All Obituaries

  Harold J. Farber Age 93, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday July 19, 2018.  He was born in Sandyville, the son of the late Lewis and Ethel (Oswald) Farber and was a lifetime resident of this area.  Harold was a 1943 graduate of Magnolia High School.  He retired in May of 1988 from the U. S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta, after 45 years service, where he was Plant Manager.  Harold was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church, where he taught a Sunday...

  William T. Cumler Age 90, of Canton, passed away Tuesday July 17, 2018.  He was born Nov. 29, 1927 in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late William V. and Dorothy (Butler) Cumler.  After graduation from Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served two years as a baker on an ammunition ship in the Pacific area.  He was discharged from the Navy in 1947 and attended Fenn College (now Cleveland State) and George Williams College in...

WALTER J. GIROD, Age 96, of Dover, passed away Sun., Jun. 17, 2018.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Julius and Emma (Mathys) Girod.  Walter was a 1940 Graduate of Timken Vocational High School, served with the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft where he was a tool and die maker; previously he was employed by the Timken Co.  Walter was a member of Trinity Lodge #710 F. & A.M., for over 60 years and the...

  Sarah C. Mathey Age 90, of Dover, passed away Monday July 9, 2018.  She was born August 15, 1927 in Mineral City, a daughter of the late Emerson and Emma (Scarlott) Geckler and had been a resident of the Mineral City-Sandyville area most of her life.  She was a retired employee of the former Sparta Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta.  Sarah was a wonderful cook, and baker, and also enjoyed canning.  She loved spending time with her family which was the center of her...

LINDA HARIG, Age 68, of Mineral City, passed away Sun., July 1, 2018.  Born in Cheyenne, WY, a daughter of the late, Ardell and Gladys (Campbell) Jones, she was a 1968 graduate of Tusky Valley High School.  Preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Harig and her brother, Morgan Jones.  Survived by her husband, Frank Harig; her mother, Sally Jones, one daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Stewart Johnston; one sister, Marion Rupert; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Merle...

  Robert Lewis Wharton Age 86, of Magnolia, passed away Sat. June 30, 2018 following a brief illness.  He was born Dec. 29, 1931 in Pike Township, a son of the late Wayne and Mildred (Gerber) Wharton and was a life resident of the Canton South and Magnolia area.  Robert was a 1949 graduate of Canton South High School and a graduate of Ashland College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.  He was a member of the First Christian Church and served...

JAMES D. WALLIN, Age 59, of Magnolia, passed away Sun. June 24, 2018.  Born in Paintsville, KY, a son of the late Bob and Jeanie (Mayes) Wallin of Flat Gap, KY, he had been a resident of the Sandy Valley area for 25 years.  James was a 1977 graduate of Johnson Central High School and retired from Marathon Petroleum after 30 years of service as a maintenance planner.  He was a member of New Vine Baptist Church in Malvern, where he served as a Deacon.  Survived by his...

          Charles “Chick” Toma Age 94, of Canton, passed away Monday June 25, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was born June 7, 1924 in Canton, a son of the late Vasile and Suzanna (Curian) Toma and was a life resident.  Charlie retired in 1986 as partner of Ohio Coil Cleaning Service.  He continued working at Fame Beverage and retired in 2007.  He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and had been an...

JOSEPH A. FRASCONE, Age 80, of Magnolia, passed away Thur., June 21, 2018.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Carmen and Anna (Spagnola) Frascone, he had been a beloved resident of Magnolia since 1966.  He was a 1957 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Timken Co. in 1997 after 39 years service as a grinder.  Joseph was a member of New Cumberland United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with family, truck and tractor...

STEPHEN JOHN ESLICH, Age 82, of Waynesburg, passed away Thur., June 21, 2018.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Stephen and Marie Eslich, he had been a resident of Waynesburg for over 50 years.  He served with the U.S. Army, and retired from Hercules Engines as a machinist.  Stephen was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Council #14491, and served as Commander of the former Joseph Cicchitti V.F.W. #8024 in Waynesburg.  Preceded in death by his...