Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
William F. Smitley
Dec 15, 2021
William F. Smitley, 68, of Dover passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born July 22, 1953 in Dover he was a son of Marguerite Hooper Smitley of Canton and the late William K. Smitley. In addition to his father, William was also preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Smitley on September 18, 2006. He...
John Ray "Rocky" Rockhold Sr.
Dec 14, 2021
John Ray “Rocky” Rockhold Sr., 76, of Frankfort, passed away December 14th, 2021 in IU Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born on May 18th, 1945 in Reedsville, OH., to Clark and Melva (Barber) Rockhold. Rocky was married to Daina L. Hess on November 20th, 1970, and she survives. Rocky was a longtime member of The First Church of the Nazarene....
Michael J. Spillman
Dec 12, 2021
Michael J. Spillman, 60, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on September 19, 1961 in Canton, Mike was a son of Bill Spillman of Canton and the late Gladys Corey Spillman. In addition to his father, Mike is also survived by his...
Robert A. Ritterbeck
Dec 12, 2021
Robert A. Ritterbeck, age 63, of Strasburg, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover. Born April 5, 1958, in Akron, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Juanita M. Smith Ritterbeck. Robert graduated from Akron’s Ellet High School in 1976, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Navy. He...
James William (Schu) Schumacher
Dec 12, 2021
James William Schumacher (Schu), 67, of Dover, Ohio passed away at his family home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on December 12, 2021. Dover born and raised, Jim graduated from Dover High School in 1973, then after attending The Ohio State University, returned to Dover where he worked for twenty-five years as an accountant for A W...
Carol A. Starkey
Dec 11, 2021
Carol A. Starkey, 65, of Bolivar passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1956 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Doris Strong Burkholder. Carol was also preceded in death by her father in law, Ormond Starkey and brother in law, Bradley Starkey. Carol was a...
Debra L. "Deb" Burkhart
Dec 10, 2021
Debra L. “Deb” Burkhart, age 64, of Strasburg, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, in Walnut Hills Retirement & Assisted Living Community. Born January 28, 1957, in Meadville Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Joan Monnin Clark. Deb graduated from Meadville Area Senior High School, and later, on June 26, 1983, married Michael L. “Mike” Burkhart,...
Sara M. Conway
Dec 10, 2021
Sara M. Conway, 50, of Midvale passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Born October 30, 1971 in Dover she was a daughter of Roy Potts of Midvale and the late Emma Joyce Blunt Potts. In addition to her mother, Sara was also preceded in death by her half-sister. Sara was a member...
Mary Jo Fahrni
Dec 10, 2021
Mary Jo Fahrni, 61, of Canton passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 in Altercare of Louisville following an extended illness. Born on January 6, 1960 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Ernest “Ike” and Rita Cox Baker. In addition to her parents, Mary Jo was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Norman (Marjorie) Johnson, George...
Floyd M. Grewell
Dec 9, 2021
Floyd M. Grewell, 90, of Dover passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Born November 2, 1931 in Newcomerstown, he was a son of the late Daniel R. and Rebecca Wadelin Grewell. Floyd was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Grewell; and a sister, Marjorie Marquard. Floyd proudly served his country...
Fred S. Stanke
Dec 8, 2021
Fred S. Stanke, 69, of Canton, and formerly of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Aultman Hospital following a battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Born on March 21, 1952 in Massillon he was a son of the late Frasher and Ruth Wilson Stanke. Fred was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Grace Henry; and his beloved cats,...
Charles "Chuck" Gibbons
Dec 6, 2021
Charles L. “Chuck” Gibbons, 68, of Dover died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following complications from Covid. Born Dec. 24, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Lucille (Coury) Gibbons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, a twin brother who died...
Sue A. Donnelly
Dec 6, 2021
Sue A. Donnelly, 73, of Atwater passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 in the Country Club Retirement Center. Born April 8, 1948 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mildred McClain Whittlesey. Sue was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. “Jerry” Donnelly in 1985; and her brother, James Whittlesey. Sue was a...
Jarron Thomas Milius
Dec 6, 2021
Jarron Thomas Milius, 39, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Born April 16, 1982, in Dover, Jarron was the son of Cindy I. Wilson and Thomas J. Milius. He graduated in 2000 from Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, Colorado. Jarron went on to attend the Dorsey Culinary School in Roseville, Michigan, graduating in 2012. He also...
Steven L. "Steve" Murphy
Dec 6, 2021
Steven L. “Steve” Murphy, 64, of Dover passed away suddenly on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home in Dover. Steve was born in Barnesville, Ohio on December 11, 1956. He was the son of the late Robert and Doris Ray Murphy, who survives. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Joe and Judy Bosler, and...
Paula M. Griffith
Dec 5, 2021
Paula M. Griffith, age 53, of Dennison, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. Born March 28, 1968, in Dover, she was the daughter of Charlotte J. Jones Deems of Dennison, and the late Larry D. Lang. Paula graduated from Dover High School in 1986, and took college courses as she was able. For several...
George "Bud" Weisgarber Iii
Dec 4, 2021
The funeral for Bud will be live-streamed on the St. John United Church of Christ Facebook page. George T. “Bud” Weisgarber III, 66, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Bud was the son of the late George and Eva Rae Weisgarber, and was a 1973 graduate of Strasburg High School. His father, a Massillon graduate, who was...
Waldine "Skip" Krantz
Dec 2, 2021
Waldine J. “Skip” Krantz, 93, of Dover, Ohio passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at New Dawn in Dover following a period of declining health. She was born in her family home in Dover on March 5, 1928 and was the second daughter to the late Walter and Margaret (Eberly) Wendling. She was a birthday gift for her 3 year...
Norman Henry Recla
Nov 29, 2021
Norman Henry Recla, Age 84 of Livonia. Cherished husband of the late Kathleen “Kay”. Beloved father of Suzanne (Steve) Upmeyer, Carolyn (Paul) Stoecker, Norman Recla, and Julie (Richard) Worden. Loving grandfather of Nick, Jennifer, Will, Rachel, Grace, Ethan, and Elizabeth. Norman will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Christine G. Thompson
Nov 26, 2021
Christine G. Thompson, 64, of Dover passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1957 in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late John “Bill” and Lois Hanna Baker. Christine was also preceded in death by her brother, John Baker. Christine had retired in April of 2021 as the office manager...
