Author: Thomas Clapper

Sara Jane Naylor, 79, a resident of the Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baltic, and a former rural Sherrodsville resident, died Friday night, March 4, 2022, after a long illness.  Born Aug. 13, 1942, in Bergholz, she was the daughter of the late Harold “Mutchie” and Hazel Elizabeth (Hardgrove) Williams.  Her husband, the late David H. Naylor, Jr., whom she married in 1965, passed away April 30, 2017. 

Taunie Lee Davis, 80, of Oklahoma City, OK, and formerly of Minerva, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.   Born Jan. 8, 1942, in Minerva, she was a daughter to Harry McArtor and Irene (Severn) Richardson.Taunie grew up in Minerva where she had many fond memories. She attended and graduated from Minerva High School. She met and married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Davis. Together they had four boys: Tracy, Troy and the

Margaret Adele Miller, 88, of Carrollton, died Feb. 28, 2022, at Aultman Hospital after a long battle with cancer.   Born April 5, 1933, in Steubenville, she was a daughter to Nina and Monroe Meteer.   She graduated from Perrysville High School and attended Columbus Business College. Aside from the time she spent working at the Pentagon for the Air Force while her husband served in the Army, she lived the rest of

George E. McLaren, 91, of Bloomingdale, passed away in his home Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Born Feb. 4, 1931, in Lakewood, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Tenna Powers McLaren.  He retired from Ohio Edison and was the owner of McLaren & Son Excavating. He loved antique cars. He is survived by his daughter, Georgia (Walter) Martin; son, Randy (Mary Ellen) McLaren; four grandchildren, Wendy (Kyle) Pinkley, Crystal

Wilma Jean (Hull) Grigsby, 95, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.  Born April 13, 1926, in Mechanicstown, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Ruby P. (Ray) Hull.  She had worked at Taylor Aviation in Alliance, Surety Rubber, Carrollton Manufacturing, TRW Metals, Peacock Cleaners and the Carrollton Villa Restaurant.  Wilma was a member of the Carrollton United Presbyterian Church and Eastern Stars of Ohio #315.  Besides

Michael E. Spicer, 39, passed away in St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, Feb. 20, 2022, after a sudden illness. Born Sept. 25, 1982, in Canton, he was the son of Harold W. Ritchie II and the late Patricia M. Ritchie.  In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Bridgett Ritchie of Texas; and his son, Gaige Spicer of Cadiz. He was preceded in death by

Wilmer Raymond Best, 91, formerly of Carrollton, passed away Feb. 24, 2022, after a short illness.  Born July 7, 1930, in Carrollton, he was a son to the late Winfield and Clara Best.  Wilmer was always active in his community starting with serving his country in the Army Company A 19thInfantry Regiment during the Korean War where he received the Purple Heart for his bravery.  He married Georgia (Ruth) Pyles,

Ruby Marie Gilliam, 99, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.  Ruby was born to Ullysses Simpson and Racheal Virginia (Craft) Craft in Neon, KY, Nov.12, 1922, two years after women won the right to vote in the United States.Ruby grew up during the Great Depression. She attended Lees College in Jackson, KY, to earn a teaching degree and taught school for six years in Kentucky. While in college,

Marcella A. Myers, 81, of Carrollton passed away Sunday morning Feb. 20, 2022, at Carroll Golden Age Retreat.  Born July 27, 1940, in Canton, she was a daughter of the late John and Kate Arbogast Dunlap.  Marcella worked briefly at TRW in Minerva and Affiliated Products in Carrollton but spent the majority of her life as a homemaker taking care of her family. She was a Christian by faith during

Braylen Matthew Novak, 18, beloved son, brother and grandson, lost his life in a motor vehicle accident Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.  Born Oct. 10, 2003, in Dover, he was the son of Stan and Tonya (Penick) Novak.  A senior at Conotton Valley High School, Braylen also studied at Kent State Tuscarawas. He was a 3-sport athlete, competing on the varsity squad of his school’s baseball, basketball and football teams. He

John Earl Moody, 93, of Carrollton, passed away Feb. 13, 2022, at Aultman Hospital, following a brief illness.  John was born Feb. 20, 1928, to the late John and Ella (Sams) Moody and was a postal carrier at the Carrollton Post Office retiring after 33 years in 1989. During his retirement he began working at Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Carrollton and worked there until he passed away. He was

Cynthia Francis Strawder, 80 of Carrollton, passed away Friday Feb. 11, 2022, at home.   Born June 11, 1941, in Leesville, she was a daughter to the late Boyd B. and Mildred C. Elifritz. She was one of 11 children.  Cynthia worked as a waitress and cook at the Holiday Inn in Columbus, IN, for 16 years and later at Dave’s Diner in Sherrodsville for eight years. She attended Carrollton Baptist

Joseph R. Stull, 70, of Sherrodsville, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 17, 2022, in his residence following a five-year battle with cancer. Born May 5, 1951, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene and Annie Pearl (Riegle) Stull. Joe retired in 2013 as a transport driver for Nickles Bakery in Navarre, OH, after 12 years of service. He was previously employed as a driver for Twin Cities

Thomas L. Stevens, 78, of Salineville, passed away in his home Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Born April 28, 1943, in Minerva, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Charlotte A. Stevens. Tom was a member of Carrollton Baptist Temple and enjoyed his life as a truck driver and farmer, farming corn and soybeans. He loved people and loved helping anyone, always seeing the good in everyone. Above all, he

Timothy Andrew Kuchynski, 65, of Kilgore, passed away in his home Thursday, February 10, 2022, from Parkinson’s disease. Born Sept. 20, 1956, in Parma, he was a son of the late Harry Gregory Kuchynski and mother, Mabel Lorene Gerig Kuchynski. Timothy graduated in 1975 from Padua High School in Parma and proudly served in the United States Army Reserves from 1974 to 1981. He retired from the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company

Ellis Carl Weaver, 76, of Mechanicstown, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 6, 2022. Born March 13, 1945, in Steubenville, he was a son to Elizabeth Tukosh Weaver and William Alexander Weaver. When he was a young boy, the family moved to Dallas, TX. Ellis remembered his time there fondly, especially his work at the Mesquite Rodeo where he worked the cattle chutes.  In 1964, he volunteered to join the Marine