Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Michael "Kent" Richmond

Age 70, of Minerva passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born December 9, 1954 in Columbus to Tullie and Mary Jane (Gabriel) Richmond. He was a Restaurant General Manager for over 40 years. He was very dedicated to his job and always strived to be...

Jan 9, 2025

William "Bill" Holben

Age 53, of Canton, passed away Jan. 9, 2025 in the University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born Sept. 30, 1971 in Canton to the late LeRoy and Wheltha Marie (Hough) Holben. He graduated from Glen Oak High School and was a Jack of all trades having been a welder and built...

Jan 3, 2025

Harold "Frank" Monk

age 67, passed away after of a courageous battle with cancer on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born April 8, 1957 in Hutchinson, KS to the late Robert and Linda (Mitchell) Monk. A lifelong resident of Minerva, Ohio, Frank was a proud 1975 graduate of...

Jan 2, 2025

Shirley J. Ross

Age 88, of Scio, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in the Altercare of Alliance. She was born March 27, 1936 in Arnolds Creek, WV to Nathan and Mary (Jones) Leggett. She worked at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She is a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Waynesburg.

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Jan 1, 2025

Marc E. Grumet

Marc Edward Grumet, age 73, of Malvern, OH, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born Jan. 17, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Arthur and Norma Josephine (Febo) Grumet. Following his graduation from Steubenville High School, Marc toured the world in the US Navy,...

Jan 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Debra Lynn Chilson

(August 17, 1954 – January 1, 2025)

Debra Lynn Chilson, a kind and genuine soul, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Born on August 17, 1954, to Clyde and Betty Brown. She grew up in Canton, Ohio, where she developed her lifelong gift of never meeting a...

Dec 28, 2024

Thomas L. Vasilliu

Age 71, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born November 5, 1953 in Canton to the late Thomas and Lavonne (Harsh) Vasilliu. He retired from Republic Steel in 2016 where he was a crane operator for 43 years.  He loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...

Dec 27, 2024

Paula Renee Nape, Age 56, died after a brief illness on December 27, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Carolyn (Mong) (Tibrea) Nape. She is survived by a half-brother Steve and wife Lisi Tibrea, nephews Andrew & Charles Tibrea all of South Carolina, an uncle Richard Mong of Louisville and many cousins.  ...

Dec 27, 2024

Terry J. McDaniel

Age 64, of Minerva, passed away Friday, November 27, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva.  He was born Oct. 16, 1960 in Alliance to the late Irving and Sandra (Labus) McDaniel. He was the owner of Terry's Hauling Service for 20 years.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 1979. He loved...

Dec 26, 2024

Theresa M. (Mick) (Jackson) Mullet

Age 75, of Canton, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Canton.  She was a housewife, graduate of Minerva High School and attended Stark State College and is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva. She spent the last 18 years of her life with her soul mate,...

Dec 26, 2024

"Together again"

Pattie (Ebling) Plott

Age 80, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. She was born Jan. 19, 1944 in Canton to the late Stanley and Anna (Wallace) Ebling. She was a truck driver in the oil fields, a farmer and a telemarketer. She graduated from Carrollton High School and is...

Dec 23, 2024

John R. Campbell

Age 72, of Waynesburg, Ohio passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. He was born June 18, 1952, in Canton, Ohio to Floyd and Helen (Hoopengarner) Campbell. He proudly served as a Police Officer for the Village of Minerva, advancing to the rank of Sergeant and...

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...