Jan 12, 2015

John Daniel Birney, 85, of Malvern, passed away suddenly at his home, Monday, January 12th, 2015. John was born in Malvern, OH on October 12, 1929, a son of the late Daniel J. and Pearl (Davy) Birney. He was a member of Baxter Ridge United Methodist Church and had worked as a kilncar repairman at Whitacre-Greer. John is survived by...

Jan 3, 2015

Kora Dawn Costello, infant daughter of Lee and Amber (Gwirtz) Costello of Minerva passed away Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 in Aultman Hospital. Kora is survived by a sister, Kayleigh Costello, grandparents Janice and Dennis Kemery, Pam and Rick Costello, great-grandparents Norm and Edna Davis, Jim and Jackie Argo, Jeanette and John Gwirtz, and great-greatgrandmother Sylvia Argo. Funeral services will be...

Dec 23, 2014

Mabel Mae Bendetta, 94, of Magnolia, passed away at Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 at Hennis Care in Bolivar. Mabel was born in Salineville, OH on December 30, 1919, a daughter of the late William and Ola (Maple) House. She served as the Postmaster in Malvern for 20 years and was the owner of Bendetta Food Market for 20 years. She...

Dec 11, 2014

In loving memory of Joseph Mathew Berry, Jr. 12-11-2014

Son of Kaylyn Ackerman and Joseph Mathew Berry, Sr., loved by many here on earth, including his brother, Trenton, sister, Sarenadee; grandparents, Bob and Amanda Ackerman, Wendy Keister and Joseph Polen, Diana Nelson and Clyde Ousley; great-grandparents, Mary and Robert Ackerman, Sr.; his aunts and uncles, great aunts...

Dec 6, 2014

William C. Bell, 100, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at Altercare of Nobles Pond. William was born in New Kensington, PA on September 23, 1914, a son of the late Martha (Radcliffe) and Charles Lewis Bell. Services entrusted to Bartley Funeral Home, Minerva.

Nov 27, 2014

Ralph O. "Rocky" Maple, Jr., 67, of Malvern, passed away, Thursday, November 27th, 2014 in his home surrounded by family. Ralph was born in Canton, OH on April 18, 1947, a son of the late Ralph O. and Naomi B. (Guy) Maple, Sr. He was a retired union roofer who worked at Darmike Roofing in East Canton. He served in...

Nov 21, 2014

Nancy Lee Overly, 61, of Union, KY, passed away, Friday, November 21st, 2014 in her home. Nancy was born in Mechanicstown, Ohio on October 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Paul and Virginia (Lowe) Overly. She worked as an accountant at TriHealth. Nancy is survived by four daughters, Tracy (Jeff) Pletcher, of Tallmadge, OH; Ramona Ann Lanctot, of Manchester,...

Nov 12, 2014

Robert Louis Kastelic Robert Louis Kastelic, 89, of East Rochester, died on November 12, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, following a stroke. Son of the late Louis Kastelic Sr. and Antonia Jordan Kastelic, brother of Joseph Kastelic, Bernadette Rudolph and Louis Kastelic Jr., Robert is survived by his former wife Carolyn Yinger Kastelic and his children Robert Jr. (Karen),...

Nov 10, 2014

Frances J. (Shotwell) Johnson, age 87, died Monday, November 10, 2014. Frances was born on December 6, 1926 to the late Jay and Martha (Long) Shotwell. She was a graduate of Carrollton High School in 1944. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minerva where she was very active in many committees and taught Sunday School for...

Nov 2, 2014

Lynn Dale Wood, 66, of Mechanicstown, passed away Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 at his home following a battle with cancer. Lynn was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 14, 1948, a son of the late Dalton and Kathryn (Grim) Wood. He retired from Carrolton Exempted Village Schools in 2010. Lynn is survived by his wife, Audrey Ruth (Long) Wood whom...

Oct 23, 2014

Donald J. Metzger, 85, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at Golden Age Retreat. Donald was born in Bluffton, IN on March 10, 1929, a son of the late George J. and Grace (Hall) Metzger. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later worked as a surveyor for the City of Owensboro, KY. He...

Oct 6, 2014

Judy Ann Burwell, 71, of Malvern, passed away, Monday, October 6th, 2014 at her home. Judy was born in Malvern, OH on December 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Earley) Adams. She was a homemaker and worked with her husband. Cliff, in their business, Burwell's Refuse. She was a member of First Christian Church of Malvern...

Aug 30, 2014

Susan Kay Bennett, 60, Malvern, passed away Saturday, August 30th, 2014 in her home surrounded by family. Susan was born in Canton, OH on June 11, 1954, a daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Schlub) Maurer. She was a 1972 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. She moved from Magnolia to Malvern in 1982 where she owned Wackerly's Restaurant...

Aug 21, 2014

Paul Eugene Berry, 75, of Minerva passed away Thursday, August 21st, 2014 at The Laurels Of Canton. Paul was born in Cadiz, Ohio on April 6, 1939, a son of the late William E. and Lena Gertrude (Carpenter) Berry. Paul is survived by a daughter, Julie (John) Lucas, of Wisconsin Dells, WI; two sons Terry A. (Martina) Berry, of Minerva;...

Jul 21, 2014

Roberta Louise Monk, 83, of Minerva, passed away, Monday, July 21st, 2014 in her home surrounded by family. Roberta was born in Canton, OH on July 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Clarence and Edna (Grall) Stephens. She worked as an assembler at PCC for 35 years retiring in 1998. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed reading, walking,...

Jul 18, 2014

Esther Sue Albright, 71, of Malvern, passed away, Friday, July 18th, 2014 in her home surrounded by family. Esther was born in Jefferson County, OH on August 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Scott) Felton. She worked as a group leader at GBS Filing Solutions for twenty-one years and had been a service representative for General...

Jul 17, 2014

Donald Lee Mingus, Sr., 80, of Taylorsville, NC, formerly of Minerva, passed away Thursday, July 17th, 2014 in his home following a long illness. Donald was born in Kensington, OH on February 3, 1934, a son of the late George and Martha (Lenigar) Mingus. He spent his working days as a long distance truck driver. He was a member of...

Jul 15, 2014

Robert J. "Pete" Patterson, 62, of Minerva, died, Tuesday, July 15th 2014, in Ashford, Alabama, from injuries sustained in a car pedestrian accident. Pete was born in Alliance, OH on May 10, 1952, a son of the late Egbert M and Rosemarie (Tuscano) Patterson, Jr. He was a free spirit who over the last several decades traveled the United States...

Jul 1, 2014

Captain Gary Lee Slinger, 61, of Malvern, OH, passed away, Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at Affinity Medical Center. Gary was born in Massillon, Ohio on November 25, 1952, a son of the late Martha (Ream) and Roy L Slinger. He worked at Nickels Bakery in Navarre 1972-1974, 12 Incorporated 1975-1989 Quest Rcovery in Massillon 2002...

Jun 28, 2014

Lillian Belle (Brooks) Stephens, 80, of Minerva, passed away, Saturday, June 28th, 2014 at Minerva Eldercare. Lillian was born in Oak Hill, WV on April 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Roy and Goldie (Taylor) Brooks. As well as being a homemaker, she was a housekeeper for many of the school teachers in the area. At home, she loved...