Obituaries

Jun 10, 2023

Roger Allen Stertzbach

Age 80, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Rose Lane Veterans Nursing in Massillon after a long illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1942 in Minerva, the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Tucker) Stertzbach.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Treep) Stertzbach, son,...

Jun 8, 2023

Louise F. Norton

Age 66, of Minerva, died Thursday in the Aultman Alliance Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1957 to Lawrence and Leona (Brenner) Norton.

She is survived by 3 sisters, Mary (John) Finnegin of East Rochester, LeAnn (Don) Meyers of East Canton, Betty Parker of Kensington, brother, Bill Norton of Jewet and 15...

Jun 7, 2023

Jeffrey Joseph Neff

Age 41, of Canton, died Wednesday, June 7,2023 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born Jan. 26, 1982 in Canton to Tom Metheny and Sandra Riley.  He was a car detailer.

He is survived by his wife, Domnita (Cooper) Neff, father Tom Matheny and his wife, Deborah of Louisville,...

Jun 3, 2023

Nicole "Nikki" Moyers

Age 55, of Minerva, OH passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Aultman Hospital. She was born April 11, 1968 in Canton, OH and was a 1986 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. She worked for L.T. Associates and Unclaimed Freight in Canton for 30 years. Nikki loved crafting. She was very creative and...

Jun 2, 2023

Anne Eick

Age 97, of Malvern, died Friday, June 2, 2023 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born March 7, 1926 in Malvern to Wayne and Alta (Williams) Penick. She worked for PCC Airfoils in Minerva and Tony Mason's Grocery Store in Malvern.  She is a member of the Malvern First Christian Church and graduated from...

Jun 1, 2023

Barbara E. Medved

Age 77, of Malvern, died Thursday, June 1, 2023 in the Arbor's of Minerva. She was born Jan. 2, 1946 in Canton to George and Pearl (Hamburg) Thompson. She had worked for GBS in Malvern.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Medved who died May 17, 2023 and a...

May 29, 2023

Travis A. Maple

Age 36, of Archbold, OH, died Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born May 29, 1987 in Carrollton.  He worked for Sauder Woodworking Company in Archbold.  He graduated from Carrollton High School in 2006 and is a US Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Michelle (Chad) Robinson of...

May 29, 2023

Ruby J. McCray

Age 85, of Minerva, died Monday, May 29, 2023 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 24, 1937 in Guernsey, OH to Sam and Bertha (Spencer) Monk. She retired from the Timken Company where she was an inspector. She graduated from Minerva High School.

She is survived by...

May 25, 2023

Paul J. Filisky

Age 86, of Minerva, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the Aultman - Alliance Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio to Steven and Mary (Veselouska) Filisky. He was a self-employed carpenter, a graduate of Urseline High School and is a US Navy Veteran and served in the US Coast...

May 17, 2023

Edward Medved

Age 88, of Malvern, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Aug. 4, 1934 in Rose Twp., Carroll County to Anthony and Rose (Pincola) Medved. He retired from Heckett Engineering in Canton where he was a Operating Engineer and Heavy Equipment Operator. He graduated from Dellroy High School and is a...

May 16, 2023

Clarence Jack Grindstaff

Age 84, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1938 in Newland, NC to Claude and Maggie (Koon) Grindstaff. He retired from Republic Steel in Canton where he had worked for 36 years as an electrician. He is a member and former...

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...