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Dale Eugene Hull, 93, died Nov. 21, 2021, peacefully at Mercy Hospital, Canton. Born Oct. 3, 1928, at home on the family farm in Fox Township, Carroll County, he was a son to father, George E. Hull and mother, Mabel (Ray) Hull. Dale is survived by his two sons, Skip (Pam) Hull of Los Lunas, NM, and Randy (Linda) Hull of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Scott Hull of Canton, Keri (Hull)
George K. Butler, 89, of Salineville, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Born Feb. 7, 1932, in Norfolk, OH, he was a son to G. Ross and Grace (Kelley) Butler. He had worked for Hercules Motors in Canton and the Tennessee Gas Company and was the owner of the Hoot Owl Inn in Malvern. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1950 and was a US Army veteran having served in
Sandra Jane (Simmons) Busler, 86 of Dallas, OR, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, from complications of Lewy-Body Dementia with her daughters by her side. Never a dull moment with Sandy as she will been seen driving her golf cart with a bag of clubs, her beloved fishing poles and tackle box, and sewing machine, behind her. Sandy retired after 30 years teaching in the Carrollton Exempted Village School District. She began
Carroll County dog licenses will be on sale Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2022, for the 2022 year. Late fees will apply to all tags purchased after Jan. 31, 2022. Cost is $16 for a one-year tag, $48 for a three-year tag, $80 for a kennel license and $160 for a permanent tag. Kennel licenses must be purchased in the Auditor’s office and the applicant must have a valid vendors
Thanksgiving has arrived and holiday events will begin. A listing is provided below. Activities Carrollton: The Ashton House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. Decorated for the season. Located at 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton. Nov. 26 – Jonathan White Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton. Public invited with a cookie reception following. Admission is gloves
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Thursdays – Women for Christ-Give Back Ministries will host a talk at 5 p.m. about what is
Isaiah Kristofer Meek, 22, of Carrollton passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at University Hospital in Cleveland surrounded by family after a brief battle with COVID-19. The son of Shane and Anitra Meek, Isaiah was a 2018 graduate of Carrollton High School and Buckeye Career Center’s Graphic Arts Program. His talent as an artist was one of his greatest accomplishments. He loved to entertain and beguiled audiences with his larger-than-life stage presence
The Nov. 17 issue of The Carroll County Messenger is filled with information, including business, school, sports and more. Read about GPS’s expansion project, economic development updates, a new business and area council meetings. Read about area resident Ed Tasker’s recently published book and where to purchase your copy.
Parking Offstreet parking available in downtown Carrollton. Paved lot. Close to Courthouse and Public Square. Reasonable rates. Call 330-691-0118 or 330-805-7642. Buying Guns Top prices paid for clean pre-owned guns, rifles, handguns and Thompson center muzzleloaders, estate purchases also. RUNZO’S Outdoor Sports on the strip St. Rt. 62 in Beloit 330-537-2137. Check Us Out on FB. Wanted Standing Timber & Walnut Trees. CALL Carroll County Logging 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863 Local and 25 Years Experience! Real Estate Take
A free Thanksgiving dinner is planned, Saturday, Nov. 20, at Amsterdam Community Church of God, located at 8247 Bear Rd, SE, from 4-6 p.m. Pastor David Guess said one of the main purposes of the dinner is to foster community in the area and express thankfulness to God for the past year. The meal consists of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, roll and dessert. The event is an eat-in-only
Several students were inducted into the Malvern High School National Honor Society recently. They included (front from left): Frank McClelland, Shane Rodgers, Samuel Foster, Seth Kandel, Daniel Untch, Ibai Garcia-Echeverria and Tristan Phillips. Back row: Marella Smith, Maddie Powers, Isabelle Witherow, Savannah Klotz, Gabrielle Ritter and Abigail Young. Absent Rhea El-Hayek.
The Carrollton High School National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony was held recently at the high school. Twenty-nine students were inducted. Parker Varney, president of the Carrollton chapter, served as emcee. Erin King, vice president, spoke on scholarship; Jessi Cramer, secretary, service; Josie Burgett and Kendall Mallarnee, historians, leadership and character, respectively. The chamber chorus performed the Star Spangled Banner, CHS alma mater and “Be A Light.” Jason Paxton serves
Carrollton High School sports teams recently wrapped up successful fall sports seasons. Here’s a wrap up of all teams, including junior high. Varsity Football Regular season record: 7-3. OHSAA playoffs: Defeated Cambridge 37-21 in the first round; lost to St. Clairsville 38-9 in the second round. Finished second in the Eastern Buckeye Conference with a 4-2 record. League Standings: 1.) West Branch 6-0; 2.) Carrollton 4-2; 3.) Alliance 3-3; 4.)
