Obituaries

Jan 21, 2018

Larry W. Mullins

Age 55, of Canton, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 in the McKinley Health Care Center in Canton. He was born Feb. 4, 1962 in Charleston, WV. He was a carpet installer and had been in the Army National Guard.

He is survived by a wife, Jeanie (Johnson) Mullins of Canton;...

Jan 21, 2018

Mary Ann Hart

Age 78, of Sebring and formerly Malvern, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1939 in Lisbon to John and Dorothy (Dean) Lindesmith. She had worked for TRW and was the former owner of the Brickyard Restaurant in Malvern. She was a past member of St....

Jan 18, 2018

Linda K. Moore

Age 77, of Minerva, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in the Carroll Healthcare Center. She was born May 15, 1940 in Alliance to Roy and Evelyn (Willis) Hoover. She was a housewife and a graduate of Minerva High School. She was a member of the Malvern First Christian Church where she was...

Jan 17, 2018

Thomas A. Eick Sr.

Age 86 of Malvern, died Wed., Jan. 17, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Hibbetts to the late David and Gladys (Moffet) Eick. He retired from PCC in Minerva after 36 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Schmidt)...

Jan 17, 2018

Louis J. Ferrante

Age 72, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Rose Lane Care Center in Massillon. He was born July 28, 1945 in Akron to Tony and Madeline (Stillo) Ferrante. He was a life insurance agent and car salesman. He is a US Marine Veteran having served in Vietnam and is a...

Jan 17, 2018

Donald D. Kulla

Age 90, of Malvern, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Akron General Hospital. He was born April, 28, 1927 in Massillon to Landis and Ethel (Keifer) Kulla. He retired as a welder and maintenance from Macomber Structural Steel in Louisville. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of...

Jan 16, 2018

Twila J. Pottorf

Age 86, of Minerva, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. She was born November 2, 1931 in Malvern, to Wilbur and Margaret (Lewis) Hirst. She worked at J.C. Baxter Co. for 28 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minerva, Volunteered at Minerva Red Cross Blood...

Jan 16, 2018

Mary B. Friend

Age 84, of Malvern, died Tuesday, January 16, in Aultman Hospital. She was born July 15, 1933 in Waynesburg, PA to Paul and Edna (Polen) Kelsey. She was a housewife and a member of the Malvern Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a 50-year member and Past Matron of...

Jan 14, 2018

James "Red" Rahmoeller

Age 90, of Carrollton, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1927 in Illmo, MO to Martin and Anise (Shedelbower) Rahmoeller. He attended the Carrollton Baptist temple. He retired from Witco Chemicals where he serviced oil wells. He loved telling stories about working on the...

Jan 11, 2018

Matthew Allen Miskimens 1978-2018 39, of Asheville, N.C., passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Matthew was born Dec. 11, 1978 in Canton, Ohio. He was a journeyman mason who enjoyed motorcycling, classic cars, and designing stonework. Matt especially enjoyed working on the rebuilding of the Canton City Schools. Surviving Matthew is his father, Michael David, Miskimens of Canton, Ohio; mother,...

Jan 11, 2018

James G. Dunlap

Age 68, of Minerva, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 in his home following a short illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1949 in Canton to the late Charles and Marjorie (Wilson) Dunlap. He was a printer for Minerva Wax Paper and later for Buckeye Packaging prior to retirement. He is a US...

Jan 3, 2018

Billy L. Mingus, Sr.

Age 88, of Malvern, died Wed., Jan. 3, 2018 in his home.  He was born Dec. 16, 1929 in New Philadelphia to George and Martha (Lenigar) Mingus. He was a self-employed truck driver and had worked for TRW in Minerva. He is a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in...

Jan 3, 2018

Carol Ann Cogan

Age 77, of Minerva, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1940 in Homeworth to Howard and Ethel (Vandegrift) Felger. She retired as a Bus Driver after 37 years from Minerva Local Schools. She was the owner of Carol's Beauty Shop. She was a member...

Jan 2, 2018

Eric R. Kail

Age 46, of Massillon, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1971 in Canton to Forrest and Arlene (Albers) Jr. He was a land surveyor for Harper Surveying in Canton South. He was a member of River of Life Church in Canton (19 th and...

Jan 1, 2018

Myrtle E. Lindsay

Age 85, of Minerva, ended her journey here on Earth on January 1, 2018 and is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born Nov. 23, 1932 in Dellroy to William and Leona (Herstine) Brackin. She was a lifelong resident of Carroll County and graduated from Dellroy...

Jan 1, 2018

Joseph W. Higdon, age 78 passed away Monday January 1, 2018.  Services will be held January 20, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Massillon, 2177 Nave Rd., SE. Flowers can be sent to same address

Meal to follow at 5060 Navarre Rd SW Canton, Ohio 44706

Dec 30, 2017

Bill C. Rine

Age 67, of Minerva, died Sat., Dec. 30, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1950 in Minerva to the late Robert and Kathryn (Travis) Rine. He worked for R.T.I. Alloys in Canton. He is a member of the Louisville Eagles Aerie #2374. He graduated from...

Dec 29, 2017

Betty Irene Haynam

Age 89, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Parmel, OH to John Ross and Bertha (Buxton) Beckley. She was a housewife and bookkeeper. She was a 66 year member of the Bayard...

Dec 28, 2017

A family service will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2017 at 10:00 am in St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva with Father Victor Cinson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery near Massillon.

Dec 28, 2017

Robert B. Nehus

Age 55, of Malvern, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1962 in Alliance to the late Robert and Marilyn (Miller) Nehus. He was a mechanic and co-owner of M&N Auto Marine in Minerva. He is a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in...