Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
David E. Sweatt
Nov 9, 2021
David E. Sweatt, 55, of Uhrichsville died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the Mercy Medical Center. Born November 27, 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Middleton Sweatt. David was employed at Berner Trucking, and had worked at several different oil and gas companies throughout the years. He proudly served his country...
Ronald L. May
Nov 8, 2021
Ronald L. May, 85, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Akron and was a son of the late Melvin May and Florence Crum May Whitcraft. Ron was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen May on December 29, 2017; brother, Ryan...
Chris L. "Tex" Kerch
Nov 8, 2021
Chris L. “Tex” Kerch, 60, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover following complications from Covid-19. Born in Dover on November 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Lewis Kerch and Ledra Yvonne (Stilgenbauer) “Vonnie” Kerch. Tex graduated from Dover High School and worked for over 26 years...
Timothy R. Meek
Nov 7, 2021
Timothy R. Meek, 73, of Dover passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in the Mercy Medical Center. Born January 3, 1948 in Newcomerstown he was a son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Jones Meek. Tim was also preceded in death by his nine siblings and grandson, Caleb Mann. Tim retired from the former Whitacre and Greer Brick Co....
Carol Irene Heaston
Nov 6, 2021
Carol Irene “Sis” Heaston, age 60, of Dover, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, in her home. Born June 14, 1961, in Bellaire, she was a daughter of Carolyn Ruble Hornbeck of Clarington and the late Harry Hornbeck. In addition to her father, Carol was preceded in death by her grandparents, Creed and Irene Ruble and Emmitt and Eve Hornbeck,...
Ruth J. (Pritchard) Richard
Nov 5, 2021
Ruth J. (Pritchard) Richard, 95, of Dover passed away at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia on Friday, November 5, 2021. Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Sophia (Maurer) Schide. Ruth graduated with the class of 1943 from Dover High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education after attending Muskingum...
Ann Elizabeth Groh
Nov 3, 2021
Ann Elizabeth (Kratzer) Groh, 87, of Dover ascended with angels to her heavenly home on 11/3/21 following a brief stay at Hennis Care Center in Dover. She died peacefully with Glen, her spouse of 66 years by her side. A daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah (Moser) Kratzer, Ann was born on May 28, 1934 (before the Dionne Quintuplets)...
Doreen Hicks
Nov 1, 2021
Doreen Hicks, 94, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born August 30, 1927 in Disley, Sheshire, England she was a daughter of the late William and Dora Askins Lawley. Doreen was also preceded in death by her first husband, Colin Roberts on January 20, 1970; five brothers and four sisters....
Dorothy E. Brogan
Oct 31, 2021
Dorothy E. Brogan, 82, of Dover passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born February 17, 1939 in East Liverpool she was a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Marino Monahan. She, along with her husband, were the co-owners of Williams Furniture in Dover for many years. She served as the secretary of the store, but she wore...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Kimble
Oct 30, 2021
Gerald L. “Jerry” Kimble, 84, of Dover died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born on August 22, 1937 in Dover he was the son of the late Oscar and Isabelle Mason Kimble. Jerry was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Gladys Kimble; great grandson, Michael Lanzer Doby Jr. and great granddaughter, Sophia Grace...
John Jay Strauss
Oct 30, 2021
John J. “Jay” Strauss, 70, of Strasburg died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Aultman Hospital from complications from Covid. Born September 12, 1951 in Dover, he was the son of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Gross) Strauss. In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur. He was a retired business consultant. He also enjoyed...
Mary B. Chandler
Oct 28, 2021
Mary B. Chandler, age 95, of Dover, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Dover’s New Dawn Health Care Center. Born January 23, 1926, in West Chester, Tuscarawas County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Kitty Truman Starkey. Mary attended school in West Chester, and later, on May 3, 1952, married William Chandler. The couple had three...
Forrest W. "Woody" Norris
Oct 27, 2021
Forrest W. “Woody” Norris, 82, of Bolivar passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born on October 10, 1939 in Massillon he was a son of the late Charles and Erva Norris. Woody was also preceded in death by his brother, Clifton “Gale” Norris. He retired in 1998 from the Timken Co. in Canton after 40 years...
Dawson J. Quillin
Oct 27, 2021
Dawson J. Quillin, 16, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 18, 2005 in Dover and was a son of Mike and Stacie Polka Quillin. Dawson was a sophomore at Indian Valley High School where he was on the wrestling...
Wilford R. "Wil" Miller
Oct 27, 2021
Atty. Wilford R. “Wil” Miller, 93, a lifelong resident of Dover died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Park Village in Dover following a period of declining health. Wil was a practicing attorney for 49 years and partner with the former Miller & Kyler Law Office in New Philadelphia until his retirement in 2002. He also previously served as a Prosecuting...
Jerry L. Green Ii
Oct 26, 2021
Jerry L. Green II, age 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born January 8, 1965, in Dover, he was a son of Nancy Severn Green Baker of New Philadelphia and the late Jerry Green. Jerry attended New Philadelphia High School, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army. He was employed for...
Amber Lanae Sherrell
Oct 26, 2021
Amber LaNae Sherrell, 38, of Mineral City passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born in Dover on April 23, 1983, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Bobby” Sherrell and Karen (Jeff) Taylor of Mineral City. Amber graduated from New Philadelphia High School with the class of 2001. She attended Kent State University and took some classes through...
Taylor K. Ewing
Oct 26, 2021
Taylor K. Ewing, age 35, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Dover. Born December 27, 1985, in Dover, he was a son of Judy Amistadi Ewing of Dundee, and the late Ronald K. Ewing. Taylor graduated from Dover High School in 2003, and was employed by The Belden Brick Co., Sugarcreek. He...
John A. "Drew" "Whiskers" Fedorko
Oct 23, 2021
John A. “Drew” or “Whiskers” Fedorko, 75, of Dover passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Hennis Care Center in Dover. Born on July 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Stephen and Regina (Belan) Fedorko. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jonathan "Jay" Fedorko; step-father, Mike Strizak; and his brother, Stephen Fedorko. Drew...
Frank D. "Chink" Cugliari
Oct 22, 2021
Frank D. “Chink” Cugliari, 94, a lifelong resident of Dover died Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at Park Village Assisted Living in Dover following a period of declining health and complications from Covid. He retired from the City of Dover as an employee of the Safety Department after many years and had previously been employed at the former Weinsz Motor Car...