Kevin Ketchum expands internet business, opens shop in downtown Carrollton By Carol McIntire Editor Kevin Ketchum is putting a new twist on the traditional t-shirt shack. The Mechanicstown native opened E-Z Graphics and Print at 86 W. Main St. Carrollton, about three months ago and is applying graphics to just about anything a customer wants. “I’ve been interested in graphics and designs for a long time. I started playing around
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 17 – “Owls and Hawks” by Nancy Owen at Carroll County District Library at 5:30 p.m. Registration required at 330-627-2613. Nov. 19 – Giving Thanks Story Time at
By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor A chat with a neighbor at the fence between their backyards led to a 30+ year career in law enforcement for Ed Tasker. A memoir written for his children, detailing those 30+ years, resulted in “Rocks and Bottles”, a recently published book. Tasker, who now resides in Perry Twp., began jotting down the true account of his years in law enforcement nearly five years
CCM Staff Report Golden Protective Services (GPS) celebrated a move to the company’s new location on SR 332 last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new facility. Charles James, National Accounts/Ohio Operations for GPS, expressed his appreciation to those who made the project possible. “GPS was fortunate enough to have an elite team of contractors and services, as well as state and local government officials who
Harry L. Shoemaker, 70, of Dellroy, was taken home by the good Lord Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct. 14, 1951, in the state of New York, he was a son to the late Harry Shoemaker and Dorothy Tunison. Harry was a self-employed trucker with Shoemaker Trucking for many years. He loved to work on demolition derby cars and enjoyed sports like football, hunting,
Kay Louise Turvey, 84, of New Castle, PA, passed away Nov. 13, 2021. Born Sept. 8, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Dwight and Muriel Hanson. She is survived by a sister, Karen Bray of Bergholz; sons, Jerry R. Lewis of Akron and Jeff L. (Sheridan) Lewis of Rock Springs, WY; and grandsons, Mike R. Lewis and family of Carrollton, and Chris Lewis and spouse of Atlanta, GA.
Sister Agnes Pisarchick, a Sister of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Canton. Born in Brockway, PA, Feb. 1, 1939, Sr. Agnes entered religious life July 19, 1959, in Erie, PA. She made her temporary profession in 1962 and final profession in 1965. She was preceded in deathbyher parents, Francis J. and Maria Pisarchick. Sister Agnes received a bachelor’s
MaryLee Vahalik, 87, of Amsterdam passed away Sunday afternoon Nov. 7, 2021, in her home. Born June 15, 1934, in Amsterdam, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Hazel Lee Gooderl. Mary worked all her life as a farmwife, raising her family and helping her husband operate the family farm. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amsterdam and the Catholic Women’s Club. She is
Sandra J. Findley, 77, of Waynesburg, passed away in her home Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Sandra Jean “Sandy” Findley, the daughter of George and Charlotte (Steffy) Lenarz was born Sept. 16, 1944, in Canton. She graduated from Hoover High School, North Canton in 1962. On June 8, 1968, Sandy was united in marriage with William “Bill” Findley in Canton. Sandy was a member of Carrollton Bible Chapel, serving on several committees. She volunteered with Farm
James Joseph McVerry, 87, of Malvern, died Nov. 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1934, in Allegheny, PA. James served in the Navy. Following his discharge, James worked as a pharmacist at different hospitals. James is survived by his stepdaughter, Vonne Michel of Malvern. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by wife, Patricia, and his brother, Dennis. Per his request, there will be
Nancy Elizabeth Pellegrene, 87, of Malvern, passed away Nov. 10, 2021, at Carroll Healthcare Center on. Born Feb. 7, 1934, in Canton, she was a daughter to Robert and Francess (McInally) SwearingenNancy was a member of First Christian Church of Malvern where she sang in the choir. She was a stay-at-home mom while her children were being raised. She later worked as a gate guard at Lake Mohawk for 16
