Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Susan Elaine Bell
Feb 26, 2024
Susan Elaine Bell, 58, of Dover has passed away following a brief illness, at New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover surrounded by her family.
Born in Dover on September 14, 1965, she was the daughter of Andrew and Clara Jean "CJ" (Stein) Struhar. She married Michael Bell, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2018 following 25 years...
Raymond E. Butts
Feb 24, 2024
Raymond E. Butts, 82, of Dover passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 2, 1942 in Dover and was a son of the late William Butts and Mary Edwards Berndt. Raymond was also preceded in death by his sisters, Deborah Smith, Ramona Rohr and his stepfather, Warren...
Robin R. Altier
Feb 19, 2024
Robin R. Altier, age 59, of Dover, passed away Monday, February 19, in the Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus, following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born June 8, 1964, in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Carol (Mizer) Meek of New Philadelphia, and the late William Meek. Robin graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982, and, on...
Bessie G. Fensler
Feb 16, 2024
Bessie Menefee Fensler entered Heaven on February 16, 2024. She had made her preparation for this day many years. Born in Wirt County, WV on March 29, 1928 to Richard Menefee and Cora Maybelle Reynolds Menefee, she was the last surviving member of her family of 13 children.
She became a widow at age 51, when her husband Elmer (Bud) passed...
James C. "Jim" Bailey
Feb 14, 2024
James C. “Jim” Bailey, 81, of Dover, passed away on February 14, 2024, at Hennis Care Center in Dover following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Haas) Bailey. Jim lived a life adorned with hard work, love for the outdoors, and...
Diane L. Schilling
Feb 14, 2024
Diane Lynn Schilling, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Hennis Care Center in Dover, Ohio. Daughter of the late Ralph & Eileen Jentes and Lois & Roy Gordon was born at Union Hospital and raised in Dover.
The proud former Dover High School graduate went on to attend the University of Akron majoring in...
Thomas A. "Tom" Dean
Feb 13, 2024
Thomas A. “Tom” Dean, age 93, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born December 11, 1930, in Guernsey County, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Ona Smith Dean. Tom attended school in Guernsey County’s Madison Township, and later, on July 12, 1950, married the love of his life,...
Wayne E. Harmon
Feb 12, 2024
Wayne E. Harmon, 87, of Dover passed away at his home on Monday, February 12, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born of August 23, 1936 in Dover and was a son of the late Ira and Alice Balder Harmon. Wayne was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Harmon on September 16, 2007; brothers, Paul, Russell and...
Marlene K. Everson
Feb 10, 2024
Marlene K. Everson of Atwood Lake Ohio and Naples Florida entered into God’s Eternal Kingdom on February 10, 2024, with her husband holding her hand at The Avow Hospice Care in Naples. Marlene was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Nellie M. Roberts of Valley Grove, West Virginia, and a sister of the late Barbara Welker of Palm Harbor,...
John A. Vlad
Feb 7, 2024
John A. Vlad, age 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, surrounded by his loving family, after battling leukemia and other cancers.
Born October 5, 1952, in Dover, he was the son of the late John and Joan (Cree) Vlad. John graduated from Dover High School in 1971, and, on September 12, 1973, married...
James F. Knisely II
Feb 6, 2024
James F. Knisely II, age 49, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center, Canton, from complications following foot surgery.
Born November 24, 1974, in Akron, he was the son of Patricia Powers Ingram and the late James F. Knisely. James graduated from Akron Central Hower High School and was employed in the gas...
Sandra J. Cooley
Feb 3, 2024
Sandra J. Cooley, 76, of Dover, a dedicated and caring individual known for selflessness and love for others, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on June 21, 1947, in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Hobert and Marjean Smith Johnson.
Having graduated from Dover High School in 1965,...
Ruth Marie Gross
Feb 2, 2024
Ruth Marie Gross, 86, of Dover passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024. She was surrounded by her family in the comforting environment of The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover.
Born in Strasburg on August 7, 1937, Ruth Marie Gross was the cherished daughter of Gilbert and Grace Duff.
She was a graduate of Strasburg High School. Ruth dedicated an...
Donald J. Schrump
Feb 2, 2024
Donald J. Schrump, 42, of Canton, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home in Canton. He was born on May 6, 1981, in Massillon and was a son of Deana Schrump of New Philadelphia.
Don was the owner of Superior Outdoor Solutions in Canton for the past 12 years. His dedication and hard work made a significant impact...
Juliannette Boman
Feb 2, 2024
Juliannette Boman, 64, of Dover passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home following a brief illness.
Education played a vital role in Juliannette's life. She graduated from Cupertino High School in California before earning her bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. Determined to further enrich her knowledge and teaching skills, Juliannette obtained a master's degree from Simmons...
Vernon E. Reynolds
Feb 1, 2024
Vernon E. Reynolds, 58, of Strasburg passed away at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1966, in Dover and was a son of Mary Smart Reynolds of New Philadelphia and the late Vernon Reynolds.
Vernon had a deep passion for trucks that spanned his entire adult life, and he dedicated himself to his career...
Dolores "Dolly" Contini
Jan 31, 2024
Dolores "Dolly" Contini, 94, passed away on January 31, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born on July 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Michael H. and Helen V. (Trepin) Bollon. She married Orest M. Contini, who preceded her in death on March 31, 1981. She was later preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Karin C. Maldonado, on November...
James W. "Jim" Herman
Jan 31, 2024
James W. "Jim" Herman, 76, of New Philadelphia, a dedicated public servant and beloved member of the community, passed away on January 31, 2024.
Born on June 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Paul and Lois (Jewell) Herman. Jim married Maureen (Tufford) Herman on August 31, 1973, who preceded him in death on August 30, 2016. He was...
Shirley A. Jones
Jan 30, 2024
Shirley A. Jones, age 89, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born December 29, 1934, in Gnadenhutten, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Bernice Uhrich Dichler. Shirley graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1953, and was employed by Tusco Display in Gnadenhutten from which she retired after 40 years...
Richard L. "Dick" Farley
Jan 30, 2024
Richard L. "Dick" Farley, 77, of Dover, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 19, 1946, to the late William and Grace Garvey Farley. Dick was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Ellen Sheehan; and...
