Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

Christine M. Smith

Age 67, of Tippecanoe, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover. She was born Oct. 5, 1954 in Canton to the late Wilbert and Marilyn (Bell) Dexter. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years for Summa Health System, St. Thomas Hospital in Akron.  She graduated...

Dec 18, 2021

Kay Morrison

Age 70, of Minerva, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Jan. 8, 1951 in Canton to Joe and Eva (Mercer) Speakman. She had worked for the Minerva Pet Store.  She is a graduate of Minerva High School in 1971 and is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church...

Dec 18, 2021

Robert B. Unkefer

age 83, of Minerva, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 in the Arbors of Minerva.  He was born June 1, 1938 in Alliance to the late Atlee and Jeanette (Betz) Unkefer.  He retired from James River Corp. in Minerva.  He is a member of the Malvern First Christian Church.  He loved attending church...

Dec 12, 2021

Rickey W. Mendell Sr.

Age 76, of Malvern, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born Feb. 13, 1945 in Vallejo, CA.  He retired from Colfor in Malvern.  He is a member of St. Francis and St. Gabriel Catholic Churches.  He is a US Marine Veteran and he graduated...

Dec 12, 2021

Nichole L. Hunt

Age 40, of Canton died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born June 10, 1981 in Canton to the late G. Richard and Bonnie (Knight) Hunt.  She graduated from Malvern High School and had worked as a social worker in several local battered women's shelters....

Dec 12, 2021

Age 98, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born July 23,1923 in East Canton to Albertus and Audrie (Summer) John. She retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company where she was a long-distance operator, information operator, file clerk, and supervisor for the Alliance and Canton offices. She graduated from East Canton High School...

Dec 11, 2021

Diane E. Keener

Age 69, of Minerva, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born April 29, 1952 in Washington, PA to the late George and Martha (Hartzel) Gray.  She retired from the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center where she had worked for many years.

She is survived by her...

Dec 11, 2021

Richard D. Geiselman

age 93, passed away Saturday ,December 11, 2021 at Alliance Hospital. He was born July 24, 1928 in Columbiana County to Howard and Eliza May (Evans) Geiselman.  He and his twin brother were the last of 7 children.  The Geiselman family made their home in New Franklin. On September 30, 1950, Richard...

Dec 10, 2021

Rose M. Pierce

age 84, of Malvern, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born Oct. 30, 1937 in Minerva to Fred and Jennie (Gilbert) Kohl. She retired from Brown Local Schools where she was a cafeteria cook for 27 years.  She graduated from Augusta High School in...

Dec 8, 2021

Fred H. Albaugh

Fred peacefully entered Heaven on December 8, 2021 with his wife and children at his side. He was born on November 6, 1942 at home in Minerva. If you asked one hundred people who Fred Albaugh was, they'd all give you a different story but one similar thing everyone would say is...

Dec 8, 2021

Kelvin R. Louive

Age 67, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. He was born Oct. 25, 1954 in Canton to the late Frank and Shirley (Harsh) Louive. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1973, and is a US Army Veteran.  He had worked for Harbor Winds Marina in Marblehead, OH and for American...

Dec 8, 2021

Lisa M Miner

Age 53, of Minerva, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Sept. 27, 1968 in Canton to Sherman and Nancy (Robinson) Schilling of Minerva. She was a LPN for the Canton Health Care Center and then the Hanover House for...

Dec 3, 2021

Margaret Richards

age 66, of Malvern, passed away on December 3, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1955 to Frank and Gladys (Snyder) Clark. She is preceded in death by her parents, six siblings: Mary Hardy, Butch Clark, Catherine Rodgers, Glenn Clark, Toad Clark and Gerald Clark; a sister-in-law, Cheryle Clark; a niece, Tammy...

Dec 3, 2021

Vincent M. Palleschi

Age 79, of Lake Mohawk in Malvern, passed peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021. Vince was born Sept. 4, 1942 in Sora, Italy to Dominic and Celeste (DePede) Palleschi. He moved to the United States and graduated from Malvern High School in 1962.  After serving in the US Army, Vince graduated from...

Dec 3, 2021

Rick N. Horton

Age 68, of Minerva, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1953 in Oakpark, IL to Richard and Dorothy (Garman) Horton. He was the owner of Horton's Auto Body for 35 years, was a police officer for the Village of Minerva for 9 years, affectionately known...

Dec 3, 2021

Adrian F. Stefanish

Age 79 of Carrollton, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born Oct. 30, 1942 in Sharon, PA to Stephen and Margaret (Suchy) Stefanish. He worked in Pharmacy Sales for 30 years and owned the Affordable Framer for several years. He graduated from Farrell High School in...

Dec 1, 2021

Jack Nichols

Age 79, of Minerva, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 on his birthday. He was born December 1, 1942 in Dennison, to Oakie and Ada (Rutledge) Nichols. He was a self-employed all of his life and is a former member of the Minerva Eagles. He was also a member of the Mt. Tabor United...

Nov 28, 2021

Ruth Burchfield

Age 93, of Kensington, died Sunday, November 28, 2021.  She was born Aug. 5, 1928 in Canton to James and Clara (Wilson) Fisher. She is a retired care giver.  She is a member of the Hanoverton Christian Church and the Ladies Society of the Church.  She graduated from Minerva High School in 1948....

Nov 25, 2021

Patricia A. Skinner

Age 79, of Canton, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1942 in Dover to William and Hazel (Rothacher) Watkins. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Skinner who died May 26, 2021, 2 sisters, Barbara Watkins and...

Nov 23, 2021

Bridget M. Eggleston

Age 67, of Salem and formerly Minerva died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 in the Aultman Alliance Hospital.  She was born March 29, 1954 to John and Beverly (Draher) McDermott.  She was a Behavior Interventionist for the Minerva Local Schools.  She graduated from Minerva High School and is a member of St. Gabriel...