Author: Thomas Clapper

Lois Irene Newell, age 96 of Carrollton, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Lois was born in Malvern, Ohio on August 12, 1926 to Jacob R and Carrie J (Kirkpatrick) Wadsworth. Lois and her siblings grew up on the Great Trail Buffalo Farm in Malvern. She graduated from Malvern High School and Aultman School of Nursing.  She worked as an RN in the private

Arla J. Seck, 94, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday afternoon May 28, 2023 at Carroll Golden Age Retreat. A daughter of the late Harry and Helen Miller Kibler, she was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Hanoverton, Ohio. Arla was a 1946 graduate of Malvern High School. For 42 years she was employed at J.C. Penney’s in Carrollton. She was a member of the Minerva Classic Travelers Car Club. She is

Donald “Donnie” Dean Fogle III, 58, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on May 24, 2023 at Valley Hospice Care Center North. He was born on February 27, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to Donald Fogle Jr. and Lola (Johnson) Fogle.  Don was a graduate of Malvern High School and Ashland University. He was the former Chief Engineer at WTOV9, a lay speaker for the United Methodist Church, and a senior

Christine M. Dowdell, 57, of Minerva, passed away in her home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 after her long courageous battle with cancer. A daughter of Dale E. and Margaret (Evanosky) Dowdell, she was born on Feb. 19, 1966 in Canton, Ohio. Christine worked for over 40 years at PCC in Minerva and loved to spend her free time crocheting. She will always be remembered as being very outgoing and friendly,

Patricia “Pat” M. Bendle, of Bergholz, passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2023, at Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center in New Philadelphia, Ohio surrounded by her family. Born on Oct. 31, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank Rest and Amelia (Delle Fate) Repella. Pat received her RN degree from West Virginia Northern College. She worked as a registered nurse at St. John’s Medical Center and Ohio Valley Hospital in

Mary R. Lalinsky, 88, of Carrollton passed away Saturday evening May 13, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Mary was born November 4, 1934, in Canton. Mary worked as the bakery manager at Kishman’s and Thornes IGA, and also did catering and wedding cakes. She is survived by her husband, Donald Lalinsky; daughters, Robin Gonzalez, Shelly Skidmore and Rita Nign, all of Canton, and Renee Stewart of

Ronald Baker, 76, a resident of Carrollton, Ohio, died early Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 in The Arbors at Minerva. He was born January 12, 1947 in Arjay, Kentucky and was the son of the late Joe L.  and Louise (Sanders) Baker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donald “Duke” Baker, Larry Baker, and Darrell Baker. Ronnie spent his life driving truck and

Martha Jeannette (Vollrath) Jones, 88, a longtime resident of Carrollton, OH, and recently of Katy, Texas, passed away Sunday evening,  May 7, 2023, in her daughter’s home attended to by her daughters and family. She was born on October 2, 1934 in Bucyrus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leo George Vollrath and Gertrude Irene (Lare) Vollrath. Her husband, Lester E. Jones, whom she married Nov. 14, 1953, passed away

Daun C. Lawson, 82 of Campbellton, Florida formerly of Jefferson County, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Mr. Lawson was born in Toronto, Ohio on May 29, 1941, to the late Clyde and Lucille Everett Lawson. A graduate of Ohio State, Mr. Lawson retired from the Edison Local School District in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he taught for over 30 years. During his childhood years he loved any kind

William “Bill” Kovacik, 54, of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 8, 2023. Born Aug. 16, 1968, in Coshocton, Ohio, he was the son of Lorraine Hixenbaugh and the late Peter Kovacik. Bill was a member of the Carrollton Fraternal Order of Eagles.  He is survived by his mother, Lorraine (William) Tauzel of Carrollton. Visitation for Bill will be held Friday, May 12, 5-7 p.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of

Martha Lou Becker, 83, of Homeworth, passed away at Canterbury Villa of Alliance on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  Martha was born in Cadiz, Ohio on Feb. 25, 1940, to John and Ruth (Liming) Cargill.   Martha worked as a cook in the West Branch Local School District. She played the piano for 70 years at area churches. She also played several other instruments including the dulcimer.  She enjoyed sewing, painting, and was a great

Ralph A. Whipkey, 55, of Mineral City, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born July 11, 1967, in Canton to the late Richard and Stella (Wendell) Whipkey. He was a multi-state licensed fire suppression inspector and installer and was a tree trimmer. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1985 where he played percussion in the Carrollton High School Band through his high school years.

Charles G. Gotschall, 86, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born on Sept. 30, 1936, to Charles and Clara (Palmer) Gotschall in Harlem Springs, Ohio. Charles was constantly working. He loved to keep busy, building things, caring for his lawn and garden, and any other project that he could get his hands on. He owned his own business for many years and was

Roberta “Robin” Ann Kanith, 69, of Malvern, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.Robin was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on Oct. 10, 1953, to Everett and Marjorie (Postlethwait) Henderson.Robin enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading Stephen King and Harry Potter. She was a member of the V.F.W. and Eagles in Minerva and the Dante Club in Alliance.Robin is survived by a daughter, Stacy Headley of Malvern; a son, Russell

Jane L. Haun, 96, passed away Monday evening May 1, 2023 at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born Jan. 19, 1927. She has lived on a farm most of her life. She loved garden quilting with ladies of her church and baking every Saturday. She made strawberry jam so she could give it to her family and friends. She was known as the “Puzzle Queen of the Carroll

Richard Tynewith Davis Jr., 69, of Massillon, passed away at Rose Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation on Saturday, April 29, 2023.   Richard was born in Canton, Ohio on Sept. 29, 1953, to Richard Tynewith Sr. and Beatrice Alberta (Stitzel) Davis.  Richard loved motorcycling. He was an old movie buff and loved history. He was very family oriented and was a natural comedian. Richard is survived by his wife, Patty Davis of Massillon; three

Margaret (Eick) Roof, 83, of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Arbors at Minerva. Born on Nov. 10, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late David and Gladys (Moffett) Eick. Margaret graduated from Carrollton High School in 1957. She enjoyed baking cookies and cakes, especially at Christmas. She loved spending time with her family and friends most of all. She is survived by her