Obituaries

Sep 3, 2024

Michael R. Clear

Age 73, of Homeworth, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.  He was born Sept. 7, 1950 in Canton to the late Pete and Martha (Daniels) Clear.  He retired from the Ford Motor Company where he had worked for 30 years.  He graduated from Malvern High School in 1968 and is a US...

Sep 2, 2024

Kenneth L. Keister

Age 60, of Minerva, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.  He was born December 11, 1963 in Canton to David L. Keister of Minerva and the late Donna (Ramsey) Keister. He worked for Keister Plumbing and Heating and was a farmer for many years.  He is a member of the Calvary Pentecostal...

Aug 31, 2024

Carol Clapper

age 78, of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born October 20, 1945 in Canton to Bruce and Louise (Gross) Dungan. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1964 and the National Beauty College in Canton.  She was a beautician for many years operating the Foxxy Lady Beauty...

Aug 30, 2024

Jed M. Unruh

Age 19, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 from injuries sustained in an accident.  He was born May 13, 2005 in Orrville to Anthony and Lavina (Peachey) Unruh. He works for Terra Masonry.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters, Krystle (Justin) Durley of...

Aug 27, 2024

Erin Elizabeth Larsen, age 42, of Fayetteville, West Virginia passed away suddenly after an accident on August 27, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 24, 1981 to Diane and Lauren Larsen, the youngest of two, Christopher being her older brother. She grew up in Severna Park, Maryland and upon graduation pursued a pre-med degree at Virginia...

Aug 18, 2024

Rosemary Thrower

Age 80, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 in Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.  She was born April 20, 1944 in Canton to Anthony and Mary (Roshong) Thewes.  She was a housewife and member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva and formerly Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Louisville...

Aug 17, 2024

"Together again"

Steven A. Haught

Age 70, of Minerva passed away Sat. Aug. 17, 2024 in his home.  He was born March 25, 1954 in Minerva to Jack and Phyllis (Dougherty) Haught.  He worked for Burns Cold Forge in Minerva for 26 years and graduated from Minerva High School in 1973.  ...

Aug 16, 2024

Terry V. Carpenter

Age 80, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Feb. 7, 1944 in Marietta, Oh. to James and Pauline (Jeffer) Carpenter.  He retired from the Timken Company.  He is a US Army Veteran.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shane (Meek)...

Aug 14, 2024

Arissa "Mo" Shupe

Age 27, of Barberton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14,2024 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 9, 1997, in Massillon. She graduated from Edison High School in 2015 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University in 2018. She works as a Volunteer Coordinator...

Aug 13, 2024

David Holbrook Sr.

Age 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13. 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Aug. 10, 1963 in Canton to the late Charles and Loretta (Lewis) Holbrook.  He worked for the Gaspar Company in Canton for 35 years.  He loved the outdoors, riding dirt bikes, fishing...

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Civita (Casale) Ostarchvic

age 102, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away at Lifecare Center in New Port Richey, Florida on August 13, 2024 following a short illness.

Mary was born in San Giovanni lncarico, Province of Frozinone, Italy on January 29, 1922. The daughter of the late...

Aug 5, 2024

Donna Mitchell

Age 84, of Minerva, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in the Arbors of Minerva surrounded by her loving family and staff. She was born June 6, 1940, in Minerva to Kenneth and Margaret (Tarr) VanFossen. She had worked at Wal-Mart in Alliance, the Minerva Dairy, Minnesota (Hancock) Fabric Co. in Boardman and...

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...