Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Max W. Miller
Oct 16, 2024
Max W. Miller, 88, of Dover passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Born on January 17, 1936, in Walnut Creek, he was a son of the late Lux and Beulah Kandle Miller. Max was also preceded in death by his wife Fonta "Tena" Miller on June 23, 2017.
Max dedicated a significant portion of his life to both...
Robin M. Brokaw
Oct 14, 2024
Robin M. Brokaw, age 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, in Dover’s Country Club Retirement Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a long series of illnesses.
Born May 3, 1955, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Engler) Whitman. Robin graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973, and was employed...
Phyllis I. Applegate
Oct 9, 2024
Phyllis I. Applegate, age 92, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born January 12, 1932, in Orrville, she was the daughter of the late Fred G. and Hazel (Meanor) Miller. Phyllis moved with her family at a young age to Tuscarawas County where she graduated from Uhrichsville High School. She previously belonged...
Joshua G. Rogers
Oct 5, 2024
Joshua G. Rogers, 43, of Dover left this world suddenly on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home.
Born on May 27, 1981 in Dover he was a son of William (Ruth Ann) Rogers of New Philadelphia and Deanna Hess Welling of Dover.
Joshua, a 1999 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, was known for his educational excellence, having graduated with...
Garry L. Bolitho
Oct 2, 2024
Garry L. Bolitho, 83, of Strasburg passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on November 26, 1940, in Canton, Ohio he was a son of the late Clarence "Pete" and Lillian Wickersham Bolitho.
Garry had a distinguished career as an electrician, retiring in 1995 after 35 years of dedicated service at Hilscher-Clarke Electric...
Curtis L. Stull
Oct 1, 2024
Curtis L. Stull, age 39, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Born July 17, 1985, in Dover, he was the son of Patty Egler Stull Wissman of New Philadelphia, and Richard L. Stull. Curtis attained the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. In 2003, he graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and went...
Leonard Conrad Margletta
Sep 30, 2024
Leonard Conrad Margletta, age 84, died of natural causes in Atlanta on September 30, 2024. Leonard, also known as Snooky, was born on November 1, 1939, to the late Philip and Irma Margletta.
Leonard attended and graduated from St Joseph High School and was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Dover. He worked at Union Camp/International Paper for 30...
Catherine "Jenny" Warner
Sep 30, 2024
Catherine “Jenny” Warner, age 94, of Dover, died Monday, September 30, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center, following a period of declining health.
Born August 8, 1930, in Dover, to the late Lawrence and Helen (Ghezzi) Contini, she was the youngest of their 12 children. A lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Dover, she attended St. Joseph schools...
Sharon S. McNutt
Sep 30, 2024
Sharon S. McNutt, 74, of Dover passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born on April 16, 1950, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Evangel "Vern" and Elenora Kendle McNutt.
Sharon retired from Rosalie's in Strasburg following many years as a cook. A truly caring individual, Sharon went above and beyond for her family,...
Gary A. Courtwright
Sep 29, 2024
Gary A. Courtwright, 85, of Strasburg died Sunday, September 29, 2024, in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar following a period of declining health.
Gary retired as an electric supervisor for the Timken Company in Canton following 30 years of service.
Born Jan. 10, 1939, in West Lafayette, Ohio, he was the son of the late Donald and Marjorie (Mobley) Courtwright. He...
DeForest L. "Dee" Winner
Sep 27, 2024
DeForest L. “Dee” Winner, 95, of Sebring, Ohio and formerly of Dover, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the Copeland Oaks Retirement Community in Sebring.
Born on March 1, 1929 in Lockport, New York, he was the son of the late Burton and Leone Ernest Winner. Dee was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. Winner...
Margaret A. Stilgenbauer
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret A. Stilgenbauer, 69, of Tuscarawas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, Ohio.
Born on March 24, 1955, in Dennison, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Betty Boehme Tatman. Margaret was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Stilgenbauer Jr. on June 26, 2006; sister, Adele Conklin;...
Joyce E. Watkins
Sep 25, 2024
Joyce E. Watkins, 83, a cherished figure in her community and a dedicated professional in the field of nursing, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Born on February 21, 1941, in Strasburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby (Heid) Philabaum. Joyce married William G. “Bill” Watkins,...
Connie L. Myers
Sep 25, 2024
Connie L. Myers, born on August 30, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Mary (Mizia) Brinkley.
She married Kenneth L. Myers on April 16, 1966. Ken preceded her in death on June 15, 2019. She was also preceded in death by...
Mark Arden Overholt
Sep 24, 2024
Mark Arden Overholt, age 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton.
Born July 23, 1935, at the family home in North Canton, he was the second of two children born to Russell B. and Cleora F. (Housley) Overholt. Mark’s middle name is the first name of Dr. A. R. Basinger,...
Roberto Mendoza Lomeli
Sep 23, 2024
Roberto Mendoza Lomeli passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on September 23, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ohio. He was 42 years old.
Born on March 27, 1982, in Degollado Jalisco, Mexico, he was the son of the late José Mendoza and Eva Lomeli.
In addition to his mother, Eva, Roberto is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ruiz...
Leonard M. McDonald Sr.
Sep 20, 2024
Leonard M. McDonald Sr. a respected member of his community, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 94.
Born on June 28, 1930, in, Caldwell, Ohio, he was the son of the late Henry and Pearl (Lanning) McDonald. Leonard led a life marked by dedication, service, and commitment to his work and community.
Leonard enjoyed a fulfilling career as...
Bruce A. Gray
Sep 20, 2024
Bruce A. Gray, age 73, of Dover, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, in Dover’s Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital following a brief illness.
Born May 16, 1951, in Dennison, he was a son of the late Walter and Doris (Vigar) Gray. Bruce graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1969. On October 11, 1975, he married the former Kristy Swegheimer, who...
Austin Michael Lee Waldren
Sep 19, 2024
Austin Michael Lee Waldren, age 18, beloved son, friend, and promising student passed away tragically on September 19, 2024, due to injuries sustained from an auto accident.
Born on June 20, 2006, he was the son of Derrick Waldren of New Philadelphia and Michelle Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Emmett (Irene) Basiletti, with whom he was very close;...
Betty Ann Neidenthal
Sep 16, 2024
Betty Ann Neidenthal, 91, of Strasburg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Hennis Care Centre in Dover.
Born on January 30, 1933 in Beach City she was a daughter of the late Harry and Nellie Bratton Slayman. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Neidenthal on December 15, 1989; son, Jeff Neidenthal, brothers, Bob...
