Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

Wendy E. Randal

Age 70, of Minerva, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born March 16, 1951 in Canton to the late Wendell and Blodwen (Davies) Snode. She was a housewife and volunteer for Community Hospice and Brown Local Schools in the Library and Cafeteria. She...

Jul 24, 2021

Forrest "David" McMaken, Jr.

Age 79, of Waynesburg, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the Golden Age Retreat in Carrollton. He was born Sept. 1, 1941 in Covington, OH the eldest child of Forrest and Melba (Pence) McMaken, Sr.

Early in his life, he began training in music which would become his...

Jul 22, 2021

Richard R. Bates

Age 81, of Minerva died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 19, 1939 in Canton. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 2005 after 37 years of service.  He is a 1957 graduate of Minerva High School.

He is...

Jul 20, 2021

Sheila Diane Dinger

Age 67, of Augusta, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 20 th , 2021.  She was born Oct. 28, 1953 in Canton to Clarence and Betty (Cameron) Fowler. She graduated from Carrollton High School and worked for many years at Stearns and Foster.  She retired from Biery Cheese in Louisville....

Jul 20, 2021

Roy E. Ervin

Age 91, of Hilliard and formerly New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Hilliard Assisted Living Center.  He was born Nov. 6, 1929 in Racine, OH to Lewis Raymond and Pearl Mabel (Hill) Ervin.  He graduated from Racine HS, Ohio University and the University of Colorado and did post graduate...

Jul 15, 2021

Charlotte Boord

Charlotte was born Oct 24, 1926, in Johnson City Tennessee to Samuel and Nannie (Hultz) Blevins.  She was born on her mothers' birthday.  Charlotte moved with her family to the East Rochester area at the age of 6 and would spend her life there. She graduated from Minerva High School with the class...

Jul 15, 2021

This remembrance is written from a father's and mother's heart…

Jacob David Reed (May 23, 1994-July 15,2021), you are now reunited with your brother Justin Napier Reed (October 26, 1999-July 13, 2010). Your dad and mom, Jake and Holly Reed, hearts are desperately saddened. You will be missed by your sister's, Hannah and Emma, for your big...

Jul 15, 2021

Doris J. Jablonoski

Age 87, of Maple Heights, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born May 6, 1934 in Salem to George and Gertrude Summers. She was a housewife and member of the Garfield Heights United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years,...

Jul 14, 2021

Frank T. Louive III

Age 65, of Minerva, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Medical Center in Canton. He was born Jan. 25, 1956 in Canton to the late Frank and Shirley (Harsh) Louive Jr. He retired from MascoTech in Minerva where he worked for 30 years and also served on the Minerva...

Jul 13, 2021

Robert D. Beadnell Jr.

Age 68, of Canton, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton. He was born Aug. 12, 1952 in Canton to the late Robert and Patricia (Nunamaker) Beadnell. He was a Pharmaceutical Rep. for AstraZeneca.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 1970 and received a...

Jul 13, 2021

Warren "Ben" Brocklehurst, Jr.

Age 68, of Murrells Inlet, SC and formerly of Alliance, Ohio, died July 13, 2021. He was born May 30, 1953 in Cleveland to the late Dr. Warren and Particia (Stark) Brocklehurst. He was an Eagle Scout, a US Army Medical Corpsman and enjoyed teaching, golfing, keeping a perfect yard and...

Jul 10, 2021

Stacy L. Copeland

Age 42, of Minerva, died Sat. July 10, 2021. She was born Oct. 14, 1978 in Salem to Bonnie (Parker) Mason of FL. She is an STNA.

She is survived by a daughter, Deonna Smith of Minerva, son, Anthony Smith of Minerva, sister, Paula Marker of Minerva, brother, Chad Copeland...

Jul 10, 2021

John A. Gelormino

age 61, of East Canton, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born March 16, 1960 in Coraopolis, PA to John and Margaret (Schwartzman) Gelormino. He worked for many different companies testing cell phone towers.  He is a member of the Minerva Apostolic Church where he is the leader...

Jul 8, 2021

Wayne "Kenny" Gween

Age 85, of Minerva, died Thursday, July 8, 2021 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 17, 1936 in Harlem Springs to Dewey and Jenny (Boyd) Gween. He retired from PCC in Minerva where he worked for 40 years, 3 months and 22 days.  He is a life...

Jul 6, 2021

Randy L. Marker

Age 50, of Minerva died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born Aug. 24, 1970 in Canton to the late William Ralph and Linda (Grim) Marker.  He had worked for Halter Feed and Grain in Robertsville, Colmac in Minerva and was a 21 year Volunteer with the Robertsville Fire Department.  He had...

Jul 6, 2021

Herbert S. Cayton, Jr.

Age 65, of Canton, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born May 13, 1956 in Canton to the late Herbert and Evelyn (Jackson) Cayton, Sr. He was a foreman for Quality Mold in Akron and had worked for Fitness Quest in Canton.

He is survived by a son,...

Jul 3, 2021

Hilda Stephenson

Age 94, of Malvern, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born July 28, 1926 in Germany.  She retired from PCC Airlfoils in Minerva where she had worked for many years.  She is a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Malvern.

She is preceded...

Jun 28, 2021

Donna J. Mangun

Age 85, of Carrollton, died Monday, June 28, 2021 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 18, 1936 in Carrollton to Wilbur "Bill" and Mary (Kandel) Johnson. She was a housewife and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she was very active. She graduated...

Jun 26, 2021

"Together Again"

Cynthia S. Elliott

age 65, of Canton, died Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was born Sept. 15, 1955 in Canton to the late Edward and Rachel (Bissett) Ferment. She was a home health aide for Comfort Keepers.  She loved to bowl and play bingo.

She is preceded...

Jun 25, 2021

Bruce E. Laferty

Age 85, of Canton, died Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born Aug. 15, 1935 in Cleveland to Edward and Helena Ruth (Graham) Laferty.  He was the Display Director for several area Department Stores for many years.  He is a member of the Martindale Christian Fellowship. He graduated from Minerva High School...