Obituaries

Betty Jane Bowman

Betty Jane Bowman

Aug 14, 2013

Betty J. Bowman, age 72, of Minerva, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in her home. She was born June 12, 1941 in Pekin, OH to Elden "Kelly" and Mary (Siofletia) Bowman. She retired from Ohio Tool & Drill, was a member of the Minerva First Christian Church and was an avid Gardener. She is survived by a brother, John (Deborah)...

Gladys Irene Shirley

Gladys Irene Shirley

Aug 12, 2013

Gladys I. Shirley Age 90, of Minerva died Monday Aug. 12, 2013 in the Great Trail Care Center. She was born May 27, 1923 in Minerva to Forest and Laura (McElravy) Willis. She was a housewife and had worked at the Liberty Bell in Minerva. She is a member of the Canton Baptist Temple where she taught the 2 yr....

Dorothy Ann Barcus

Dorothy Ann Barcus

Aug 12, 2013

Dorothy A. Barcus Age 92, of Alliance, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 in Canterbury Villa. She was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Pekin to James and Bessie (Glass) Brothers. She retired from TRW in Minerva where she had worked in the wax room and in casting and polishing. She graduated from Minerva High School and is a member of the...

Venone Joan Borland

Venone Joan Borland

Aug 6, 2013

Venone J. Borland, age 94, of Minerva, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in McCrea Manor. She was born Aug. 13, 1918 in Canton, Ohio to Glen and Bernice (Hawk) Hartline. She was a housewife, member of the Minerva First Presbyterian Church, Friendship Club and the Metal Detectors Club. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Borland who...

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

Aug 5, 2013

Jack Miller Age 90, of Carrollton, formerly of Hollywood, FL and New York, died Monday, August 5, 2013 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 27, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to Morris and Rose (Marcus) Miller. He was a famous hairstylist and became Executive Vice President of Seligman & Latz Salons in New York and later Vice President of...

Margaret Rose Toussant

Margaret Rose Toussant

Aug 4, 2013

Margaret R. Toussant, age 82, of Minerva, died Sunday, Aug. 4th, 2013 in the Minerva Eldercare. She was born July 22, 1931 in Leesville to John and Ana (Wayda) Pastircak. She was a billing supervisor at Danner Press in Canton. She is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva and the Catholic Women's Club. She graduated from Carrollton...

Robert R Anguish

Robert R Anguish

Jul 27, 2013

Robert R. Anguish,age 75, of Carrollton, OH died Saturday, July 27, 2013 in the Carroll Healthcare Center in Carrollton. He was born Sept. 2, 1937 in Harrison County, OH to Albert and Eva (Cochran) Anguish. He retired from General Motors in Lordstown after 30 years of service. He was US Army veteran, graduate of Carrollton High School, and a member...

Harold Kenneth Glasure

Harold Kenneth Glasure

Jul 25, 2013

Harold K. Glasure, age 76, of Minerva died Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Minerva Eldercare Center. He was born July 26, 1936 in Toronto, Ohio to Lelon and Martha (Rawson) Glasure. He retired from Republic Steel in Canton after working 31 years as a production worker, is a US Naval veteran, a 1955 graduate of Jefferson Union High School ,...

Mary Frances Petros

Mary Frances Petros

Jul 24, 2013

Mary F. Petros, age 92, of St. Luke Lutheran Community in Minerva, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 in The Laurels of Massillon surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 3, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio to Pasquale and Martha (Plastine) Villella. She was a housewife and was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva where she was a...

Lucille Smith

Lucille Smith

Jul 23, 2013

Lucille R. Smith, age 88 of Minerva died Tuesday July 23, 2013 in the Great Trail Care Center. She was born May 20, 1925 in Nelsonville to Floyd and Ruth (Six) Dearth. She was a homemaker and member of the Minerva First Christian Church and the Secret Sisters. She is preceded in death by her husband, Derward Smith who died...

Dorothy Irene Unkefer

Dorothy Irene Unkefer

Jul 17, 2013

Dorothy I. Unkefer, age 80, of Minerva, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 surrounded by her family in Minerva Eldercare. She was born Nov. 10, 1932 in Louisville to Harold and Irene (Lautzenheiser) Kauth. She was a housewife and enjoyed traveling, crocheting and playing in her card club. She was a member of the Malvern United Methodist Church,member of the United...

Robert Work Blanc

Robert Work Blanc

Jul 17, 2013

Robert W. Blanc, age 73, of Minerva, died Wed. July 17, 2013 in the Alliance Community Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 11, 1939 in Canton to Bob and Kate (Work) Blanc. He retired from Blackhawk Industries where he was a supervisor. He graduated from Minerva High School and was a US Marine during the Cuban...

Pamala Sue Smith

Pamala Sue Smith

Jul 16, 2013

Pamala S. Smith, age 53, of Minerva, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 13, 1960 in Akron, OH to Robert and Margaret "Peg" (Bragg) Thompson of Rock Haven, WV. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Ivy Rose Dairy Farm. In addition to her parents she is survived by her...

Shirley Mae Schmidt

Shirley Mae Schmidt

Jul 14, 2013

Shirley M. Schmidt,age 84, of Minerva, died Sunday July 14, 2013 in the Alliance Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 4, 1928 in New Castle, PA to Harry and Freda (Hager) Simmons. She retired from the Pleasant View Golf Course and had also worked for the Liberty Bell in Minerva, Denny's Market in Minerva, and Edgewater Golf Course where she...

William Sherman Randal

William Sherman Randal

Jul 14, 2013

William S. Randal, age 72, of Minerva, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 15, 1940 in Malvern to John and Lillian Randal. He retired from Paris Twp. He is survived by 7 children, Shawn Philabaum of Canton, Brian (Dawn) Kinsey of Leesville, Wendy Green of GA, Joan Kinsey of Malvern, Karan Marazza of Massillon,...

Delmar George Smith

Delmar George Smith

Jul 13, 2013

Delmar G. Smith Age 81 of Minerva, died Saturday, July 13th, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born March 1, 1932 in Minerva to George and Velma (Pariso) Smith. He had worked for the Minerva Wax Paper in Minerva for 25 years and retired from Sears in Canton where he was a service technician for 30 years. He graduated from...

David Oliver Casper

David Oliver Casper

Jul 13, 2013

David O. Casper Age 79, of Minerva, died Sat. July 13th, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1934 in Malvern to Gregory and Katharine (Booth) Casper. He retired from Union Metal in Canton and had worked for Good Roads Machinery in Minerva. He was a 1952 graduate of Malvern High School and a US Army Veteran....

David Lee Duffy

David Lee Duffy

Jul 8, 2013

David L. Duffy, age 66, of Malvern, died Monday, July 8, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Jan. 28, 1947 in Massillon, Ohio to Donald and Helen (Cline) Duffy. He retired from General Motors in Lordstown where he worked for over 38 years, was currently working at the Minerva Public Library, is a 1966 graduate of Carrollton High School....

Donald Raymond Abbott

Donald Raymond Abbott

Jul 3, 2013

Donald R. Abbott,age 73, of Mechanicstown, died Wed., July 3rd, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Marianna, PA to John and Janet (Hines) Abbott. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for over 30 years and is a US Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jacklyn...

Katie Sommers

Katie Sommers

Jun 23, 2013

Katie (Beachy) Sommers Age 88, of Minerva, OH, passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was born in Hartville, Ohio on December 28, 1924 to Benedict and Anna (Hostetler) Beachy. On January 1, 1946 she married John Sommers. John preceded her in death on July 21, 2011. She was a member at Minerva Christian...