Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Carl J. Catts

Age 61, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.  He was born Jan. 11, 1963 in Columbus.  He was a forklift operator for Forward Air in Columbus and an auto mechanic.  He loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter and spending time working on cars.

He is survived by...

Aug 1, 2024

Scott Miller

Age 66, of Minerva passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.  He was born April 24, 1958 in Canton to the late Larry and Vivian (Beatty) Miller.  Scott was a car salesman for Lavery Chevrolet for many years and had worked for Gilliam Concessions.  He graduated from Minerva High School.

He is...

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas F. Smith

Age 72, of Tippecanoe passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in the Trinity Twin City Hospital.  He was born Jan. 23, 1952 in Canton to Albert and Leathie (Keloustian) Smith Jr.  He retired from Roofer's Local #88 in Canton where he had worked for over 30 years and was also a local...

Jul 27, 2024

Jack Strait

Age 86, of Robertsville, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born April 14, 1938 in Robertsville to the late Harry and Hazel (Pritchard) Strait. He is retired from St. Regis and Georgia Pacific where he worked for many years.  He is a member of the Robertsville...

Jul 25, 2024

Clair E. Nyland

Age 72, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Jan. 21, 1952 in Indiana, PA to the late John and Margaret (McCracken) Nyland. He is a retired welder.

He is survived by his wife, Christine (Burwell) Nyland, 3 daughters, Courtney (Josh) Kelly of...

Jul 24, 2024

Nancy (Dye) Schott

Age 85, of Lake Mohawk/Malvern, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Inn at University Village in Massillon after many years of declining health.  She was born Nov. 22, 1938 in North Lawrence to Frank and Blanche (Roby) Dye. She retired from Superior Technologies in Canton.  She is a member of the St....

Jul 20, 2024

Debra J. Brown

Age 69, of Malvern passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva.  She was born Nov. 30, 1954 in Elyria to Loretta (Ward) (Bottomlee) Messersmith and the late Frank Bottomlee.  She worked for Nexpak in East Canton and Wal-Mart.  She was a member of the East Canton Quilters Club....

Jul 19, 2024

James W. Campbell

Age 85, of Minerva, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024.  He was born Nov. 8, 1938 in Mapleton to Wendell and Ann (Siofletia) Campbell.  He retired from PCC where he had worked for over 40 years.  He is a longtime member of the Little Country Church in Waynesburg.  He graduated from Augusta High School...

Jul 19, 2024

Henry Monte

Age 85, of Minerva, passed away, Friday July 19, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born Feb. 21, 1937 in Dover to Louis and Jennie (Beamer) Monte. He began working for Cold Cast in Minerva and retired as an engineer from PCC Airfoils in Minerva.  He is a member of St....

Jul 16, 2024

Twila W. Schmidt

Age 96, of Paso Robles, CA, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the Twin City Hospital in Templeton, CA.  She was born June 21, 1928 in Minerva, OH to Russell and Martha (Haines) Clapper.  She retired as a Claims Adjuster and had worked for H&H Insurance and Frank B. Hall Insurance...

Jul 14, 2024

David E. Scott

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David E. Scott, a beloved father,

grandfather, husband, and an extraordinary cook, who left us on July 14, 2024 at the age of 76.

David was born on July 4, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to William and...

Jul 11, 2024

Margaret M. Grindstaff

Age 87, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the Carroll Healthcare Center. She was born October 3, 1936 in Canton to Clyde and Jessie (McCartney) Wood. She retired from Stark Ceramics and Alliance Manufacturing and is a member of the Carrollton Baptist Temple.

She is preceded in death by...

Jul 11, 2024

Shane M. Hoover

Age 49, of East Canton, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  He was born March 19, 1975 in Canton.  He was a welder for Mac Trailers and Summitville Tile.  He graduated from Minerva High School and loved the outdoors.  He loved fishing, hunting riding his 4-wheeler and spending...

Jul 11, 2024

George L. Place Jr., age 79, passed away on July 11, 2024, after a six-week struggle due to complications following a medical procedure. Born on December 11, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to George L. Place Sr. and Mildred K. (Mathers) Place, George entered the world as a premature baby; however, quickly proved himself a fighting survivor.

George...

Jul 6, 2024

James "Jim" Ickes

passed away Saturday July 6th surrounded by his family in a beautiful hospice setting in Akron.  Jim was born Aug 18, 1951, to James (Mac) and Eleanor (LeCrone) Ickes.  He is survived by his wife Joan (Ayers) Ickes whom he married on March 21, 1997.  Also survived by 2 daughters Carri (Phil)...

Jul 5, 2024

Jimmy A. Vance

Age 77, of Carrollton passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 in the Rose Lane Care Center in Massillon from a two year battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Nelson) Vance who died in 2018, a sister, Connie Varian and a brother, Alden Dean Vance....

Jul 2, 2024

Richard J. McClain II

On July 2, 2024, at the age of 37, Richard J. McClain II's spirit departed this earth. Ricky, a beacon of unwavering friendship and kindness, has left an unforgettable mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. Throughout his life, a few of his great joys...

Jun 30, 2024

Deward "Woody" Woods

Age 79, of Minerva, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born in Morgantown, WV to Charles and Freda (Vannoy) Woods.  He retired from Republic Steel after over 30 years of service and later worked for many different area auctioneers.  He is a long time and...

Jun 28, 2024

Dolly Hoffman

age 81 of Carrollton and formerly Minerva, left this world to be with her husband Sam on Friday, June 28,2024 after battling Dementia for several years.

If Dolly could have been described in one word it would have been vibrant. Extremely outgoing; and could talk to anyone and everyone. Her two...

Jun 23, 2024

Michael H. King

Age 71, of Minerva, passed away, Sunday, June 23, 2024.  He was born Sept. 19, 1952 in Alliance to Doyle King of Minerva and the late Wilma Jean (Ullom) King.  He was a machinist working in the Oil Fields and machine shops.  He graduated from Minerva High School and is a US Marine.