Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth L. Vansickle
Jan 10, 2021
Kenneth L. “Kenny” VanSickle, 85, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at the Truman House Community Hospice following complications from Covid-19 pneumonia. Kenny was born on May 31, 1935 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Robert VanSickle and Mary Ann (Sterling) VanSickle Popham. A 1953 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, he joined the...
Dorothy L. Reymond
Jan 10, 2021
Dorothy L. Reymond, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Union Hospital. Born January 18, 1925 in Midvale, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Goldie Metzger Sullivan. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Reymond in 1988; son, Charles Reymond; one brother and four sisters. She is survived by...
Colson Robert Dean Karl
Jan 8, 2021
Colson Robert Dean Karl, the infant son of Dustin and Jessica Hite Karl was stillborn on Friday, January 8, 2021. In addition to his parents, Colson is also survived by his siblings, Jaxon, Adelynn and Camdynn Karl; grandparents, Ron (Debi) Kulick, Bob (Donna) Karl; great grandparents, Gene (Vivian) Willis, Robert Karl; aunts and uncles, Justin (Kayla) Hite, Jarrod Hite, Ashley...
Lyn E. Gribble
Jan 7, 2021
Lyn E. Gribble, age 73, a life-long resident of Dover, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a brief illness. Born September 25, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Theodore “Ted” and Norma Kline Maybaugh. Lyn graduated from Dover High School in 1966, and shortly thereafter was employed by Eiler’s Candy Store where...
Carol Kaelin
Jan 7, 2021
Carol Kaelin, 81, of Stone Creek, was peacefully called home on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born December 6, 1939 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Walton Gintz. Carol attended Dover Ohio High School, and was employed for many years by Handy & Harmon, Dover, retiring as...
John J. Ranta
Jan 7, 2021
John J. Ranta, 89, of New Philadelphia passed away on January 7, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover. John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1931. He was the son of the late Dr. Onni O. and Edith M. (Joslin) Ranta. He graduated from Avalon High School with the class of 1949. He honorably served our...
William M. "Bill" Criss
Jan 7, 2021
William M. “Bill” Criss, age 60, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 7, 2021, in his home. Born March 24, 1960, in Martins Ferry, he was a son of Magdalene (husband, Douglas) Pollack Criss Woods of Dillonvale, and the late Carl Criss. Bill graduated from Bridgeport High School, and then went on to serve honorably with the United...
Kenneth H. Lenhart
Jan 5, 2021
Kenneth H. Lenhart, 73, of Dover passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Ken was born on January 16, 1947 in Dover to the late Arvine and June McMerrell Lenhart. He had been employed at Superior Meats in Massillon for 20 years, and retired from the Tusky Valley School District after more than 20 years as...
Ruth Williams
Jan 4, 2021
Ruth Williams, 93, of Dover passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover. Ruth was born in Minerva on September 3, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Nolan) Householder. On July 29, 1950, she married Donald Williams, who preceded her in death on March 29, 1996. She was...
Clarence C. Hadorn Jr.
Jan 4, 2021
Clarence C. Hadorn Jr., 84, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord, and to be reunited with his loving wife on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1936 in Dover and was a son of the late Clarence Sr. and Mary Moser Hadorn. Clarence was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...
Penny Jean Matthus
Jan 4, 2021
Penny Jean Matthus, 61, of Mineral City, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, from complications of COVID-19 on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born April 15, 1959 in Dennison, she was the daughter of Gary (Bessie) Beal, of San Bernardino, California and the late Beverly Jean (Boles) Garabrandt. Penny was married...
Richard M. "Dick" Gummere
Jan 4, 2021
Richard M. “Dick” Gummere, 83, of Dover passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 in the Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar following complications from a stroke. Born June 28, 1937 in Canton he was a son of the late Robert and Cleoa Pyle Gummere. Dick was a teacher, coach, principal, superintendent, and treasurer at several different school districts throughout the area....
Susan M. Hardy
Jan 3, 2021
Susan M. Hardy, 94, of Dover passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Star City, West Virginia on November 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Caroline (Benincasa) Oliverio. She had celebrated 54 years of marriage with Donald F. Hardy before he died on January 18, 2003....
Mary Ann (Potschner) Ellwood
Jan 2, 2021
Mary Ann (nee Potschner) Ellwood Mary Ann Ellwood passed into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ and countless family and friends after a few months of declining health on January 2, 2021, at Park Village. She was preceded in passing by her husband William V. Ellwood in 1977; her father Fred P. Potschner; her mother Gertrude Lucille Potschner and...
Eugene F. Reese
Jan 2, 2021
Eugene Frederick “Gene” Reese, 88, of Dover passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family and special friends following an extended illness. Born July 10, 1932 in Dover, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Campo) Reese. Eugene attended military school at the Ohio Military Institute at College Hill in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Michelle Lynn Lesh
Jan 1, 2021
Michelle Lynn Lesh, 59, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Schoenbrunn HealthCare Center in New Philadelphia. Born on November 28, 1961, in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Irvin Dlesk and Linda (MacPherson) (Larry) Dougherty. She attended Tusky Valley High School and Buckeye Vocational School. She was a member at Bolivar Wesleyan Church....
David A. Lagatta
Jan 1, 2021
David A. Lagatta, 54, of New Philadelphia passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 following an extended illness. Born March 16, 1966 in Dover he was a son of the late Louis and Dolly Visconti Lagatta. David is survived by his sister, Joyce (Jeff) Hinds of New Philadelphia; brother, Daniel (Diane) Lagatta of Columbus. If you knew David, you probably...
Glenna Mae Cecil-Blacka
Dec 31, 2020
Glenna Mae Cecil-Blacka, 73, of Dover, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother drew her last breath on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Never a lover of the new year, she went out on her own terms, running through the gates of heaven to reunite with family and pets who beat her there. Born August 12, 1947 in Zanesville she was a daughter...
Allen G. Muster
Dec 31, 2020
Allen G. Muster, 64, of Mineral City passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at his home. Born in Dover on September 1, 1956, he was the son of Eugene F. and Lois I. (Wyatt) Muster. He graduated from Indian Valley High High School with the class of 1974. He later graduated from Ohio State University and also Kent...
Marilyn Jane Festi
Dec 30, 2020
Marilyn Jane Festi, 91, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover, Ohio. Born April 15, 1929 in Dover, she was the eldest daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Lieser Stien. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Eligio R. Festi in 1982; her brother, Thomas Stien; sisters, Linda...
