Obituaries
Michael Frederick Untch
Jun 10, 2021
Michael Frederick Untch, age 71 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Michael was born in Canton, Ohio on February 17, 1950 to the late Michael A. Untch and Florence P. (Thompson) Untch of Malvern. Michael was an electrician and worked at Republic Steel for 43 years. He enjoyed farming his entire life,...
Lucy Kaye Ogden
Jun 2, 2021
Lucy Kay Ogden, age 65, passed away at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  Lucy was born in Canton Ohio on February 7, 1956 to late Victor Lee and Ethyle F (Leggett) Ferguson. Lucy was a member of the First Christian Church of Malvern. She worked in retail sales as a store manager....
Carol Pauline Buck
May 14, 2021
Carol Pauline Buck, age 80, of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on May 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. Carol was born in Canton, Ohio on January 20, 1941 to Clyde and Jessie (McCartney) Wood. Carol was a member of the Little Country...
Lawrence Clark Gardner
May 12, 2021
Lawrence Clark Gardner, age 74 of Robertsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Lawrence was born in Salineville, Ohio on November 27, 1946 to Delmar and Beulah (Addison) Gardner. Lawrence worked as a heavy equipment operator for Republic Steel. Lawrence is survived by a daughter, Sheri (Mark) Hawes of Minerva; a son, Terry (Melissa) Gardner...
Ralph H. Russell
May 1, 2021
Ralph Henry Russell, age 73 of Minerva, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Ralph was born in Malvern, Ohio on July 23, 1947 to Ralph and Leila (Noling) Campbell. Ralph was adopted and raised by Richard (Dick) Russell and his mother, Leila (Noling-Campbell) Russell. Ralph was drafted December 5, 1967. He...
Elvira Mary Kompara
Apr 21, 2021
Elvira "Vera" Mary Kompara, age 99 of Malvern, passed away at Glenwood Care and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Vera was born in Alliance, Ohio on December 30, 1921 to Samuel and Mary (Dicko) Stimer. Vera was a member of the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was active in the Women's Club and the Fish Club. Vera...
Geraldine Mae Crater
Apr 19, 2021
Geraldine Mae Crater, age 85 of Minerva, passed away at Arbors at Minerva on Monday, April 19, 2021. Geraldine was born in Pekin, Ohio on June 14, 1935 to Earl and Dorothy (Steigner) Keister. Geraldine is survived by two sons: Nevin (Barbara) Crater of Malvern and Aaron Crater of Canton South; two daughters: Susan (Robert) DeLong of Malvern and...
Sharon Patricia Marie Elana Vanfossen
Apr 18, 2021
Sharon Patricia Marie Elana VanFossen, age 53 of Carrollton, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Â Sharon was born in Alliance, Ohio on June 1, 1967 to Leonard Bates Sr. and Leona M. (Sallade) Gray.
Sharon loved animals and enjoyed music.
Sharon is survived by her father, Leonard Bates Sr of Alliance;...
Mary Kemp Francis
Apr 7, 2021
Mary Kemp Francis, age 93 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from a short illness. Â Mary was born in Cuyahoga Falls on July 29, 1927 to Philo and Mary (Higgins) Kemp.
Along with her husband, she was the co-owner of Francis Good Food and Coffee for 38 years. She...
Anthony Robert Picchione
Apr 6, 2021
Anthony Robert Picchione, age 31 of Minerva, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Anthony was born in Canton, Ohio on January 10, 1990 to Joseph and Tammy (Clayton) Picchione. Anthony is survived by his foster mother, Joyce Newman of Minerva; one sister, Samantha Picchione of Massillon; three foster sisters, Teresa (Edward) Morris of Minerva,...
Wanda Mariam Vantilburg
Mar 31, 2021
Wanda Mariam VanTilburg, age 84 of Carrollton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Wanda was born in Bergholtz, Ohio on December 8, 1936 to Marion and Alice (Householder) Baker. Wanda is survived by Jean (Bruce) Wheatcroft of Malvern; two sons: John VanTilburg of Irondale and Donald VanTilburg of Carrollton; a daughter-in-law, Sue Baker of Wellsville;...
Ian Andrew Klein
Mar 24, 2021
Ian Andrew Klein, age 30 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Ian was born in Mountclair, California on April 25, 1990 to Michael and Nicole (Celano) Klein.
Ian enjoying gaming, rap music, and fishing. He especially enjoyed time with his father. Ian...
Betty Lucille Walter
Mar 23, 2021
Betty Lucille Walter, age 92 of Malvern, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Betty was born in Canton, Ohio on November 9, 1928 to Joseph F and Bernice (Harkless) Morrow. Betty graduated from Minerva High School. She worked at various business, including Thermal Dynamics, Malvern American Legion, Brickyard, and Dockside Tavern. She enjoyed fishing in...
Douglas Paul Pinkerton
Mar 23, 2021
Douglas Paul Pinkerton, age 58 of East Rochester, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Douglas was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island on February 10, 1963 to the late Albert and Thelma (Cairnes) Pinkerton. Douglas is survived by a daughter, Melanie (Dave) Eick of Sherrodsville; a son, Douglas Pinkerton Jr of Minerva; two sisters: Christina (Tom)...
Craig Allen Tice
Mar 5, 2021
Craig A Tice, 67, of Carrollton, Ohio passed away after a short illness on March 5, 2021 at Aultman Health Foundation. Craig was born in East Liverpool on June 12, 1953 to the late Stanley and Vivian (Mathess) Tice.
He is survived by two brothers: Jeffrey (Carol) Tice of Carrollton and Kevan (Debbie) Tice of Boardman; his...
Kathy Loretta Farwell
Mar 5, 2021
Kathy Loretta Farwell, age 73 of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Friday, March 5, 2021. Kathy was born in Akron, Ohio on May 11, 1947 to Michael J and Vee (Suva) Hoynes. Kathy is survived by her husband, Raymond Farwell of Malvern; a brother, Daniel (Judy) Haynes of Norton; and a sister, Mary Carol (Dan) Grill...
Walter Donald Loudon
Mar 3, 2021
Walter D Loudon, age 79 of Minerva, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Walt was born in Hanoverton, Ohio delivered by his grandfather Dr. Pelly on 7/17/1941 to Burdette W. "Abe" and Edith (Pelly) Loudon.
Walter grew up in the car business working most of his life with his father,...
Lisa Ann Mcallister
Feb 27, 2021
Lisa Ann McAllister, age 54 of Homeworth, passed away at Summa Akron City Hospital on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Lisa was born in Alliance, Ohio on March 23, 1966 to Russell and Madolyn (Headley) Kerns. Lisa graduated from Minerva High School and attended the Salem Branch of Kent State University. She had worked at the Alliance Community Hospital emergency...
William George Shaw
Feb 27, 2021
William George Shaw Jr., age 80 of Minerva, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 27, 2021. William was born in Massillon, Ohio on August 29, 1940 to William George Sr. and Hester (Tuttle) Shaw. William retired from PCC after 40 years of service. He served in the US Navy. He belonged to the VFW Post 4120. He...
Ida Mae Wisenbarger
Feb 16, 2021
Ida Mae Wisenbarger, age 91 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare & Rehabilitation on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Ida Mae was born in Noble County Ohio on November 12, 1929 to John and Ida (Washington) Swank. Ida Mae is survived by two sons, Terry (Sherie) and Robert (Carmi) both of Minerva; three daughters: Brenda (Wendell) Wilson, Betty (Mark)...
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