Category: Obituaries

Kathryn Ann Bell Brooks

Kathryn Ann Bell Brooks, of Harbor City CA, passed away April 18, 2023.Kathy was born June 11, 1937, to Helen (Gibson) Bell and James Wilbur “Wib” Bell in Canton Ohio. She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1955, and from Muskingum College in 1959. After moving to the Los Angeles area in 1959, Kathy taught Kindergarten for 36 years in Hawthorne, CA. She was a member of the California Teachers

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Herbert J. Swogger

Herbert J. Swogger, 74, of Minerva passed away on June 15, 2023, at Alliance Hospital due to injuries sustained in an accident.  He was born on Jan. 06, 1949, to the late Edith Lake and Foster Swogger. He was a hard worker all his life and enjoyed helping others. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Joshua (Beth) Swogger, and grandchildren, Courtney and Paige

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Mary Anne Ridzon

Mary Anne Ridzon, 75, of Malvern, passed away unexpectedly in her home early Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023. Born November 20, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frederick James and Eleanor Jane Prisbylla Otto. Mary Anne is survived by her husband, Richard; a son, Richard (Rochelle) Ridzon; a daughter, Melinda (Matt) Nelson; three grandchildren, Wyatt Ridzon, Maverick Nelson, and Marina Nelson; and a brother, Rick

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Curt A. Adams

Curt A. Adams C.P.A., 67, of Dellroy, passed away on May 23, 2023 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Julie Adams, one brother, two sisters, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as his numerous clients.  His mother, brother, and nephew preceded him in death. Curt’s cremated remains will be interred in the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia and a Celebration of

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Avalon “Avie” Rose Kniphuisen Duink

Avalon “Avie” Rose Kniphuisen Duink, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Senior Suites at Century Farms in Carrollton, Ohio, surrounded by her family after a short illness. She was born in Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, on April 8, 1934 to the late Raymond and Anna Kniphuisen of Bayside, New York.  Avalon married Clayton G. Duink from Clymer, New York on December 28, 1954 and they were

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Rhonda K. Jakacki

Rhonda K. Jakacki, 72, of Carrollton, passed away Monday June 12, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. A daughter of the late Eugene and Violet Cazan Paar, she was born October 9, 1950 in Canton, Ohio. Rhonda is survived by her son, Ian Jakacki of Carrollton; three sisters, Renee (Joe) Dimario of Carrollton, Candace (Eric) Sarten of Tennessee, and Sandra Baker of Carrollton. Along with her parents she was

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Roger Allen Stertzbach

Roger Allen Stertzbach, 80, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Rose Lane Veterans Nursing in Massillon after a long illness.  He was born Aug. 14, 1942 in Minerva, the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Tucker) Stertzbach. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Treep) Stertzbach, son, Steven (Jessica) Stertzbach, 3 grandchildren, Miranda Small of East Canton, Bobby (Samantha) Small of Louisville, Christopher

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Jackie Lee Mowrer

Jackie Lee Mowrer, 66, of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Jack was born in Olney, Illinois on March 23, 1957, to Marjorie Ann (Tucker) and the late Donald Leon Mowrer. In his younger days Jack was associated with the Baptist Church. True to his name, Jack was a “jack of all trades” in the oil field, spending the last 42 years as a

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Ronald L. Rees

Ronald L. Rees, 83, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday morning June 8 at Minerva Healthcare Center in Minerva. Born October 29, 1939 in Columbiana, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy Fidler Rees. Ronald was an employee of Republic Steel for 41 years and was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. In his downtime he enjoyed going camping and was an outstanding woodworker. He

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Dorothy Ann (Cornelius) Butler

Dorothy Ann (Cornelius) Butler, 89, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born on January 28, 1934 in Flint, Michigan, Dorothy lived most of her life in Canton, Ohio.   Dorothy was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. She was also very active in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, PTA, many charities, Band Boosters, and the Timken Booster Club.  Dorothy loved doing things for

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Lois Irene Newell

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

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Arla J. Seck

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

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Donald “Donnie” Dean Fogle III, 58

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

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Christine M. Dowdell, 57

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,

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Carl E. Hepner, 80

Carl E. Hepner, 80, of Carrollton, went on to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023.   The son of William (Bill) and Betty (Lucas) Hepner, he was born on May 14, 1943 in Carroll County. Carl attended and was active at the Carrollton Bible Chapel for 23 years.  He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1963.  He married Lula (Lou) Graham in August, 1963.  He worked through junior high and high school

