Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Harold S. Hunt Jr. (Bub)

Surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2023, Harold S. Hunt Jr, born July 21, 1950, went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Lori (Baer) Hunt whom he married January of 1983. His daughters Kristine (Nick) Stropki of Canton and Holly...

May 8, 2023

Myrl Ann Everett

Age 90, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at The Gables of Canton. She was born April 7,1933, in Minerva to John and Myrtie (Haines) Carson. She was a graduate of the Minerva High School Class of 1951. Myrl worked at Glaus Brothers Clothiers for over 20 years and has...

May 7, 2023

Ralph A. Whipkey

Age 55, of Mineral City, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born July 11, 1967 in Canton to the late Richard and Stella (Wendell) Whipkey. He was a multi-state licensed fire suppression inspector and installer and was a tree trimmer. He graduated from...

May 7, 2023

James (Jim) Leslie Sears

69, of Alliance, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, after a courageous 15 year battle with kidney disease. He was a fighter until the end. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. Jim was born Feb. 3, 1954 in Alliance to the late Robert and...

May 7, 2023

Carl E. Coblentz

Age 41, of Cottonwood, AZ, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 in AZ. He was born Nov. 20, 1981 in Salem, Ohio to Benjamin and Catherine (Stoltzfus) Coblentz of Alliance. He was a landscaper and owner of Carl's E-Lawncare.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 4 brothers, Benjamin (Monica) Coblentz,...

May 5, 2023

Mildred M Kelley , 89, of Malvern, OH, went home with the Lord, Friday, May 5, 2023.  She moved here from Mansfield where she had been a secretary and a saleswoman until her retirement.  She moved here to be closer to her family but loved all the new friends she...

May 3, 2023

Robert L. Smith

Age 64, of Minerva, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born Aug. 27, 1958 in Canton to the late Herman and Evelyn (Long) Smith. He retired from Harrison Paint in Canton where he had worked for 30 years. He is a US Army Veteran...

May 3, 2023

Brittany Ochsenbine

Age 31, of Minerva, gained her heavenly wings, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 due to battling a long term illness.  She was born March 19, 1992 in Bellaire.  She had worked in the kitchen at Minerva Healthcare and Rehab Center and was a 2011...

May 2, 2023

James B. Waller

Age 79, of Minerva died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born Nov. 9, 1943 in Canton to Clyde and Gladys (Horsley) Waller. He retired from the Timken Company where he had worked for 39 years. Jim was very active in his...

May 2, 2023

Michael W. Tucker

Age 65, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in the Senior Suites of Century Farms in Carrollton. He was born Nov. 1, 1957 in Alliance to the late Donald and Patricia (McCully) Tucker. He is a retired Diesel Mechanic and loved to shoot pool and go fishing. He graduated...

Apr 29, 2023

Enamay Carman

Age 92, of Canton, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Aultman Hospital. She was born May 30, 1930 in Hanoverton to Lewis and Olive (Russell) Carman. She was an LPN for Mercy Hospital for 14 years, and worked for Dr. Barr in Minerva, The Carroll County Visiting Nurse Assoc., Dr. Moffett...

Apr 29, 2023

Cynthia E. (Bergmeyer) Downin

age 60, of Minerva, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 19, 1962 in Greenport, Long Island, NY to Charles and Carol (Baker) Leden. She was a housewife. She loved doing puzzles with Mom Mohn, bingo, going to casino's and...

Apr 15, 2023

Freda E. (LeBeau) Hudson

Age 91, of Reynoldsburg and formerly Minerva, died Sat. April 15, 2023.  She was born July 17, 1931 in Robertsville to Charles and Mary Blanche (Wright) LeBeau. She was a homemaker and member of the Minerva First Christian Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis E....

Apr 14, 2023

Rhonda S. Leber

Rhonda S. Leber, 66, of Leland, Illinois passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born April 29, 1956 in Chillicothe, OH the daughter of Donald and Winnifred (Willis) Betz. She was raised in Louisville,...

Apr 13, 2023

Zebediah L. Snyder

Age 17 of Kensington, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Salem Regional Medical Center following a short illness.  He was born Feb. 18, 2006 in Salem to Vernon and Melissa (Sanor) Snyder.  He is a Junior at United Local High School where he is Treasurer of the FFA.  He is a member...

Apr 10, 2023

Tina D. Shetler

age 18, of Hammondsville and formerly of Baltic, passed away in a tragic vehicle accident that also claimed the life of her brother Kenny on Monday, April 10, 2023.

She was born on December 26, 2004 to Delbert L. and Elsie G. (Beachy) Shetler. Tina was employed at...

Apr 10, 2023

Kenny D. Shetler

16, of Hammondsville and formerly of Baltic, passed away in a tragic vehicle accident that also claimed the life of his sister Tina on Monday, April 10, 2023.

He was born on March 18, 2007 to Delbert L. and Elsie G. (Beachy) Shetler. Kenny was employed at Hiland Wood Products...

Mar 31, 2023

Barbara Jean (Galay) Burwell

age 64, of Bolivar, passed away, Friday, March 31, 2023 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center from ovarian cancer. She was born May 31, 1958 in Canton to Myron and Charlyn (Mick) Galay. Barb graduated from Aultman School of Professional Nursing and was employed at Aultman Hospital until her retirement in 2017...

Mar 28, 2023

Daryl D. Shirley

Age 52, of East Canton (Robertsville), died Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born June 20, 1970 in Alliance. He worked for Shirley's Powder Coating in Robertsville and was a graduate of Minerva High School.

He is survived by his mother, Norma (Butler) Shirley of East Canton, 2 sons, Payden...

Mar 28, 2023

Cora Karlen Evans "Corey"

age 77, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2023. Corey was born on January 1, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Oscar and Betty Karlen. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1963 where she was a football queen. She married Randy Evans 57 years ago and had...