Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Joseph W. Palmer Jr.
Jun 24, 2018
Joseph W. Palmer Jr., 74, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in the Inn at Northwood. Born April 10, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky he was a son of the late Joseph W. Sr. and Elizabeth Wright Palmer. Joe was also preceded in death by a nephew, Jack Hiatt. Joe was a 1962 graduate of New...
Susan E. "Susie" Flynn Hawk
Jun 23, 2018
Susan E. “Susie” (Flynn) Hawk, 68, of Dover passed away at the Community Hospice House on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Born on July 21, 1949 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Charles “Chuck” of Dover and the late Helen (Reese) Flynn. Susie graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1967. She received her Bachelor of Arts...
Willard Joseph "Joe" Leggett
Jun 23, 2018
Willard Joseph “Joe” Leggett, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at New Dawn Health Care Centre in Dover. Born on January 9, 1939 in his home in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Loren Willard and Mary (Farner) Leggett. He was also preceded in death by his brother; Donald J. Leggett, and brother...
Jay E. Stevens
Jun 15, 2018
Jay E. Stevens, 81, of Bolivar passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar. Born February 15, 1937 in Westchester, Ohio he was a son of the late Edgar and Bessie “Lorraine” Gray Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Clum. Jay retired as a Welder from Brechbuhler Scales in...
Eva "Jolane" Ohliger
Jun 14, 2018
Eva “Jolane” Ohliger, 89, of Bolivar passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health. Born December 29, 1928 in Somerdale she was a daughter of the late George and Leuretta Johnson. Jolane was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ed Ohliger; sisters,...
N. Evon Fox
Jun 10, 2018
N. Evon Fox, 84, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Hennis Care Center in Dover. Born on June 26, 1933 in Drew County, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Weaver H. and Adelle (Kellum) Arnold. She was also preceded in death by her daughter; Jennifer Kneuss; grandson, Gus Kneuss; and four sisters, Jeanette...
Dean Benjamin Ferguson
Jun 9, 2018
"Our angel baby - forever in our hearts." Dean Benjamin Ferguson, age one month and two days, beloved son of Tabatha J. Ferguson of Strasburg and Aron A. Swartz of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Akron Children’s Hospital where he had been taken after a sudden and unexpected illness. Dean Benjamin was born May 7, 2018,...
Edwin S. "Ned" Wertz
Jun 7, 2018
Edwin S. “Ned” Wertz, 76, of Dover died on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Ned was born on January 12, 1942 in Wooster, Ohio to William H. H. and Bonnie Jean (Foster) Wertz. Ned graduated from Wooster High School in 1960 and Ohio University in 1965. He then served as an officer in the United States Navy assigned to the USS...
William Hood "Bill" Walter
Jun 6, 2018
William Hood “Bill” Walter, 93, of Eustis, Florida died there June 6, 2018. Born August 2, 1924, in Dover, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Beulah Weiss Walter. Bill served honorably in the United States Navy during the Second World War. He retired in 1985 from the General Electric Co. as a machinist and toolmaker following...
Ralph J. Festi
Jun 6, 2018
Ralph J. Festi, age 89, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Union Hospital. Born April 11, 1929 in Dover, he was a son of the late Illuminato John and Margarita Zamboti Festi. Ralph graduated from St. Joseph High School, Dover, in 1947 and was employed by the Reeves Steel Company. He served honorably with the United States...
Burt D. Copeland Sr.
Jun 2, 2018
Burt D. Copeland Sr., 63, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully, following a hard fought battle with cancer, on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 8, 1954 in Canton, he was a son of the late Bernard and Margaret Nagy Copeland. Burt was also preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Donald...
Robert J. Mosley
Jun 1, 2018
Robert J. Mosley, 83, of Dover passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 1, 2018. Born March 22, 1935 in Dover he was a son of the late Robert Earl and Carmella Butera Mosley. Bob was also preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Mosley on November 28, 2015; grandson, Robert “Ernie” Mosley;...
Mildred Irene Stilgenbauer
Jun 1, 2018
Mildred Irene Stilgenbauer, age 80, of Dover, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, in Dover’s Union Hospital. Born October 11, 1937, in Guernsey County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Kirkbride Dean. Mildred attended high school in Guernsey County and moved to Dover shortly afterward. She married Lee Stilgenbauer on December 27, 1958, and the couple...
Kathryn Sue Wolfe
May 31, 2018
Kathryn Sue Wolfe, 74, a longtime Strasburg, Ohio resident died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Aultman Woodlawn Hospice in Canton following an extended illness. Kathy retired from Zimmer Patient Care in Dover following 24 years of service. She was also previously employed at the Shady Rest Army Navy Club where she was also a social member. Born Oct. 17, 1943...
John J. Corpman
May 28, 2018
John J. Corpman, 93, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a sudden illness. Born on November 28, 1924 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John F. and Elizabeth (Griffin) Corpman. He attended New Philadelphia High School. He was a well known car mechanic throughout the community...
Fred L. White
May 28, 2018
Fred L. White, 75, of Roswell passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Union Hospital following a period of declining health. Born May 26, 1943 in Swink, Oklahoma he was a son of the late Leonard and Gracie Bean White. Fred was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Bernard and brother, Charlie White. He was a Deputy...
Betty S. Rakes
May 27, 2018
Betty S. Rakes, 80, of Strasburg,formerly of Maple Heights, passed away following an extended illness on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Concho, West Virginia on February 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George O. and Mary (Webster) Martin. She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Danielle McClish;...
Bruce C. Belden
May 25, 2018
Bruce C. Belden, 64, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Altercare Country Lawn Center in Navarre following an extended illness. Born on December 18, 1953 in Canton, he was the son of the late William H. Sr. and Jeanne (Geoghegan) Belden. He was also preceded in death by his sister; Janet Belden; his niece Kristen Belden;...
Ruth "Ann" Rippel
May 22, 2018
Ruth “Ann” Rippel, 89, of Dover died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born April 26, 1929 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Villa Pearch Rippel. Ann was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard (Ruth) Rippel; sisters, Maxine (Vic) Baker, Polly Rippel and great nephew, Scott Dimmerling. Ann graduated...
Kenneth K. Kiser
May 22, 2018
Kenneth K. Kiser, 93, of Dover died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Community Hospice Truman House. Born February 22, 1925 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward and Emma Miller Kiser. Ken was also preceded in death by a son, Craig Kiser; daughter, Sue DeVecka; sisters, Hazel Pfouts, Gladys Kiser; brothers, Russ, Olin and Wayne...
