Obituaries

Sister Mary Joseph (Dorothy) Eck

Sister Mary Joseph (Dorothy) Eck

Sister Mary Joseph (Dorothy) Eck, a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, died peacefully 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...

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Edwin B. Rector

Edwin Bruce Rector, 71, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at the Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born Sept. 18, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Edwin Odell and Marla Ruth (Stockdale) Rector. Bruce proudly served his country in...

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Ronald L. Kinsey, Sr.

Ronald L. Kinsey, Sr.

Ronald L. Kinsey Sr., 75, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Augusta to the late Thomas and Naomi (Wirebaugh) Kinsey. He is a retired truck driver and U.S. Navy Veteran.   He...

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Patricia E. Kelly

Patricia E. Kelly

Our beloved mother, Patricia Ellen Kelly, unexpectedly passed away Sept. 14, 2023, at Salem Hospital. Pattie was 71 years young. Pat was the most amazing, loving, kindhearted woman who was always there for everyone. Pat was born Oct. 7, 1951, in Canton, Ohio to...

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Barbara J. Kruprzak

Barbara J. Kruprzak

Barbara Jean Kruprzak, 55, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at her home. Born on July 18, 1968, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Rebecca Mae (Ohler) Campbell. Barbara loved her grandchildren and her...

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Brenda L. Harkless

Brenda L. Harkless

Brenda Louise Harkless, 73, of Louisville, passed away Sept. 11, 2023. She was born in Indiana, PA, March 28, 1950, to the late James and Irene Swailes. Brenda married Carl R. Harkless June 13, 1998. Her family was her greatest source of joy where she could be found...

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Wandalee Brannon

Wandalee Brannon

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...

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Herbert E. Neidig

Herbert E. Neidig

Herbert Eugene Neidig, 92, of Sherrodsville, left behind his earthly struggles and entered his heavenly home Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Born in Robertsville, Ohio on May 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Max W. Neidig and Laura I. (Treash) Libert. After completing his...

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Thomas R. Standiford

Thomas R. Standiford

Thomas Richard “Dick” Standiford, of Canton, Ohio, and a former Sherrodsville resident, who was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Scroggsfield, Ohio to Thomas and Nina (Palmer) Standiford, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home, Sept. 10, 2023.As soon as he was able,...

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Donna M. Peterson

Donna Mae Peterson, 93, of Canton, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Carroll Healthcare Center in Carrollton. A daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Davis) Grimes, she was born June 19, 1930, in Canton, Ohio. Donna was a member of Heaven’s Edge Apostolic...

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Ernest P. Riley, Jr.

Ernest P. Riley, Jr.

Ernest “Ernie” P. Riley Jr., 83, of Amsterdam, passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. A son of the late Ernest P. and Edith H. Riley, he was born June 3, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio. Throughout his life, Ernie was an avid...

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Randy L. Lozier

Randy L. Lozier

Randy L. Lozier, 63, of Carrollton, passed away Sept. 2, 2023, in Hanover Healthcare in Massillon. He was born April 7, 1960, to Mary (Burwell) Lozier of Minerva and the late Robert Lozier. He was a press operator for Colfor in Malvern. He is a member of the Malvern...

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Rick Grady

Rick Grady

In memory of Rick Grady Rick was known by many for his witty comments. He would always catch you off guard and pull a prank when needed. In his younger years he dealt in farm equipment and always referred to himself as a big-time operator! “What do you mean?”, was one...

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James W. Turvey

James W. Turvey

James W. Turvey, 89, of Mechanicstown, passed away Sept. 5, 2023. He was born March 13, 1934, in Bergholz, Ohio to the late Roy and Marie (Reynolds) Turvey. Jim worked for the former Canton Malleable Iron Company for 20+ years before retiring.  He is survived by...

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Sabra Jo Lucas

Sabra Jo Lucas

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...

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Linda J. Houyouse

Linda J. Houyouse

Linda Jane (Gernert) Houyouse, 72, of Carrollton, passed away Aug. 30, 2023, after a short battle with ovarian cancer. Linda was born July 22, 1951, in Bloomville, Ohio, the oldest daughter of Don and Shirley (Rossman) Gernert.  Linda married William Houyouse on...

