Obituaries
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dover, Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
Kathy S. Craig Howell
Dec 22, 2024
Kathy S. Craig Howell, 71, of Dover, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 in the Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover
Born August 11, 1953 in Dover she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia Lawley Craig. Kathy was also preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Howell in 2018.
She is survived by her...
Raymond E. Beal
Dec 20, 2024
Raymond E. Beal, 86, of Canton passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 20, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born on August 24, 1938 in Cambridge, Ohio he was a son of the late Ray and Mary Beal. He is also preceded in death by his first love of his life, Doris Beal. They were married on April 8,...
Shari K. George
Dec 18, 2024
Shari K. (Finley) George, age 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away, following a long illness, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 11, 1956, in Dover, the daughter of the late Francis Finley and Dorothy Aschbacher Janson. Shari graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1975 and later returned to school...
William D. "Don" Anderson
Dec 17, 2024
William D. "Don" Anderson, 74, of New Philadelphia went into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
He was born on May 5, 1950, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late William C. Anderson and Mildred Neer Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Cristopher Koniski.
Don enjoyed a fulfilling career,...
Karen Louise Stein
Dec 15, 2024
Karen Louise Stein, age 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She had courageously battled numerous health issues for years. In true Karen fashion, she was stubborn and survived much longer than any doctor expected.
Karen was Born January 26, 1947, in Dover, the daughter of the late John and Roberta (Waldron) VonAllmen. She grew...
Therese "Ann" Youmans
Dec 14, 2024
Therese "Ann" Youmans, 98, of Dover passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born on July 16, 1926, in Dover, Ann was the daughter of the late Lester and Catherine Donahoe Doutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Youmans on December 1, 2012; brothers, Ralph "Bud", David,...
Harold "Butch" Morris Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Harold “Butch” Morris Jr., age 83, of Dover, died Friday, December 13, 2024, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born February 5, 1941, in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harold Morris and the late Zelda (Frantz) Morris Breehl Green. Butch graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1959, and, on February 3,...
John M. "Jack" Fitzgerald
Dec 13, 2024
John M. "Jack" Fitzgerald, 87, of Dover passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, surrounded by his loving family. Jack’s departure has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him, as he was a cherished member of both his family and the local community. Born in Cleveland on...
Roy George Crawford
Dec 13, 2024
Roy George Crawford, 77, of Dover, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 13, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born October 18, 1947, in Steubenville, Roy was the only son of the late Roy E. and Lillian Taffe Crawford. A 1965 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School, Roy began his career in the City Engineers Office...
Christine J. Chenevey
Dec 4, 2024
Christine J. Chenevey, age 69, of Dover, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Aultman Hospital in Canton following an extended illness. She leaves a legacy of creativity, love, and passion for the outdoors.
Born on October 13, 1955, in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Dorothy (Ray) Chenevey. Christine graduated from New Philadelphia High School...
Claramae Harmon
Dec 2, 2024
Claramae Harmon, 90, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
She was born on November 15, 1934, in Flushing, Ohio to the late Alford and Dorothea McConnell Randolph. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, John, Robert and Richard Randolph.
Claramae dedicated 23 years of her professional life to the...
Jerry L. Warner
Nov 28, 2024
Jerry L. Warner, age 86, of Dover, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Care Center.
Born August 6, 1938, in Dover, Jerry was the son of the late Carl and Edna (Devore) Warner. He graduated from Dover High School in 1957, and, on December 20, 1958, married the former Gloria A. Kerr, who survives. Jerry went...
Doris E. Stutzman
Nov 26, 2024
Doris E. Stutzman, age 90, of Dover, and formerly of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Dover’s Park Village Health Center,
She was born on February 2, 1934, in Orrville, the daughter of the late Lewis and Arlene (Falb) Nussbaum. Doris attended school in Dalton and later took nurses’ training in Smithville to become a licensed practical nurse. She...
Veronica "Ronnie" Lane Smith
Nov 23, 2024
Veronica "Ronnie" Lane Smith, 79, of Dennison, was born on May 1, 1945, in Long Island, New York. She passed away at her home on November 23, 2024.
She lived in Florida, where she met her husband, David Smith, whom she married in 1987. She and David later moved to Dennison, Ohio in 1989. In addition to David, she will be...
Rosemary Beans
Nov 22, 2024
Rosemary Beans, 87, of Micanopy, Florida, and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22 2024, at The Plaza Health and Rehab Center in Gainesville, Florida.
She was born on August 8, 1937, in New Philadelphia to the late Joseph Sr. and Helen Shively Phillips. Rosemary was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 71 years,...
Paulette Keppler
Nov 22, 2024
Paulette Keppler, 54, of Strasburg passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
Born on December 27, 1969 in Las Cruces, New Mexico she was a daughter of Ernestina Martinez Trujillo of Las Cruces, and the late Paul Trujillo. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Trujillo, and her former husband, Barry Morrow.
Paulette had...
Karen L. Maize
Nov 22, 2024
Karen L. Maize, 84, of Dover passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Park Village Health Care Center.
Born June 15, 1940 in Tunnelton, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late William and Frances Kern Johnson. Karen was also preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Maize on January 21, 2011; brother, Francis Johnson and a sister, Joyce...
Tom "Buddy" Potts
Nov 21, 2024
Tom "Buddy" Potts, 89, of Dover passed away at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Born on September 6, 1935, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Luther and Theo Brewer Potts. Buddy was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jennie Alexander, Maxine Potts; and his brother, James Potts.
Buddy dedicated 45 years of his life to...
Dieter H. Wilkins MD
Nov 19, 2024
Dieter H. Wilkins, MD, 86, of New Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice Truman House.
He was born on October 29, 1938, in Stuttgart, Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1939, a significant journey that shaped the course of his life. He was a son of the late Harry and Anne Egenberger Wilkins. Dieter...
