Obituaries

Jun 19, 2022

Marlene A. Biggins age 86, of Minerva, died Sunday, June 19, 2022 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born Sept. 3, 1935 to Alzona and Elda Mary (Klousner) Markle. She was a school aid for the Minerva Local Schools for 27 years and a seamstress for many years for Garee Scots, Logan's Lamplighter and Harvey...

Jun 14, 2022

Jerry Lewis

Age 78, of Minerva, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on October 4, 1943 in Canton, OH to Alloy and Virginia (Ellington) Lewis. He is a retired Sergeant for the Minerva Police Dept., and a Perry High School graduate.  He was a former member of the...

Jun 12, 2022

Donald Grant Fleck, passed away June 12, 2022 at the age of 88.  He was born on September 19, 1933, in Danville PA, the first child of R. Grant and Alma Smith Fleck.  His sister Patricia Ann (Pat) was born in 1935.  Don's father worked as a metallurgical engineer in Youngstown, OH and then Oil City, PA.  When Don...

Jun 12, 2022

Robert A. Moser Jr.

Age 69, of Minerva, died suddenly Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born Feb. 14, 1953 in Canton to the late Robert and Dorothy (Chance) Moser Sr. He was a welder for 50 years, having worked for Union Metal in Canton and Minerva Welding.  He graduated from Carrollton High School in...

Jun 5, 2022

John N. Clemens

Age 76, of Minerva, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Dec. 20, 1945 in Canton to the late John and Helen Clemens. He is retired and was the owner of D&J Salvage in Salem and Clemens Reclamation .  He went to Augusta High...

Jun 5, 2022

Lucille F. Bullock

Age 89, of Carrollton, went on to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Dec. 16, 1932 in Milfield to Forest "Fuzzy" and Phoebe "Geraldini" (Phillips) Allen. She grew up in Akron and then moved to Columbus.  She was a Pastor's Wife and Homemaker. She...

Jun 1, 2022

Craig Arthur Wadsworth

Age 59, of Malvern passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born Aug. 8, 1962 in Canton to Georgianna (May) Locker of Morges and the late Arthur Wadsworth. He was raised and worked as a dairy farmer for 26 years. He then worked for family at the Deckman Funeral Home...

May 31, 2022

Barbara M. Unkefer

Barbara Marie (Rohe) Unkefer, fought the good fight, finished her race and kept the faith until she went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born Sept. 2, 1937 in Massillon to Maurice and Thelma Rohe.

Barbara was a loving and devoted mother to her twins,...

May 28, 2022

Michael D. Zellers

Michael D. Zellers of Minerva, went home to rejoice with our Lord on May 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 10 th , 1954 in Canton to Frank and Glenna (Biller) Zellers by whom he is survived. A dedicated husband, Michael is survived by his loving wife...

May 27, 2022

Martha Zwick

On Friday, May 27, 2022, Martha Zwick departed her earthly bounds, destined to the grace of heaven, while surrounded by loved ones.  Martha was born on October 4, 1940, to Joseph and Vera (Hoopes) McDaniel.  She was a graduate of Minerva High School, Class of 1958.

On June 6, 1959, Martha...

May 25, 2022

Daniel Eugene Gram

March 24, 1956 – May 25, 2022

A lifelong Minerva resident, Dan was born into the world to Harold Eugene and Eleanor Suzanne (Ridgway) Gram. He was curious and independent from the start. He was an employee and family business owner at Minerva Welding & Fabricating, Inc. for 50 years...

May 24, 2022

Mary L. Walker

age 78, of Minerva, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Altercare of Nobles Pond. She was born Jan. 16, 1944 in Homeworth to Raymond and Elsie (Craven) McCullough. As a Navy wife, Mary made a home in Charleston, SC, Albany, GA, Pensacola, FL, Richmond, VA, Dunoon, Argyll Scotland as well as Minerva,...

May 23, 2022

Barbara A. Harvey

Age 66, of East Liverpool and formerly East Rochester, died Monday, May 23, 2022 in the East Liverpool Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1955 in Salem to the late Raymond and Margaret (Rush) Kessler.  She retired from Summitville Tile.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey...

May 23, 2022

Gene W. Sechrest

Age 71, of East Rochester, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1950 in Bellaire, OH to the late Gene and Genevieve (Walker) Sechrest.

After graduating from Bellaire High School, Gene received his Bachelor's in Education from Ohio University. After teaching special education in...

May 18, 2022

Bruce A. Bennett

Age 64, of Paris, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Oct. 28, 1957 in Cambridge to the late Daniel and Patricia (Sapp) Bennett. He was a carpenter and house builder for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Paula (Carpenter)...

May 16, 2022

Gail "Vandy" Vandegrift

age 80, of Minerva passed away Monday May 16 th with his loving family by his side.

Gail was born April 13, 1942 and had been "Making America Great Again" since that day. He was the son of Earl and Lorena (Summer) Vandegrift.

He was a 1960 graduate...

May 15, 2022

Thelma M. Weekly

Age 81, of Minerva, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born July 10, 1940 in Augusta to Homer and Grace (Lautzenheiser) Hawkins. She was a housewife and a member of the Minerva First Christian Church.  She attended Canton Beauty College.

She is preceded in...

May 15, 2022

Robert E. Ford Age 85, of Kensington, died Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Beatrice, NE to Clarence and Esther (Kiene) Ford. He retired from General Motors in Lordstown after 37 years.  He had also worked for Lockhead Aircraft in California and was a farmer and loved the outdoors. He is a member...

May 11, 2022

"Together again"

Everett J. Norton

Age 75, of Malvern, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  He was born Nov. 4, 1946 in Canton to Everett and Irene (Stickler) Norton. He worked as a machinist and in the oil field service for many years.  He is also a US Army Veteran.

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May 7, 2022

Chris Simms (Esther) Christine Simms, 74, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Community Care Center of Alliance after a long battle with numerous health issues. She was born Sept. 22, 1947 the daughter of the late John and Kate (Herron) Wadsworth. She lived her entire life in Minerva. She retired from the Timken Company...