Obituaries

Hubert Van Horn Jr

Hubert Van Horn Jr

Jul 8, 2026



Hubert Van Horn Jr., age 92 of Malvern, passed away at Rose Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Hubert was born in West Union, West Virginia on June 2, 1934 to Hubert Sr. and Trecie (Simmons) Van Horn.

His life was marked by service and commitment, both in his professional endeavors and his time in the Air Force....

Jennifer Rene' Allen

Jennifer Rene' Allen

Jul 6, 2026

Jennifer Rene' Allen, age 54 of Minerva, passed away at her home on Monday, July 6, 2026. Jennifer was born in Brooksville, Florida on September 3, 1971 to Janet (Uhrich) Meadors and the late Clifford Faulkingham.

Jennifer left behind a legacy of love and warmth cherished by all who knew her. She dedicated many years to her role as a laborer...

Scott David Bass

Scott David Bass

Jul 6, 2026

Scott David Bass , age 51 of Malvern, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on Monday, July 6, 2026. Scott was born November 21, 1974, to Gloria Proehl and Randolph Bass.

Scott was a loving son, brother, friend, uncle, and Gus Gus to Auggie. Scott was married to his best friend Brandy (Eakin) Bass for twenty-nine years. They have been...

Kimberly Ann Beltz

Kimberly Ann Beltz

Jun 23, 2026

Kimberly Ann Beltz, age 71 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Kim was bold in her faith and her love for Jesus. She loved to spread grace and joy to everyone she would see during her daily activities handing out Scripture cards to tell of the love of Jesus. She was a strong...

Mary Jo Hardman

Mary Jo Hardman

Jun 1, 2026

Mary Jo Hardman, age 92 of Minerva, passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Community in Minerva on Monday, June 1, 2026. Mary Jo was born in Fonzo, West Virginia on November 13, 1933 to George and Della Gae (Gill) Stanley.

Mary Jo left behind a legacy of kindness and gentle care. Her life was marked by her unwavering dedication to volunteer...

Michael Joseph Hinton Sr

Michael Joseph Hinton Sr

May 8, 2026

Michael Joseph Hinton Sr, age 81 of Carrollton, passed away at his home on Friday, May 8, 2026. Michael was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on March 23, 1945 to the late Paul A. and Elizabeth (Morris) Hinton.

Michael worked in the oil industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed working in his vegetable garden. He was very handy making...

Linda Kay Masters

Linda Kay Masters

Apr 23, 2026

Linda Kay Masters, age 78 of Malvern, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Linda was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 25, 1947 to the late Donald and Ruth (Thackrey) King.

Linda worked as an assistant manager at Crossroads Pizza for several decades. She enjoyed cooking and baking when raising her family and holidays. Linda relished her time with her...

Lyda Mary Alexander

Lyda Mary Alexander

Mar 27, 2026

Lyda M Alexander, age 77, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 26.2026 at the Copley Health Center in Copley, Ohio from a chronic lengthy illness. Lyda was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 27, 1948, to Herbert J. “Jack” and Henrietta F. (Curtis) Alexander.

Lyda graduated from Minerva High School in 1966. She attended New York University Business in New York...

Joyce LeeAnn Newman

Joyce LeeAnn Newman

Mar 25, 2026

Joyce LeeAnn Newman, age 79 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Health & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Joyce was born in Phillippi, West Virginia on December 24, 1946 to Joseph and Maybell Croston.

Joyce was a cherished member of her community and a devoted friend to many. Joyce's life was a testament to her caring nature and her unwavering...

David J Christen

David J Christen

Mar 24, 2026

David J. Christen, 60, of East Freedom, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Alliance, OH on January 25, 1966, the son of Marilyn (Oyster) and the late Robert Christen. He married Lee Ann McIntyre in 2005.

Surviving are his wife of 20 years; his...

