Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Joseph T. Vosick
Oct 25, 2024
Joseph T. Vosick, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away at his home on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Born on March 19, 1948 in Dennison, Ohio he was a son of the late Joseph and Roslyn Pukanski Vosick. Joseph was also preceded in death by four siblings and a grandson.
Joseph retired from the Dennison Police Department, where he served with distinction for...
Linda S. Froman
Oct 25, 2024
Linda S. Froman, 86, of Dover passed away at her home on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Born on December 4, 1937, in Dover she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Grace Emig Rosenberry. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Froman on October 5, 2021; and three sisters.
Linda shared a remarkable life with her husband...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Burnham
Oct 23, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Burnham, age 97, of Dover (formerly of Willoughby, OH) passed away October 23, 2024 after a period of declining health at Park Village Health Center.
Born June 1, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, Liz was the daughter of the late Thomas & Mary Josephine (Power) Mayock. She grew up in a large Irish Catholic family in the midst of...
Donald Eugene McCreery
Oct 20, 2024
Donald Eugene McCreery, a beloved member of the Dover community, passed away suddenly at home on October 20, 2024, at the age of 92.
Born on August 14, 1932, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest and Emma (Tschantz) McCreery. Don led a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and a passion for helping others.
After graduating from...
Jean E. Leone
Oct 19, 2024
Jean E. Leone passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with family by her side at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Born on July 17, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Littlefield) Bailey. After graduating from Jackson High School in 1962, Jean furthered her education at Columbus Business University earning...
Edward R. Yackey
Oct 18, 2024
Edward R. "Ed" Yackey, 75, of Strasburg passed away on October 18, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Born on February 18, 1949, in Dover, he was the son of the late Carl and Twyla (Maus) Yackey.
Ed graduated from Strasburg High School in 1967, excelling in all four sports. As part of the 1967 undefeated state championship basketball...
Max W. Miller
Oct 16, 2024
Max W. Miller, 88, of Dover passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Born on January 17, 1936, in Walnut Creek, he was a son of the late Lux and Beulah Kandle Miller. Max was also preceded in death by his wife Fonta "Tena" Miller on June 23, 2017.
Max dedicated a significant portion of his life to both...
Robin M. Brokaw
Oct 14, 2024
Robin M. Brokaw, age 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, in Dover’s Country Club Retirement Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a long series of illnesses.
Born May 3, 1955, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Engler) Whitman. Robin graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973, and was employed...
Phyllis I. Applegate
Oct 9, 2024
Phyllis I. Applegate, age 92, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born January 12, 1932, in Orrville, she was the daughter of the late Fred G. and Hazel (Meanor) Miller. Phyllis moved with her family at a young age to Tuscarawas County where she graduated from Uhrichsville High School. She previously belonged...
Joshua G. Rogers
Oct 5, 2024
Joshua G. Rogers, 43, of Dover left this world suddenly on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home.
Born on May 27, 1981 in Dover he was a son of William (Ruth Ann) Rogers of New Philadelphia and Deanna Hess Welling of Dover.
Joshua, a 1999 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, was known for his educational excellence, having graduated with...
Garry L. Bolitho
Oct 2, 2024
Garry L. Bolitho, 83, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on November 26, 1940, in Canton, Ohio he was a son of the late Clarence "Pete" and Lillian Wickersham Bolitho.
Garry had a distinguished career as an electrician, retiring in 1995 after 35 years of dedicated service at Hilscher-Clarke Electric...
Curtis L. Stull
Oct 1, 2024
Curtis L. Stull, age 39, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Born July 17, 1985, in Dover, he was the son of Patty Egler Stull Wissman of New Philadelphia, and Richard L. Stull. Curtis attained the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. In 2003, he graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and went...
Leonard Conrad Margletta
Sep 30, 2024
Leonard Conrad Margletta, age 84, died of natural causes in Atlanta on September 30, 2024. Leonard, also known as Snooky, was born on November 1, 1939, to the late Philip and Irma Margletta.
Leonard attended and graduated from St Joseph High School and was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Dover. He worked at Union Camp/International Paper for 30...
Catherine "Jenny" Warner
Sep 30, 2024
Catherine “Jenny” Warner, age 94, of Dover, died Monday, September 30, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Born August 8, 1930, in Dover, to the late Lawrence and Helen (Ghezzi) Contini, she was the youngest of their 12 children. A lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Dover, she attended St. Joseph schools...
Sharon S. McNutt
Sep 30, 2024
Sharon S. McNutt, 74, of Dover passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born on April 16, 1950, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Evangel "Vern" and Elenora Kendle McNutt.
Sharon retired from Rosalie's in Strasburg following many years as a cook. A truly caring individual, Sharon went above and beyond for her family,...
Gary A. Courtwright
Sep 29, 2024
Gary A. Courtwright, 85, of Strasburg died Sunday, September 29, 2024, in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Gary retired as an electric supervisor for the Timken Company in Canton following 30 years of service.
Born Jan. 10, 1939, in West Lafayette, Ohio, he was the son of the late Donald and Marjorie (Mobley) Courtwright. He...
DeForest L. "Dee" Winner
Sep 27, 2024
DeForest L. “Dee” Winner, 95, of Sebring, Ohio and formerly of Dover, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the Copeland Oaks Retirement Community in Sebring.
Born on March 1, 1929 in Lockport, New York, he was the son of the late Burton and Leone Ernest Winner. Dee was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. Winner...
Margaret A. Stilgenbauer
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret A. Stilgenbauer, 69, of Tuscarawas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, Ohio.
Born on March 24, 1955, in Dennison, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Betty Boehme Tatman. Margaret was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Stilgenbauer Jr. on June 26, 2006; sister, Adele Conklin;...
Joyce E. Watkins
Sep 25, 2024
Joyce E. Watkins, 83, a cherished figure in her community and a dedicated professional in the field of nursing, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Born on February 21, 1941, in Strasburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby (Heid) Philabaum. Joyce married William G. “Bill” Watkins,...
Connie L. Myers
Sep 25, 2024
Connie L. Myers, born on August 30, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Mary (Mizia) Brinkley.
She married Kenneth L. Myers on April 16, 1966. Ken preceded her in death on June 15, 2019. She was also preceded in death by...
