Obituaries

Feb 2, 2023

Homer Glenden Dotson

Homer Glenden Dotson was born to Lycurgus and Emma Lea (Yoder) Dotson,...

Jan 30, 2023

Doris Stafford Ervin

Age 97, of Hilliard and formerly New Philadelphia, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 in Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born March 21, 1925 in Cambridge to William Edgar and Leah Lenore (Addy) Stafford. The family moved to Columbiana County in 1932, where Doris lived until 1985. After four years in Bad Kreuznach,...

Jan 27, 2023

Letha L. Waseman

Age 102, of Minerva, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 14, 1920 in Minerva to Andrew W. and Mary (Harsh) Ray. She worked at the Minerva Wax Paper Co. and is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church.

She...

Jan 26, 2023

Lynne C. Unkefer

Age 83, of Minerva, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Akron General Hospital. She was born July 5, 1939 in Alliance to the late Marvin and Mildred (Carr) Boyd. She taught Elementary Education in the Alliance and Minerva School Districts.  She graduated from Alliance High School and received her Bachelor's in Education...

Jan 25, 2023

Patricia M. Houze

Age 71, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 5, 1951 in Canton to the late Donald and Margaret (Cope) Ward. She was a homemaker and graduated from Minerva High School in 1969.  She is a member of the Minerva...

Jan 16, 2023

Geraldine Horn

Myrtle Geraldine Horn, passed away January 16, 2023 at the home of her son in Carrollton, Ohio. She was born May 17, 1923 at Nogo, Arkansas to the late David Alva Mathis and Lou Dora (Pack) Mathis.  In addition to her parents, Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband Nolan...

Jan 15, 2023

Guy Richard Dourm

Age 92, of Paris, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. He was born March 14, 1930 in Canton to Guy and Beulah (Reisinger) Dourm. He had worked for Republic Steel, LTV Steel, Pinkerton Security and Securitus Security.  He is a US Air Force Veteran.  He is a member of the VFW Post #3747...

Jan 13, 2023

Richard Cox

age 74, of Malvern, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Aug. 27, 1948 in Towanda, PA to the late John and Dolores (Sayman) Cox. Dick was one of the funniest, most jovial guys you could meet. He always had a joke to tell and knew how to make...

Jan 13, 2023

Cora E. Pair

Age 69, of Alliance, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. She was born Nov. 21, 1953 in Birmingham, AL to Wardner and Beatrice Pair. She was a homemaker and she graduated from Minerva High School in 1975.

She is survived by 4 children, Jamie (Jamie) Rahmoeller of Louisville, Joseph (Stacy) Rahmoeller...

Jan 9, 2023

Thomas F. Slack

Age 68, of Minerva, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Jan. 27, 1954 in Canton to the late Carl and Susie (Wright) Slack. He worked for Harrison Paint in Canton for almost 50 years.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 1972.  He...

Jan 5, 2023

Brayden R. Wrana

Age 14, of Mineral City, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 in Akron Children's Hospital. He was born Aug. 6, 2008 in Canton, OH.  He is an 8 th grader at Tusky Valley Middle School.  He is a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia where he was a member...

Jan 5, 2023

Ronald Jason Border

Age 74, of Minerva, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 5, 2023, following an extended illness. Ronald was born March 1, 1948 in Tiffin, to Donald Jason and Emma Mae (Webster) Border (both deceased). Survivors include Ruth Elaine Border, whom he married May 20, 1972, daughter of Leonard (deceased)...

Jan 3, 2023

Ronald E. Whiteleather , age 71, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023

at Advent Health in Deland, FL. He was born September 11, 1951 to the late Harry Whiteleather and Ellen Mae Rasey in Orlando, FL. He was an intelligent, gentle and kind person. Upon graduation from Meritt Island High School,...

Dec 30, 2022

Barbara A. Hochstetler

Age 82, of Minerva, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. She was born May 27, 1940 in Augusta to Harley and Edith (Erb) Brown. She graduated from Augusta High School in 1958.  She is an active and faithful member of the Malvern First Christian Church. She was an avid Bible reader which she...

Dec 30, 2022

Garianna Hughes

Age 28, of Kensington, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 3, 1994 in Alliance.  She graduated from Carrollton High School in 2012 and attended Stark State University.  She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her parents, Gary and Cindy (Barr)...

Dec 29, 2022

"Together again"

Ernest Lee Bullock

age 90, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in Centerville Villlage in Carrollton. He was born July 22, 1932 in Millfield (Bailey Run) in Athens County. He is a US Navy Veteran and worked as a Gunnery Sargent on an oil tanker in the Korean War. He...

Dec 29, 2022

Joseph L. Toalston

Age 62, of Kensington, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Dec. 9, 1960 Salem to Mary (Cameron) Toalston of Kensington and the late Donald Toalston. He was a heavy equipment operator and auto mechanic. He loved fishing and helping friends and family. He...

Dec 28, 2022

Samuel Allen Garee, Jr.

8.1.1937 - 12.28.2022

Samuel A. Garee, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. He was eighty-five. Born August 1, 1937, to Samuel and Maxine (Day) Garee. Sam served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for three years and went...

Dec 27, 2022

James F. Kienzle Age 70, of Minerva, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. His perfect mixture of wit, sense of humor and thoughtfulness coupled with his endless talents and knowledge made him the man he was. Honesty and integrity were the cornerstone principles of how he lived his life. Whether it was business, friends, or family,...

Dec 25, 2022

Mary Jo Snider

Age 82, of Minerva, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 in the Arbors of Minerva.  She was born May 25, 1940 in Wheeling, WV to Clyde and Marguerite (Rickus) Schau. She worked for Columbia Gas for several years and was a homemaker.  She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Wheeling in 1958. She...