Dover High School Alumni Obituaries

Taylor Todd Sanford age 48 passed away surrounded by loved ones leaving behind a legacy of devotion grit generosity and quiet strength. A beloved husband father son brother uncle and friend Taylor lived a life defined by excellence in all he did and deep care for all he loved. Taylor was born in Bou...

Donna G. Anderson age 96 of Sherrodsville Ohio died Wednesday morning January 14 2026 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover where she had been a resident for a little over three years. She was born August 29 1929 in Sherrodsville and was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Ora E. Smith ...

Dianne H. Tooley age 87 of rural Sycamore Ohio died at 1140 A.M. Sunday January 11 2026 at Ohio Health Med Central Mansfield Ohio. She was born on May 8 1938 in Sycamore Ohio to Carl and Anne Ballreich Mercer. She married Wade A. Tooley on June 24 1956 and he died September 4 2004. Surviving are the...

Dolores Isabel Clark Mariea 95 of Sarasota Florida and formerly from Castalia Ohio passed away on October 8 2025. She was born on August 24 1930 in Lowell Massachusetts to the late Elmer and Bertha Holder Clark. Dolores graduated from Lowell High School in 1947 and then completed a oneyear business ...

Linda L. Green, 73, of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Union Hospital in Dover.She was born on January 9, 1953 in Dover to the late Roy and Florence (DiGenova) Lantzer and married Earl Green on January 27, 1974.  He survives.Linda was a graduate of Dover High School. She is a r...

Linda L. Green, 73, of Stone Creek, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Union Hospital in Dover.She was born on January 9, 1953 in Dover to the late Roy and Florence (DiGenova) Lantzer and married Earl Green on January 27, 1974.  He survives.Linda was a graduate of Dover High School. She is a r...

Launce Kramer, age 73, passed away in his home on Monday, October 6, 2025. Launce was born on September 9, 1952 in Dover, OH. He attended Tuscarawas Valley High School in Bolivar, OH and thereafter served his country in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1979. Launce was a master electrician and ...

Janina (Nina) Iannucci Waitzman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1931, in Yonkers, NY. Nina was the daughter of Salvatore, an Italian immigrant, and Genevieve, the daughter of Polish immigrants. Her Italian and Polish heritage formed the foundation of he...

passed away peacefully on December 20 2025 at the Inn at Northwood Village in Dover Ohio. Angie was born on May 8 1930 in St. Johnsville New York the daughter of Salvatore Croce and Maddelena Perretta Croce. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady New York with the class of 1948. ...

Charles Chuck Jacob Hess age 56 of Uniontown OH went to be with the Lord on December 27 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dover Ohio to Thomas and Jeanne Merwin Hess. Chuck graduated from Dover High School in 1987 and attended Mount Union College graduating in 1991. He was a softw...

Kenneth Eugene Kenny Keirns age 80 of New Marshfield passed away Friday December 26 2025 at his home with his family. Born March 31 1945 in Millfield he was the son of the late Daniel Keirns and Betty Jane Kittle Keirns. A graduate of Chauncey Dover High School he retired from the Athens Mental Heal...

YORK Donald Eugene Diehl 90 of York passed away Thursday January 1 2026 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of Norma A. Leakway Diehl to whom he was married for 71 years. He graduated in 1954 from William Penn Senior High School in York PA. He was employed as a Machinist 1st class and wor...

Arettia Cave Nair, 99, of Cumberland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Egle Nursing and Rehab, where she had been a resident for more than 12 years.Born May 5, 1926, in Harrisburg, Virginia, she was the eldest daughter of the late Virgie and Albert Randolph Cave, Sr....

New Castle, NH - Dixie Lee Pappas of New Castle, NH and a long-time winter resident of Naples, FL passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 92. Dixie’s outgoing personality touched many and she will long be remembered for vibrant personality.Dixie was the youngest daughter of Frank and Calli...

Dr. Thomas Nathan Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician passed away of cardiac complications at his home in the arms of his loving wife and soulmate, Vicki, on January 2nd, 2026, at age 77.Dr. Decker was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Emma Decker, a first gener...

Carlene Ann Pafford, 79, of Ossipee, NH, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth, surrounded by her loving family.Born on March 12, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, Carlene was the daughter of Margaret and William Fernald. She grew up on Brackett Lane and attend...

Portsmouth, NH – Russell Ernest Cousins, age 76, a US Army Veteran of Vietnam, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Portsmouth Hospital following a long period of declining health due to “Agent Orange” exposure and lasting complications from injuries sustained during his depl...

Carrol L. Pierson passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8 2025 surrounded by the love and light she had created within her family at Mira Vie Assisted Living in Montville NJ. For 82 years she poured unconditional love infectious laughter and cherished memories into the lives of all who knew he...

Robert William Bob Byrnes 77 passed away peacefully on December 18 2025 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Morristown New Jersey Bob was the beloved son of the late Robert S. Byrnes and Mary L. Benz Byrnes. A lifelong resident of Morris County he dedicated his life to education athletics and s...

Judith H. Matarazzo of Rockaway passed away at St. Clares Hospital on December 31 2025. She was 76. Born in East Orange Judi grew up in Whippany and lived in Rockaway for over 35 years. She graduated from Hanover Park High School in 1967 and attended Montclair State University. Judi worked at Chase ...

Edwin John Vanderhoof 76 passed away peacefully on December 10 2025 at St. Clares Hospital in Denville. Born at Dover General Hospital to the late Florence Coates and Farnham Vanderhoof Ed lived his entire life in the town of Denville which he loved so deeply. Ed is survived by his devoted wife of 5...

Bonita M. Bonnie Bongo a beloved mother grandmother teacher and friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Dementia on November 11 2025 at Harmony CareOne at Hanover in Whippany NJ. She had shared 82 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with fa...

Laura Dina Kimble passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband of 63 years in the comfort of the home they shared in Rockaway Township on Saturday November 8 2025. She had shared 87 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Born ...

Philip John Wasacz passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday November 26 2025 at Saint Clares Hospital in Dover. He had shared 82 years of devotion humility dedication and love. Born on September 26 1942 in Bridgeport Connecticut and raised in Brooklyn New York Philip was one of four ...

Ava M Megert passed away peacefully on December 20 2025 in Plant City FL at the age of 89. Born on May 2 1936 in Dover Township Ohio Ava was a woman of grace and resilience whose life was a testament to her unwavering faith and the joy she found in simple pleasures. Ava was the cherished daughter of...

Reginald Allen Simus 46 of Howell New Jersey passed away on January 5 2026. Born on July 7 1979 Reggie was the beloved and only son of Marie Lourdes Simus who loved him deeply and wholeheartedly. A graduate of Brick Memorial High School Reggie had a lifelong passion for sports and was a devoted Phil...

Doris Kutcher 96 of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township passed away on Wednesday April 30 2025. She was born April 25 1929 in Rockaway Township NJ to Ella and John Hancock. She attended Dover NJ schools and graduated from Dover High School in 1947. Mrs. Kutcher is survived by a son Bruce ...

Michael Robert Huppe age 74 of Forest Park Drive Rochester NH passed away on Thursday December 18 2025. Born August 20 1951 the son of Lionel and Rosalyn Lachance Huppe Mike was a graduate of Dover High School Class of 1970. He enjoyed bowling golf horseshoes softball coaching his sons little league...

Evelyn Evy Elizabeth Tradup 91 of Rochester Minnesota passed away on Tuesday evening December 30 2025 at Cottage Wood Senior Communities in Rochester. She was born on October 9 1934 in Clam Falls Wisconsin to George and Hilda Johnson Warner. She was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church in October 1...