Obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

Barbara Elaine Vick

age 60, of League City, TX and formerly the Minerva and Guilford Lake area, passed from this life to be with her Savior on Feb. 11, 2022. She was born July 11, 1961 in Alliance to Robert and Wanda Zaugg. She grew up in East Rochester and attended school in Minerva graduating...

Feb 10, 2022

Toni Stacy Wiley

Age 43, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 in the Carroll Healthcare Center in Carrollton. She was born November 23, 1978 in Oberlin, Ohio to Grover and Wanda (Whitt) Stacy of Carrollton. She worked at Speedway and for Doordash.

In addition to her parents, she is survived...

Feb 7, 2022

Lori C. Granger

Age 60, of Minerva, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. She was born May 28, 1961 in Alliance to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Barrick) Granger.  She had worked for Thomas Turnipseed Insurance in Alliance and the Dave Jackson Insurance Agency in Alliance.  She graduated from Minerva High School in 1979 and received...

Feb 4, 2022

Kent L. Salmen

Age 55, of Kensington, went home to be with Jesus Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born June 6, 1966 in Salem to William and Mary Ellen (Gray) Salmen and raised by his mother and stepfather James Wilson. Kent loved his family and...

Feb 3, 2022

Connie J. Morrison

Age 67, of Minerva, left this earth to join her loved ones on the other side late Thursday night, February 3, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born Sept. 14, 1954 in Canton to the late David and Arlene (Stith) Starkey.

Connie shared her life...

Feb 3, 2022

Raymond D. "Dan" Trussel

Age 70, of Paris, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 in Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1951 in Canton to Robert and Nova Jean (Legett) (Trussel) Grogg Sr. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1969 and served in the US Army from 1971-1973 in the 13 th...

Feb 1, 2022

Lloyd D. Daugherty

Age 76, of Minerva, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Oct. 8, 1945 in Graysville, OH to the late Ralph and Edna (Gibbons) Daugherty. He retired from the Timken Company after 31 years of service.  He is a former member of the Minerva...

Jan 31, 2022

Rodney T. Ramsier

age 65, of Wooster, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 12, 1956 in Wooster to Carl and Arlene (Odenkirk) Ramsier.  He was owner of Rice-Ramsier Insurance for 35 years.  He also had worked in construction and in the Ford garage for many years. He was an...

Jan 30, 2022

Age 50, of Alliance, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.  She was born Feb. 10, 1971 in Alliance to the late Frederick and Carole (Scott) Merrick. She graduated from Minerva High School.  She was a wonderful woman and loved to sing and write songs.

She is survived by her ex-husband, Jeff Bowers, daughter, Aimee Bowers and son, Kendrick...

Jan 28, 2022

David K. Ramsey

age 80, of Minerva, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born July 30, 1941 in Homeworth to James and Olga (Miller) Ramsey.  He is owner of Ramsey Financial Group in Louisville.  He retired from the Louisville School District where he taught math and had been a football,...

Jan 26, 2022

Gregory A. Hole

age 68, of Scio, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.  He was born May 30, 1953 in Canton to Mary Jane (Stiffler) Hole and the late Robert Hole.  He was the owner of Alpha Heating and Cooling for over 30 years.  He is a member of...

Jan 24, 2022

Michael Shaffer Jr.

Age 92, of Minerva, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 in Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born March 27, 1929 in Canton to Michael Shaffer Sr. and Erma (Middaugh) (Shaffer) Quillen. A brick layer by trade, he began his career with Republic Steel and retired from LTV Steel.  He is a founding member...

Jan 22, 2022

Glen F. Bates

Age 89, of East Canton, passed peacefully to his heavenly home, to join his wife, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Canton, to Russell and Laura (Archer) Bates. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for 30 years....

Jan 20, 2022

William C. Boyer

Age 90, of Minerva, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born July 1, 1931 in Canton to Clifford and Grace (Smith) Boyer. He retired from the East Ohio Gas Company where he had worked for over 30 years. He was a member of St....

Jan 15, 2022

Margo M. Haynam

Age 67, formerly of Minerva and Alliance died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1954 in Canton to Edwin and Delores (Harsh) Haynam. She retired from Oakhill Manor in Louisville where she worked for many years.  She graduated from Minerva High School in 1974 and is...

Jan 14, 2022

Alma Miller

Age 91, of Minerva, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1930 in Hartville to Levi and Mary (Sommers) Schlabach. She was a housewife and a charter member of the Minerva Christian Fellowship Mennonite Church near East Rochester.

She is preceded...

Jan 8, 2022

Susan "Susie" Confalone

Age 72, of Minerva, passed away Sat., January 8, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following a long term illness. She was born July 14, 1949 in Cleveland to Roger and Betty (Chamberlain) Kirkley. She was a prep cook for Four Winds, and Max & Irma's in the Sheraton Inn for 20 years. She...

Jan 8, 2022

Heather Jakacki (Cooper)

We mournfully announce the passing of Heather M. Jakacki, on January, 8, 2022 in the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus at the age of 48. She was born March 21, 1973 in Alliance to Constance (Jackson) Biggs of East Rochester and the late Walter Jakacki. She was a waitress at...

Jan 8, 2022

Linda K. Jackson

September 15, 1943 – January 8, 2022

Linda Kay Jackson (Betz) of Minerva, Ohio, age 78, passed away January 8, 2022, at her home in Minerva, Ohio.

Born September 15, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Geiselman) Betz. Linda was...

Jan 5, 2022

Connie A. Stanik

Age 57, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1964 in Green, OH to Margaret (Lerch) Giamati-Doepel of Tallmadge and the late Robert Giamati.  She is a Speech & Language Pathologist for Akron Children's Hospital in North Canton.  She graduated from Green High...