Obituaries

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,...

Nov 23, 2024

Christopher L. Kernen

Age 46, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born Sept. 20, 1978 in Weirton, WV to Bill Kernen and the late Rose (Miller) Kernen. He graduated from Glen Oak High School.  He was a kitchen manager at Mountaineer Park for 10 years and had been a...

Nov 22, 2024

Janet Spahr

age 88, of Minerva passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 in the Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born November 25th, 1935, in Mt Pleasant, Ohio to the late Albert and Frances (Triplett) Escott. She retired in 1998 from PCC Airfoils after 33 years of service. She graduated from Carrolton High School and...

Nov 21, 2024

Jeffrey T. Davis

age 71, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born Jan. 26, 1953 in East Liverpool to James and Mary (Glass) Davis. He worked in retail for many years.  He graduated from East Liverpool High School and attended Kent State University.  He is...

Nov 21, 2024

Loretta J. Fairchild

Age 72, of Pattersonville, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 in her home surrounded by those she loved. She was born Jan. 9, 1952 in Little Grassy Creek, WV, to Owen and Dorothy (Claypool) Pugh. She had worked for the Ames Department Store and worked as a home health aid.

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Nov 20, 2024

Linda L. Byrd

Age 84, of Malvern, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 19, 1940 in Canton to Emil and Zelma (Haynam) Logan.  She is a retired schoolteacher having taught English and Latin in the Columbus, Painesville and Canton South School Districts. She graduated...

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Ann Kidd

age 68, of Malvern passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born April 3, 1956 in Dover to the late Richard and Marilyn (Meyer) Miller.  She had worked for DLH Industries for 20 years.  She graduated from Waynedale High School in 1974.

Nov 19, 2024

Judith Ann Lautzenheiser

October 3, 1951 – November 19, 2024

Judith Ann "Judy" Lautzenheiser was born in Canton, Ohio, to Karl "Bud" and Ruth (Purdue) Stoller. She passed away at the age of 73 at the Arbors at Minerva. She was married to her husband and best friend, Gary Lautzenheiser, for 53 years.

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Nov 19, 2024

Brody T. Toot

Age 38, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born on June 20, 1986 in Alliance, to Wally and Shelley (Hasch) Toot of Minerva. Brody was a 2004 Graduate of the Minerva High School, a member of the US Army...