Obituaries
Pearl Lydia Dunbar
Oct 28, 2013
Pearl Lydia Dunbar, 83, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. Pearl was born in Uhrichsville, OH on June 29, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Grace (Brown) Brown. She was a member of Christian Life Center in Minerva where she was active in the Church Ladies Auxiliary...
Joseph Constantino Petenzi
Oct 15, 2013
Joseph Constantino Petenzi (Nonni Joe to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren), 92, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at Rose Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Massillon. Joseph was born in Ramiceto, Italy on June 11, 1921, the son of the late Frank and Domenica (Montalli) Petenzi. He emigrated to the United States at age 10 and attended...
Harriett Lucille Bales
Oct 5, 2013
Harriett Lucille Bales, 83, of Malvern, passed away, Saturday, October 5, 2013 at her home following a short illness surrounded by her family. Harriett was born in West Lafayette, OH on July 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Clarence and Audrey (Walker) Fleming. She worked as a press operator at Merit Plastics in East Canton and was a short...
Jack E. Saling
Sep 24, 2013
Jack E. Saling, 81, of Minerva, passed away, Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 at Canterbury Villa Of Alliance following a long illness. Jack was born in East Rochester, Ohio on December 9, 1931, a son of the late James A. and Rosa M. (Ramsey) Saling. He farmed all of his life and was a long distance truck retiring from Central Transport....
Charles W. Crawford, Sr.
Sep 4, 2013
Charles Walter Crawford, Sr., 79, of Malvern, passed away, Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 at his home . Charles was born in Malvern, OH on July 1, 1934, a son of the late Mildred (Wetzel) and Victor Crawford. He served in the U.S. Navy as a 3rd class Ship Serviceman during the Korean War. He retired in 1996 from PCC Airfoils...
Alan D. Swinehart
Aug 27, 2013
Alan Douglas Swinehart, 61, of Canton, passed away, Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at the Laurels Of Canton. Alan was born in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1952, a son of Mildred (Sellers) Swinehart, of Epworth, GA and the late Robert Swinehart. He was a self-employed carpenter. Alan is survived by his wife, Terri (King) Swinehart; a daughter, Traci, wife of...
Mgysgr. Don Ray Miller
Aug 23, 2013
MGySgt Don Ray Miller, 43, of Malvern, passed away, Friday, August 23rd, 2013 at home following a long illness. Don was born in Dover, OH on August 8, 1970, a son of Beverly J (Manse) Cole and the late Robert L Miller. Master Gunnery Sergeant Miller served over 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. He deployed in support...
Gloria Jean Williams
Jul 29, 2013
Gloria Jean Williams Gloria Jean Williams, 73, of Paris, OH, passed away Monday, July 29th, at Canterbury Villa Rehab Center following a short illness. Gloria was born in Minerva, OH on May 15, 1940, the daughter of the late David E. and Phyllis A. (Walker) Hamilton. She worked in bakery and hot foods for twenty years. She was a member...
Penny Lynn Roby
Jul 10, 2013
Penny Lynn Roby Penny Lynn Roby, 43, of Malvern, passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 at her home. Penny was born in Canton, OH on September 9, 1969, a daughter of Viola R (Charlton) Farnsworth and the late Robert C Roby. In addition to her mother, Penny is survived by three sons Steven Campbell, of Malvern; Anthony Campbell, of Canton;...
Helen L Smith
Jun 21, 2013
Helen L Smith Helen L Smith, 85, of Malvern, passed away, Friday, June 21st, 2013 at her home, following a long illness. Helen was born in Canton, on April 28, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Priscilla (Dicko) Russ. She was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Malvern, and was active in the Good Sam's Club....
Martin Reed Griffin
Jun 7, 2013
Martin Reed Griffin Martin Reed Griffin, 67, of Malvern, passed away, Friday, June 7th, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, following a brief illness. Martin was born in Meadville, PA, on January 24, 1946, a son of the late Alice (Courtney) and Woodrow W Griffin. He was a member of First Christian Church of Minerva and had worked as a machine...
Betty Lou (Canoles) Myers
May 23, 2013
Betty Lou (Canoles) Myers Betty Lou Myers, 79, of Paris, passed away, Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 from complications of AAA, hypertension, brain hemorrhage, strokes, renal failure and heart with her husband Howard and daughter Jean as her loving caregivers since 2003 and her companion dog Ling always by her side to keep up the fight. Ling was a rescue dog...
Leroy Gilbert Bartley
May 6, 2013
Leroy Gilbert Bartley, 91, of Minerva, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Minerva Eldercare, following a brief illness. Leroy was born in New Waterford, OH on September 22, 1921, a son of the late Daniel Robert and Mae Marie (Marshall) Bartley. He enlisted in the National Guard in December 15, 1940 for a one year stint. When the guard...
Betty Jo Phillips
Apr 29, 2013
Betty Jo Phillips, 85, of Carrollton passed away Monday, April 29th, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Betty was born in Haydenville, OH on July 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Alfred and Leafa (Johnson) Stalder. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Bellflower Road where she was active in the United Methodist...
Margaret Ann Minamyer
Mar 18, 2013
Margaret Ann Minamyer, 96, of East Rochester, passed away, Monday, March 18, 2013 at Minerva Eldercare. Margaret was born in Hanoverton, OH on June 5, 1916, a daughter of the late Mina (Golden) and Harry W. Tank. She graduated from Salem High School, Clarington, OH and married Robert Lee Minamyer in 1932. Margaret is survived by a daughter, Phyllis (Russell)...
Kathleen Benitez
Mar 3, 2013
Kathleen Benitez, 72, of Minerva, passed away, Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 at Aultman Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born in Minerva, OH on November 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Ruth (Weekly) and Hugh Patterson, Sr.. Kathleen is survived by a daughter, Dawn (Shane) Seibert, of Minerva; a son, Robert (Kathy) Vint, of Brooksville, FL;...
Mary Lee Lawther-Rumburg
Feb 20, 2013
Mary Lee Lawther-Rumburg Mary Lee "Maralee" Lawther-Rumburg, 86, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, February 20th, at Union Hospital, Dover. Maralee was born in Sandusky, Ohio on January 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Donna B. (Grady) and Robert H. Meyer. She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and attended Kent State University for two years. Maralee was...
James Allen Shorb
Feb 11, 2013
James Allen Shorb, 32, of Minerva, passed away Monday, February 11th,2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. James was born in Canton, OH on February 21, 1980, a son of Susan (Smith) and Phillip Shorb He was a welder at Mac Trailer in Alliance James is survived by his wife, Brittany Klingensmith; a daughter, Tori Klingensmith, of Minerva; a...
Eleanor M Cooper
Feb 10, 2013
Eleanor M. Cooper, 97, of Carrollton, OH, passed away, Sunday, February 10th, 2013 at Great Trail Care Center. Eleanor was born in Cleveland, OH on August 4, 1915, a daughter of the late Rose (Condl) and Frank Karlovec. She resided in Carroll County since 1988, previously residing in Bedford and Aurora. She was active in Girl Scouts as a leader...
Dean Lester Kocher
Jan 29, 2013
Dean Lester Kocher Dean Lester Kocher, 84, of Malvern, passed away Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Dean was born in Malvern, OH on July 13, 1928. He was the son of the late Tena (Koontz) and Jerome Frank Kocher. He was a 1946 graduate of Malvern High School. He served four years in the US Navy during...
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

