Obituaries

Jan 31, 2026

James Daniel Waseman

Danny Waseman

Age 70, of Minerva passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born May 18, 1955 in Canton to the late James and Mary Ann (Louive) Waseman. He was a handyman and enjoyed helping people around town. His friendly chats will be missed by all who knew him. He was a good soul, Christian man and a...

Feb 6, 2026

Denzel L. Draher

Age 89, of Waldorf, MD, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Minerva, Ohio to Harold and Gladys (Walter) Draher. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and was a letter carrier for the US Post Office in Virginia for over 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Coleman) Draher, 2 sisters, Janet...

Feb 16, 2026

Sandra Jean Vandegrift

September 4, 1943 to February 16, 2026

Sandy was an avid reader. In her later years, she made a habit of reading the daily obituaries - calling friends and family to share who had passed, often following it with, “Well… I wasn’t in the obituaries today.” She had an unmatched sense of humor, a zest for life, a spunky...

Feb 16, 2026

Albert Gingerich

Age 96, of East Rochester, Ohio, passed away from this life into eternity on February 16, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was born on April 7, 1929 in Middlefield, Ohio to Noah and Sara (Kauffman) Gingerich. On May 19, 1949, Albert pledged his lifelong commitment to Mary, and together they shared 70 years of marriage.

He was...

Feb 16, 2026

Steven K. Jute

Age 59, of Minerva passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. He was born Oct. 15, 1966 in Glendale, AZ to the late David Jute and Dawn (Clark) (Jute) Allison. He works for MK Morris in Canton and had also worked for Colfor and Framco in Minerva. He graduated from Minerva High School and the R. G. Drage Career...

Feb 11, 2026

Patty L. Morena

Age 85, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 6, 1940 in Canton to Pearl Leroy and Elva Mae (Wallace) Brown. She worked as a STNA at the Minerva Convalescent Center for 30 years.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Morena, 2 daughters, Cherie (Terry) Wisenbarger...

Feb 10, 2026

Mary J. Ford

Age 78, of Kensington, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born March 1, 1947 in Malvern to Hugh and Opal (Buck) Long. She worked for many years in the health care industry starting with Lorraine Smith at the Minerva Nursing Home and working later for the Minerva Convalescent Center, Great...

Feb 1, 2026

Roy Blevins

Age 95, of Kensington and formerly Minerva, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 30, 1930 in East Rochester to Samuel and Nannie (Hulse) Blevins. He retired from James River Co. in Minerva where he had worked for 34 years, having started in the Minerva Wax Paper. He had...

Jan 22, 2026

Vicky L. Garren

Age 75, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 24, 1950 in Canton to Marcello and Anna (Spehar) Ricci. She was a housewife, beautician and co-owner of Garren Farms. She was a member of the West Township Ruritans, the Columbiana County Dairy Boosters and the Farm...

Jan 7, 2026

Clifford Lamoine (Lem) King

Age 92, of Minerva, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born July 18,1933 in Minerva Ohio to Harry and Elzanna King. Lem served in the National Guard and enjoyed going to the local Minerva VFW. Lem could be found at Edgewater golf course in Minerva during the summer months golfing...

Jan 3, 2026

Harriet Ann Jones

Age 104 of Minerva and East Rochester - Harriet Ann Jones (née Kiehl, formerly Miller)

Harriet A. Jones passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by her family and son, Tim Miller and caregiver, Tonya Fry who took such wonderful care of her these last 3...

Dec 26, 2025

Thomas M Needham

Age 63, of Minerva, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center, surrounded by loving family. He was born August 22, 1962, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Sandra (McKee) Needham and John 'Tad' Needham. He was employed for many years at Tip Top Cleaners in Minerva...

Dec 25, 2025

Reva Ann (Jenkins) Diekmann

Age 80, of Lisbon, OH, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025. She was born Aug. 31, 1945 in Seco, KY to the late Thurman and Dolly (Robbins) Jenkins. Reva loved to paint and spend time in the garden in the spring.  ...

Dec 25, 2025

Jeremiah T. Ward

Age 28, of Minerva, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born May 22,1997, in Alliance to Thomas (Sara) Ward of Wellsville and Michelle (Polen) Ward of Minerva. He was a shop manager and a mechanic for The Shop,...

Dec 20, 2025

Eileen L. Masters

Age 102, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 in the Centreville Village in Carrollton. She was born October 10, 1923 in Salineville to Harold and Myrtle (Waugh) McGhee.  She was co-owner of Henri's Hat and Bridal Shop in Minerva and Lisbon for many years.  She graduated from the Canton Academy...

Dec 16, 2025

Beverly (Haynam) Walker

Age 90, of Minerva, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Chester Dean Haynam and Erla (Hirst) Haynam in Minerva on December 6, 1935 and was a life long resident of the area. An honor graduate with the Class...

Dec 15, 2025

Amanda Catherine (Sommers) Overholt

Amanda Catherine (Sommers) Overholt was taken home to be with her Savior

on December 15, 2025, in the presence of her loving family. She was born May

28, 1930, in Aultman, Ohio, to Martin J and Sarah (Kurtz) Sommers (both

deceased). She married Leonard Overholt...

Dec 14, 2025

Dale E. Lacher

Age 92, of Minerva, passed away, Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Alliance to Herman and Hazel (Loomis) Lacher. He graduated from Alliance High School. Dale was a machinist for 60 years at Alliance Machine. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minerva and...

Dec 10, 2025

Timothy B. Roberts

Age 57, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born March 18, 1968 in San Bernadino, CA to the late Gary Roberts and Evelyn Stewart.  He was the assistant superintendent at the Quarry Golf Course in East Canton. He is a US Army Veteran and...

Dec 5, 2025

Bonnie J. Higgins

Age 69, of Malvern, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Aultman Hospital. She was born April 20, 1956 in Canton to Ralph and Faye (Brandt) Campbell. She worked for Ohio Drill and Tool and Structural Stoneware in Minerva. Bonnie loved her family deeply and was deeply loved by many nieces and...