Obituaries

Aug 10, 2019

Lisa A. Marrs

Age 59, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 unexpectedly in her home. She was born December 29, 1959 in Ft. Stewart, GA. She was a 1978 graduate of Minerva High School. Lisa is the loving mother of her son Darian, who was the center of her world. She worked many...

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Kelly Wolf

Age 92, of Minerva, died peacefully in her home, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. She was born Sept. 12, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Dr. Albert Eakin Kelly, D.D. and Ruth (Ervin) Kelly. After graduating from high school in Santa Ana, CA, Mary came to Ohio to attend Muskingum College,...

Aug 9, 2019

Lawrence F. Norton, Jr.

Age 71, of East Rochester, died Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born September 23, 1947 in East Rochester to Lawrence Sr. and Leona (Brenner) Norton. He owned Norton Maintenance and Construction.

He is survived by his wife, Darla (Capone) Norton whom he married November 20, 1964; a daughter,...

Aug 6, 2019

Paul Richard Tope

Age 74, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born November 17, 1944 in Dennison to Paul C. and Gertrude (Hartzell) Tope. He graduated from Scio High School in 1962. He for 42 years as an Engineer on the Railroad having worked for Penn Central, Conrail,...

Aug 6, 2019

Carole Ann Weir

With our family's deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Carole Ann Weir after a gradual decline in health.  At the Age 77, she peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born August 19, 1941 in Minerva to John and M. Kathryn (Morris) Mease. She...

Aug 5, 2019

Kimberly Ann Stimmel

Age 56, of Minerva, died Monday, August 5, 2019 in Altercare of Alliance. She was born March 24, 1963 in Alliance to Nancy (Carnahan) Oblisk of Limaville and the late Kenneth Oblisk. She graduated from Marlington High School in 1981. She worked as a Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper at H&R Block for...

Aug 5, 2019

Nancy L. Zinn

Age 71, of Minerva, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born January 27, 1948 in Grafton, WV to Thomas and Virginia (Sloan) Zinn. She graduated from Canton South in 1966, was a hairdresser and retired from Timken's NDTLAB after 29 years of service.

She is survived...

Aug 4, 2019

Kevin A. Parks

Age 56, of East Rochester, died Sunday August 4, 2019. He was born July 6, 1963 in Canton to Daniel Parks of East Rochester and the late Kay Jean (Ackerman) Proctor. He served as a US Marine and he was a Union Carpenter Local #69 in Canton for many years. He enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2019

MARCELLA MARY TOKOS

Age 80 of Malvern passed peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat.  She was born Dec. 13, 1938, in Malvern to Harold and Clara (Singer) Reed.  She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Malvern and graduated from Malvern High School in 1956.  Marcella will be remembered...

Jul 24, 2019

Joseph W. Elliott

Age 88, of Minerva, died Wed., July 24, 2019 in the Truman House in New Philadelphia. He was born Nov. 9, 1930 in Pekin to Arthur and Lillian (Keister) Elliott. He was a Pattern Maker having worked for Snyder Manufacturing in Dover and retired from Zimmer in Dover. He is a member...

Jul 22, 2019

Raymond E. Jones

Age 67, of East Canton, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton to James and Dorothy (West) Jones. He retired after 25 years as a heavy equipment operator at Waste Management. He loved to collect and tinker with antique tractors.

He is survived by a wife,...

Jul 20, 2019

Frances Pat Rininger

age 92, of Louisville, died Sat. July 20, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 2, 1926 in Middlebourne, WV to Columbus and Cynthia (Buck) Wells. She worked at Stoney Inn in Minerva.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Royce "Pete" Rininger who...

Jul 19, 2019

Rose Marie Davis

Age 90, of Minerva, died Friday, July 19, 2019 in Auburn Skilled Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 12, 1929 in Massillon to William and Marie (Haines) Schrader. She worked in retail cosmetics for many years, having opened Higbees.  She is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church, founding member of...

Jul 16, 2019

Arnold L. Garren

Age 75, of Minerva, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 21, 1944 in Barberton to George and Velvie (Bowser) Garren. He retired from PP&G Industries in Barberton where he worked for 40 years. He also owned Garren Farms and Garren Excavating. He...

Jul 15, 2019

James A. Felger

Age 61, of Charlotte NC, died Monday, July 15, 2019. Born in Canton, OH, November 1, 1957 to Ruth (Moser) Felger of Minerva and the late Carl Felger of New Franklin, he was a member of the Minerva United Methodist Church. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1976 and went on...

Jul 9, 2019

David "Red" Morrison

Age 93, of Paris, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born, May 14, 1926 in Gaines, WV to Clay and Anne (Karlen) Morrison. He retired from Republic Steel after 37 years where he was a Forman at the Berger Division. He is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in New...

Jul 9, 2019

R ev. Donald Ray Rice

Age 93, of Paris, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born July 20, 1925 in San Diego, CA to Herbert Ray and Iva Lucille (Clow) Rice. He was an ordained minister having served at Paris Israel Lutheran from 1968-1987, St. Paul's...

Jul 5, 2019

Andrew "Bozo" Zavodney

On Friday, July 5, 2019, Andrew L. Zavodney Sr. ("Bozo"), loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 76.

Bozo was born on September 7, 1942 in Akron, OH to Andrew and Edna (Minor) Zavodney. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of...

Jul 4, 2019

Wilma M. Guthrie

Age 86, of Salem, died Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born January 30, 1933 in Bayard to Floyd and Ruby (Swinehart) Robbins. She retired after 50+ years as a beautician and was a member of the New Franklin United Methodist Church. She loved to do hair and work in her flower...

Jun 30, 2019

Brenda A. McFadden

Age 62, of Minerva, passed away June 30, 2019 at Aultman Hospital with heart failure. She was born January 18, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV to parents Ernest Foster and Betty (Brooks) Foster. She worked at Walmart as a cashier for 5 years, Carroll County 4-H as an adviser for 9 years and The...