Obituaries

Aug 20, 2025

Joseph W. Ferrell

Age 38, of Minerva, was taken too soon from this world and passed away due to a commercial truck accident on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.  He was born March 20, 1987 in Alliance to Charles and Linda (Randal) Hopkins of Orrville.  He was a truck driver for TC Randal Construction and a...

Aug 12, 2025

Ralphine S. Snyder

Age 73, of Minerva passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born June 4, 1952 in Cleveland to Ralph and Dorothy (Wanto) Snyder. She worked for Genie in Alliance for 15 years.  She graduated from Schaumburg High School in Illinois in 1970 and is a member...

Aug 12, 2025

Leona Marie (Sallade) Gray

"Punkin"

Age 78, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born, February 12, 1947, to the late Lawrence and Leona (Dewell) Sallade. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her passion was being with family,...

Aug 9, 2025

Catherine C. Minor

Age 71, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born March 26, 1954 in Canton to the late Joseph and Lena (Clarico) DeMatteis.  She had worked for PCC Airfoils in Minerva and East Sparta Ceramics.  She graduated from Sandy Valley High School and...

Aug 5, 2025

Daniel D. Stephenson

Age 21, of Dellroy, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, August 5, 2025 after a 10 month battle with cancer. Daniel was born March 18, 2004 in Canton to David and Tonia (Vance) Stephenson of Dellroy.  In addition to his parents, he was an amazing brother to siblings Ella and Walker.

Aug 4, 2025

Mary E. McGuire

Age 82, of Hanoverton passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 in the Gables of Green.  She was born February 26, 1943 in Kentucky to Thurman and Dolly Dimples (Robbins) Jenkins Sr. She retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva and had worked at the Hanoverton IGA. She graduated from Carrollton High School and...

Aug 4, 2025

Donna J. Tucker

Age 87, of Augusta, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Augusta, Ohio on May 22, 1938, to Thomas Lafayette and Naomi (Wirebaugh) Kinsey.  She retired in 1992 as the Postmaster for the Augusta Post Office after 36 years of service.  She...

Aug 3, 2025

Dana Lee Leyda

It is with great sadness the family of Dana Leyda announce his passing, Age 78, of Kensington, passed away at his home Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. He was born Jan. 5, 1947 in Minerva to Mervin and Lillian (Beverly) Leyda. He started driving truck in 1973 and became an Owner Operator in...

Jul 31, 2025

Stephen Fletcher

Age 81, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born July 14, 1944 in Mt. Vernon to Ralph and Patricia (Moore) Fletcher. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, which then became Penn Central, and ultimately Conrail, where he retired after 34 years. Here, he spent many years on the safety committee...

Jul 30, 2025

Kaye Plott

Age 58, of Minerva, was called home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. Kaye was born February 28, 1967 and was the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Ebling) Plott. Kaye was a member of the Minerva Apostolic Church.

Kaye is...

Jul 26, 2025

Aaron J. Crater

Age 60, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born January 14, 1965 in Alliance to the late John and Geraldine (Keister) Crater. He worked as a crane operator for Slesnick Recycling in Canton for 28 years.  He loved to spend time...

Jul 22, 2025

Robin Christophere Strader

Age 40, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 following injuries sustained in an accident.  He was born April 3, 1985 in Columbus and was adopted, at a young age, by Charles and Diana (West) Strader of Malvern.  He was a handyman and jack of all trades.  He had a heart...

Jul 21, 2025

Norman "Norm" Mitchell

a lifelong resident of Minerva, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 31, 1946, in Minerva, Norm was the son of Chester and Dorothy (Anthony) Mitchell. He graduated from Minerva...

Jul 20, 2025

Patricia A. Jordan

December 30, 1951 – July 20, 2025

Patricia A. Jordan, age 73, of Minerva, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Born December 30, 1951, in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Wilma (Baker)...

Jul 20, 2025

Regina A. Smith

Age 73, of Malvern, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born March 12, 1952 in Canton to John and Emma (Chlovechok) Castner.  She graduated from Central Catholic High School and was a homemaker that loved all animals and was a member of Carroll County...

Jul 18, 2025

Barbara S. Gill

age 62, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Aultman Alliance Hospital. Barbara was born January 21, 1963 in Alliance to the late Dwain and Faye (Kelley) Cogan and raised in Minerva, where she graduated with the Class of 1981. She dedicated over 25 years of service as an...

Jul 15, 2025

Leonard Andrew Bates Jr.

"Big Yeti"

Age 55, of Carrollton, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 20, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA to Leona (Sallade) Gray and Leonard Andrew Bates Sr. He was a handyman and enjoyed working outside.

He is...

Jul 15, 2025

Travis Ramsey

Age 9, of Minerva passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born December 4, 2015 in Canton.  He would have been a third grader at Minerva Elementary School this August.  He loved John Deere tractors, cars and trucks, spending time with his "Pa", and always loved...

Jul 14, 2025

Bradly R Seery, age 44, of Minerva, passed away on July 14th, 2025, in his Canton home surrounded by friends and family after a hard and stubborn battle with Cancer.

Brad was born at Aultman Hospital in 1980 and was the son of Suzanne (Harsh) and the late Raymond Seery. He attended Minerva local schools, and Buckeye...

Jul 13, 2025

Brady C. Barrick

Age 42, of Minerva, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born June 14, 1983 in Alliance.  He works for Prairie Transportation in Minerva and was a fireman for Sandy Creek Joint Fire District for 12 years.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 2002 and is a member of the...