Edward Barnhart Sr., 83, of Cadiz, went home to the Lord Tuesday Nov. 9, 2021, at home, with his wife by his side. Born June 17, 1938, he was a son of the late Clarence and Laura Dalrymple Barnhart. Edward was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Pentecostal by faith, owner of Barnhart Auction Service and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
Kenneth “Kenny” Beatty, 70, of Carrollton, passed away after a brief illness Nov. 8, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. Born Feb. 25, 1951, in Jefferson County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy and Dorothy Hill Beatty. Kenny was a graduate of Carrollton High School and was employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation for 34 years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and a good game of euchre, but
Willa Mae Pait, 75, of Canton, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. Born July 11, 1946, in Wilkinson, WV, she was a daughter to James and Mary (Muncy) Williams. Willa is survived by a daughter, Sabrina (Roger) Perry of Whitman, WV; two sons, Franklin (Linda) Fitzgerald of Massillon and Clark Cordell Fitzgerald of Canton; nine grandchildren, Scott (Christine) Serry, Jennifer (Larry) Payne, Michael (Tiffany) Fitzgerald, Matthew
Robert Lawrence Warner Jr., 69, of Dellroy, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic. Born June 17, 1952, in Massillon, he was a son to the late Robert L. Sr. and Eleanor (Ramsire) Warner. Robert worked for the government as a draftsman. After he retired, he worked for Carrollton Autozone. Robert is survived by his wife, Janice Warner of Dellroy; a daughter, Debra (David) Schneider of Dellroy; a son,
The Nov. 10 issue of The Carroll County Messenger salutes US veterans in recognition of Veterans Day 2021. Celebrate the Lady Lions cross country state championship, see what is up with the county Commerce Park, grand jury indictments and more.
By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor According to an official U.S. Navy website, history.Navy.mil, “within five seconds of the accidental firing of a Zuni 5-inch rocket which slammed into an A-4E Skyhawk (fighter jet) and caught fire Skyhawks on either side of the wounded aircraft were rapidly engulfed by fire.” This was the beginning of a horrific tragedy July 29, 1967, on the USS Forrestal, a Navy aircraft carrier stationed
A Canton man who fled law enforcement after a high-speed chase Oct. 28 in Carroll County was one of 11 indictments handed down by a Carroll County grand jury Nov. 3. Kaleb Scott Armstrong was indicted for Failure to Comply With the Signal of a Police Officer, a third-degree felony, and remains at large. Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett said Armstrong fled from a sheriff deputy who attempted
The Carroll County Republican Central and Executive Committee is planning a 2022 candidate forum and town hall meeting Nov. 11 in Good Shepherd Hall at Malvern. A meet and greet is scheduled for 5 p.m. followed by the candidate event at 6 p.m. The following candidates (subject to change) or their representative are scheduled to attend: Congress: Bill Johnson. Governor: Mike DeWine, Jim Renacci and Joe Blystone. Senate: Mike Gibbons, Josh
Lady Lions bring home Division II trophy The Minerva girls cross country team won the first Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state championship in school history Nov. 6 at Fortress Obetz. The girls won the Division II title by defeating Granville by three points, 136-139. Adding to the excitement was Connor Shingleton, who placed third in the Division II boys race. “To bring the first team OHSAA state championship home
Over 1,000 sophomores from Tuscarawas, Carroll, and Holmes counties will explore careers and programs at Buckeye Career Center (BCC) Nov. 15-17. The Sophomore Career Exploration Days allow high school sophomores to tour Buckeye Career Center and visit five of over 30 high school programs offered for their final two years of high school. Buckeye Career Center public relations coordinator Shyanne Carroll explains the program is a continuation of prior experiences
Planning a holiday activity, gathering or concert? Email The Messenger at ccmessengernews@ gmail.com to get listed in our holiday events section. For questions, call 330-476-6343.
