Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Dorothy J. Janson
Jul 31, 2024
Dorothy J. Janson, 88, of Dover passed away at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Born in New Washington, Ohio on May 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Adolph “Duffy” and Mary (Walterhouse) Aschbacher. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, Robert Aschbacher.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Robert Janson, whom she...
Charles E. "Chuck" Arter Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Charles E. "Chuck" Arter Jr., 77, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home in Strasburg, Ohio following an extended illness.
He was born on July 30, 1946, in Barberton, Ohio, to Charles E. Arter Sr. and Doris Grandon.
Chuck led a remarkable life filled with various accomplishments and contributions. He graduated from Strasburg High School as part of the class...
Robert Dale "Bob" Zeltman
Jul 28, 2024
Robert Dale “Bob” Zeltman, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 following a brief illness.
Born on August 24, 1930 in Strasburg, he was a son of the late Otto and Florence Keith Zeltman. He graduated from Strasburg High School and went on to serve in the Marines during the Korean War. He married his wife Sally and celebrated...
Verda L. Kaiser
Jul 24, 2024
Verda L. Kaiser, age 84, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born September 21, 1939, in Calais, Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Alexander and Elma (Gallagher) Stephen. Verda graduated from Calais High School, and, on September 15, 1956, married Jerome L. “Jim” Kaiser,...
Michael R. "Robin" Lehigh
Jul 24, 2024
Michael R. Lehigh, known to all as "Robin," passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
Robin was born on March 5, 1951, in Dennison to the late Robert and Mary Lou McPeek Lehigh. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herb Lehigh.
Robin graduated from Claymont High School in 1969 and went on to...
Robert E. "Mac" Morton Sr.
Jul 17, 2024
Robert E. “Mac” Morton Sr., 84, of New Philadelphia, has passed away at Ohio's Hospice House in New Philadelphia.
Born on September 21, 1939, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was the son of the late Percy and Luvenia (Hughes) Morton.
Mac worked for Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18. He demonstrated not only his skills as a machine operator but also his commitment...
Timothy J. "Tim" Johnston
Jul 14, 2024
Timothy “Tim” J. Johnston, 74, of Beach City died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a sudden illness at his home.
Tim was born Sept. 5, 1949, in Berea, Ohio, son of Barbara (Karr) Johnston of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania and the late Leo “Mickey” Johnston. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a...
Clarence E. Kandel
Jul 14, 2024
Clarence E. Kandel, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away on July 14, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice House in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born in Walnut Creek Township, Ohio on April 26, 1940, He was the son of the late Daniel W. and Alma (Sommers) Kandel. He married Barbara McMahan on December 23, 1977. Barbara preceded him in death on August 5, 1991.
Clarence...
Barbara S. "Susie" Lang
Jul 13, 2024
Barbara S. “Susie” (Endres) Lang, 75, of New Philadelphia, OH, passed away in her sleep at Park Village Southside on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Born March 18, 1949, Susie was the daughter of the late Eugene V. and Jane L. (Slasor) Endres. A 1967 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, Susie worked at the family business, Endres Floral Company, for more...
Maxine F. Holingbaugh
Jul 12, 2024
Maxine F. Holingbaugh, 87, of Dover, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the Ohio Hospice Truman House.
Born on June 21, 1937, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Marie (Rhoda) Holingbaugh. Maxine's life was marked by compassion, dedication, and a commitment to serving others.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1955, Maxine...
Larry J. Sloan
Jul 11, 2024
Larry J. Sloan, age 76, of Dover, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Summerville Medical Center, Summerville, South Carolina, where he was taken after becoming ill while visiting the Charleston area.
Born July 18, 1947, in Richwood, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Grace (Holmes) Sloan. Larry moved to Ohio with his family at a...
H. Donald "Don" Weber
Jul 10, 2024
H. Donald "Don" Weber, 84, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Hennis Care Center in Dover.
He was born on July 26, 1939 to the late Wilbur and Dorothy Huffman Weber. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Norma (Tony) Raber.
Don's life was filled with dedication and love for his family...
Lloyd D. Bleininger
Jul 9, 2024
Lloyd D. Bleininger, age 84, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born February 21, 1940, in Dover, he was a son of the late Ervin and Bessie (Metzger) Bleininger. Lloyd attended school in Ragersville and played on the school’s basketball team. Unfortunately, his father’s ill health necessitated that he leave school to...
Ralph F. "Fred" Dietz Jr.
Jul 7, 2024
Ralph F. “Fred” Dietz Jr., age 77, of Beach City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Fred was at home at the time of his passing surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 19, 1946, in Wadsworth, he was a son of the late Ralph F. Sr. and Genevieve Schnurrenberger Dietz. Ralph graduated from Wadsworth...
Virginia G. Vasbinder
Jul 6, 2024
Virginia G. Vasbinder, 91, of Dover passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Virginia was born on March 1, 1933 in Wheeling, West Virginia. She retired in 1990 from GTE in Dover after 22 years of service.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Ron) Saffell of Dover; sisters, Leatha Howell, Deloris Borter; grandchildren, Gina Parker of Colorado,...
Emmet E. Beitzel
Jul 5, 2024
Emmet E. Beitzel, 80, of New Philadelphia passed away at the home of his daughter on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Born on April 25, 1944 he was a son of the late Virgil and Dorothy Goshorn Beitzel. Emmet was also preceded in death by his brohter, Roy Beitzel.
Emmet was a dedicated business owner, having proudly led Beitzel Electric in New Philadelphia...
Ron D. Maurer
Jul 2, 2024
Ron Maurer, 80, formerly of Zoar, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 with his family at his side following a 2-year battle of ALS.
A son of the late Clinton and Evelyn (Swartz) Maurer, Ron was born June 30, 1944 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Tusky Valley High School in the class of 1962.
Ron was a proud veteran of...
Andrew Eaton
Jun 29, 2024
Andrew Eaton, 36, of Dover passed away on June 29, 2024. Andrew passed away suddenly at home following a brief illness.
He was born on July 1, 1987, in Coshocton Ohio. He was the beloved son of David (Karen) Eaton of Coshocton and Tracey (Guthrie) and Brian Christmas of Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Andrew graduated from Indian Valley with the class of 2006. He...
Susan M. "Sue" Patrick
Jun 27, 2024
Susan M. “Sue” Patrick, age 57, of Dover, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 6, 1967, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Grover and Marjorie (Snyder) Ellwood. Sue graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1985, and worked in the restaurant industry much of...
Denisse Catalina De Leon Raymundo
Jun 26, 2024
Denisse Catalina De León Raymundo, de 4 años, hija de Juana Raymundo Ceto y Josué De León Rivera de Dover, falleció el miércoles, 26 de junio, en el Hospital Unión de Cleveland Clinic, donde la llevaron después de un trágico accidente automovilístico.
Nacida el 18 de febrero de 2020 en Canton, Denisse era una niña dulce, feliz y bonita. Le gustaba...
