Obituaries

Feb 16, 2017

Wendell Smith, aged 92, died peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at his home at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus.  Raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Wendell moved to Ohio with his college sweetheart to start his teaching career and raise a family.  A devoted husband for nearly 70 years to Ruby (Long) who survives him, Wendell was equally devoted...

Feb 14, 2017

Irene Johnson,age 88, of Minerva, went to be with the Lord, Feb. 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort care of Alliance Community Care Center.  She was born February 24, 1928 in Ulysses, Kentucky to William and Nora (Hale) George.  She retired from Ohio Drill & Tool, worked for J.C. Baxter Tube and Isalys.  She was...

Feb 12, 2017

Catherine A. Rodgers, age 70, of Malvern, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Oct. 27, 1946 in Malvern, OH to Willard and Gladys (Snyder) Clark.  She is a 1964 graduate of Malvern High School and member of the Malvern First Christian Church.

She is survived by her...

Feb 8, 2017

Samuel Jay Reckner, 47 years old, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in his home. Sam is survived by his sons, Devon, Damon and Jordan Reckner of Minerva. He is also survived by his parents, William and Carole Reckner of Minerva; his sisters Marilyn (Matt) Humphrey of Hilliard, Ohio; Carolyn (Don) French of North Canton, Ohio;...

Feb 8, 2017

Jan M. Swank

Age 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Minerva, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 in Akron City Hospital. She was born June 10, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Loland and June (Vink) Hoopes. She retired after 25 years from Metaldyne as an administrative assistant, was a member of Minerva United Methodist church and graduated from...

Feb 7, 2017

Marian R. Cocos

Age 86, of Minerva, died Tues. Feb. 7, 2017 in Canterbury Villa of Alliance. She was born January 23, 1931 in Malvern to Homer and Mary (Eckley) Clark. She worked at the Canton Repository and retired from Timken, TRW and Allstate Canning. She graduated from Minerva High school.

She is preceded in...

Feb 4, 2017

Elsie P. Hart, age 81, of Minerva, died Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1935 in Maryland to Albert and Clara (McClintock) Richter. She worked for 50 years in Pharmacy retail having worked for Rite-Aid, Peoples and Dillon Drug Store. She is a member of the Red Hat Society and the Minerva...

Feb 4, 2017

Linnetta B. Taylor, age 83, formerly of Ravenna, died Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 in Roundrock, TX. She was born Sept. 19, 1933 in Minerva to Everett "Dink" and Grace (Hawkins) Moss. She was a housewife and formerly worked at Western Union.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Taylor who died in 2008; 8 sisters,...

Feb 4, 2017

Dr. Frederick Carl Johnson, one of life's brightest lights was extinguished on Saturday, February 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  Fred was admitted into Cleveland Clinic for two weeks and passed due to complications of stage 4 pancreatic cancer and infection.

He was born March 20, 1947, in Ashtabula, Ohio to Alvin and Betty (Mosier) Johnson.  ...

Feb 4, 2017

Richard "Rick" Sarbach, a ge 75, of Malvern, passed away peacefully on Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 after an 11 year battle with Parkinson's. Rick was born Aug. 11, 1941 in Canton to the late Walter and Mary (Algeo) Sarbach. He retired from GBS Filing Solutions, is a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Malvern and is...

Feb 3, 2017

Daniel R. Wheeler, age 27, of Minerva, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. He was born Aug. 15, 1989 in Canton, OH to Vicki Bates of Minerva and the late Nathaniel B. Wheeler. He was a welder for Midland Engineering in Canton.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Kerri Wheeler; and a brother,...

Feb 3, 2017

Nicholle Anne (Nikki) Gelormino

Age 24, of East Canton, OH, went to be with our Lord on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center.  She was born Feb. 20, 1992 in Beaver, PA to John and Evelyn (DuVall) Gelormino. She is a member of the Minerva Apostolic Church and The Daughters of Zion.

Jan 30, 2017

Nanette M. Sullivan

Age 60, of Carrollton, died Jan. 30, 2017 in Aultman Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born April 25, 1956 in Canton to the late Robert and Helen (Yarick) Mercer. She worked at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat and had worked as the Dietary Specialist for Plain Local Schools for 19...

Jan 27, 2017

Jordyon S. Kreitzer

Age 21, of Minerva, died Friday, January 27, 2017 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born Aug. 18, 1995 in Canton. She is a 2013 graduate of Minerva High School and was currently attending National Beauty College in Canton. She was employed by Circle K in Minerva. Jordyon was...

Jan 23, 2017

George E. Tidrick

Age 87, of Malvern, suddenly passed away at his home on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. He was born June 13, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to George B. and Margaret (Woods) Tidrick. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad where he was a Conductor for 39 years. He is a US Navy...

Jan 23, 2017

Wilbert E. Dexter

89, of Canton, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. Wilbert was born January 20, 1928 in Canton to the late John and Lula (Adkins) Dexter. He married his beloved wife Marilyn on July 30, 1950 and had five children. He worked at Republic Steel in Canton and retired after 45...

Jan 22, 2017

Ernest N. Keller

Age 92, of Minerva, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 in Alliance Community Hospital. He was born March 23, 1924 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Charles and Isabell Keller. He retired from Diebold's in Canton. He is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church where he was a former Elder and...

Jan 20, 2017

Shirley L. Williams

age 82, of Minerva, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Aug. 25, 1934 in Malvern to Harry and Lina (Daugherty) Ossler. She retired from the United States Post Office where she worked in the Minerva Post Office.  She is a member of the Emanon Club and loved spending time...

Jan 18, 2017

Warren Lee Stryffeler passed away unexpectedly on January 18 th , 2017, at the age of 63, while surrounded by family. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Joni; his daughter Lindsay, her husband David Rivera and their two children Ruby and Rex of Los Angeles, CA; and daughter Sloan and her boyfriend Mike Kormelink of...

Jan 18, 2017

Hilda L. Stoffer

Age 92, of Minerva, died Wed., January 18, 2017 in the Arbors at Minerva. She was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Salineville to Edward and Mary (Rouse) Garren. She retired from TRW in Minerva where she had worked for 28 years. She is a member of the Stark County Model T Club....