Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Jill S. Davis
Sep 14, 2024
Jill S. Davis, 80, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.
She was born on January 27, 1944 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Julius “Jiggs” and Doris Harmon Polka. Jill was also preceded in death by an infant sister.
She is survived by her children, Robin Furbay (companion, Bob Hensley) of New...
Dorothy M. "Dot" Stingel
Sep 14, 2024
Dorothy M. "Dot" Stingel, 98, a beloved member of the Dover community, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover Ohio.
Born on February 7, 1926, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Elsworth) Fulk.
Dot dedicated 21 years of her career to Alsco Anaconda in Sugarcreek, where her...
Donald W. Ogle
Sep 12, 2024
Donald W. Ogle, 95, of Dover passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.
Born June 19, 1929 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio Donald was the son of the late Roy and Nana Huff Ogle. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and two...
Bonnie Lou May
Sep 9, 2024
Bonnie Lou May, age 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 9, 2024, in her home.
Born January 9, 1955, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Sr. and Dorothy (Clay) May. Bonnie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973, and was employed by the state of Ohio for many years. She was a life...
Douglas C. "Doug" Konowal
Sep 8, 2024
Douglas C. “Doug” Konowal, age 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Born August 29, 1952, in Lorain, he was a son of the late Donald and Laverne (Nevins) Konowal. Doug moved with his family at a young age to New Philadelphia where he graduated from high school. Soon afterward, he was employed by the Ohio Power Company...
Beverly A. "Bev" Sears
Sep 8, 2024
Beverly A. “Bev” Sears, age 83, of Bolivar, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Born July 23, 1941, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mary (Brewer) Needs. Bev graduated from Dover High School in 1960, and went on to attend Moravian College, now Moravian University, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. On April 6, 1963, Bev wed W....
Anthony Ora "Andy" Wells
Sep 8, 2024
Anthony Ora "Andy" Wells, 72, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024.
Born on November 12, 1951, in Canton, he was the son of the late Ora C. and Elma Sue (Jordan) Wells.
Andy's spirit is characterized by his easygoing nature and warm personality, and he is a cherished friend. He was known for never complaining and had an incredible ability to...
Albert Charles Amicone
Sep 6, 2024
Albert Charles Amicone, born on June 27, 1936, in Roswell, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the Oak Pointe Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Baltic under the care of Crossroads Hospice. He was 88 years old.
He was the son of the late Vincent “Jimmy” and Mary (Moroni) Amicone. Albert was also preceded in death by his brother,...
Cindy L. Seward
Sep 5, 2024
Cindy L. Seward, age 64, of Dover, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, after battling pancreatic cancer.
Born July 13, 1960, in Massillon, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Dorothy L. (Yackey) Seward. Cindy graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School in 1978. Soon afterward, she was employed by Cosmo Plastics...
Christopher J. "Chris" Reed
Sep 5, 2024
Christopher J. “Chris” Reed, 53, of Mineral City, Ohio, passed away suddenly at home on September 5, 2024.
Born on March 28, 1971, in Massillon, he was the son of Terry and Rosalie (Miller) Reed of Dover.
Chris attended Buckeye Career Center, where he developed skills that would serve him well throughout his life. He was known for his vibrant personality; a...
Nancy J. Levengood
Sep 4, 2024
Nancy J. Levengood, age 93, of Beach City, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at The Inn at Northwood Village, Dover.
Born March 21, 1931, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Raymond E. Sr. and Josephine M. (Weigand) Lahmers. Nancy grew up on her family’s farm near Dover, and graduated from Dover High School. On March 10, 1951,...
Rosemary P. Phillips
Sep 2, 2024
Rosemary P. Phillips, age 94, of Dover, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, in Dover’s The Inn at Northwood Village.
Born October 11, 1929, in Harrisburg, Stark County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Florence (Gulling) Zwick. Her father’s family owned and operated Zwick’s Department Store in Louisville for many years. Rosemary graduated from Mount St. Marie Academy...
Dewey R. Grafe
Sep 2, 2024
Dewey R. Grafe, age 87, a lifelong resident of Dover, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, in Canton’s Aultman Hospital after a brief illness.
Born August 3, 1937, he was a son of the late Dewey W. and Susanna (Barthemy) Grafe. Dewey’s father worked on the building of Crater Stadium and told his son that he built the stadium for him....
Frank E. Riggle Sr.
Sep 1, 2024
Frank E. Riggle Sr., 79, of Strasburg passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 14, 1945, in Aleppo, Pennsylvania he was a son of the late Elbin and Elizabeth Finnegan Riggle. Frank was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Riggle; sisters, Jane...
Shelly Marie Maurer
Sep 1, 2024
Shelly Marie Maurer, 67, of Dover, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Born on February 7, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Dorothy (Dotts) Church. She was also preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Glenn and Thelma Maurer; and her brother-in-law, Curt Auman.
After graduating from Dover...
Betty M. Ginnetti
Aug 31, 2024
Betty M. Ginnetti, 93, of Dover passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Born on October 13, 1930, in Dover, Betty was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Cercone Conidi. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony P. Ginnetti on March 13, 2019; brother, Joseph "Whiz" Conidi; and two sisters, Nancy and...
Velma Jean Gunnoe
Aug 27, 2024
Velma “Jean” Gunnoe, 86, of Dover, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Jean was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was everything to her and they will forever miss her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; William D. and Ruth (Holston) Gregory; her sister, Janette Colby...
Gary Lee Hanni
Aug 26, 2024
Gary Lee Hanni of Dover passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a courageous 7-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Born in Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Clifford and Dora (Turney) Hanni.
He graduated from Strasburg High School in 1963. In 1969, Gary married the former Beverly (Bev) Jones. On...
Trevor E. Berndt
Aug 24, 2024
Trevor E. Berndt, 33 of Newcomerstown passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 following injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
Born on June 3, 1991, in Canton he was a son of Edward and Heather Berndt of Newcomerstown and Launna Schupp of New Philadelphia.
Trevor's educational journey began at Newcomerstown High School, and at Buckeye Career Center. He had been employed at...
Reader "Ray" Chumney
Aug 24, 2024
Reader "Ray" Chumney Jr, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Claymont Health & Rehabilitation. Born on February 9, 1941, in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Reader R. and Lena (Opplinger) Chumney Sr.
Ray dedicated many years to his career as the owner of Chumney Trucking where he made many life-long friends. After...
