Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

Wayne Anthony "Tony" Brenner

Age 58, of Kensington, OH, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 after a long illness.  He was born in the Nevada Air Force Base, March 15th, 1966 to the late Kenny and Janet (Coleman) Brenner.

Tony loved to fish and pull garden tractors in his spare time.  His passion...

Dec 18, 2024

Linda L. Becknell

Age 72, of Minerva passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024.  She was born February 9, 1952 in Alliance to Onward and Jeanette (Morgan) Buck. She was a housewife and member of the Minerva First Christian Church.  She graduated from Minerva High School.

She is survived by her husband, William A....

Dec 18, 2024

Betty May Whaley

Age 86 of Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born October 14, 1938, in Ritchie County, WV to the late Oscar and Mildred (Simonton) Evans. She loved to sing, was a great cook, enjoyed gardening and getting together with her family....

Dec 16, 2024

Thomas L. Vasilliu Sr.

Age 89, of Minerva passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. He was born Jan. 5, 1935 in Canton to Thomas and Ruth (Eaton) Vasilliu. He retired from the Village of Minerva where he had worked for 26 years.  He loved to golf and had also worked at Edgewater Golf Course in...

Dec 14, 2024

Janet L. Greathouse

Age 66, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the Aultman Hospital. She was born March 23, 1958 in Canton to Paul "Jiggs" and Zola (Smith) Hardgrove.  She was a housewife and member of the Minerva First Christian Church where she sang in the choir.  She graduated from Minerva High...

Dec 12, 2024

Brent Cowden

Age 76, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Sept. 15, 1948 in Canton to Arthur and Dorothy (McGhee) Cowden. He was currently working at Kishman's IGA in Minerva and had previously worked at Burn's Cold Forge, was a schoolteacher in the Minerva Local School District...

Dec 12, 2024

Joshua B. Cruise

Age 46, of East Liverpool, passed away Friday, December 12, 2024 in the East Liverpool Hospital.  He was born Feb. 28, 1978 in Ravenna.  He is attended Malvern High School and worked in the oil fields.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Zoanne and John Knight of East...

Dec 11, 2024

Sharon D. Stowe

Age 77, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born Sept. 14, 1947 in Canton to Dale and Gladys (Becknell) Patterson.  She was the owner-operator of Shear Expressions for 25 years.  She graduated from Minerva High School and Alliance Beauty College...

Dec 8, 2024

Harold R. Taylor

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our father, Harold R. Taylor, who left us on December 8, 2024, at the age of 94.  He was born in Hiram Ohio to Carl and Marie (Urbanawitz) Taylor and grew up there with his 5 brothers and sisters.  He was...

Dec 4, 2024

Erich N. Law

age 27, of East Rochester.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Erich Law on December 4, 2024 due to a weather related car accident. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who left us too soon. Erich, beloved by many, is survived by his wife Desirae,...

Dec 3, 2024

Jeffrey A. Rainsberger

Age 62, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Feb. 21, 1962 in Canton to Wilma Jean (Cook) Rainsberger of Carrollton and the late Thomas Dean Rainsberger.  He was a Carroll County Deputy for over 20 years and had worked for...

Nov 30, 2024

Xavier J. Flowers

Age 10, of Minerva, loving son, grandson and brother, passed away unexpectedly due to underlying conditions on Nov. 30th, 2024.  Xavier was born November 13, 2014 in Canton to John and Marissa (Howell) Flowers. He was loved by everyone who has ever met him.  Xavier lit up the world with his smile...

Nov 29, 2024

Dan P. Toalston

Age 73, of Minerva passed away, November 29, 2024.  He was born Jan. 1, 1951 in Canton to the late Mervin "Tootie" and Jeanette (Niuman) Toalston. He is meat cutter, manager and decorator for Kishman's IGA in Minerva and formerly worked at Niuman's Meats. An active member of the Minerva First Christian...

Nov 28, 2024

Ethan D. Pistory

Age 18, of Kensington, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 following injuries sustained in an auto accident.  He was born Jan. 22, 2006 in Canton.  He graduated from R. G. Drage Career Center and Malvern High School in 2024 and is currently employed as a welder for Moore Specialty in Salem.  He...

Nov 26, 2024

Barbara M. Fall

Age 88, of East Rochester passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born Nov. 30, 1935 in Homer City, Pa to Lester and Viola (Miller) Lockard. She was a homemaker and former co-owner of By The Way Café in East Rochester. She is a...

Nov 26, 2024

Donald D. Raines

Age 63, of Dellroy, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 following a sudden illness. He was born June 5, 1961 in Copley to Donna (Maxwell) Raines of Copley and the late John Raines.  He worked for Liquid Control Corp. now known as Graco Inc. in North Canton as an assembly tech since...

Nov 26, 2024

Bert E. Snyder

Age 69, of Minerva, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born Nov. 27, 1954 in Dennison to Charles Snyder and Jean (Hardman) Rhine. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for 45 years.  He is a US Army...

Nov 26, 2024

Pat Wyss First

Age 79, of Minerva, passed from this earthly coil on November 26th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 10, 1945 in Salem to Ralph and Thelma (Parsons) Wyss. Pat was a 1963 graduate of West Branch High School and went on to receive her manager's...

Nov 26, 2024

Ina (Foster) Gallaher

78, of Malvern, passed away Tuesday November 26, 2024 in the Altercare of Alliance.  She was born November 13, 1946 in New Middletown, Ohio to Charles and Gladys (Coblentz) Foster.  She had previously worked for Minerva Veterinary Clinic as a vet tech, and for PCC Airfoils in Minerva. Later, she co-owned a...

Nov 25, 2024

Rose Mary Phyllis George

Age 77, of Minerva passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born Oct. 6, 1947 in Pekin to Joe and Mae (Smith) Greco.  Over the years she enjoyed working at various places including Klippert's 5&10 in Minerva, Alliance Manufacturing, 20 years at the Minerva McDonalds,...