Obituaries
Gary M. Schotts
Jul 12, 2026
Gary Schotts
Gary Martin Schotts, aged 84, passed away peacefully in the Inn at Belden on July 12, 2026. Born on December 28, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, Gary dedicated his life to both his family and his career in the marine industry as a salesman and marketing manager. He is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church, where he was...
Jacqueline Renee' Boley
Aug 6, 2026
Jacqueline Renee (Nichols) Boley
Jacqueline Renee (Nichols) Boley, 62, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away on August 6, 2026.
Born on March 28, 1964, Jackie was a lifelong source of love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. Family was one of the most important parts of her life, and she cherished the relationships she shared with those closest to her.
Jackie was...
Erma Simpson
Jul 26, 2026
Erma L. Simpson
Age 87, of Minerva, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born on January 5, 1939, in Canton to Robert and Bena (Hild) Richeson. She was a homemaker and had worked for the Alliance Hospital. She is a member of the Malvern First Christian Church and the Order of...
Patsy Ann Groves
Jul 25, 2026
Patsy Ann Groves
Age 84, of Minerva, a beloved mother, peacefully passed away at her home Saturday, July 25, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1942 in Carrollton to Grover and Mary (Roberts) Smith. Pat lived a life rich with memories and dedication to her loved ones. Pat married Carl Groves on March 3, 1961. Carl...
Shelly D Gibson
Jul 22, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce Shelly D. Gibson, 47, of Carrollton, went home to her true love Dustin Nennig on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Shelly was born on May 12, 1979, in Alliance, Ohio, to Gary Gibson of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, and the late Mildred (McNeal) Bruckelmyer. She was a proud 1997 graduate of Marlington High School and worked at Imperial...
Peggy A Romine
Jul 22, 2026
Peggy A. Romine
Age 67, of North Canton and formerly Malvern, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in the Hospice of Western Reserve. She was born December 9, 1958 in Canton to the late Leonard and Ruth Ellen (Clemens) Witzcak. She retired from St. Gabriel and St. Francis Catholic Churches in Minerva and Malvern where she was the Secretary, Organist and...
Larry Lee Troyer
Jul 21, 2026
Larry Lee Troyer
Age 67, of Minerva passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born June 23, 1959 in Canton to the late Robert and Betty Louise (Eshelman) Troyer. He worked as a Dairy Farmer and spent many years of his life dedicated to the West Township Ruritan Club. He enjoyed helping others, attending cook outs, loved his family, and...
Lynn Allen Campbell
Jul 20, 2026
Lynn A. Campbell
Age 78, of Minerva, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 in the Rose Lane Care Center in Massillon. He was born October 13, 1947 in Canton to Charles and Marian (Davies) Campbell. He retired from the Timken Company where he worked over 30 years. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1965 and is a US Army Veteran...
Roy Kenneth "Kenny" Toalston
Jul 20, 2026
Roy Kenneth "Kenny" Toalston, 74, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 20, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Salem, Ohio, Kenny was the son of John and the late Evelyn (Cain) Toalston.
Kenny spent more than 30 years as a car salesman with Loudon Motors, a career that suited him perfectly. He never met a stranger and...
Millie J Myers
Jul 17, 2026
Millie J. Myers
Age 89, of Minerva, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2026 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born May 4, 1937 in Smithfield, WV to Virgil and Edna Mae (Encimiger) Kuhens. She was a housewife and a volunteer at the Malvern Friendship Center. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1956 where she was the class Treasurer. She...
Sherry Ann Dexter
Jul 14, 2026
Sherry A. Dexter
Age 70, of Minerva, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born March 1, 1956 in Canton to Elmer Grady and Betty Jean (Swegheimer) Osborne. She graduated from Stark State University with an Associate Degree in Computer Science and Forensics. She taught at Kids College at Stark State University and later worked for DLH Corporation and DLH...
William J Draher
Jul 14, 2026
William J. Draher
Age 83, of Augusta, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born January 11, 1943 in Minerva to Vertin and Leona (Nichols) Draher. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for 35 years. He graduated from Minerva High School and is a member of the VFW Aux. #4120...
Michele Ann Boyer
Jul 12, 2026
Michele A. Boyer
age 62, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1964, in Canton, Ohio, Michele was the cherished daughter of Edith and the late Donald Irwin. She graduated with an Associate's Degree and dedicated her professional life as a Sr. Program Analyst in the healthcare industry, serving...
Ricky A Cress
Jul 6, 2026
Ricky A. Cress
Age 67, of Minerva, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born September 21, 1958 in Salem to the late Robert and Deloris (Phillips) Cress. He works for Kuttler Machine in Minerva and had previously worked for Colfor in Malvern for 30 years and Rockwell International in CA. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1977 and...
Cheryl L. Vandegrift
Jul 5, 2026
Cheryl L. Vandegrift
Age 69, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 in the Aultman Alliance Hospital. She was born August 17, 1956 in Canton to the late Franklin and Dorothy (Mills) Hosterman. She is the Corporate Office Manager for Grinders Above and Beyond, Pro Shine Car Wash and Car Nation Vac It Up. She graduated from Minerva High School...
Judy Woods
Jul 4, 2026
Judy (Davis) Woods
Age 84, of Urbana and formerly Minerva, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 in the Trustwell Assisted Living Center in Urbana. She was born June 6, 1942 in Alliance to Ralph and Mary (Sell) Davis. She graduated from Goshen High School in 1960 where she had spent many memorable years playing the French horn in the band and...
Keith A Warrick
Jul 4, 2026
Keith Warrick, Sr. passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of memories shared with family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Keith proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was known for his generous heart, his easy smile, and the unmistakable twinkle in his eye that made everyone feel like a friend. He never met a...
Rebecca "Becky" Wise
Jul 2, 2026
Rebecca (Becky) Wise
Age 66 of Minerva passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1960 to the late Robert and Alberta (Rumbold) Morris.
Becky worked for the Arbors of Minerva for 38 years. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1978. Becky enjoyed spending time with her family, tending to her many beautiful flower gardens, and she...
Gary O. Cobedesh
Jun 28, 2026
Gary O. Cobedesh
Age 75, of Minerva, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1951 in Canton to Virgil and Della (Jones) Cobedesh. He retired from Republic Steel where he was a Millwright. He graduated from Timken High School.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Wilson) Cobedesh...
Patrick Francis O'Shell
Jun 27, 2026
Patrick Francis O’Shell, age 85, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center peacefully with his wife Sally by his side. He was born January 15, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Martin Luther and Mary Margaret (Conley) O’Shell.
He retired from East Manufacturing in Randolph, Ohio where he worked in shipping and receiving for 35...
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