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 11 – Spaghetti Dinner 6-8 p.m. at Carrollton Eagles, Brenner Rd. Veterans eat for free. Open to the public. Nov. 11 – Carroll County Animal Protection League meeting at Carroll County District Library meeting room. The
Services Winter Storage Space Available at Carroll County Fairgrounds. Campers in new speed barn, cement floor, high doors and ventilated. Storage for Boats, Trucks & Cars under grandstands. Contact Jim Long 330-592-6515. Offstreet parking available in downtown Carrollton. Paved lot. Close to Courthouse and Public Square. Reasonable rates. Call 330-691-0118 or 330-805-7642. Buying Guns Top prices paid for clean pre-owned guns, rifles, handguns and Thompson center muzzleloaders, estate purchases also. RUNZO’S Outdoor Sports on the strip
Phyllis E. Roettker, 56, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born Jan. 7, 1965, in Canton, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Richards Smith. Phyllis was a member of Heaven’s Edge Apostolic Church of Carrollton and enjoyed reading her Bible. She loved to go camping, driving around to see Christmas lights and planning parties and get-togethers. She was an amazingly creative
John “Jack” Haley, 78, of Ocala, FL, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Ocala Regional Hospital. Born Nov. 9, 1942, he was a son to Ward and Emarene Haley of East Township, Carroll County. A graduate of Carrollton High School, he was a veteran of the US Air Force. He retired from ABB as a salesman traveling overseas and across the US. Before working for ABB, Jack was employed by
Richard Eugene Powell, 92, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Born Aug. 14, 1929, in Canal Fulton, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Clara Brunner Powell. Richard was a United States Navy veteran, proudly serving two tours in the Korean War, and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid deer hunter, loved being outside,
Forest Edward Van Horn, 81, of Minerva, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Mercy Medical. Born March 26, 1940, in West Union, WV, he was a son to Hubert Sr. and Trecie (Simmons) Van Horn. Forest worked for the Wabash Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was an avid camper, fisherman and hunter. His family was of utmost importance. He loved vacationing with
Donald Lee McCord Jr., 79, of East Rochester, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Community Care Center. Born Nov. 29, 1941, in Dover, he was a son to the late Donald Sr. and Mildred (Simonsons) McCord. Donald worked at Timken. He was an NRA-life member and The Wilds. He served in the Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was a courier at Consumers National Bank. Donald is survived
Linda Kay Lewis, 71, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. Born Feb. 26, 1950, in Alliance, she was a daughter to Jessie and Wanda (Lewis) McLean. Linda is survived by a daughter, Tammy Lewis of Canton; the good daughter, Patty Burwell of Canton; two grandchildren, Whitney Hartshorne and Hayden Miller; three great-grandchildren, Gryffin, Karmen and Kamden; and two sisters, Sheri Ball and Cindy Duffy.
Wanda A. Fiscus went into the arms of the Lord Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. She died peacefully with family members at her side, at Centreville Village, Carrollton, OH. Born Wanda A. Manley, Jan. 11, 1929, in Weirton, WV, she was the eldest of four children (Hugh, Keith and William). As a young girl, she lost both parents in the tuberculosis epidemic of the 1930s. Wanda and her brothers lived with
Sharon Elaine McGuire (Abel), 68, beloved wife of James Patrick McGuire, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at her residence in Aiken, SC. The alpha cousin of a large clan of family, Sharon grew up on a farm in Carrollton. Growing up, she taught us all many things…how to build a gum wrapper chain, show a steer at the county fair, make homemade ice cream, to laugh
On Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, Haru (DeeDee) M. Ross, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 87. Born Aug. 10, 1934, in Itoman, Okinawa, she moved to Carrollton, where she raised her three children. She enjoyed many years of employment and retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva. Haru had a passion for gardening, animals and her family. She was known for her candor, quick wit, hard
Pick up a copy of the Nov. 3 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands Tuesday around the county. Read about county resident Duane Abel’s Christmas film, receive a Carrollton history lesson and stay updated on holiday activities. Learn about the Minerva Lions cross country teams and football playoffs.
By Eric Lowe CCM Correspondent The Village of Amsterdam recently received a generous donation in memory of former resident John Tiziani. The funds will go to the Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department and the police department. Husband and wife, Matt and Hannah Boggs, along with their daughter, Adyn Boggs, appeared as guests during the October council meeting. They presented the donation acquired from a Cruise-In held at Rogers Park in Amsterdam
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter The Malvern Hornets shut-out, shut-down and shut-off the Lowellville Rockets 34-0 Saturday night in front of the home crowd in the Division VII Region 25 playoff game. The Hornets kicked off to start the game and were flagged for a face mask penalty on the play. The Hornets regrouped and were facing third-and-goal on the Rockets 1-yard line as the first quarter ended. Malvern
