Obituaries

Feb 27, 2019

Jamie N. Metz

Age 49, of Canton, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 in Astoria Skilled Nursing Care in Canton. He was born June 28, 1969 in Grantsville, WV to the late Nelson and Annick (Roussin) Metz. He worked in Landscaping.

He is survived by 2 sons, Justin Metz and Corey Metz and their...

Feb 26, 2019

Cindy Lou Hoopes

Age 63, of Minerva, was called home to be with Jesus her Lord, Tuesday, February 26, 2019. We thank Him for His faithfulness to Cindy and her family always. Cindy was born July 5, 1955 in Salem Ohio to Patricia (Nunamaker) Beadnell and the late Robert Beadnell, Sr. She was a homemaker...

Feb 22, 2019

Violet "Audrey" Bast

age 81, of Minerva, loving mother, grandmother, sister and great-grandmother, went to be with God in Heaven Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 13, 1937 in Mount Pleasant to Albert and Francis (Triplett) Escott. She was beloved by so many, and was known...

Feb 20, 2019

Mark W. Oldfield

Age 70, of Minerva, died Feb. 20, 2019. He was born Feb. 4, 1949 in in St. Mary's West Virginia to Ronald and Nellie (Grimes) Oldfield. He retired from Hercules Fence in Canton.

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Wisenbarger) Oldfield, 2 sons, Mark Oldfield Jr. of Minerva, Adam...

Feb 18, 2019

Kenneth E. Zwick

Age 83, of East Rochester, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. He was born May 24, 1935 in Louisville to Urban and Alice (Ottle) Zwick. He retired as the plant manager for the J.C. Baxter Company in Minerva after 45 years of service. He is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in...

Feb 12, 2019

Marcella Ann Lamb

Age 66, of Columbus formerly of Minerva, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Westminster-Thurber Community in Columbus. She was born in Canton on June 18, 1952 to the late James and Marjorie (Raja) Lamb. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1970, received her Bachelor's in Music Education in 1973 and a...

Feb 12, 2019

Lucinda M. Grindstaff

Age 60, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Arbors at Minerva. She was born in Dennison on August 4, 1958 to Paul and Lois (Barcus) Rose. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1977. She was a housewife and had worked at Denny's Market and Ameridial in Minerva. She was...

Feb 10, 2019

Valarie Ann Morris

Age 48, of Alliance, died Sunday, February 10, 2019. She was born December 9, 1970 in Oil City, PA to James and Margaret (Smith) Sloss of Easley, SC. She graduated from Franklin High School in PA and was a team leader for Trilogy plastics for 25 years.

In addition to...

Feb 10, 2019

Carla L. Hamilton

Age 69, of Minerva, died peacefully in her sleep on February 10, 2019. She was born in Canton on January 12, 1950 to Carl and Frances (Coldsnow) Miller. She graduated from Minerva in 1968. She worked for AVI Food Systems in the cafeteria in PCC Airfoils. She attended Bayard United Methodist Church,...

Feb 8, 2019

Richard L. Dean Sr., age 74, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 21, 1944 to the late Woodrow and Kathryn (Drake) Dean.

He was the owner, operator and director of Dean's Funeral Home for 27 years. He was the owner of Dean's Livery...

Feb 5, 2019

Docia R. Grimm

Age 47, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born September 1, 1971 in Findlay, Ohio to Clifton Baxter of Findlay and the late Carole Dunbar. A graduate of Cadiz High School, Mount Union College, and the University of Akron, where she received her Master's Degree...

Feb 4, 2019

James "Beat" Smith Jr.

Age 69, of Malvern, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. He was born May 5, 1949 in Troy, NY to James and Lorraine (Weida) Smith Sr. He retired from the Timken Company where he was a Data Processor for 31 years.  He was a Sgt. in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Feb 3, 2019

Robin E. Kenst

Age 62, of East Rochester, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. He was born November 27, 1956 in Salem to Albert and Rosella (Helman) Kenst. He graduated from Salem High School in 1975. He is a US Army veteran and is a member of the American...

Feb 2, 2019

Carl E. Moore

Age 83, of Minerva and formerly of St. Clairesville, OH. He was born June 13, 1935 in Belmont County. He graduated from St. Clairesville High School.

Carl served in the United States Army from 1958-1962 He retired from the Minerva Local Schools where he was transportation supervisor from 1979-2009. ....

Jan 29, 2019

Oscar L. Marteney

Age 78, of Minerva, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1940 in Minerva to French and Leona (LeBeau) Marteney. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1960.  He retired from Metaldyne in 2005 and had worked as a foreman at Minerva Wax Paper. He...

Jan 28, 2019

Travis C. Burick, Sr.

Age 47, of Minerva, died January 28, 2019 unexpectedly from heart failure. He was born February 24, 1971 in Canton, to David and Dale (Collins) Burick of Dellroy. He graduated from Carrollton High school in 1989 and was self-employed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Jan 25, 2019

Rickie J. Lambert

Age 59, of Dellroy, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 4, 1959 in Canton to the late Dewitt and Sarah (Campbell) Lambert. He was a factory worker and an avid woodworker and loved being with his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing...

Jan 24, 2019

Peter J. Giannone

Age 80, of Malvern, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born July 16, 1938 in Philadelphia to Peter and Helen (Rukart) Giannone. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva after 41 years of service. He is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Salineville. He...

Jan 23, 2019

Wilbur "Bubba" Clapper

Age 84, of Malvern, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1934 in Paris to Carl and Vedna (Tresler) Clapper. He retired from Sugardale after 25 years and had formerly worked for Pioneer Meats.  He is a member of...

Jan 22, 2019

Richard Wade Calhoun, 80, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away, Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by close family and friends.

A celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on June 14, 2019 at Canton Baptist Temple 515 Whipple Ave. N.W. Canton, Ohio 44708.

Richard was born down home on...