Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home

12/22/2025

Eileen L. Masters
Age 102, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 in the Centreville Village in Carrollton. She was born October 10, 1923 in Salineville to Harold and Myrtle (Waugh) McGhee. She was co-owner of Henri’s Hat and Bridal Shop in Minerva and Lisbon for many years. She graduated from the Canton Academy of Cosmetology and Augusta High School. Eileen was a woman of strength, dignity and poise and had deep faith in the Lord. Her smile could brighten a room and she always had time for a good conversation.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Masters who died July 8, 2000, son, James M. Henry, sister, Dorothy Cowden, 2 nephews, Brent and Harold Cowden.
Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 26th at 12 noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 11 am to noon at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

As we mark the first day of winter, how do you plan to enjoy the idle hours of winter? Reading, puzzle-making, painting, writing, skiing?

12/20/2025

Funeral services for Beverly Walker , December 20, 2025

12/19/2025

If you’re grieving this Christmas, one way to bring hope and comfort to the season is to find special ways to honor your loved one’s memory. Check out this list of remembrance activities that are sure to add a little extra sweetness and meaning to your holiday plans!

Are you looking for a way to honor a loved one's memory this holiday season? Check out these 12 Days of Christmas Remembrance Activities!

12/19/2025

The holidays can be difficult for those who have lost a loved one, which is why it’s important to treat those who are grieving with gentleness.

If a family member or friend has lost someone they love, you can show them extra compassion and kindness by helping them set boundaries, listening to them, or helping them with the many tasks that arise during the holidays.

What are some other ways you could show love to someone who is grieving during the holidays? Leave a comment below with your ideas for showing kindness to the grieving.

12/18/2025

Beverly (Haynam) Walker
Age 90, of Minerva, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Chester Dean Haynam and Erla (Hirst) Haynam in Minerva on December 6, 1935 and was a life long resident of the area. An honor graduate with the Class of 1953 of Minerva High School where she was a MHS Varsity Cheerleader for 3 years.
On mother’s day, May 9, 1954, she married Richard Lee Walker, who passed in 2009 after 55 years of marriage. Her vocation was being a family homemaker and caregiver. She was a former employee of Howard Brown’s Food Market, M.H.S. secretary, clerk at Cross Drug Store, Williamson’s Minerva Dairy Queen, a hand meat-wrapper at Kishman’s IGA in Minerva and a volunteer at the Minerva Senior Center for several years.
She is survived by a son, Terry Lee (Barbara) Walker of Lodi, WI, granddaughters, Erica Walker and Antoinette (Darin) Westphal of MN, great granddaughters, Corinne Maule, Leilani Bennett, Hope and Chloe Westphal, daughter, Bonny Lu (Bruce) McPherson of Louisville, grandson, Mark McPherson, great grandson, Nathan and twin great granddaughters, Avery and Alivia McPherson, brother-in-law, Bob Midcap of Minerva and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Elizabeth Ann (John H.) McLoney and Doris Mae (James W.) Ewing, grandson, Corey Lee Walker, sisters-in-law Dorothy (Leonard) Wilt, Phyllis (David) Hamilton, Norma (Walter) Gross, Marilyn Midcap, Bernice (Clyde) Tennant, brother-in-law, James Walker.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 12 noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Chris Sanford officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 11am to 12 noon at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Minerva Community Meals, c/o 204 Edgewood Drive, Minerva, OH 44657. The family would like give a heartfelt thank you to all the special people at the Arbors of Minerva for their wonderful care and kindness they showed mom throughout her illness. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

12/17/2025

Winter not only brings scarves, hot chocolate, and evenings by the fire, it also brings colds and sniffles. Check out this helpful article that shares 10 tips for staying healthy during these chilly days and enjoying the season to the fullest!

Read on to find out everything about how you can follow some essential tips and practices to reduce your risk of falling sick in winter, and to stay healthy and thriving throughout the season.

12/15/2025

Dale E. Lacher
Age 92, of Minerva, passed away, Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Alliance to Herman and Hazel (Loomis) Lacher. He graduated from Alliance High School. Dale was a machinist for 60 years at Alliance Machine. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minerva and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He loved spending time riding his four-wheeler and taking care of his animals. He enjoyed going to auctions and watching sports on TV. He was always a hard worker and loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great granddaughter were the apple of his eye. Everyone knew him as Papa.
Dale is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Finley) Lacher who died in 1991, sister, Dorothy Woods of Alliance, 2 brothers, Lester and Norman Lacher. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Greg) Rinard of Medina, son, Steve (Eve) Lacher of Alliance, 4 grandchildren, Abbigail (Tyler) Goodnack, Hunter (Marissa) Rinard, Allison Lacher, Benjamin Lacher and a great granddaughter, Paislee Goodnack.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Pastor Angel Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Gardens in Alliance. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

12/12/2025

Timothy B. Roberts
Age 57, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born March 18, 1968 in San Bernadino, CA to the late Gary Roberts and Evelyn Stewart. He was the assistant superintendent at the Quarry Golf Course in East Canton. He is a US Army Veteran and his greatest joy was spending time cruising on his Harley; singing karaoke; and spending time with his granddaughter Charlie, the light of his life. He was in a band called Outlaw where he was the lead singer.
He is survived by his wife, Tami (Arnold) Roberts whom he married June 15, 1991, 2 daughters, Brandi Roberts of Alliance, Baylie (Justin Brooks) Roberts of Akron, son, Ryan Roberts of Louisville, 2 brothers, William (Jackie) Stewart of Las Vegas, NV, Mike (Margit) Stewart of Gnadenhutten, and a granddaughter, Charlotte “Charlie” Brooks.
Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 21st at 2:00 pm at the County Line Bar and Grill in Hartville. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

12/12/2025

Are you looking for a way to remember a loved one this holiday season? This articles shares 10 remembrance activities you can participate in to honor your loved one’s memory this Christmas.

The holiday season is often particularly difficult for those who have recently lost someone or for those whose loss may not be recent but is still fresh and closely felt....