Obituaries

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...

Matthew Joseph Schreckengaust

Matthew Joseph Schreckengaust

Jun 21, 2013

Matthew J. Schreckengaust Age 9, of Canton died Friday June 21, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 2003 in Canton to Teddy Schreckengaust of Kensington and Rosa Royal of Canton. This fall he would have been in the 4th grade at Garfield Academy in Canton. He loved baseball and played on the R&L Auto Service baseball team...

Gerald Thomas Kreitzer

Gerald Thomas Kreitzer

Jun 20, 2013

Gerald T. Kreitzer, age 70, of East Rochester, died Thursday June 20, 2013 in Altercare of Alliance. He was born Dec. 14, 1942 in Waco to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Milford) Kreitzer. He retired from the Timken Company in 1999 where he had worked for 33 years. He is a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and...

Twila Sue Wilson

Twila Sue Wilson

Jun 18, 2013

Twila S. Wilson, age 70, of Minerva, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in the Cleveland Clinic. She was born March 27, 1943 in East Canton to John and Julia (Caines) Myers. She retired from DLH Industries after 20 years of service and was a member of Mount Zion Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert...

Carol Ann Curfman

Carol Ann Curfman

Jun 16, 2013

Carol A. Curfman Age 63, of East Rochester, died Sunday June 16, 2013 in the Alliance Community Hospital. She was born June 7, 1950 in Coshocton to Malcom and Goldie (Ferguson) Cooley. She was a customer service manager for Walmart in Alliance and is a member of the North Georgetown First Brethren Church. She is survived by her husband of...

Franklin Jones

Franklin Jones

Jun 5, 2013

Franklin S. Jones, age 82, of Massillon died Wed., June 5, 2013 in Meadow Wind in Massillon. He was born May 20, 1931 in Minerva to George and Bessie (Eshbaugh) Jones. He had worked for Pony Express and was a US Marine Corp. veteran of the Korean War receiving a purple heart. He is survived by a stepson, Thomas Jones...

Bonita May Riley

Bonita May Riley

Jun 4, 2013

Bonita Riley, age 75, of Minerva, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in the Great Trail Care Center in Minerva. She was born Aug. 29, 1937 in Meadville, PA to Ralph and Martha (McGuire) Coon. She was a housewife and received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Malone College. She is survived by a daughter, Amy (Michael) Donohue of Salisbury, MD;...

Christy E. Mccollough

Christy E. Mccollough

Jun 3, 2013

Christy E. McCollough Age 72, of Lumberton, NC and formerly Minerva, died Monday June 3, 2013. He was born March 5, 1941 in Minerva to Harold and Lilly (Haines) McCollough. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1950. He was a brick layer and a US Army Veteran, member of the Minerva VFW Post #4120 and the Minerva Eagles Aerie...

John "Dick" Ehmer

John "Dick" Ehmer

Jun 1, 2013

John "Dick" Ehmer, age 79, of Waynesburg, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dick was a retired Carpenter/Contractor. He was an avid sports fan. Dick was the son of the late John and Adelaide (Eckenrode) Ehmer, and brother of the...

Jack M. Miller, Sr.

Jack M. Miller, Sr.

Jun 1, 2013

Jack M. Miller, Sr. Age 71, of Minerva, was united with his wife Sat. June 1, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 5, 1942 in Canton to Donald and Mildred (Mayhorn) Miller. He was owner of Miller's Building & Remodeling Co., and Miller's Birds. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judith (Gween)...

George Junior Picknell

George Junior Picknell

May 31, 2013

George Junior Picknell Age 88, of East Rochester went home to be in the arms of Jesus, Friday May 31, 2013 in Minerva Eldercare. He was born Nov. 21, 1924 in Hannibal, OH to George and Nancy (Smith) Picknell. He retired from West Township where he worked for 32 years, 10 years as road foreman and 4 years as a...

Stephen C. Clark

Stephen C. Clark

May 30, 2013

Stephen C. Clark Age 58 of Minerva died Thursday May 30, 2013 in the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born April 29, 1955 in Alliance to Faye Geraldine (Palmer) Clark of Minerva and the late James Clark. He was owner/operator of Salvage II in Minerva and a member of the Minerva United Methodist Church. In addition to his...