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)...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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)...

Feb 14, 2021

Larry Max Moyers, age 75 of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Larry was born in Glenville, West Virginia on November 26, 1945 to the late Homer and Maggie (Lee) Moyers. Larry had worked at Timken as a bearing department operator. Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gloria of Malvern;...

Feb 6, 2021

Dawn Marie (Covell) Oliver, age 65 of Malvern, passed away at St Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood Colorado on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  Dawn was born in Canton, Ohio on June 28, 1955, daughter of Paul Manypenny Sr and the late Faythe (Schuster) Manypenny.

Dawn was never at a loss for words and she always had a way...

Jan 31, 2021

Barbara Emilie Royer, age 70 of Minerva, passed away at her beloved home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Barbara was born in Akron, Ohio on May 25, 1950 to Lowell Newman and Esther Jo (Spinks) O'Dell. She was a dedicated employee of 25 years at Stark County Board of DD...

Jan 29, 2021

David Cochran Bowman, 94, of Corinth, Texas, joined loved ones in the next life on January 29, 2021 at his daughter's home surrounded by family.

David was born August 22, 1926, the only child of Maude Cochran and husband Vail Bowman of Minerva, Ohio. Raised by progressive, nurturing parents, he was a gifted musician and pianist from...