Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Victor R. Marsh Jr.
Mar 20, 2023
Victor R. Marsh of Canton Ohio, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on
March 20, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on April 30, 1940, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was the
youngest child and only son of Victor R Marsh and Gladys Pearl Snyder Marsh. Victor graduated
from New Philadelphia High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of...
Ernestine Miller Kehl
Mar 19, 2023
Ernestine Miller Kehl, 99, of New Philadelphia died peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, March 19th.
She is survived by her children, Corbin Russell Miller (Kathryn), Kay Solomon (Steven) and Marilyn Graef (David); and grandchildren Russell Graef (Sarah), Rachael Silard (Andrew), Matthew Graef (Kimberly), Martin Graef (Amy Jo) and Mark Solomon (Amy). She has five great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and...
Katherine R. Athey
Mar 17, 2023
Katherine R. Athey, age 97, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in the Inn at Northwood Village, Dover.
Born December 12, 1925, in Blairs Mills, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie Goshorn Mutersbaugh. Katherine moved at a young age with her family to Tuscarawas County where she grew up and attended school. She...
Carrol J. Griesen
Mar 13, 2023
Carrol J. Griesen, 84, of Dover passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Born in New Philadelphia on September 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John E. Jones and Daisy (Yost) Seibert.
On October 3, 1954, she married Loren A. Griesen, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2016. She...
Sharon L. Taylor
Mar 13, 2023
Sharon L. Taylor, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away suddenly on Monday, March 13, 2023 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
She was born on October 1, 1943 in Dover to the late Donald and Thelma Borden Prosser. Sharon was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce M. Taylor on August 7, 2022; and a sister, Marsha...
Clara N. Hutras
Mar 12, 2023
Clara Nick Hutras, 93, of Dover passed away peacefully at her son’s home, surrounded by her loving family. She spent the last four years residing with her sons in Hilliard, Ohio, actively being a part of their families.
She was born on October 5, 1929 in Akron and was a daughter of proud Greek American Icarian immigrants, the late Nick and...
Barbara A. Bachie
Mar 12, 2023
Barbara A. Bachie, age 82, of Dover, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, in New Philadelphia’s Schoenbrunn Healthcare.
Born January 22, 1941, in Zoar, she was a daughter of the late William and Maxine Grove Griesen. Barbara attended school in Bolivar; she was a loving homemaker who particularly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of Barbara’s favorite pastimes were cooking and...
Dean E. Auman
Mar 10, 2023
Dean E. Auman, age 88, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, in Dover’s Park Village Healthcare Center.
Born July 9, 1934, he was the son of the late George F. and Esther Morgenthaler Auman. Dean attended grade school in Winfield (a.k.a. Pinchy Tech) and went on to graduate from Dover High School in 1952. He married...
Rachel "Raquel" Silverstone
Mar 8, 2023
Rachel (Raquel) Silverstone was born in Barcelona, Spain, on May 15, 1931, to Ascension Magan Noguera and Lazaro Noguera. She and her three older sisters became orphans during the Spanish Civil War and grew up under the rule of dictator Francisco Franco. The sisters were determined to remain together despite attempts to separate them and eventually moved to the island...
Patrick J. Burns
Mar 7, 2023
Patrick J. Burns, 74, of New Philadelphia went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Born on October 3, 1948, in Dover, he was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Ruth (Curtis) Burns. He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Patrick honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
For 42...
Joseph "Joe" Zifer Jr.
Mar 6, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Zifer Jr., age 90, a life-long resident of Dover, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, where he was taken following a sudden illness.
Born March 2, 1933, he was a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Tornabene Zifer. Joe graduated from Dover High School in 1951, and, soon afterward, entered the United States...
Wilford M. "Buck" Hoover
Mar 3, 2023
Wilford M. “Buck” Hoover, 76, of Dover passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 following a five year battle with Alzheimers disease.
He was born on February 3, 1947 in French Creek, West Virginia to the late Charles and Margrete Posey Hoover. He was also preceded in death his brother, Francis Hoover and brother in law, Doug Truman.
Buck was a truck...
Clinton T. Harmon
Mar 2, 2023
Clinton T. Harmon, 93, of New Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House.
Born on August 15, 1929 in Dover he was a son of the late William and Emma Kendle Harmon. Clinton was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bill and Charlie Harmon, Dorothy Kline and Beatrice Harmon.
He retired from LTV Steel...
Walter G. "Glenn" Seibert
Feb 28, 2023
Walter G. “Glenn” Seibert, 76, of Strasburg passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House.
Born on December 28, 1946 in Dover he was a son of the late Roger and Lorena Williamson Seibert. Glenn proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he worked as truck driver...
Lois M. Shell
Feb 27, 2023
Lois M. Shell, 91, of Dover passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in the Walnut Hills Retirement Community.
Born July 13, 1931 in Walnut Creek, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Selma (Hershberger) Gerber. Lois was also preceded in death by her husband, C. William “Bill” Shell on December 31, 2021; son, Gerald “Jerry” Shell; brother,...
Lisa Louise Hudnall
Feb 27, 2023
Lisa Louise Hudnall, 54, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House following a sudden illness.
Born on December 18, 1968, she was the daughter of Richard and Dreama (Hudnall) Watkins of New Philadelphia.
Lisa graduated high school in Hawaii. She was always happy, smiling, and loved dancing to old-time rock and roll. She...
Michael S. "Mike" Rieger
Feb 24, 2023
Michael S. “Mike” Rieger, age 73, of Canton (Jackson Township), returned home to the Lord and his beloved wife, Bonnie, on February 24, 2023.
Born August 18, 1949, he was the son of the late John C. and Beverly (Bixler) Rieger. Mike graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School, where he lettered in four varsity sports, was senior football co-captain, and played guard...
Dewey Eugene "Duke" Strickmaker
Feb 23, 2023
Dewey Eugene “Duke” Strickmaker, 76, of Dover passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness.
Born in Dover on November 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Eugene and Ruth (Forstrom) Strickmaker. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Albert Kurtz.
Duke graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1965....
Jessie A. Schriever
Feb 22, 2023
Jessie Ann Schriever, age 38, of Dover, daughter of Kim and Jane Schriever, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in her home with her parents by her side. Jessie fought a 30-year battle with a seizure disorder – the last two years with severe complications.
She was a graduate of Starlight School in New Philadelphia, and attended the Workshop. Jessie later...
Mary T. "Nina" Jennings
Feb 20, 2023
Mary T. “Nina” Jennings, 82, of Dover passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.
Born January 31, 1941 in Altoona, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late Augustine and Alberta O’Malley Voltz. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, William R. Jennings Jr. on January 25, 2012; an infant son, Tracey Jennings;...