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Esther M. Nichols

Esther M. Nichols

Esther M. Nichols, 100, of Malvern, passed away, Wednesday, Aug. 2023, in the Carroll Healthcare Center. She was born May 25, 1923, in New Harrisburg to Harrison and Myrtle (John) Leggett. She was a housewife and is the oldest living member of the Malvern First...

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Lois L. Gray

Lois L. Gray

Lois L. Gray Jan. 28, 1937 - Aug. 25, 2023 Survived by her husband, Donald Gray, Sr.; three children, Melody (Rick) Meneeley, Gary (Crystal) Collins, and Don (Susan) Gray, Jr.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren....

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Leo L. Davis

Leo L. Davis

Leo L. Davis, 79, of East Rochester, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Aultman Hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1943, in Canton, to Leo and Wilda (Sanor) Davis Sr. He was a dairy farmer and member of the New Alexander Christian Church. He graduated from...

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Frances E. Evans

Frances E. Evans

Frances Ellen Evans, 83, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, surrounded by her family in Aultman Hospital. She was born in Minerva on Feb. 24, 1940, to Walter Lawrence and Rofa Mabel Patton. Frances married Jerry Evans in...

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Richard R. Roberts

Richard R. Roberts

Richard R. Roberts, 80, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Aultman Hospital. He was born March 29, 1943, in Carrollton to Charles and Mary (Aldridge) Roberts. He retired from Sugardale Foods where he worked in the shipping department. He graduated...

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Tad B. Courtright

Tad B. Courtright

Tad B. Courtright, 83, of Strasburg, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, at the Truman House in New Philadelphia. A son of the late Ralph and Mildred Bahney Courtright, he was born May 10, 1940, in Canton, Ohio. Tad will be remembered by his loving family and those...

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Patricia A. Bellamy

Patricia A. Bellamy

Patricia Ann Bellamy, 85, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a brief illness. Born June 25, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Vera (Spies) Paterson.   She attended...

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Vic Power

Vic Power

Vic Power, 66, of Sherrodsville, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 21, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. A son of Jay Power of Dellroy and the late Carol Elizabeth Offenberger, he was born June 8, 1957, in Canton, Ohio. Vic worked as a sales manager for Lavery...

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Joyce E. Hemming

Joyce E. Hemming

Joyce E. Hemming, 74, of Carrollton, passed away Aug. 22, 2023, after an unexpected illness. Joyce is the daughter of the late Eldon and Margaret Ohler. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 24, 1948. Joyce was a graduate of Carrollton High School and attended Malone...

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Ruth A. Streley

Ruth A. Streley

Ruth A. Streley, 79, of Jewett, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville after a brief illness. Born April 19, 1944, in Bloomingdale, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Harry S. and Clara (Beckley) Randolph. Ruth was a member of the...

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Viola Sue Gamble

Viola Sue Gamble

Viola Sue Gamble, 77, of Malvern, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in her home. She was born Nov. 4, 1945, in Malvern, to Ralph and Ruth (Gotschall) Gamble.   She retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva, where she worked 43 years. She graduated from...

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Hallie M. Grimes

Hallie M. Grimes, 99, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2023, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care following a brief illness. A daughter of the late Charles and Ella Shick Kibble, she was born Sept. 10, 1923, in Harrisville, Ohio. Hallie was a...

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Carol Vint

Carol Vint

Carol L. Vint, 77, of Amsterdam, passed away in her home Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born Nov. 9, 1945, to the late Clyde Lee and Irene Louise (Baer) Foster. Carol is survived by four daughters, Becky (John) Worley, Shelley (Thomas) Mcafee, Nancy (Rickie) Mcafee,...

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Timothy D. Hartong

Timothy D. Hartong

After a long struggle with cancer, Timothy Dale Hartong went Home to be with his Lord in Heaven on Aug. 2, 2023. Tim was blessed with a long and full life. He was the son of Dale and Mildred (Miller) Hartong. The family moved to a small farm near Harlem Springs when...

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