Obituaries

Anita Carita Petenzi

Anita Carita Petenzi

Sep 2, 2020

Our mother, Anita Carita Petenzi, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  Mom celebrated her 96 th birthday in July of this year.  Anita was born in Bellona, Italy on July 26, 1924 to Salvatore and Anita (Caputo) Carita.  She was raised in Naples.

Anita met our father, Joseph C Petenzi, who was serving with...

Fredrick Lawrence Foit

Fredrick Lawrence Foit

Aug 29, 2020

Fredrick Lawrence Foit, age 79, of Malvern, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2020 at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. Fred was born in Steubenville, Ohio on March 12, 1941 to Fred August Foit and Anna Marie (McCardle) Foit. Fred graduated from Timken High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Kent State University....

Gary Lynn Barrick

Gary Lynn Barrick

Jul 30, 2020

Gary Lynn Barrick, age 77 of Waynesburg, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Thursday, July 30, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. Gary was born in Canton on August 8, 1942 to Earl and Nora (Van Meter) Barrick. Gary worked for over 25 years at Timken Steel. He loved working on and rebuilding old cars. Gary is...

Rose Marie Angeloni

Rose Marie Angeloni

Jul 28, 2020

Rose Marie Angeloni, age 93 of Malvern, passed away at St. Joseph Care Center on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Marie was born in Malvern, Ohio on July 23, 1927 to Charles and Mary (Nyardi) Markino.

Marie was a beautician for over 50 years and owned Marie's Beauty Shop. Marie is survived by three sons: Mark (Deanna) of...

James Francis Brothers

James Francis Brothers

Jul 28, 2020

James Francis Brothers, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. James was born in Canton, Ohio on November 27, 1958 to Vern Lee and Mary (Neiport) Brothers. James graduated Summa Cum Laude from Malone University. He enjoyed theater, piano, fishing, hunting, cooking, carpentry, and reading. He worked in maintenance. James is...

Connie Lou Willis

Connie Lou Willis

Jul 21, 2020

Connie Lou Willis, age 79 of Minerva, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Connie was born in East Palestine, Ohio on April 23, 1941 to Alfred Sherrill and Dorothy (Roshon) Totoluka.

Connie had worked at PCC. She loved picking berries and playing the lottery. Connie is survived by her husband, Thomas Willis of...

William Lee Marteney

William Lee Marteney

Jul 20, 2020

William Lee Marteney, age 57 of Minerva, passed away at his home from COVID-19 on Monday, July 20, 2020.  William was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 19, 1962 to Thomas L. and Shirley Ann (Wilson) Cline.

William is survived by three sisters: Audrey Marteney of Minerva, Wanda (Pat) Sheridan of Athens, and Bonnie (Tom) Tarelton of...

Jeffrey Allen Mohn

Jeffrey Allen Mohn

Jun 28, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Mohn Jr., age 38, of Minerva, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Jeffrey was born in West Covina, California on January 20, 1982 to Jeffrey A. Sr. and Geraldine (Basulto) Mohn.

Jeffrey is survived by his parents; a son, Joseph Mohn of Minerva; a sister, Samantha (Kurt) Mohn-Warrick of Minerva; a brother, Angelo (Ashley)...

Joyce Ann Smalley

Joyce Ann Smalley

Jun 25, 2020

Joyce Ann Smalley, age 65 of Minerva, passed away at McKinley Life Care on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Joyce was born in Bluefield West Virginia on August 18, 1954 to late Bradley and Ruby (Thomason) Childers.

Joyce was a graduate of Minerva High School. Joyce is survived by 2 sons: Shaun (fiancé Virginia) Shasten and Rodney Hudson;...

Margaret Louise Klotz

Margaret Louise Klotz

Jun 25, 2020

Margaret Louise Klotz, age 92 of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Margaret was born in Canton, Ohio on August 30, 1927 to Karl and Azalia (Finefrock) Wanner. Margaret was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church. She was the bookkeeper for the Tri-County Mutual Insurance Company and a secretary for Paul F. Klotz...

Jean Ruth Willis

Jean Ruth Willis

Jun 13, 2020

Jean Ruth Willis, age 96, formerly of Robertsville, passed away at Signature Health Care in Coshocton on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Jean was born in Robertsville, Ohio on March 22, 1924 to Harry Paul and Mabel Mardell (Clapper) Haines. Jean was a reporter for the Canton Repository, the Minerva Leader, and the East Canton News. Her reporting focused on...

Daniel James Carl

Daniel James Carl

Jun 6, 2020

Daniel James Carl Sr., age 78 of Malvern, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Daniel was born in Canton, Ohio on July 18, 1941 to Robert Carl and Gladys Elkins Kennedy. Daniel attended the Baxter's Ridge United Methodist Church. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a professional truck driver...

Karen Louise Oberlin

Karen Louise Oberlin

May 24, 2020

Katherine "Karen" Louise Oberlin, age 55 of Minerva, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Karen was born in Canton, Ohio on July 5, 1964 to William and Barbara (Pozeynot) Hamilton. Karen worked as a nail technician. She loved to read and making crafts. She enjoyed flowers and the beach with sand and sun. Karen is survived by a...

Florence May Mcmasters

Florence May Mcmasters

May 5, 2020

Florence May McMasters, age 70 of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly at Alliance Community Hospital Emergency Room on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Florence was born in Sherrodsville, Ohio on March 4, 1950 to William and Alice (Ramsey) Shank. Florence worked at Great Trails for 38 years. She loved to read, play dominoes, and spend time with her grandchildren. She and...

David Morgan Phillis

David Morgan Phillis

May 3, 2020

David Morgan Phillis, age 73 of Minerva, passed away at Arbors at Stow on Sunday, May 3, 2020. David was born in Salem, Ohio on June 30, 1946 to Charles and Virginia (Morgan) Phillis. David was a long-distance truck driver for over 30 years. He retired from Crete Carrier. David is survived by his wife, Melinda Jane Phillis and...

Sylvia Delores Boone

Sylvia Delores Boone

May 1, 2020

Sylvia Delores Boone, age 71 of Malvern, passed away at Community Hospice Truman House on May 1, 2020. Sylvia was born in Canton, Ohio on May 27, 1948 to Richard Jones Sr. and Onalee Schrott. Sylvia worked as a cashier for Kmart for 33 years. She was also a bus driver and aide for Minerva Local Schools for 10...

Lillian Caroline Catlett

Lillian Caroline Catlett

Apr 28, 2020

Lillian Caroline Catlett, age 93 of East Rochester, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Lillian was born in Barger Ridge, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1926, the youngest of John and Florence (Auten) Bissett's thirteen children. In addition to being a full-time mother, Lillian worked at TRW for 30 years in...

Diana Lynn Cook

Diana Lynn Cook

Apr 16, 2020

Diana Lynn Cook, age 74 of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Woodlawn...

Terry Wayne Poindexter

Terry Wayne Poindexter

Apr 12, 2020

Terry Wayne Poindexter, age 65 of Minerva, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Terry was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 25, 1954 to Joan (Fosnaught) Poindexter.

Terry worked at Timken Steel in maintenance.

Terry is survived by his wife, Joyce Poindexter of Minerva, a son, a daughter, two...

Dale Lee Riter

Dale Lee Riter

Apr 4, 2020

Dale Lee Riter, age 65 of Canton, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Dale was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 25, 1954 to Ernie and Mary (Williams) Riter.

Dale was a member of the Sandy Valley Church of God.  He was employed by an Excavating Company.

Dale is survived...

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