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Patricia “Pat” M. Bendle, 84

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

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David Lee Maple, 81

David Lee Maple, 81, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at River Oaks in Dayton, Ohio.  He was born June 13, 1941, in Canton, Ohio the son of the late Denton and Elizabeth (Billingsly) Maple.  Dave retired as a Sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He dearly loved being a Patrolman. He followed his father into the Patrol, and has had a brother-in-law, son-in-law, and uncle all

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Sandra “Sandy” A. Stevens, 86

Sandra “Sandy” A. Stevens, 86, of Malvern, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Louisville, Ohio. She was born on June 27, 1936, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Floyd E. and Celia R. (Sproat) Schaefer. Per her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place and her cremated remains will be interred in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Dodds Funeral Home

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Mary R. Lalinsky, 88

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

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Ronald Baker

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

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Martha Jeannette (Vollrath) Jones

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

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Daun C. Lawson

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

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William “Bill” Kovacik

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

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Martha Lou Becker

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

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Ralph A. Whipkey

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.

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Charles G. Gotschall

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

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Joan D. Boggess

Joan D. Boggess, 90, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 while residing with her family. Born on January 10, 1933, in Amsterdam, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John (Jack) and Ada Marie (Howell) Simpson. Joan was a Christian by faith.  Throughout her life, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening.  She loved her family, and especially loved spending time with all of her grandchildren and

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Roberta “Robin” Ann Kanith

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

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Jane L. Haun

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

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Richard Tynewith Davis Jr.

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

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Margaret (Eick) Roof

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

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Janey Maxine (Davis) Smith

Janey Maxine (Davis) Smith, 89, of Kilgore, passed away Tuesday morning April 25, 2023 at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. Daughter of the late Raymond B. and Emma K. Kohler Davis, she was born April 17, 1934, in Kilgore at the family home. Janey was a 1952 graduate of Carrollton High School. She worked for 10 years at the former Surety Rubber. On July 6, 1960 she married James E.

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Richard “Dick” G. Fletcher

Richard “Dick” G. Fletcher, 80, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Centreville Village in Carrollton, Ohio. A son of the late Chester D. and Geraldine (Stenger) Fletcher, he was born on April 29, 1942, in Canton, Ohio. He was raised in Harlem Springs by John and Hallie Vahalik. Dick graduated from Carrollton High School in 1960 and attended the Greenford Christian church. He enjoyed golfing, tractor pulling, farming,

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David E. Kehl

David E. Kehl, 72, of East Twp. Kensington passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023 from injuries he sustained from an accident at his residence on the evening of April 19, 2023.  He was born to the late Lester B. Kehl and Marie (Decker) Kehl in Alliance on Nov. 8, 1950. David attended West Branch High School and had numerous certifications in his field as a diesel technician. He loved

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Russell “Russ” “Jimmy” Clayton, 75

Russell “Russ” “Jimmy” J. Clayton, 75, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at McKinley Healthcare Center in Canton, OH.  Born on January 9, 1948, in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert Cl. and Clara B. Clayton. Jimmy graduated from GlenOak High School and after joined the United States Army.  He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, and worked as a strategic microwave

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Richard Brunk, 67

Richard A. Brunk Richard A. Brunk, 67, of Dover, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.  He was born Nov. 4, 1955, in Dover, a son of the late Calvin and June (Wood) Brunk, was raised in Mineral City. He had been a Dover resident for 30 years.  He was a 1974 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, and had been employed in shipping & receiving for Carter Lumber Co.  Rick

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Beulah M. Stackhouse

Beulah M. Stackhouse, 75 of Kensington, Ohio passed away on Monday April 17, 2023. She was born in Paris, Ohio to the late Warren and Dorothy Watts.  Beulah graduated from Minerva High School in 1968 and later graduated from Beauty College. Beulah married Harry R. Stackhouse on Aug. 05, 1984, and he passed away on Feb. 29, 2000.  Survivors include her son Lee (Michelle) Campbell of Louisville, Ohio. Her brother

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Eleanor K. Bake

Eleanor K. Bake, 90, of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born on July 16, 1932 to the late Lynyrd and Lydia (Dalpera) Genetin in Amsterdam, Ohio. Mom loved to cook, bake, plant flowers, work in the garden, dancing, and making people laugh.  She especially loved being with her grandkids. Eleanor is survived by her three sons, William S. Bake, Robert

