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Todd A. Reed, 57, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Aultman Hospital. He was born May 2, 1966, in Canton. Todd worked for over 35 years as a journalist, sports writer and photographer. He spent most of his career at The Malvern Community News and The News Leader until its closing. He then worked for eight months for Jordan Miller-News until he was unable. He loved covering
Ralph R. Lucas, 85, went to Heaven on Thursday morning Nov. 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Ralph was born June 1, 1938 to the late Oscar Sr. and Golda (Carson) Lucas at their farm on Kensington Road north of Carrollton. A 1956 graduate of Carrollton High School, Ralph joined the Ohio National Guard as an anti-aircraft gun crewman and served 8 years including six months of active duty. In
Bradley Eugene Miller, 68, passed away November 28, 2023 at home. He was born August 12, 1955 in Kingwood, West Virginia, the son of Genevieve Miller and the late Wallace Miller. Brad will always be remembered as a person who would help anyone. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed giving gifts to watch the smiles on people‘s faces. Brad liked tatoos, Betty Boop, and his one of his
J. Scott Long , 80 of Carrollton passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1943, to the late Kermit and Lesta Long. Scott served his country during the Vietnam war. He worked at T.R.W. Metals and had his own lumber business. His passion was training thoroughbred race horses. He married the love of his life Janice E. Dye on August 28, 1964. He was
Lewis J. Fenstermaker passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at the age of 104.“Johnny” was born on April 10, 1919, to Lewis and Anna Fenstermaker and lived in Portage County, Ohio, until 1959, when he and his family relocated to East Springfield, Jefferson County, Ohio, where he resided for the remainder of his life.He retired from Ohio Edison Company in 1981.Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, brother
Marvin R. “Dick” McClaskey, 72, of Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. A son of the late Albert and Laura (Miller) McClaskey Sr., he was born on December 30, 1950 in Massillon, Ohio. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. From 1972 to 1974. He was also an avid fan of both the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns sports
Norma J. Clark, 90, of Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Senior Suites Assisted Living in Carrollton. She was born on October 8, 1933 in Carroll County to Ralph and Vera (Leyda) Staley. Her husband, the late Martin (Bud) Clark, passed away in 1997. In addition to her husband and parents, Norma was preceded in death by her step-mother, Lillian Staley; sisters, Patti Osburn and Louise
Dorothy M. (Eick) Carter, 92, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away in her home on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, with her husband, Joseph and son, Steven, by her side. A daughter of the late Clarence O. and Martha A. (Lotz) Eick, she was born on Jan. 11, 1931, in Harrison Township, Ohio. Dorothy graduated from Carrollton High School in 1948, where she met the love of her life, Joseph E. Carter
Raymond C. Kugler age 80 of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. He was born on Jan. 20, 1943, to Bob and Ruth (Kugler) Rogers. He moved to Carrollton when he was 15 years old and worked with his family on the family farm. He owned Kugler Farms and also had R.C. Kugler Construction and was well known in the area for his masonry skills. He was a
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Elaine Lee, 64, of Canton, passed away on November 12, 2023. Karen was born in Canton, Ohio to Florence and Paul Richards on Dec. 7, 1958. She married Dennis Lee on Feb. 18, 1975, at Canton Baptist Temple. Karen enjoyed crafting, fishing, camping, and working in her flower beds. She was always a loyal Browns fan. But the most important thing to Karen
Robert E. Stevens, 91, of Malvern, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at the Arbors of Minerva. He was born on July 2, 1932, in Carrollton, Ohio to the late John and Linnie (Beadle) Stevens. Bob proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place and his cremated remains will be interred in
