Author: Thomas Clapper

Joseph Ellison Schier, 73, of Carrollton, Ohio passed away following a brief illness on Sept. 25, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in Chesterfield, SC to Harry and Myrtle Schier on Aug. 1, 1949. After graduating from Chesterfield High School, he moved to Ohio in 1967. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and served as a Military Police Officer in Vietnam, earning several commendations and campaign

Dale R. Williams, sheriff of Carroll County, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. He was 74. Dale was born on August 22, 1948, the second of twins, and lived his entire life in Carroll County. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1966 and began his career in law enforcement in 1969 as a dispatcher for then Carroll County Sheriff Dean Yeager.

Rita Ann Mehrman, 78, of East Canton, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.   Rita was born in Bellevue, Ohio on October 13, 1943 to Russell and Vivian (Frost) Keller.   Rita loved to travel and taking care of her family.  Rita is survived by three daughters:  Tamara (Todd) Lama of East Canton, Robin (Jeff) Boone of Waynesburg, and Tonya (Steve) Hoiland of Massillon; 11 grandchildren; 37

Lorrie L. Kaltenbaugh, 50, of Strasburg, formerly of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in her home. A daughter of Robert and Shirley (Davis) Hendrix, she was born on Aug. 24, 1972, in Canton, Ohio.  Lorrie worked at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital for eleven years as a Medical Assistant.  She loved having fun and traveling, especially to the ocean. Above all, she loved her family and spending time with them,

Alfred Joseph Burford, 94, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.  He was born in Malvern, Ohio on May 15, 1928, to Earl and Gladys (Norris) Burford.  Joe graduated from Malvern High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After discharge from the Navy, Joe and his wife moved to Charlottesville where he attended UVA, earning a BS in Electronical Engineering. Joe worked at Sperry, NRAO, and FSTC in Charlottesville. He was

Earl J. Ledford, 96, a longtime Dellroy, Ohio resident, died Monday evening, Sept. 19, 2022.  He was a jack of all trades, a Christmas light connoisseur, a master at the two-finger wave, he never met a stranger, and his smile would light up a room. A self-taught electrician, carpenter, and plumber there truly was nothing he could not do. If you had the pleasure of sitting with him on his

Charles Alan Morckel, age 63 of East Rochester, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Charles was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 25, 1959 to David O. Morckel and the late Mary (Walters) Hartshorne. Charles was a truck driver.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.Charles is survived by three daughters:  Jessica (Arsell) Allen of East Rochester, Felicia Morckel of Salem, and Danielle Gandee of Salem; two

Ethel Marie Espasandin, 91, of Malvern, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.   Ethel was born in Yorkville, Ohio on February 1, 1931 to George and Elizabeth (Walengisky) Atsalis.   Ethel enjoyed fishing, bingo, and camping. She and her husband traveled across the United States three times and across Canada once.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ethel is survived by her husband

Wilbur W. Griffith age 72 of Salineville passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. He was born Sept. 17, 1949, to the late Wilbur and Floris Griffith.  He joined the Army where he was stationed in Germany, where he earned the National Defense Medal. Wilbur loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed doing mechanical work. In his spare time, he listened to old country music, attended flea markets and watched

Kenneth C. Shick, Sr., 87, of Paris, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Aultman Hospital.  He was born June 23, 1935, in New Salem, PA, to Harris and Mildred (Kline) Shick. He was raised in New Salem, New Bethlehem and Dayton, PA and graduated from Dayton, PA High School in 1953.  In the 60’s, he and his family moved to Ohio to continue his career in the car business. He

Dustin J. Teeters, 33, passed away suddenly Sept. 16, 2022. He was born Sept.17, 1988, to David and Melanie Teeters.  Dustin enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country in Afghanistan. He will be remembered for his passion for life, his love of motorcycles and music, and his solid faith in Jesus Christ, which helped to lead many friends and family to come to know the Lord. His

Connie Jo Butterfield, age 53 of Minerva, passed away at on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.  Connie was born in Canton April 11, 1969, to Joyce (Croston) Newman and the late Dennis Newman. Connie enjoyed singing and playing the piano.  She worked as a beautician and nail technician at Salon Revive in Minerva and was a member of New Covenant Church under Pastor Ron Mayle. Connie is survived by her mother,

Thomas Cecil Garrison II, 38, of Scio, passed away from an apparent reaction to a bee sting, at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.30, 2022, in the Emergency Room of Trinity Twin City Hospital in Dennison. He was born Oct. 8, 1983, in Alliance, son of Thomas Cecil Garrison Jr. and Andrea (Brewster) (fka Garrison) Bable. Although Thomas was born in Alliance, he spent most of his time in Scio and surrounding

Alice Rutledge Poplin, 66, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday afternoon Aug. 14, 2022, at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a brief illness. Born Dec. 6, 1955, in Canton, she was a daughter of the late R. Herb and Pat Eick Rutledge.  Alice was a 1974 graduate of Carrollton High School. After graduation she went on to earn her degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from The Ohio State University in 1978,

Ellen Mary Kump, 98, of Minerva, passed away at her home Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.  Born Sept. 26, 1923, in Limaville, OH, she was a daughter to Walter Earl and Estella Scyrmantha (Freshly) Bedford. Ellen Mary was a member of Minerva United Methodist Church. She worked a total of 45 years as a nurse with most of those years at the Alliance City Hospital. She also worked at the Minerva

Patricia E. Moyer (Pat), 80, of East Canton passed away peacefully with her family by her side Aug. 13, 2022.  Born May 3, 1942, she was the daughter of William and Lucille Schrecengost. Pat loved life, her family, friends and her grandchildren. She loved to camp, fish, hunt, play cards and embroidery, just to mention a few. Family and many friends will miss her baking, especially her homemade bread and