Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

George W. Palleschi

68, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at his home in Malvern, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Sora, Italy to Domenico and Celeste (DiPede) Palleschi. He emigrated with his parents and brothers to the United States four months later, settling in Malvern, Ohio, where he spent the majority of...

Jan 24, 2025

"Together Again"

Barbara G. Laubacher, 79

Barbara Gay (Dunn) Laubacher, 79, of Carrollton, went home to her Savior and into heavenly glory on January 24, 2025. Barbara received excellent care at Centreville Village and most recently at The Golden Age Retreat where she peacefully passed while lovingly surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren....

Jan 24, 2025

Terry K. Benedict Jr .

Age 44, of Minerva, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 in Akron Summa Hospital. He was born April 7, 1980 in Alliance to Terry Benedict Sr. of Salem and Diana (Moreland) Kmatz of Minerva. He is a fabricator for Minerva Welding and graduated from Minerva High School in 1998. Terry...

Jan 19, 2025

Ann Marie Hank

Age 86, of Massillon, passed away January 19th in her home.  She was born June 26, 1938 in Massillon to John and Caroline Popa. She retired from Blue Cross-Blue Shield and American Roads Machinery in Minerva. She was an avid artist, watercolor painter and loved to crochet. She is a member of the St....

Jan 18, 2025

Dana Anthony Ota

Age 44, of Minerva passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born April 19, 1980 in Canton, the son of Lisa Dunwiddie and the late Randall P. Willison Jr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Natalya Ota of...

Jan 17, 2025

Nova Quinn Overholt peacefully took her last breath in the arms of her loving parents, Jesse & Irene (Shetler) Overholt in the hospital in Canton, Ohio. Nova was born January 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and went to be with Jesus at 3:30 p.m. on the same day.

She was greatly anticipated by her parents, grandparents, Henry...

Jan 11, 2025

Walter Fahrni

Age 81, of Minerva passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born Nov. 19, 1943 in Switzerland to Karl and Freda (Bowman) Fahrni. He was a millwright for the Timken Steel Company for over 30 years. He was an avid woodworker spending his time making various wood projects and just enjoying the...

Jan 9, 2025

Elizabeth M. Beadnell

Age 92, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born December 25, 1932 in Jennings, KS to John and Ethel (Coon) Lowe. She was a housewife, member of the Minerva First Christian Church and graduated from Carrollton High School. She was a wonderful wife,...

Jan 9, 2025

Michael "Kent" Richmond

Age 70, of Minerva passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born December 9, 1954 in Columbus to Tullie and Mary Jane (Gabriel) Richmond. He was a Restaurant General Manager for over 40 years. He was very dedicated to his job and always strived to be...

Jan 9, 2025

William "Bill" Holben

Age 53, of Canton, passed away Jan. 9, 2025 in the University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born Sept. 30, 1971 in Canton to the late LeRoy and Wheltha Marie (Hough) Holben. He graduated from Glen Oak High School and was a Jack of all trades having been a welder and built...

Jan 3, 2025

Harold "Frank" Monk

age 67, passed away after of a courageous battle with cancer on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born April 8, 1957 in Hutchinson, KS to the late Robert and Linda (Mitchell) Monk. A lifelong resident of Minerva, Ohio, Frank was a proud 1975 graduate of...

Jan 2, 2025

Shirley J. Ross

Age 88, of Scio, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in the Altercare of Alliance. She was born March 27, 1936 in Arnolds Creek, WV to Nathan and Mary (Jones) Leggett. She worked at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She is a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Waynesburg.

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Jan 1, 2025

Marc E. Grumet

Marc Edward Grumet, age 73, of Malvern, OH, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born Jan. 17, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Arthur and Norma Josephine (Febo) Grumet. Following his graduation from Steubenville High School, Marc toured the world in the US Navy,...

Jan 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Debra Lynn Chilson

(August 17, 1954 – January 1, 2025)

Debra Lynn Chilson, a kind and genuine soul, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Born on August 17, 1954, to Clyde and Betty Brown. She grew up in Canton, Ohio, where she developed her lifelong gift of never meeting a...

Dec 28, 2024

Thomas L. Vasilliu

Age 71, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born November 5, 1953 in Canton to the late Thomas and Lavonne (Harsh) Vasilliu. He retired from Republic Steel in 2016 where he was a crane operator for 43 years.  He loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...

Dec 27, 2024

Paula Renee Nape, Age 56, died after a brief illness on December 27, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Carolyn (Mong) (Tibrea) Nape. She is survived by a half-brother Steve and wife Lisi Tibrea, nephews Andrew & Charles Tibrea all of South Carolina, an uncle Richard Mong of Louisville and many cousins.  ...

Dec 27, 2024

Terry J. McDaniel

Age 64, of Minerva, passed away Friday, November 27, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva.  He was born Oct. 16, 1960 in Alliance to the late Irving and Sandra (Labus) McDaniel. He was the owner of Terry's Hauling Service for 20 years.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 1979. He loved...

Dec 26, 2024

Theresa M. (Mick) (Jackson) Mullet

Age 75, of Canton, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Canton.  She was a housewife, graduate of Minerva High School and attended Stark State College and is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva. She spent the last 18 years of her life with her soul mate,...

Dec 26, 2024

"Together again"

Pattie (Ebling) Plott

Age 80, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. She was born Jan. 19, 1944 in Canton to the late Stanley and Anna (Wallace) Ebling. She was a truck driver in the oil fields, a farmer and a telemarketer. She graduated from Carrollton High School and is...

Dec 23, 2024

John R. Campbell

Age 72, of Waynesburg, Ohio passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. He was born June 18, 1952, in Canton, Ohio to Floyd and Helen (Hoopengarner) Campbell. He proudly served as a Police Officer for the Village of Minerva, advancing to the rank of Sergeant and...