Aug 18, 2021

John William Featheringham Jr., age 69 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. John was born in Canton, Ohio on March 22, 1952 to John W. Featheringham Sr. and Betty (Morrow) Walter. John retired from Republic Steel. He enjoyed his many friends, motorcycles, and trucks. He especially enjoyed spending time with his...

Aug 12, 2021

Deborah Lynn Dobbins, age 63 of Malvern, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Deborah was born in Canton, Ohio on August 5, 1958 to William and Rosa Maxine (Hillyer) Watson. Deborah enjoyed gardening, camping, garage sales, and spending time with her best friend, Debbie Smith. She also enjoyed spending time with the family, especially her...

Aug 3, 2021

Sharon Elizabeth Krueger, age 49 of Canton, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Sharon was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 30, 1972 to Clarence Krueger and Sarita (Ratliff) Marsh.

Sharon enjoyed baking, cooking, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Sharon is survived by a daughter, Nika Starkey...

Jul 19, 2021

Barbara "BJ" Barker, age 69 of Malvern, passed away at her residence on Monday July 19, 2021. Barbara was born in Canton, Ohio on December 24, 1951 to George and Harriet Jean (Walter) Wilkes.

Barbara graduated from Minerva High School. She joined the Malvern Police Department in 1984. She later joined the Carroll County Sheriff Department in...

Jul 9, 2021

Diana Margaret Swonger, age 71 of Carrollton, passed away at Akron General Hospital on Friday, July 9, 2021.  Diana was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 28, 1949 to Joseph Michaels and Greta (Wine) Michaels.

Diana was of the Catholic faith.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and animals of all kind.  She was a loving wife, mother,...

Jun 29, 2021

Michael "Mike" William Crano, age 57, formerly of Navarre and Canal Fulton, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Michael was born in Barberton, Ohio on October 1, 1963 to William Crano and Glenda Sue (Morgan) Crano. Mike grew up in Canal Futon and was a graduate of Northwest/R.G. Drage High School, class of 1982....

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 18, 2021

Sharon Patricia Marie Elana VanFossen, age 53 of Carrollton, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  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;...

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.  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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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)...