Dec 14, 2023

Mark Thane Kocher, age 71 of Minerva, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Kocher was born in Canton Ohio on February 17, 1952 to Elmer and Marie (Casper) Kocher. Mark served in the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 375. He was the Commander of the VFW Post 4120 from...

Dec 14, 2023

Wilda Idell Ross, age 81 of Malvern, passed away at Oakhill Manor Care Center on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Wilda was born in Augusta, Ohio on November 8, 1942 to John and Iris (Owens) Barnes. Wilda was a loving and giving person. She was the best cook ever! She loved gardening and living in the country. She loved children...

Nov 19, 2023

Edna Janice Flick, age 91 of Minerva, passed away at Arbors at Minerva on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Edna was born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 30, 1932, to Jefferson and Nora (Scott) Creighton. Her family moved to Euclid, Ohio where she graduated Valedictorian from Euclid High School in 1950.

She and her husband, Bob, were married...

Nov 5, 2023

Edith Elaine Ross, age 61 of Paris, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Edith was born in Canton, Ohio on May 26, 1962 to John G. and Judith (Wilson) Ott. Edith was a homemaker. She also managed the old Corner Café in Malvern and the Goshen Dairy in Malvern. To cherish her memories, Edith...

Nov 5, 2023

Mildred Ruth Krizon, age 71 of Minerva, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Mildred was born in Canton, Ohio on September 20, 1952 to Frank and Grace (Hearn) Krizon. Mildred enjoyed gardening, puzzles, cookouts, and hanging out with family. To cherish her memories are a son, William (Shannon) Morgan of Malvern; siblings: Dave (Connie)...

Oct 12, 2023

William "Bill" Adam Abbott, age 86, of Akron, passed away at his daughter's home on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio on January 15, 1937 to William Franklin and Elizabeth (Yohan) Abbott. Bill was a tire builder and welder. He also enjoyed farming and proudly served in the US Air Force. To cherish his memories,...

Oct 3, 2023

Shelly Lynn Walter, age 64, of Dover, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was born in Canton Ohio on March 21, 1959 to Donald and Mary Lee (Meyer) Lawther. She loved to be outside, listening to music, and spending time with her dogs, Ruger, Mauser, and Riggs. She is survived by...

Sep 29, 2023

Judy Rae Wright, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter's home on September 29, 2023. She was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on September 12, 1941 to Richard and Elaine (Bly) Williams. Judy had a zest for life and was always up for an adventure. She enjoyed traveling in her younger years, was an avid reader,...

Sep 6, 2023

Sabra Jo Lucas, age 69 of Minerva, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Sabra Jo was born in Canton, Ohio on March 6, 1954 to the late James S Lucas and Avona Doak Benner. Sabra Jo was a member of the First Christian Church of Minerva. She was very active in women's events, including...

Aug 18, 2023

Shirley Anne Saling, age 88 of Minerva, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 18, 2023. Shirley was born in Bayard, Ohio on May 5, 1935 to Everett and Ida (LeBeau) Pennock.

Shirley was a homemaker and provided help to anyone who needed it.  She delivered meals and cooked for the Minerva Community Meals.  She was...

Jul 11, 2023

Carol Jean Willison, age 78 of Kensington, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Carol was born in Minerva, Ohio on May 12, 1945 to Lawrence and Victoria (Golley) Kirven.

She was a housekeeper at Blossom Nursing Home in Salem. She also was a homemaker.

Those to cherish her memories are her...

Jul 1, 2023

Rita Angela Smith, age 70 of Louisville, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Rita was born in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 1953 to Patsy and Tina (DiPede) Recchio. Rita worked for the Aultman Health Foundation for 40 years. The love of her life were her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. To cherish her precious memories...

Jun 25, 2023

Bige Lawrence Combs Sr, age 87 of East Rochester, passed away at on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at his home. Bige was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 11, 1936 to Bige and Dorothy Combs.

Bige worked for 36 years at Baily Controls in Wickliffe. In his late years, he served as a Methodist pastor in Mt....

Jun 8, 2023

Dallas Ray Cottrell, age 91 of Deerfield, passed away at UH Portage Medical Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Dallas was born in Stinson, West Virginia on January 2, 1932 to Otmer and Lovie (Matheney) Cottrell. Dallas was a member of the Deerfield Friends Church. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a member...

Jun 8, 2023

Jackie Lee Mowrer, age 66 of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Jack was born in Olney, Illinois on March 23, 1957 to Marjorie Ann (Tucker) and the late Donald Leon Mowrer. In his younger days Jack was associated with the Baptist Church. True to his name, Jack was a "jack of all...

Jun 1, 2023

Wilda Elizabeth Stone, age 77 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Wilda was born in East Rochester, Ohio on February 7, 1946 to the late Earl Joshua and Maeabell Blossom (McGrew) Fitzsimmons.

Wilda graduated from Minerva High School in 1964.  She married Garry Stone in 1964 and was married...

Jun 1, 2023

Lois Irene Newell, age 96 of Carrollton, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Lois was born in Malvern, Ohio on August 12, 1926 to Jacob R and Carrie J (Kirkpatrick) Wadsworth.

Lois and her siblings grew up on the Great Trail Buffalo Farm in Malvern. She graduated from Malvern High School...

May 9, 2023

Martha Lou Becker, age 83 of Homeworth, passed away at Canterbury Villa of Alliance on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Martha was born in Cadiz, Ohio on February 25, 1940 to John and Ruth (Liming) Cargill. Martha worked as a cook in the West Branch Local School District. She played the piano for 70 years at area churches. She also...

May 2, 2023

Roberta "Robin" Ann Kanith, age 69 of Malvern, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Robin was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1953 to Everett and Marjorie (Postlethwait) Henderson. Robin enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading Stephen King and Harry Potter. She was a member of the V.F.W. and Eagles in Minerva and the Dante...

Apr 29, 2023

Richard Tynewith Davis Jr., age 69 of Massillon, passed away at Rose Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Richard was born in Canton, Ohio on September 29, 1953 to Richard Tynewith Sr. and Beatrice Alberta (Stitzel) Davis. Richard loved motorcycling. He was an old movie buff and loved history. He was very family oriented and was...