Obituaries

May 1, 2014

William A. Cameron, age 65, of Minerva, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Aultman Hospital.  He was born Feb. 12, 1949 in Akron to William Dodds, Jr. and Deloris (Canfield) Cameron.  He was an auctioneer and owner of Auctions by Wilburrrr in Minerva and the Classic Furniture Store in Kensington.  He graduated from the Art Institute of Los Angeles,...

Apr 30, 2014

Anna M. Burnham, age 83, of Minerva, died Wed., April 30, 2014 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  She was born Feb. 11, 1931 in Alliance to Carl and Agnes (Zlichich) Castellucci.  She had worked for TRW Metals in Minerva.  She graduated from Alliance High School and is a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Malvern.

She...

Apr 30, 2014

Paul and Gabriella Guthrie Paul, age 23, and his infant daughter, Gabriella, age 3 months of Dennison, went home to be with their Lord and Savior on Wed., April 30, 2014. Paul Thomas was born May 30, 1990 in Gainesville, FL to Thomas and Dora (Denman) Guthrie, Jr. of Homeworth. He attended The Chapel in Marlboro and the Community Baptist...

Apr 26, 2014

Garald Causey, age 72, of Minerva, died Sat., April 26, 2014 in McCrae Manor in Alliance.  He was born Jan. 24, 1942 in Canton to Charles and Jessie (Flint) Causey.  He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for over 35 years.  He is a member of the Robertsville Wesleyan Methodist Church and a 1964 graduate...

Apr 26, 2014

Ronald F. Davies, age 74, of Minerva, died Sat., April 26, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center.  He was born Sept. 5, 1939 in Canton to the late Francis and Lena (Scott) Davies.  He had been a meat cutter for Denny's Market in Minerva and Perskey's Grocery in Alliance, was a real estate agent for Stafford Realty in Minerva and...

Apr 17, 2014

Fannie M. Roberts

Fannie Marie Hershberger Kramer Roberts, age 79, of Minerva, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home.  She was born Sept. 4, 1934 in Middlefield, OH to Andrew and Anna (Bontrager) Hershberger.  She married John Edwin Kramer in 1952 and had 10 children.  On Jan. 20, 1967, John died in a tragic accident on...

Apr 16, 2014

Frank A. Elefante

age 72, of Carrollton, died Wed., April 16, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born Aug. 30, 1941 in Canton.  He worked in roofing construction and was an oil field worker.

He is survived by his wife, Shelva (King) (Walter) Elefante, 2 daughters; Sheryl (Walter) Clemens...

Apr 14, 2014

Marlene M. Wade, age 78, of Minerva, died Monday, April 14, 2014 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  She was born February 11, 1936 in Minerva to Archie and Bonnie (Craft) Doak.  She was the Owner of Wade Realty in Minerva and the former Bobtown Realty in Robertsville.  She is a member of the Minerva United Methodist Church and...

Apr 13, 2014

William N. Hardy, age 84, of Minerva, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Minerva Eldercare.  He was born Aug. 13, 1929 in Altoona, PA to Gordon and Zella (Bennett) Hardy.  He retired from Hercules Engine and later worked in security for 16 years.  He is a member of the Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199.

He is survived by...

Apr 12, 2014

Ruthella M. Evanich, age 91, of Minerva, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Alliance Community Care Center.  She was born March 2, 1923 in Canton, OH to Elvin and Erna (George) Stoner.  She was a housewife and co-owner of Evanich Farms. She was also a member of the Minerva United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in...

Apr 12, 2014

Arthur Eugene Bryan, age 82, of Salineville, passed away after a long struggle with illness on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Essex I of Salem, Ohio.  He was born on March 16, 1932 in Salineville, Ohio to Eugene and Margaret  (Hambach) Bryan. In 1957 he married Martha Krieger. Together they had five children. He worked as a farmer...

Apr 12, 2014

Robert O. Nichols, age 80, of Malvern, died Sat., April 12, 2014 in Alliance Community Hospital.  He was born Sept. 25, 1933 in Barlow, OH to Homer and Gladys (Breckinridge) Nichols.  He retired from Kopp Clay Co. in Malvern where he was a truck driver for 34 years.  Following retirement he drove for the Carrollton Sale Barn and for...

Apr 10, 2014

Grace I. Guthrie

Age 89, of Minerva, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in St. Luke Lutheran Community in Minerva.  She was born Sept. 6, 1924 in Minerva to Jess and Daisy (Roberts) Hyatt.  She was a secretary for the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and co-owner of the Minerva Roller Rink with her husband for many...

Apr 9, 2014

Paulette M. Wilson, age 63, of East Rochester, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Aultman Hospital. She was born Sept. 30, 1950 in Salem, OH. She worked for DLH Industries for 18 years and had worked for Royal Pottery in Sebring for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kermit and Lois (Williams)...

Apr 8, 2014

Alfred L. Hardman, age 82, of Minerva, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Aultman Hospital.  He was born Dec. 2, 1931 in Glenville, WV to Alfred and Ruby (Wilcox) Hardman.  He retired from the Timken Co. in Canton in 1994 where he had worked for 42 years.  He is a US Army Korean War Veteran, active as a ham...

Apr 6, 2014

Mary Glenna Robertson, age 93, of Malvern, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 6, 2014 in the Carroll Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1920 in Cleveland to Glenroy and Mary (Evans) Shoup.  She was a beloved wife, mother and a former dedicated schoolteacher.  She retired from Malvern Local Schools, having...

Apr 5, 2014

Joshua M. Howell, age 19, of Carrollton, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic after a short illness.  He was born April 30, 1994 in Alliance to Robert Howell and Lisa (Marshall) Wayts.  He worked for Whiteleather Farms, graduated from Minerva High School in 2013 and is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva....

Apr 5, 2014

Harry E. Elton Sr.

Age 74, of East Rochester, died Sat. April 5, 2014 in the Great Trail Care Center.  He was born April 23, 1939 in East Rochester to Robert and Margaret (Weaver) Elton. He was the owner and operator of Harry's Body Shop in East Rochester and had worked for TRW...

Apr 5, 2014

Norma Jean (Unkefer) Rock, Age 81, of Malvern, passed away Saturday, April 05, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 12, 1932 in Oneida, OH to Forrest and Bessie (Harsh) Unkefer.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Norma was also a 1951 graduate of Malvern High School and attended the Malvern...

Apr 4, 2014

Richard D. Burns, age 71, of East Rochester, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at his home.  He was born Oct. 25, 1942 in Mapleton to Robert and Dorothy (Foltz) Burns.  He worked for Burns Cold Forge for 35 years.  He is a member of the Bayard United Methodist Church and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam...