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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Sherrise Lynn Barbetti 42 a lifelong resident of Dunmore lost her battle to addiction on Friday evening December 26 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center Scranton. Born on May 27 1983 in Scranton Sherrise was the daughter of the late Paul Hardziewic Sr. and the late Sherri Zangardi Fedele. A 20...

DOVER Eva Mae Weir 90 entered into rest at 1123 p.m. on Tuesday December 30 2025 at Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg. She was the wife of the late James D. Weir Sr. who passed on June 21 2025. They were married 72 years. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School and worked as a secretary...

DOVER Raymond A. Kline Jr. 87 entered into rest on Wednesday January 7 2026 at his home. He was the loving husband of Darthy L. Dravk Kline. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 11 2025. Born August 10 1938 in York Raymond was a son of the late Raymond A. and Rosalia J. Strausbaugh K...

YORK Larue E. Olson 84 entered into rest at 135 a.m. on Monday January 12 2026 at UPMC Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ruby L. Richardson Olson who died September 10 2025. They shared 59 years of marriage. Born January 28 1941 in DanvillePA he was a son of the late Edgar H. and Ja...

On October 10 2025 Teddy Ray Pop Doyal had the greatest day of his life. He gained his wings and entered into Heavens gates. Teddy Ray was born June 7 1943 in Fredericksburg Texas to Roy Milton Ted Doyal and Mary Lois Lumpkins. Teddy Ray spent most of his younger years in Mason Texas. After graduat...

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Bernard L. DeCristofaro Jr. passed away suddenly on December 27 2025 at Hackettstown Hospitalsurrounded by his loved ones.He was 70 years old.Bernie had recently received a livertransplant andwas full of hope and gratitude in his final days. Bernie grew up in the Germania Park area of Rockaway Towns...