Obituaries

Nov 17, 2022

Cathy Blitz

Age 58, of Jackson Twp., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born June 25, 1964 in Klamath Falls, OR to Marilyn (Arntz) Pickett of Burton and the late Charles Pickett. She retired from Minerva Local Schools where she had taught in the Elementary School for 32...

Nov 17, 2022

Ava E. Burman

Age 22, of Minerva, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton following injuries sustained in an auto accident.  She was born Jan. 12, 2000 in Canton to Jeff and Lisa (Marko) Burman of Minerva.  In December, she would have graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...

Nov 11, 2022

"Together Again" Esther M. Johnston Age 95, of Homeworth, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 in Aultman Alliance Hospital.  She was born Aug. 11, 1927 in New Franklin to Harold and Florence (Crowl) Haynam. She is a housewife and retired from Universal Co-op in Alliance where she was a secretary for 15 years.  She is a member...

Nov 9, 2022

Michael P. Woodburn

Age 72, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. He was born in Franklin, PA to the late Michael and Dorothy (Osman) Woodburn Sr. He retired from the railroad.  He had worked for Conrail, Ohi-Rail Corp. in Minerva and G&W Rail.  He graduated from North Canton High School in 1968 and attended...

Nov 8, 2022

Vernon A. McCarty

Age 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at his home in Carrollton surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1957 in Canton to James and Darlene (Miller) McCarty of Carrollton.  He was a Welder for Beaver Excavating for 27 years and owned Vern's Portable Welding.

In addition to...

Nov 6, 2022

Janet E. Morgan

Janet E. Morgan, age 79 lifelong resident of Minerva, died Sunday, November 6, 2022.  She was born July 12, 1943 to the late Dalmer and Charlotte (Hawkins) Smith.

She retired from PCC Airfoils, and had previously worked at Baxter Tube, Summitville Tile and TRW.  She is a member of the...

Nov 3, 2022

Jeanne E. Hunston

Age 74, of Minerva, died Thursday Nov. 3, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Feb. 6, 1948 in Canton to Roy and Helen (Perdue) Clark. She retired in 2009 from the Minerva School District where she was the school nurse and former secretary.  She had also worked for 9 years at...

Nov 3, 2022

Daniel L. Oyer Age 63, of Kensington, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.  He was born June 10, 1959 in Canton to the late Raymond and Elaine (Sumner) Oyer.  He worked in the Oil Fields in his younger years, worked as a machinist and was a truck driver for many years.  He was a 1977 graduate from Minerva High...

Nov 1, 2022

Ruth E. Ecrement

Age 85, of Minerva, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in the Truman House in New Philadelphia. She was born June 5, 1937 in Mansfield to Clyde and Ida Virginia (Kilgore) Smith.  She was a beautician for many years, owning Ruth's Beauty Shop in East Rochester. She is a member of St. Gabriel...

Oct 31, 2022

Richard D. Geiselman Jr.

Age 68, of Minerva, died Monday Oct. 31, 2022. He was born June 24, 1954 in Alliance to the late Richard and Donna (Jays) Geiselman Sr. He retired from Tank Services and had worked for Rose's Butchering, Pep Drilling, Cubby Drilling, General 30 and lately was an Amish Driver.  He is...

Oct 31, 2022

Doris Hans

Age 83, of New Philadelphia died Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in the Truman House. She was born Feb. 10, 1939 in Jamna Nagar Jagadhri, India to the late David and Nooran Dean. She was a Registered Nurse and a Nurses Aid.  She graduated from the Simla Nursing School and is a member of...

Oct 30, 2022

Leslie L. Foster Jr.

Age 62, of Malvern, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1960 in Canton to Leslie and Dorothy (Adams) Foster Sr. He had worked for Kopp Clay, Burwell Refuge, Summitville Tile and Harrison Hills Campground. He loved to go fishing and was an avid...

Oct 30, 2022

Ardella R. Geiger

Age 88, of Sebring, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born Aug. 24, 1934 in Boone Twp., IN to Wade and Edna (Raderstorf) Brown.  She was a homemaker and had been a hostess at Grinder's in Alliance.  She graduated from Columbia City High...

Oct 28, 2022

Margene Krall

age 94, of Minerva, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born June 21, 1928 in Sugarcreek to Homer and Hazel (Fisher) Bitikofer. She was the financial secretary for the Canton Board of Realtor's for 9 years, had been the Biscuit Maker at Hardee's in Minerva and worked...

Oct 22, 2022

Owen M. Grubb

Age 16, of Minerva, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 in Akron Children's Hospital. He was born June 19, 2006 in Alliance to Jeff and Devin (Grubb) Arnoto.  He is a junior at Minerva High School and active on the Cross Country Team, Track and Choir. He loved to have fun and hang...

Oct 18, 2022

Steve S. Erden II

age 54, of Minerva, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 in his home with his family by his side.  He was born Oct. 16, 1968 in Shinnston, WV.  He is a member of the Carpenter's Union #435 in Cleveland where he had worked for 30 years.  He also owned Erden Construction.  He...

Oct 16, 2022

Herman C. Minor

Age 72, of Carrollton, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Aultman-Alliance Community Hospital. He was born April 4, 1950 in Canton to Charles and Betty (Pearson) Minor. He was self-employed and worked with horses.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Ranelle (Cannon) Carson whom he married June 8...

Oct 15, 2022

Debra (Elliott) Eagle

Debra (Elliott) Eagle (1955-2022) joined her parents (Walter and Ruth (Kerr) Elliott) in Heaven after a long, courageous, hard-fought battle against cancer. Debbie's final days were spent on the farm, in the loving care of her adoring husband of 36 years, Everett Eagle, Jr.

Deb and Everett raised two strong,...

Oct 14, 2022

Randy L. Crowl

Age 68, of Malvern, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 in the Arbors of Minerva from complications from diabetes and kidney disease. He was born Sept. 11, 1954 in Canton to William and Margaret (Locke) Crowl. He was a truck driver for O. D. Hoke and Son and then drove for All Out...

Oct 2, 2022

Marjorie  D. Straight

Age 76, of Carrollton, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 2, 1946 in Malvern to the late Wayne and Maxine (Harris) Clark.

Marjorie was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother (Nana). She had enough love to go...