Shirley I. Householder, 87, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 8, 2023, in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Dennison, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles A. Bridgeman, Sr. and Camella (Stucin) Bridgeman. Her husband, the late David Householder, passed away on May 19, 2005. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death
John Bradley Gregor, 72, of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at the Wooster Community Hospital. Born on Jan. 31, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Lenkey) Gregor. Brad graduated from Springfield High School in Amsterdam Ohio before going to the Naval Academy in Annapolis MD. Being a midshipman had been a life-long dream of his, who knew this was the career he wanted to follow since
Eric Grant Dunn Eric G. Dunn, 69, of Bowerston passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. He was born on Dec. 15, 1953, to William and Felice Dunn. Eric proudly served his country by serving in the Navy. He was Christian by faith. Eric worked at A&A Tire & Recycling in Carrollton with his brother Gene. He could be found working on the farm where he raised Arabian horses and
Edith Elaine Ross, age 61 of Paris, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Edith was born in Canton, Ohio on May 26, 1962 to John G. and Judith (Wilson) Ott. Edith was a homemaker. She also managed the old Corner Café in Malvern and the Goshen Dairy in Malvern. To cherish her memories, Edith is survived by her husband of 28 years, Dale Ross of
Dorothy Prohl, 85, of Carrollton, died Oct. 24, 2023 She was born in Carrollton Sept. 2, 1938, to Burleigh Yost and Hazel Easterday. For years, she worked as a title clerk at Guess Motors while actively participating at her church, Living Waters Fellowship. Dorothy was a pillar of the community and was known for her generous nature towards everyone. Even to the very end, she brought joy with her smiles
Ronald J. Jackson, 67, of Canton passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Ronald was born on March 25, 1956, to the late James and Eleanor Jackson. He graduated from Southern Local School. He attended Trinity Friends Church in Lisbon where he enjoyed playing basketball with his cousins and friends. Ronald enjoyed video games on his tablet with the most poplar was his fishing games. His T.V. shows were Law
Alice J. Scarlott, 82, of Mechanicstown, passed away in her home on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. A daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie (Snow) Armstrong, she was born on Nov. 18, 1940, in Lisbon, Ohio. Alice was a member of the Carrollton Seventh-day Adventist Church, and lived a very devout life. Throughout her life, she bowled on local bowling leagues, and collected antiques. She enjoyed doing interior design and painting, as
Joshua F. Canfield, 70, of Carrollton, a war-time veteran of the U.S. Air Force went home to his Heavenly Father on Oct. 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father Arley, Sr. and brother, Arley, Jr. He is survived by mother, Patricia Canfield of NC; son, Aaron Canfield of the home; sister and brother-in-law, Lorrain and Daryl Denman of NC; and nieces and nephews of various states. Burial
Mildred “Darlene” Malone, 76, of Sherrodsville, Ohio, died early Sunday evening, Oct. 22, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. She was born March 25, 1947, in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Darl W. and Thelma (Johnson) Painter. Her husband James E. “Jim” Malone, Jr., whom she married July 10, 1965, passed away on June 8, 2007. In addition to her parents and husband, she
Darlene R. Chowning, 64, of Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. A daughter of Richard Harris and Sandra Dodson, she was born on Sept. 30, 1959, in Bedford, Ohio. She was a kind soul that lived to help others; her door was always open to anyone in need. No matter what she was going through, she would find a way to make you
Michael Thomas Ashton Jenkins (62) went to be with the lord on Sunday Oct. 8, 2023.At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the broken hearts of those who loved him. Mike fought hard for six months However Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease won the battle.Mike attended South Range High School and graduated in 1979. He proudly served his country from 1980-1984 as a member of the United State Coast Guard.
