Obituaries

Jan 14, 2021

Bonnie J. Higdon

Age 78, of Malvern, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born July 28, 1942 in Akron to Earl and Thelma Gentner. She was a homemaker and member of the Minerva Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Akron.

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Jan 11, 2021

Darling R. Ove

Age 34 of Canton, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. She was born Aug. 27, 1986 in Columbia Falls, Montana. She had worked for Sterilite Corporation.

She is survived by her mother, Sharon (Troescher) Sultan of Canton, 2 daughters, Sadie and Liliana Alvarez, 2 sons, Landon and Miguel Alverez, grandmother, Dorothy...

Jan 9, 2021

David Paul Harper was a truly exceptional person who left a positive impact on everyone he encountered.  He passed away January 9, 2021, at his home in Minerva, Ohio, at the age of 74.  He was the husband of Patricia Raney Harper, who recently passed in October of 2020.  They would have been married 40 years this...

Jan 9, 2021

Janet Lee Webster

age 86, of Paris, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. while surrounded by family. She was born on November 23, 1934 in Minerva to Harold and Gladys (Walter) Draher. She was a loving mother and grandmother and valued time gathered with friends and family. Throughout...

Jan 6, 2021

Randy L. Albright

Age 74, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Hanover House of Massillon. He was born Oct. 19, 1946 in Canton to Harry and Kathryn (Haines) Albright. He retired from PCC Airfoils after 44 years where he was a Mechanical Engineer. He graduated from Minerva High School and received an associate's...

Jan 5, 2021

Paul Riemenschneider Jr.

Age 60, of Minerva, passed away. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 19, 1960 in Canton to the late Paul and Ada (Stephen) Riemenschneider. He was a 1979 graduate of Louisville High School. He retired from driving semi-truck for P.I. & I Trucking-Dworkin-Dasher...

Jan 4, 2021

James E. Madden

Age 78, of Malvern, died Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born Dec. 7, 1942 in Hammondsville to William and Hilda (Baker) Madden. He was a painter and owner of Jim's Remolding for many years. He is a US Army Veteran serving in Germany.

He is preceded in death by...

Jan 4, 2021

Carolyn M. Ritter

Age 65, of Malvern, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 3, 1955 in Canton to Herbert and Janet (Leasure) Clapper. She worked at Cibo's Restaurant in Waynesburg as a cook for many years and for GBS in Malvern.

She is...

Jan 4, 2021

Ross A. Mills Sr.

Age 77, of Minerva, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 in Canturbury Villa in Alliance. He was born Aug. 20, 1943 in Augusta to Frank and Mary Frances (McConnell) Mills. He retired from Mills Dairy Farm where he was the owner for many years. He was an Augusta Twp. Trustee for 20...

Jan 3, 2021

Franklin J. Rhome Jr.

Age 88, of Minerva, died Jan. 3, 2021. He was born Dec. 27, 1932 in Greene County, PA to Franklin and Elizabeth (Morris) Rhome Sr. He worked at Stark Ceramics in East Canton and Royal China in Sebring. He is a member of the Louisville Eagles Aerie #2374 (formerly Minerva).

Jan 3, 2021

Steven R. Crowl

Age 58, of Minerva died after a brief illness on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born Nov. 16,1962 in Alliance to Marge (Bixler) Crowl of Minerva and the late Francis Crowl. He Graduated from Minerva High School in 1981 and was the owner of Framco Services in...

Dec 31, 2020

Karen A. Buffington

Age 54, of Minerva, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. She was born Oct. 9, 1966 in Steubenville to Robert and Elizabeth (Grauer) Wagner. She was a homemaker and a mom.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Buffington whom she married July 1, 2010, 3 daughters, Mary Showman of Minerva,...

Dec 27, 2020

John F. Packard

Age 80, of Minerva, died Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born May 25, 1940 in Minerva, Ohio to the late Floyd and Bertha (Dinger) Packard. He worked for PCC airfoils in Minerva for 35 years in Master Metal and is a graduate of Minerva High School.

He is survived by his...

Dec 23, 2020

Robert E. Sanders

Age 28, of Carrollton, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. He was born June 29, 1992 in Canton to Julie (Sanders) Dexter of Carrollton and the late Robert Fox. He worked at ERS Construction and is a 2011 graduate of Carrollton High School.

He is survived by his parents, Jeff and...

Dec 22, 2020

Charleen K. Rittenhouse

Age 92, of Minerva, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 in Canterbury Villa of Alliance. She was born Sept. 5, 1928 in Sebring to Charles and Nelle (Mason) Gorby. She had worked for Royal China in Sebring, PCC Airfoils in Minerva, Baxter Tube, Kishman's IGA and Greenfarms.  She also volunteered form Minerva Community...

Dec 21, 2020

James "Gator" Driggers

Age 73, of Canton, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. He was born Oct. 13, 1947 in Reidsville, GA to the late James and Jarelle (Casteen) Driggers. He was an Engine Inspector for Hercules and had worked for Staples Office Supply. He graduated from Glenville High School in GA and is a former...

Dec 20, 2020

Mary Anna Hutchison

Age 91, of Malvern died, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. She was born April 7, 1929 in Toledo, to Herman and Sarah (Freyberg) Kuhlmann. She was a Music Teacher for the Malvern and Carrollton School Districts. She received a Master's in Music Education from Malone University. She had been a member of St....

Dec 19, 2020

Patricia "Patsy" Ossler

Age 84, of Augusta, died Sat., Dec. 19, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 4, 1936 in New Athens to Howard W. and Ella May (Kirkpatrick) McFadden. She retired from the Carrollton Friendship Center. She is a member of the Stillfork Presbyterian Church in Augusta where...

Dec 18, 2020

Harold D. Newcomer

Age 93, of Minerva, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. He was born Sept. 22, 1927 in Malvern to John and Mary (Lewis) Newcomer. He was a furnace operator at Republic Steel for 30 years. He attended the East Rochester United Methodist Church and is a WWII US Army Veteran.

He...

Dec 18, 2020

Charles J. Safron

Age 82, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born Dec. 11, 1938 to John and Mary (Ardelean) Safron. He owned and operated the Safron Insurance Agency in for over 40 years in Canton and Minerva.  He graduated from Canton South High School and the...