Obituaries

Jun 27, 2025

Loretta Evans December 25, 1940 – June 27, 2025

Loretta Evans, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went home to Heaven on June 27, 2025 at the age of 84.

Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1940, in Massena, New York, Loretta was the cherished daughter of Agatha and Bernard Daley. Her life was...

Jun 26, 2025

Wayne T. Mangus

Age 70, of Minerva passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born Ma 20, 1955 in Alliance to the late Paul Mangus who died in 2012 and Hazel (Willison) Kirven who died in 2014.  He worked for Demming Pump Co. in Salem for 14 years and was...

Jun 24, 2025

Stacy M. Brown

Age 43, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in her home.  She was born Nov. 7, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA to Joel Brown of Greenville, PA and Glenda (Collins) Debrouse of Medina.  She had worked for the Little Learners Daycare and Development Center in Canton. She graduated from Reynolds...

Jun 22, 2025

Vernon L. Deininger

Age 91, of Malvern, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Aultman Hospital.  He was born September 11, 1933 in Rocky Ridge to Henry and Clara (Boss) Deininger. He was a farmer and owner of Wooded View Farms for many years.  He was a member of the Board of Directors of the...

Jun 19, 2025

Jay H. Stahler

Age 86, of Canton passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the Carroll Healthcare Center. He was born April 21, 1939 in Augusta to Howard and Roxie (Hole) Stahler. He worked for the Railroad and gas company. Being the jack of all trades, he also spent time installing solar panels, selling insurance...

Jun 17, 2025

Debra Jo Hoopes

Age 64, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025.  She was born Jan. 30, 1961 in Alliance the daughter of Robert and Geneva (Holderbaum) Kistner. She had worked for Kishman's IGA in Minerva and was a 1979 graduate of Minerva High School.

Deb Hoopes was a loving and selfless...

Jun 14, 2025

Kathryn L. Edgell

Age 70, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on August 27, 1954, in Martins Ferry to George and Geneva (White) Howell.  She  worked for GBS in Malvern for 15 years.  She is a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Kensington.  She was...

Jun 7, 2025

Thomas James (1978-2025)

Thomas James, also known to many as TJ, passed away on the early morning hours of June 7th, 2025.

Thomas Joe James was born near Ocala, Florida on August 13th 1978 to parents Jerry James Sr. and Gloria Lewis. Thomas was survived by his wife, Bobbie Sears, and his sons, Mundy Thomas...

Jun 6, 2025

Charles Eugene Fry

"Gene" Fry, age 92, of Minerva, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 12, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Mildred (Armburst) Fry. He retired from the Timken Company where he had worked for 43 years.  He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

Jun 5, 2025

Helen "Jenny" Lanning

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic after a sudden heart ailment.  She was born May 7, 1937 in Hanover Twp., to Marion and Elsie (Spiedel) Wilson, the youngest of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Gary Lanning...

Jun 5, 2025

Christine A. Nyland

Age 66, of Malvern passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Aultman Hospital. She was born September 29, 1958 in Canton to Larry and Twila (LeBeau) Burwell.  She worked for the Metropolitan Brick Company and loved to make candles in her spare time and owned the Hilltop Candle Co.

She...

Jun 1, 2025

Paul "Curt" Urbach

Age 68, of Minerva, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 28, 1956 in Ravenna to Paul E. and Donna June (Zgurich) Urbach.  He was a medical equipment repair technician.  He is a member of the Dellroy Nazarene Church and an avid Invicta watch collector. He...

May 31, 2025

 Charles David Pitts

Age 58, of Hanoverton, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 in the Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 22, 1967 in Alliance to the late Ordie and Sandra (Reed) Pitts. He worked at Restco in maintenance and for the Robb Trucking Company. He graduated from United High School in 1985. He loved to spend his time...

May 27, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Cooper

Age 87, of Robertsville, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.  He was born April 21, 1938 in Barberton to Robert and Ruth (Hartline) Cooper. He retired from Canton Castings where he was a foreman and had previously worked for TRW in Minerva. He was a lifetime member of the Robertsville Volunteer Fireman...

May 21, 2025

Clarence VanMeter

Age 99, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Jan. 5, 1926 in Malvern to Austin and Elizabeth (Fry) VanMeter. He retired from Metropolitan Industries in Canton as a Supervisor.  He is a US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII serving in Okinawa...

May 20, 2025

Carolyn Sue Falconer

On May 20, 2025, Carolyn Sue Falconer, 82, of Minerva went home to be with her Lord after a job well done and a life well lived.

Born November 30, 1942 to the late Raymond and Bertha (Nicholson) Leishman, Sue was a proud graduate of Salineville High School, The Ohio...

May 19, 2025

Dusty R. Rhome

Age 67, of Minerva, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born Jan. 11, 1958 in Alliance to the late Frank and Charlotte (Custer) Rhome. He worked at Burns Cold Forge and then Formtech for 28 years and retired from Superior Dairy. He was a member...

May 15, 2025

Carl L. Detchon Jr.

Age 73, of Alliance, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.  He was born Aug. 4, 1951 in Alliance to the late Carl and Doris (Thompson) Detchon Sr.  He retired from Euclid Chemical where he was a truck driver for 38 years.  He is a member...

May 13, 2025

Eva Wolf

Age 91, of Minerva passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born May 9, 1934 in Pattersonville to French and Leona (LeBeau) Marteney. She graduated from Augusta High School in 1952 and had worked for Kishman's IGA and Thorne's IGA....

May 12, 2025

Richard M. Chuckalovchak

Age 53, of Massillon passed away Monday, May 12, 2025.  He was born June 9, 1971 in Nanty-Glo, PA to Richard and Joanne (Ciprich) Chuckalovchak of Minerva. He worked for Heinz Frozen Foods in Massillon.  He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva.  He graduated from Minerva High School...