Obituaries

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.  ...

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...

May 12, 2025

"Together again"

Wilma L. Russell

Age 87, of Malvern, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 17, 1937 in Malvern to Willliam and Leota (Crawford) Wetzel. She worked for Hollywood Chocolates in Malvern and retired from Fishers Big Wheel in Minerva. She is...

May 11, 2025

SFC (Retired) Richard E. Ginter, Sr. went to hoe in God's eternal garden and tell stories to Jesus. He is survived by his wife, two children and their spouses, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. He lived a long and adventurous life.

The family would like to thank CrossRoads Hospice for their wonderful care these...

May 8, 2025

Henry "Hank" Sell

Age 75, of Robertsville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025.   Born March 25,1950 in Salem to the late J. Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Sell. He was a purchasing director for several hospitals, nursing homes for many years and finished his career as facilities director for Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.  ...

May 6, 2025

Susan L. Graber

Age 81, of Amsterdam, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born Oct. 25, 1943 in Massillon to Ralph and Rose (Brittian) Indorf.  She worked several jobs over the years including Perry Rubber and Flex Team in Canton and was the owner and operator...

May 5, 2025

Bruce C. Pumphrey

Age 90 of N. Canton, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.  He was born Jan. 16, 1935 in Minerva to Carl and Margaret (Zumbar) Pumphrey. He retired from Hannon Electric in Canton and had worked for Ginn Textbook Company for many years. He is a member of St. Michael's Archangel Catholic Church...

May 2, 2025

Mary E. Ackerman

Age 76, of Malvern passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born Aug. 11, 1948 in Gassaway, WV to Herbert and Evelyn (Jackson) Cayton. She was a housewife and had worked at Ames in Carrollton.  She is a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived...

Apr 29, 2025

Mary L. Miller

Age 71, of Minerva, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Aultman Hospital. She was born September 3, 1953, in Buffalo, NY to the late William and Marion (Tolsma) Fleming.

She worked for many years with American Greeting and was a member of the Minerva Methodist Church. She...

Apr 26, 2025

"Together again"

Marybelle Crawford

age 91, of Kensington, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, in her home surrounded by her children. She was born Aug. 16, 1933, in Leetonia to Forest and Ethel (Mahon) Dailey. She graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1951 and was a member of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church....

Apr 25, 2025

Warren J. Haas , age 82, went home with our Lord on April 25, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1942 in Dover, Ohio to the late Joseph and Inez (Mayforth) Haas. He was a graduate of Massillon High School and was employed as a customer service provider for The East Ohio Gas Co. In 1966,...

Apr 25, 2025

Pamella Lou Barr

Age 69, of Minerva, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was Born Aug. 24, 1955 in Canton to Dean and Betty (Shepler) Barr. She was a graduate of Malvern High School in 1975 and worked for many years at Camp Conestoga as an assistant...

Apr 22, 2025

Daniel J. Artzner

Age 83, of Malvern, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1941 in Canton to Joseph and Gertrude (Kleinhenz) Artzner.  He retired from the Timken Company where he was a supervisor for 44 years.  He graduated from Malvern High School.  He was...

Apr 21, 2025

Kimberly Dawn Grove (Stinson)

Erie, PA – Canton, OH

August 28,1963 – April 21, 2025

Kimberly Dawn Grove (Stinson), of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by love. Born in Erie Pennsylvania, Kimberly spent her early years in her hometown before moving to North Canton during her teenage years....