Robert “Bob” Gemind, of Carrollton and Avion Palms in Bowling Green, Florida, passed away the evening of Oct. 12, 2023. Born Nov. 19, 1939, in Copley, OH, Bob was a son of the late Adelbert “Del” and Betty Kealy Gemind. Throughout his life, Bob made significant contributions to the construction industry, serving as a foreman concrete finisher for over 35 years in the Akron area. Following his retirement, Bob and
Rebecca “Becky” Hutchison, 69, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on April 19, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, to the late James Burrier and Evelyn Fleishour. Becky graduated from Carrollton High School in 1972 and continued her schooling at Jeff-Tech. She worked for many years as a legal secretary in Canton. She attended Carrollton First United Methodist Church. Becky
John “Mike” Harris, 65, of Carrollton, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 16, 2023 after a long battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 23, 1958, in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of Betty (McLeod) Harris and the late Neal Harris. Mike, also affectionately known as “stick”, attended the Dellroy Christ Community Church and was a member of the Jewett Sportsman’s Club. He retired from Republic
Edward Thomas Merryman, 62, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 11, 2023. Born in Canton Ohio on March 12th, 1961. He grew up on the family farm. He was a diesel mechanic by trade. He was known by most as someone who could fix anything. A loving husband, father, grandfather and the best brother and uncle. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. As well as a life
Billie Curry, 47, of Robertsville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. She was born Oct. 17, 1975 in Canton. She graduated from Minerva High School and R.G. Drage Career Center in 1994. She is a member of the Squeaky Joints Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group. Billie was a true “Golden Girl” as an awesome friend with a wicked sense of humor. She is survived by daughter, Danielle (Tyler Locke) Curry of Robertsville; son, Josh (Vanessa) Grossman
Margaret M. Buxton, 93, of Bergholz, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio. Born on March 23, 1930, in Bergholz, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Horvance) Hudak, and sibling to twelve others, eight sisters and four brothers. A blessed lady that loved her family and friends! Simply a remarkable person to all that knew her, she would love you
Dolores J. Michelli, 72, of Carrollton, formerly of Flushing, Ohio, passed away in her home on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.A daughter of the late Louie and Effie Marie (Carrel) Michelli, she was born on Feb. 23, 1951 in Flushing, Ohio. Dolores received her medical assistant certification from Belmont Technical College and worked as a medical assistant in Flushing and Cadiz until her retirement. She enjoyed making ceramics when she was younger, had
Kenneth Ray Yoder, 68, of Kensington, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 9, 2023 surrounded by family, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 1, 1955 to the late Phineas M. and Mary Ellen (Weaver) Yoder. He was united in marriage to Luella Mullet on May 21, 1977. They shared 46 happy years together. He was a faithful member of
James “Jim” E. Shick, 66, of Carrollton, passed away at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus on Sunday, October 8, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A son of Kenneth (Sandy) Shick Sr. and Shirley Freedline (Bill) Campbell, he was born on May 9, 1957 in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Jim attended Carrollton High School and the Mt. Vernon Vocational School. He was a mechanic by trade and was original founder of Jim’s
Rusty A. Wilson, 54, a lifelong resident of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. He was born on Oct. 27, 1968, in Canton, Ohio to Roy Wilson and Judith (Miller) Abel. Rusty was a 1987 graduate of Carrollton High School. He enjoyed watching Ohio State Football, and loved spending time with his children and granddaughter. In the face of adversity, he taught us that strength is
Brent Matthew Mayfield was born Nov. 24, 1970. He is and always will be the most unforgettable and loving husband of Julie Mayfield and amazing father of Austen, Matthew, Samantha (Matt Murphy), and Zackary Mayfield. He was the most beloved son of his parents, Alpha and Carolyn Mayfield and the youngest, silliest sibling of his brother, Jeff (Cherie) and sister, Alicia Mayfield. Please take the time to read our love
Dwayne R. Nicholas Sr.,72, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 6, 2023, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 29, 1950, in Montgomery, West Virginia, to the late Calvin Ray and Geraldine Fitzwater Nicholas. Dwayne worked as an electrician starting at the age of 16 with Wilfong Electric of Canton. After graduating High School Dwayne was employed at Timken for 31 years
Evelyn Fae (German) Jones passed away on Oct. 7, 2023 at the age of 105. She was born Aug. 18, 1918, to Okey and Mary (Shotwell) German on a farm outside Dellroy, Ohio in Rose Township, Carroll County, Ohio. She was married to Floyd “Jack” Jones on Feb. 7, 1942. They are the parents of Karen Gray, David (Polly) Jones, and Daryl Jones of Dellroy. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband
Billie Dawn Campbell, 60, of Kent, passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 at Lakeside Campground in Berlin Center, Ohio after a brief illness. A daughter of Bill (Shirley) Campbell and Marcella (Bill) Myers, she was born on March 3, 1963, in Canton, Ohio. Billie Dawn had a fiery spirit and always put family first. She stood by her values and wasn’t afraid to put someone in their place. She