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Ruth J. Wilkin, 79

Ruth J. Wilkin, age 79, most recently a resident of the New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover, OH, and a long time resident of Sandy Valley Estates in Magnolia, died early Friday morning, April 14, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. Born Oct. 3, 1943, in Canton and raised in Sherrodsville, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. “Jack” and Della Roberta (Dougherty)

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Eugene Earl Coleman, 73

Eugene Earl Coleman, 73, of Malvern, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 13, 2023.  Eugene was born in Canton, Jan. 30, 1950, to Earl and Celia (Berkebile) Coleman. He retired from the Timken Company and enjoyed baseball, watching sports, and tinkering in the garage.  Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Stephanie Coleman of Malvern; two daughters: Monica Severn of Minerva and Pamela (Cory) Harbin of Stow; two

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Mark Anthony Brahler, 66

Mark Anthony Brahler, 66, of Malvern, passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  Mark was born in Canton, Ohio on June 6, 1956, to the late Vernon and Margaret (Monter) Brahler.   Mark enjoyed driving Miata’s on winding roads, sailboats, and reading with a cup of coffee on the porch with family. Mark is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kim Brahler of Malvern;

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Thomas A. Brown, 62

Thomas A. Brown, 62, of Peninsula, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, Born March 9, 1961, in Salem, OH, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Doris W. Brown. Tom graduated from Carrollton High School in 1979 and lived on their family farm for the first 28 years of his life.  He was a member of the Salineville Church of Christ. He was employed by Homer Laughlin

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Charlotte L. Crowl, 91

Charlotte L. Crowl, 91, of Carrollton, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the Truman House in New Philadelphia after a short illness. She was born on April 29, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Ernest C. and Marry Boddie West. Charlotte is survived by her step-daughter, Wilda Webb; cousin, Helen (Charles) Leggett Candea, and dear friends Marsha Logan, Kris Kampfer, Vi Smith, and many others.  Preceding her in death,

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John Lee Easterday

John Lee Easterday, 83, of  Dover, Ohio, and a former Dellroy area resident, died early Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023, in the Aultman Hospital at Canton. He was born April 1, 1940, in Canton, Ohio and was the son of  the late John W. and Florence Rebecca (Beckley) Easterday. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by  a daughter, Kathie Warner, a brother, Robert Easterday, a sister and

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Bonnie Kay Kehl

Bonnie Kay Kehl Bonnie K. Kehl, 74, of East Twp., Kensington, passed away on Sunday April 02, 2023. She was born at home in East Rochester to the late James and Dorothy Hein on July 08, 1948. Bonnie married the love of her life David E. Kehl in 1978. She was Protestant by faith. Bonnie was a pet lover and she always had a dog. She enjoyed watching the birds

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William “Bill” Floyd Skinner, 65

William “Bill” Floyd Skinner, 65, of Carrollton passed away on March 31, 2023.  He was born on Jan. 7, 1958 to the late Floyd and Lorraine Skinner, Bill graduated from Carrollton High School.  Bill was the owner of Skinner Plumbing and Heating. He started working with his father when he was a teenager in the family business where he learned his trade. He was a member of the Church of

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Sue Isabel DeFord

Sue I. DeFord, 87, passed away on March 28, 2023.She was born at home in Carrollton on July 15, 1935 to the late Clarence and Flora Walton. Sue married the love of her life John C. DeFord on July 26, 1959 and he passed away on August 03, 2020. Together they owned Carroll Lanes Incorporated. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Carrollton where she was active

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Sallie R. Curry

Sallie R. Curry, 86, of Amsterdam, passed away April 1, 2023, in Mercy Medical Center in Canton.Born Feb. 14, 1937, in Dublin, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Ricketts.Sallie was a member of the Amsterdam United Methodist Church where she was a part of the United Methodist Women’s Group. For many years Sallie ran the Amsterdam Lending Library and their summer program and assisted with the

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Clyde Gow Campbell

Clyde G. Campbell, 83, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2023.  He was born on Dec. 05, 1939, in Martins Ferry Ohio to the late William and Mary Campbell. At three years old his family moved to Carrollton. Clyde graduated from Carrollton High School in 1957. He enlisted in the Army where he was a Specialist 5th Class 31 Sgt. Aviation Infantry and served in Germany.  Clyde worked

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David Snively

David Snively passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023 at the age of 87 in his easy chair surrounded by his many treasured collections. He looked forward to meeting his Creator in heaven where we know he will be surrounded by many loved ones.  David was born in rural Carroll County, Ohio, where he graduated from Carrollton High School. After graduation he spent a couple of years in the Army

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