Dec 12, 2021

Oliver Richard "Rick" Smith, age 78 of East Rochester, passed peacefully to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, with his loving wife by his side holding him and singing softly while surrounded by their children at Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Rick was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1943 and was adopted...

Dec 8, 2021

Mary Beth Iden, age 86 of Minerva, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Mary Beth was born in Jewett, Ohio on February 8, 1935 to Ray F and Marjorie (Reichard) Baldwin. Mary Beth was employed by Salem Hospital as a nurse and retired after more than 30 years of service. She enjoyed reading, doing...

Dec 4, 2021

John Robert Howlett, age 89 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare & Rehabilitation on Saturday, December 4, 2021. John was born in Minerva, Ohio on June 27, 1932 to John D and Dorothy G (Jewell) Howlett.

John served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member and chaplain of the American Legion Post...

Nov 21, 2021

Ernest Kim Asher, age 69 of East Sparta, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Ernest was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 26, 1952 to Wendell Adams and Sarah Beth Asher. Ernest worked for Trelleborg Wheel System. He enjoyed music and playing the organ. He especially enjoyed trains. Ernest is survived by his wife...

Nov 11, 2021

James Joseph McVerry, 87, of Malvern, OH, died November 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1934 in Allegheny PA.

James served in the Navy. Following his discharge, James worked as a pharmacist at different hospitals.

James is survived by his step-daughter, Vonne Michel of Malvern.

In addition to his...

Nov 10, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Pellegrene, age 87 of Malvern, passed away at Carroll Healthcare Center on November 10, 2021. Nancy was born in Canton, Ohio on February 7, 1934 to Robert and Francess (McInally) Swearingen. Nancy was a member of the First Christian Church of Malvern where she sang in the choir. She was a stay-at-home mom while her children were...

Nov 8, 2021

Willa Mae Pait, age 75 of Canton, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Monday, November 8, 2021. Willa was born in Wilkinson, West Virginia on July 11, 1946 to James and Mary (Muncy) Williams. Willa is survived by a daughter, Sabrina (Roger) Perry of Whitman WV; two sons: Franklin (Linda) Fitzgerald of Massillon and Clark Cordell Fitzgerald of...

Nov 8, 2021

Alvin Eugene Catlett, age 86 of Paris, passed away at The Arbors of Minerva  on November 8, 2021.  Alvin was born in Salinesville, Ohio on August 22, 1935 to Charles Fred and Bernice Beatrice (Hull) Catlett-Morrow. Alvin was the owner of Catlett Quality Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for 49 years.  He was a member of First Christian Church of...

Nov 8, 2021

Robert Lawrence Warner Jr., age 69 of Dellroy, passed away at Cleveland Clinic on Monday, November 8, 2021. Robert was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 17, 1952 to the late Robert L. Sr. and Eleanor (Ramsire) Warner. Robert worked for the government as a draftsman. After he retired, he worked for Carrollton Autozone. Robert is survived by his...

Nov 4, 2021

Linda Kay Lewis, age 71 of Canton, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Linda was born in Alliance, Ohio on February 26, 1950 to Jessie and Wanda (Lewis) McLean. Linda is survived by a daughter, Tammy Lewis of Canton; the good daughter, Patty Burwell of Canton; two grandchildren: Whitney Hartshorne and Hayden Miller; three...

Nov 4, 2021

Forest Edward Van Horn, age 81 of Minerva, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Mercy Medical. Forest was born in West Union, West Virginia on March 26, 1940 to Hubert Sr. and Trecie (Simmons) Van Horn. Forest worked for the Wabash Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was an avid...

Nov 4, 2021

Donald Lee McCord Jr., age 79 of East Rochester, passed away at Community Care Center on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Donald was born in Dover, Ohio on November 29, 1941 to the late Donald Sr. and Mildred (Simonsons) McCord. Donald worked at Timken. He was a NRA-Life Member and The Wilds. He served in the Army and was a...

Nov 4, 2021

Larry Allen Wood, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Larry was born in Alliance, Ohio on March 4, 1958 to Homer and Beulah (Harris) Wood. Larry worked for 38 years in the dairy industry. He enjoyed reading, comic books, and football. Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Tammie...

Oct 26, 2021

Mary Lou Garrett, age 84 of Augusta passed away at Carroll Golden Age Retreat/County Home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Mary Lou was born in Augusta, Ohio on July 20, 1937, to Thomas and Mary (Kinsey) Turnipseed. Mary Lou worked for the Carroll County District Library as the Bookmobile manager and had previously worked for General Telephone. She enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2021

Faye Eileen Pearson, age 89 of Minerva, passed away at Community Care Center on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Faye was born in Minerva, Ohio on September 25, 1932 to Wilbur Pearson and Dorothy (Shaw) Pearson. Faye graduated from Malone University with a Bachelor's degree in Music. She played a variety of instruments, including the organ, piano, dulcimer, vibraharp, and...

Oct 19, 2021

Dennis Lee Ruby, age 67 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Dennis was born in Canton, Ohio on June 12, 1954 to the late George Ruby and Mary Imes Ohler. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play sports. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing. Dennis is survived by...

Oct 18, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lee Christen, age 90, of Minerva, passed away of pancreatic cancer at Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center on Monday, October 18, 2021. Robert was born in Alliance, Ohio on January 11, 1931 to Mervin Henry and Florence Gertrude (Cobbs) Christen. Bob was a graduate from the class of 1949 at Alliance High School. He worked 32...

Oct 14, 2021

Dottie Ann Bechtel, age 61 of Minerva, passed away at The Merriman on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Dottie was born in Canton, Ohio on November 22, 1959 to Herbert William and Marjory Jean (Hannen) Burleson. Dottie worked in the food service industry as a cook at Republic Steel and most recently at Kishman's IGA. Dottie is survived by her...

Oct 6, 2021

Daniel Hubert Masalko, age 70 of Minerva, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Daniel was born in Canton, Ohio on June 2, 1951 to Wallace and Anna (Brown) Masalko. Daniel is survived by his companion of 34 years, Margaret Meyers of Minerva; a sister Linda Crosland of Canton; two nephews: Aaron (Marisa) Crosland and...

Sep 23, 2021

Jeffery Allan Jacoby, age 63 of Waynesburg, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Jeffery was born in Canton, Ohio on March 31, 1958 to Harry Jr and Shirley (Morris) Jacoby. Jeffery loved to watch football, especially the Saints. He also enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. Jeffery is survived by a...