Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Melvin L. "Skip" Swauger
Aug 23, 2024
Melvin L. "Skip" Swauger,69, of Dover was born on April 16, 1955, in Frostburg, Maryland, and passed away on August 23, 2024, in Dover, Ohio. He was the son of the late Melvin and Betty (Nine) Swauger.
Skip served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps, a testament to his strength, courage, and commitment to protecting the...
Maria Fernanda Tum Alvarez
Aug 21, 2024
MarÍa Fernanda Tum Alvarez, la hija que tanto esperaban sus padres Adolfo Tum Calel y Julia Mariela Alvarez Ramos de Massillon, falleció poco tiempo después de nacer el miércoles, 21 de agosto de 2024.
Además de sus padres, están de duelo su hermana Marta Lidia Alvarez Ramos, su hermano Dylan Julián Tum Alvarez, su abuela materna Isabela Ajanel Perez, sus abuelos...
Jane E. Anderson Williams
Aug 21, 2024
Jane E. Anderson Williams, age 76, of Dover, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024, in her home, with her family at her side.
Born at East Liverpool, O, on March 20, 1948, Jane was a daughter of James and Dorothy Hill Anderson.
During high school, Jane met and fell in love with her classmate, William E. “Bill” Williams. The couple...
Donald F. "Don" Beem
Aug 20, 2024
Donald F. “Don” Beem, age 87, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in The Inn at Northwood Village.
Born June 3, 1937, in Akron, he was a son of the late G. Edward and Garnet L. (Lee) Beem. Don graduated from Akron Kenmore High School, and, on July 25, 1959, was wed to the former Janice Faye Fischmann. The...
Kathleen L. "Kathy" Page
Aug 19, 2024
Kathleen L. “Kathy” Page, age 59, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 19, 2024, in her home.
Born December 17, 1964, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Barbara (Walker) Page. Kathy attended Dover and Buckeye Joint Vocational High Schools, married and was later divorced. She was a homemaker. Kathy loved her cats, Blackie and Baby.
She...
Geoffrey L. "Jeff" Moser
Aug 18, 2024
Geoffrey L. “Jeff” Moser, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.
Born on November 26, 1947 in Dover he was a son of the late Karl and Florence Castignola Moser. Jeff was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. “Patty” Moser on January 23, 2022.
Jeff proudly served his country...
Dorothy Sue Fondriest
Aug 14, 2024
On August 14, 2024, the world bid farewell to Dorothy Sue Fondriest, age 88, a beloved woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion. She passed away peacefully at Park Village Nursing Home in Dover, where her family had surrounded her in her final moments.
Dorothy, affectionately known as Sue, was born on October 20, 1935, in...
Rebekah J. Roth
Aug 13, 2024
Rebekah J. Roth, 74, of Dennison, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home.
She was born on August 1, 1950, in Dennison Ohio to the late Howard and Margaret Lash Kobelt.
Rebekah dedicated nearly 30 years of her life to others as an STNA at the Hennis Care Centre in Dover. Her...
James Eugene Wolfe
Aug 13, 2024
James Eugene Wolfe, 57, of New Philadelphia passed away on August 13, 2024, at his home.
James was born in Dennison, Ohio, on January 3, 1967. He was the son of Ronald and the late Cheryl (Mickey) Wolfe of Dover. He graduated from Jewett Scio High School.
Those who knew James understood his passion for culinary arts; he was a gifted...
Otto D. Polilli Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
Otto D. Polilli Jr., age 75, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 11th, 2024, in University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center, following heart surgery.
Born November 2nd, 1948, in Dover, he was a son of the late Otto D. Sr. and Helen (Cipriano) Polilli. Otto graduated from Dover High School in 1967, and shortly afterwards, on August 17th of that year,...
Kay E. Coombs
Aug 9, 2024
Kay E. Coombs, 73, of Dover, a dedicated Registered Nurse known for her compassionate care and adventurous spirit, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.
Kay was born on August 26, 1950, in Willard, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late George A. and Catherine A. (Pittenger) Bell.
Kay's professional career was defined by...
Donald R. Klein
Aug 8, 2024
Donald R. Klein, 88, of Beach City, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Country Club Assisted Living in Dover.
Don was born in Wayne Township on May 19, 1936, to the late Edwin and Ruth (Stoner) Klein. Don attended Wooster Highway School and also Dover High School before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving from...
Patricia E. "Pat" Walkosak
Aug 6, 2024
Patricia E. “Pat” Walkosak, age 83, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with her loving son and daughter at her side, in Park Village, New Philadelphia.
Born December 24, 1940, in Chillicothe, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Virginia I. (Armstrong) Eby. Pat’s family later moved to Marion where she graduated from Harding High School...
Brian W. Ickes
Aug 5, 2024
Brian W. Ickes, age 60, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 5, 2024, in his home.
Born May 12, 1964, in Dover, he was a son of the late Walter E. and Jeanne (Kappeler) Ickes. Brian graduated from Dover High School in 1982, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Marine Corps. Following his discharge, he became...
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...