Robert Daniel Crowl

Robert Daniel Crowl

Mar 20, 2026

Robert Daniel Crowl, age 92 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Friday, March 20, 2026. Robert was born in Canton, Ohio on September 15, 1933 to Lawrence and Maggie (Riebe) Crowl.

Robert served in the Navy during the Korean conflict. He was the owner of Crowl Lumber. He was also past president of Central Builders Supply and a...

Joseph Eddie Crihfield

Joseph Eddie Crihfield

Mar 15, 2026

Joseph Eddie Crihfield, age 68 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Joseph was born in Spencer, West Virginia on October 31, 1957 to Harley Crihfield and Kathleen (Ledsome) Zwick.

Joseph worked at Colfor and Metaldyne. He loved NASCAR. He was very artistic and enjoyed playing the guitar.

Joseph is survived by a daughter, Tiara (Nathan)...

Michael Douglas Penick Sr

Michael Douglas Penick Sr

Mar 3, 2026

Michael Douglas Penick Sr., age 75 of Canton, formerly of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Hospital on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Michael was born in Canton, Ohio on August 12, 1950 to Richard and Betty (Householder) Penick.

Michael left behind a legacy of dedication and service to his country, his community, and his profession. He served honorably in the Air Force,...

Don Joseph Nigro

Don Joseph Nigro

Feb 9, 2026

Don Joseph Nigro, age 76 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Monday, February 9, 2026. Don was born in Canton, Ohio on September 30, 1949 to the Joseph Nigro and Freda M (Russell) Stuckey.

Don, a graduate of the Ohio State University, class of 1971, who earned his MFA in dramatic arts from the Playwrights Workshop at the...

Carol Ann Fowkes

Carol Ann Fowkes

Feb 6, 2026

Carol Ann Fowkes, age 80, of North Canton, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care on Friday, February 6, 2026. Carol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 28, 1945 to John A. and Helen M (Engle) Fescemyer.

Carol left behind a legacy of dedication and commitment to her work. Throughout her career, Carol served as a clerk in the health care...

William Eugene Pilati

William Eugene Pilati

Jan 23, 2026

William Eugene Pilati, age 100 of Minerva, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, on Friday, January 23, 2026. After a very brief illness, he departed his earthly body and went to join the love of his life since he was 12 years old, his beloved wife Ruth.

William was born in Waynesburg, Ohio on May 21, 1925 to Louis and...

Patricia Janet Simpson

Patricia Janet Simpson

Jan 15, 2026

Patricia Janet Simpson, age 84 of East Rochester, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Patricia was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on November 22, 1941 to William and Etna (Sissel) Cooper.

Patricia left behind a legacy of dedication and hard work. Patricia devoted 30 years of her life as the head cook at Minerva Local Schools, where...

Jerry Neal Cline

Jerry Neal Cline

Dec 16, 2025

Jerry Neal Cline, age 79 of Malvern, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Jerry was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on October 4, 1946 to Timothy Edward and Della Jane (Bates) Cline. Jerry dedicated many years of his life to working with Georgia Pacific as a laborer, where he was known for his strong work ethic...

Katherine Joan Eakin

Katherine Joan Eakin

Dec 11, 2025

Katherine Joan Eakin, age 81 of Malvern, passed away at Akron General Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Katherine was born in Malvern, Ohio on August 25, 1944 to Anthony and Katherine (Matyas) Romano. Katherine was raised in a large family of 10 with siblings of both genders. As a Quality Control Manager in the auto parts industry, she...

Beverly Louise Moody-Caldarelli

Beverly Louise Moody-Caldarelli

Nov 27, 2025

Beverly Louise Moody-Caldarelli, age 90 of Malvern, passed away at Centreville Village Assisted Living on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Beverly was born in Canton, Ohio on December 3, 1934 to Earl and Kathleen (Shivley) Mahaffey. She dedicated a significant part of her career to working as an assembler at TRW, where she was known for her diligent work ethic...

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