in Dover Township on May 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and C. Mae Ralph Yackey.
Edna married the love of her life, Gary A. Smith, on May 5, 1957. ...
Donald L. Knight
Aug 6, 2023
Donald L. Knight, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 6, 2023, in New Philadelphia, Ohio at Schoenbrunn Health Care Center.
He was born on August 18, 1931, in Deersville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Omen W. Knight and Hattie Winn Tongret.
Donald dedicated 42 years of his life to Greer...
Norma J. Raber
Aug 5, 2023
Norma J. Raber, a lifelong resident of Strasburg, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She had an incredible life filled with love, laughter, and dedication. Norma was born on February 13, 1933, to the late Wilbur and Dorothy Huffman Weber.From a young age, it was clear that Norma possessed an exceptional work ethic. Upon graduating from high school, she...
Robert J. "Bob" Menefee
Aug 3, 2023
Robert J. "Bob" Menefee, a hardworking and beloved family man, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2023. Born on November 15, 1980, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, Bob moved to Tuscarawas County with his family at a young age. He left a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him.Bob devoted years of his...
Richard L. Christmas
Jul 30, 2023
Richard L. Christmas, age 54, of Dover, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at home, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Richard was strong and maintained a good attitude; he never let the disease get the best of him.
Born May 18, 1969, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, he was a son of the late Paul and Shelva Marrow...
Tanya L. Raynow
Jul 29, 2023
Tanya L. Raynow, 66, of Dover passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness.
Born December 21, 1956 in Compton, California, Tanya was a daughter of the late Chester and Geraldine Smolly Buchholz. She worked in the Dietary Department at the Hennis Care Centre in Dover for many years. Tanya also worked at several different restaurants...
Doris J. Kimble
Jul 28, 2023
Doris J. Kimble, 95, of State Route 39 NW, Dover, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023, in her home following a period of declining health.
Born April 15, 1928, in Dover (Winfield), she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Beulah (Weiss) Walter. Doris was preceded in death by her husband...
Dorothy A. Locker
Jul 26, 2023
Dorothy A. Locker, 98, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House.
Born on January 22, 1925, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Viola (Maus) Dummermuth. She married Eugene Locker, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Dummermuth; two...
Robert E. Reed
Jul 25, 2023
Robert E. Reed, 94, of Dover died Tuesday, July 25 2023 in the Community Hospice (Truman) House following a period of declining health.
Born Sept. 5, 1928 in Wilmot, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur W. and Laura (Maurer) Reed.
He retired in 1989 as a maintenance machinist for the Norfolk & Southern Railroad in...
William H. "Bill" Kirkbride
Jul 24, 2023
William H. “Bill” Kirkbride, age 64, of Beach City, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family, after battling cancer.
Born November 10, 1958, in Dover, he was a son of the late Harold L. and Gladys M. Trustdorf Kirkbride. Bill graduated from Dover High School in 1977 and went on to serve...
Karen S. Wallick
Jul 24, 2023
Karen S. Wallick, 80, of Dover passed away at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Born in Dilliner, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Elizabeth (Sandusky) Headlee. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Mark and Ethel Headlee and Charles and Edna Sandusky.
She graduated...
Norma J. Devney
Jul 23, 2023
Norma J. Devney nee Deibel, 94, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Hennis Care Center in Dover.
Born in Dover on September 19, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Bertha (Archinal) Deibel.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert L. “Bob” Devney, Sr. They were married...
Woodrow Gunnoe
Jul 21, 2023
Woodrow Gunnoe, 88, of Dover passed away on July 21, 2023, at Union Hospital Cleveland Clinic in Dover.
He was born in Princeton, West Virginia on January 30, 1935. He spent many of his professional years in the grocery business and retired from Astro Food Equipment in 2007, where he served as the President.
Woodrow enjoyed watching Cleveland sports,...
Thomas W. Gilmore
Jul 20, 2023
With profound sadness, we share the news of the sudden unexpected passing of Thomas W. Gilmore, a devoted father, husband, son, brother and friend, on July 20, 2023.
Thomas was born on January 18, 1986, in the scenic city of Heilbronn, Germany. He spent his early years in Oklahoma where he resided with his mother, Teresa Golightly, and...
Charles E. "Chip" Lewis
Jul 17, 2023
Charles E. “Chip” Lewis, 60, of Dover passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2023, at Oak Pointe Rehab Center.
Born in Dover on October 27, 1962, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth (Bernhart) Lewis. Chip was born with Down Syndrome, but lived a very fulfilling life.
He enjoyed doing needle point, music, and acting. ...
Judy L. DeVault
Jul 17, 2023
Judy L. DeVault, 78, of Beach City passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Brewster Parke following an extended illness.
Born on May 28, 1945 in Massillon she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille Faber Reischman. Judy was also preceded in death by her sister, Roxanna DeVault.
She had worked at Alsco in...
Terrence R. Potts
Jul 10, 2023
Terrence R. Potts, age 60, of New Philadelphia, and formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover, where he was taken after becoming ill at home.
Born January 27, 1963, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Willie J. Potts and Josephine Peters Potts Cobb. Terrence worked as a...
Harry R. Thompson
Jul 1, 2023
Harry R. Thompson, age 89, a long-time resident of Dover, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Dover’s Hennis Care Centre following a brief illness.
Born May 12, 1934, in Tuscarawas, he was the son of the late Harry F. and Ruth Simmons Thompson. Harry graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School, and went on to serve honorably with the...
