May 16, 2024

Virgil Paul Carter , age 91 of Minerva, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Virgil was born in Barnesville, Ohio on October 26, 1932 to Virgil F. and Iva (Gibbons) Carter.

Virgil was a dedicated employee at B&W, where he contributed his skills and knowledge over the years. Outside of work, Virgil...

May 14, 2024

Ronald Leroy Becker, 86 of Homeworth, passed away at Salem West HealthCare on Tuesday May 14, 2024. Ronald was born on April 17, 1938, in Maximo to Leroy and Faye (Miller) Becker.

Ronald served in the military. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to his work, spending 19 and a half years at Transues in...

May 7, 2024

Raynene Delta Becker, age 49, passed away at Raleigh General Hospital on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Raynene was born in Salem on October 17, 1974 to Raymond Yeager and Mary (Williams) Weaver.

Raynene was a dedicated Homemaker who found joy in her family and home. Throughout her life, Raynene cherished simple pleasures such as cooking, cleaning, and...

Apr 17, 2024

Nancy Carol Marquis, age 90, passed away at her home on April 17, 2024. Nancy was born in Minerva on October 12, 1933 to William and Emra (Inga) Reeder.

Nancy found joy and fulfillment in various interests throughout her life, including bowling, ceramics, and dedicating her time to serving as a Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Advisor, and...

Apr 15, 2024

Lincoln Wylder Ward was born sleeping at home on the 15th of April 2024. He was welcomed into this world by his parents Lucas Damian Ward and Nikki Jane King, and big brother, Lucas Wesley Ward. In addition to his parents and brother, he is survived by his grandparents, Tim and Connie Ward of Canton; grandfather, Rick King of...

Apr 14, 2024

Larry Jay Partain, age 66 of Malvern, passed away unexpectedly at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospial in Canton on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Larry was born in Greenfield, IN on January 26, 1958 to Donald and Margaret (Foust) Partain.

Larry served in the Navy.  He worked at the Newport News  Shipyard in Newport News, VA and also as...

Apr 10, 2024

Cynthia Jeanne Cope, age 66 of Kensington, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Cynthia was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on November 23, 1957 to Robert and Marjorie (Schopfer) Bricker. Cynthia was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joys were found in the simple pleasures of life. Cynthia had a passion for music and spent many hours...

Apr 8, 2024

Betty Louise Host, age 65 of Malvern, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospial on Monday, April 8, 2024. Betty was born in Canton, Ohio on May 21, 1958 to Joseph and Betty (Bell) Davis. Betty's life was one filled with a deep passion for horses and animals. Her gentle spirit and unwavering love for these creatures brought joy...

Apr 1, 2024

Allen Lee Mayle, age 75, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Monday, April 1, 2024.  He was born on May 21, 1948, in Grafton, West Virginia to Virgil and Sarah (Minard) Mayle.

Allen retired from LTV Steel after many years of being a dedicated employee, served as a foster parent for 18 years,...

Mar 30, 2024

Velva Juanita Van Horn, age 85, passed away peacefully at Greenbriar Health Care in Youngstown, on March 30, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1938, in West Union, WV to Hubert and Trecie (Simmons) Van Horn Sr.

Velva lived a vibrant and artistic life filled with her passions for singing in a country band, painting pottery,...

Feb 25, 2024

Scott Charles Strock, age 60 of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Scott was born in Canton, Ohio on December 18, 1963 to Sonia Jean (Reed) and the late James Strock. Scott was a jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed woodworking. Family members who will cherish his memories are his mother, Sonia Jean Strock of Malvern;...

Jan 31, 2024

Dorothy Eileen Boyle, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2024 in Carrollton at the age of 96. She was born on March 14, 1927, in Malvern, Ohio to David and Oma (Reigle) Ayers.

Dorothy led a life filled with dedication and hard work. She worked as a laborer at Surety Rubber, where she put her skills to...

Jan 29, 2024

Judith Joann Aquino, a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, passed away peacefully on her 85th birthday, January 29, 2024, in Alliance, Ohio. Judith was born on January 29, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, to James and Nellie (Brediger) Jewell.

In her earlier years, Judith worked as a Bookkeeper at Merit Coal Mine in Waynesburg, where she...

Jan 28, 2024

Melvin "Travis" Hillyer, 75, of Canton, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2024, at Altercare in Hartville. He was born on March 19, 1948, in Canton, the son of the late Donald and Ruth (McCort) Hillyer Sr.

Travis will be remembered for his kind, gentle nature and an ornery smile. He was a man of few words...

Jan 27, 2024

Debra Kay Crislip, age 65, of Malvern, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2024 at Aultman Medical Foundation. She was born on January 16, 1959, in Canton, the beloved daughter of Dean and Susan (Young) Brown. Debra dedicated her life to her family as a loving homemaker. She found joy in caring for her loved ones and creating a...

Jan 22, 2024

William O Workman Jr., (63), of Minerva, Ohio, lost his battle to lung cancer on January 22, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

William, fondly known as Bill, was born in Canton, Ohio on June 12, 1960, to William O. Sr. and Bertha (Heinzman) Workman. He attended Canton South High School where he lettered in...

Jan 2, 2024

David Louis Smith Sr., age 72, of Minerva Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2024 at the Alliance Community Hospital. David was, born on January 11, 1951, in Welland, Ontario, Canada, to Mathew and Clara Belle (Flowers) Smith. David was a dedicated welder throughout his career, showcasing his skills and commitment to his craft. However, while his work was...

Dec 27, 2023

Roberta Lynn Walters, a beloved member of the Minerva community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 72. Roberta was born on April 4, 1951, in Minerva, Ohio, to Robert and Mildred (Elliott) Covert.

Roberta dedicated many years to her professional career as an inspector at The Timken Company. Her commitment to...

Dec 21, 2023

Donald Ray Bloor, age 77, of Salem, Ohio, passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on December 21, 2023. Donald was born on June 26, 1946, in Salem, Ohio to Robert and Mary Bloor. Donald was a hardworking individual who dedicated many years as a welder at Eljers and Minerva Welding. Donald served in the Navy during the Vietnam...

Dec 17, 2023

Daniel Jacob Lucas, known affectionately as Dan, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born on December 31, 1949, to the late Thomas and Martha Jane (Wadsworth) Lucas, and at the time of his passing, he was 73 years old. Educationally, Dan graduated from Marlington High School in 1968....