Dianna I. Hardesty, 63, of Carrollton passed away on Sunday Oct. 01, 2023. She was born on May 24, 1960, to the late Donald and Bessie Davisson. She married Jack D. Hardesty on Nov. 6, 1982. Dianna will be remembered for love of her family and her sense of humor. Her passion was watching her Steelers play. Dianna was a member of the Carrollton Wesley Community Church and was active
Judy Rae Wright, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s home on Sept. 29, 2023. She was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on September 12, 1941, to Richard and Elaine (Bly) Williams. Judy had a zest for life and was always up for an adventure. She enjoyed traveling in her younger years, was an avid reader, and loved her Rock ‘n Roll music along with Willie Nelson. She had a
James W. Baker, 88, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening Sept. 27, 2023. He was born June 16, 1935 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and was the son of the late Herbert Brown and Dorothy “Granny” Owens Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Baker, and a sister, Carolyn Tubbs. James was retired from NAPA Distribution Center in Carrollton. He is survived
Evelyn M. Baker, 98, formerly of East Rochester, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born Aug. 14, 1925, in Augusta to Ralph and Jessie (Ward) Sheckler. She was a homemaker and worked in the payroll department at the Timken Co. She is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church and the Loyal Men and Women’s Sunday School Class. She graduated from Augusta High
Art (Bud) McGuire, 84 of Mineral City passed away on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Jeffersonville Kentucky to the late Parmer and Anna McGuire on January 16, 1939. He married the love of his life Alma L. (Elliott) McGuire on May 13, 1959 and she passed away on July 26, 2015. Bud retired as a self employed truck driver . He
Dennie Jo Williamson, 65 of Carrollton passed away on September 18, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1957, to the late Denver and Louise Dever. DJ graduated from Carrollton High School. She worked at Carrollton Graphics for over 20 years and also had more than 10 years at Turn Cuff in Carrollton. DJ has been married to Jeff L. Williamson for the past 25 years. She will be remembered
Sister Mary Joseph (Dorothy) Eck, a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital/Cleveland Clinic in Canton, Ohio. Sr. Joseph was born in Fryburg, PA, on April 24, 1931, one of 13 children of Thomas Edward Eck and Augusta Siegel Eck. She entered the convent on April 29, 1960, professed her temporary vows in
Edwin Bruce Rector, 71, of Carrollton, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born on September 18, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Edwin Odell and Marla Ruth (Stockdale) Rector. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed going fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He had a fondness for animals; however, his greatest joy
Our beloved mother, Patricia Ellen Kelly unexpectedly passed away on Sept. 14, 2023 at Salem Hospital. Pattie was 71 years young. Pat was the most amazing, loving, kind hearted woman who was always there for everyone. Pat was born on Oct. 07, 1951, in Canton, Ohio to Clifford and Mildred McKarns. Pat graduated from the University of Akron with Honors with a B.A. in Social Work in 2000. Pat was
Brenda Louise Harkless, 73, of Louisville passed away on Sept. 11, 2023. She was born in Indiana, PA on March 28, 1950 to the late James and Irene Swailes. Brenda married Carl R. Harkless on June 13, 1998. Her family was her greatest source of joy where she could be found in the background admiring them. Survivors include her husband, Carl of over 25 years. Her children, Debra (Thomas) Dibble
Thelma M. Mosier of Carrollton, Ohio was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2023, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Carrollton, Ohio, in 1929. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Blazer and she grew up in a tight-knit community. On September 15th, 1951 Thelma married the love of her
Ernest “Ernie” P. Riley Jr., 83, of Amsterdam, passed away at home on Saturday, September 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. A son of the late Ernest P. and Edith H. Riley, he was born on June 3, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio. Throughout his life, Ernie was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed collecting artifacts, was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan, and a member of the Amsterdam Church of God. Preceding him
Wandalee Brannon, 88, of Carrollton (Leavittsville), Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2023, in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, Ohio following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 4, 1935, in Mineral City, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Ewing) Aston. Her husband, Raymond E. Brannon, whom she married October 11, 1953, passed away on March 3, 2017. In addition to her parents
Sabra Jo Lucas, 69, of Minerva, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Sabra Jo was born in Canton, Ohio on March 6, 1954, to the late James S Lucas and Avona Doak Benner. Sabra Jo was a member of the First Christian Church of Minerva. She was very active in women’s events, including Secret Sisters and Women of Faith. She was also active in the home department and
