Obituaries

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.

Jun 17, 2024

John C. Sanor

Age 72, of Minerva, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 in the Arbor's of Minerva. He was born Feb. 28, 1952 in Salem to the late Delmar and Geneva (Whinnery) Sanor.  He had worked at the family farm, the Sanor Fruit Farm.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Clarence (Barbara Baum) Antram...

Jun 16, 2024

Darla S. Norton

Age 76, of East Rochester, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Aultman Hospital.  She was born Feb. 16, 1948, in PA to Paul and Ruth Capone.  She was a housewife and member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2024

William P. Davis

Age 86, of Minerva, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born March 3, 1938 in Canton to Donald and Erna (Ulrich) Davis. He retired from Zeiger Industries in Canton as a Machinist and had formerly worked for Winter's Industries.  He graduated from Timken High School and...

Jun 15, 2024

Donald "Lynn" Molen

A beloved member of the Minerva Lions community, passed away on June 15th, 2024, after battling cancer for the past year. Born on March 12th, 1945, in Canton, Lynn was the son of John and Mabel Molen. He was preceded in death by his father John Molen in 1977, his brother David...

Jun 10, 2024

Shane R. Schandel

Age 66, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born Dec. 7, 1957 in Canton to the late Kenneth Schandel and Gwendolyn (Burford) Stephens of Virginia.  He worked on several area farms including Evans Dairy Farm.  He loved playing chess, pool and was an avid artist and fisherman.

Jun 5, 2024

Robert K. Hetherington

Age 88, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Aultman Hospital.  He was born July 16, 1935 in Canton to Richard and Katherine (Moser) Hetherington.  He retired from Fleming Foods in Massillon where he worked for 27 years.  After retirement he worked for Kishman's IGA in Minerva.  He is a...

May 29, 2024

Mary Kathryn Sommers

Age 97, of East Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Brookdale of Alliance.  She was born April 8, 1927 in Hartville to the late Jonathan and Fannie (Overholt) King. She is a member of the Minerva Christian Fellowship Church. She enjoyed embroidering, quilting, flower gardening and singing. She loved spending...

May 26, 2024

Rachel S. Cooper

Age 43, of East Rochester, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.  She was born July 8, 1980 in Alliance.  She works at Classic Drive Thru in Minerva and formerly Minerva Circle K and was a graduate of Alliance High School in 1998.

She is survived by her husband, Derek Cooper...

May 25, 2024

Ronald Alexander Koniecko

Age 84, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Canterbury Villa in Alliance.  He was born Jan. 1, 1940 in Poland to Alexander and Mary (Jaglowski) Koniecko.  He retired from the Timken Company and Timken Research where he had worked for 30 years.  He had  formerly worked for Hercules Motors...

May 24, 2024

Pamela K. Stimmel

Age 71, of Malvern, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024.  She was born Nov. 12, 1952 in Canton to the late Glenn and Jean (Rist) Stimmel.  She retired from the Malvern Post Office where she was a rural mail carrier for over 40 years.  She is a member of the Carroll County...

May 17, 2024

"Together again"

Roger L. Starkey

Age 85, of Mechanicstown, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat.  He was born June 23, 1938 in Louisville to Duane and Beulah (Kandel) Starkey. He was the owner of Windy Hill Dairy Farm for many years and a member of...

May 14, 2024

Rev. James Rice

Age 88, of East Rochester, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born Sept. 13, 1935 in Wheeling, WV to Lawrence and Sally (Rogers) Rice.  He retired from the Empire United Methodist Church and served several churches in his 27 year career.  He graduated from Wheeling High...

May 13, 2024

Robert R. Cutlip Jr.

Age 62, of East Sparta, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.  He was born April 26, 1962, in Canton.  He is a US Army Veteran having served in Germany and Hawaii.  Following the service, he was a machinist for the Bowdil Company in Waco.

He is survived by his...

May 12, 2024

Gary W. Archer

Age 76, of Minerva, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 27, 1947 in Canton to Wade and Ruth (Draher) Archer. He was a tower crane operator for the Local #18 Operating Engineers out of Akron. He is a member of...

May 10, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Jocek

Age 75, of Malvern, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born in Cleveland to Clinton and Mary (Weatherhead) Newman. She was a passionate educator who taught Math at R. G. Drage Career Center for 15 years. Peggy graduated from Cheshire High School in Connecticut and received a Bachelor's Degree in Math...