Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home

04/22/2026

Taylor Ashtyn (Zeedrich) Kelly

Taylor Ashtyn Kelly, age 34, of Minerva, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous third battle with cancer. Her first bout began at the age of 4, and her second a little over a year later. She was born in Canton, OH, to Rhonda (Stowe) Zeedrich and Tyler Zeedrich of Minerva.

Taylor was employed by the Stark County Health Department as the School Nurse for Osnaburg Local School District in East Canton. After graduating from Minerva High School in 2010, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in 2014. She worked as a STNA at Aultman Hospital while studying to get her nursing degree at Aultman College of Nursing. She first worked as an RN at Salem West Healthcare Center and then at Arbors at Minerva, before landing her dream job as a school nurse.

Taylor married Jacob Kelly on September 4, 2021, and gave birth to their daughter, Meara Faye, on November 25, 2022. Taylor loved planting flower gardens with her “MearKat” and “tuddling“ with her to watch movies. She adored her two ragdoll kitties, Lily and Nugget, as well as her corgi, Zephyr. She enjoyed reading, video games, art and crocheting.

Taylor is preceded in death by her cousin, Storm Angione, grandfather, Matthew Zeedrich, and grandparents, Barry and Sharon Stowe.

Taylor is survived by her husband, Jacob, daughter, Meara, parents, Tyler and Rhonda Zeedrich, brother and sister-in-law, Quade and Lacy Zeedrich, brother, Zane Zeedrich (Ellie Haverstock), grandmother, Penny Zeedrich, father and mother-in-law, Shawn and Colleen Kelly, brother and sister-in-law, Nathan and Amanda Kelly, nephew, Alex Kelly and brother and sister-in-law, Dustin and Shanna (Kelly) Butler.

Following cremation there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home.

04/21/2026

Ricky L. Eick
Age 61, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born August 19, 1964 to the late Paul and Florence (Beckley) Eick. He was a carpenter, and had worked in the oil fields, at the Pattersonville Phone Company and as a truck driver. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1983.
He is survived by his wife, Christia (McNutt) Eick whom he married Nov. 15, 1988, daughter, Sabrinia (Richard) Popadak of Carrollton, 2 sons, Kenny Eick of Carrollton, David Eick of Carrollton, a sister, Kitty Eick of Canton and 4 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Kathryn and Debbie Eick.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with burial to follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

04/20/2026

Carol M. Strait
Age 88, of Louisville and formerly Robertsville, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born September 24, 1937 in East Canton to Roy and Ruth (Hane) Ritchey. She worked for the Paul Klotz Insurance Agency in Malvern for many years and at the Waynesburg Little Country Church where she was a member. She graduated from East Canton High School and she loved playing cards in the “girls card club.”
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, H. “Jerry” Strait whom she married January 21, 1955; daughter, Dawn (Mike) McQueen of Homeworth; 2 sons, Bruce (Sherri) Strait of Robertsville, Jerry (Patricia) Strait of Louisville; 2 sisters, Edith Irwin of East Canton, Linda Strait of Robertsville; 6 grandchildren, Jayme, Brandon (Krista), Aaron, Justin, Tyler, Taylor (Zach); 6 great grandchildren, Kayden, Abby, Allison, Landon, Khyran and Penelope and 3 great great grandchildren, Waylen, Ivy and Eberly Rose. She is preceded in death by 5 sisters, Beverly Young, Helen Ritchey, Janet England, Charlene Harmon, Karen Erwin; a brother, Robert Ritchey and a great granddaughter, Kylee.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 24th at 6:00 pm in the Waynesburg Little Country Church with Zach Long officiating. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 5:00-6:00 pm at the church. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

Winona A. (Barns) Ayers
Age 89, of Minerva died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born August 16, 1936 in Malvern to the late John Dallas and Cleo (Owens) Barns. She was a lifetime resident of Malvern, where she graduated. In 1954 she married her high school sweetheart and had 5 children. She began her career in the kitchen at Atwood Lake Marina and later worked as a Sous-Chef for the Little Forest Inn in Malvern from where she retired. She was known as “Mom” and “Grandma” to many. She always said: “There is always room for one more at the table.”
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Ayers, a daughter, Connie Chudji, son, Jeff Ayers, a grandson, Corbin Arden and a great grandson, William Brayden Brown and 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Ayers of Bolivar, Victoria Neice of Minerva, Dana Mercorelli of Minerva and her adopted son, John Stuckey of Minerva, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and her trusted companions Elly and Ace.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11: 00 a.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Peggy Garner officiating. She will be carried to her final resting place at Bethlehem Cemetery in Malvern by her great grandsons, Gavin, Camerin, Braydon, Michael, Dean and Andon. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 10-11 am at the funeral home.
Following the committal service at Bethlehem Cemetery, all are invited to gather at Bicentennial Park in Minerva to celebrate her life. She always said children should be outside and having fun, not sitting in sorrow! Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

04/17/2026

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04/17/2026

David A. Crawford
Age 70, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born March 18, 1956 in Canton. He had been a Carroll County Sheriff Deputy and a steel truck driver for Green Lines Trucking and Belknap Trucking. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1974.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cheryl (Moreland) Crawford whom he married Dec. 31, 1987, 3 daughters; Sara (Mike) White of Minerva, Kristina Rhiel of Minerva, Nichole Crawford and fiancé, (Patrick Laubert of Minerva and four grandchildren; Dylan, Savana, Meleena and Pyper Rhiel. He is preceded in death by his mother, Velma Crawford and 2 grandchildren, Addisyn Benzel and Ethan White.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Armand Leday officiating. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm prior to services. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

04/15/2026

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04/15/2026

Julie A. Anderson
Age 71, of Minerva, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. She had been a resident of McCrae Manor for the last several months. She was born in Ogden, Utah on Jan. 5, 1955 to Irvin Ray Betz and Clorene (Whitlow) Betz. Some of her jobs included being a 911 operator, home health aide as well as a long haul truck driver where drove as a team driver with her husband Charles for GBS Trucking.
She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Anderson whom she married on September 3, 1999, step-daughter, Christina (Frank) Minear of Alliance, 2 brothers, Dave (Lura) Betz of Minerva, Robert (Tina) Betz of Minerva, grandchildren; Joshua (Vanessa) Grossman, Danielle (Tyler Locke) Curry, Kalib, Deven, Matthew, Alaina and Ava Minear, and Elisha Corp as well as 5 great grandchildren; Nirvhanna, Mace, Chloe, Callie and Clara. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Billie Jo Curry.
There will be a family viewing on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home and a graveside service on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodland Cemetery in Salineville, OH with Pastor Bill Lancaster officiating. There will be dinner following at the Alliance Christian Center @ 670 W. Main St., Alliance, OH. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

04/13/2026

Richard A. Boldizsar
Age 78, of East Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born April 13, 1947 in Alliance to John and Olive (VanMeter) Boldizsar. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva. He graduated from Marlington High School in 1965 and received a degree in Business Marketing from Kent State University in 1980. He is a US Air Force Veteran and life member of the Minerva VFW Post #4120, member of the Malvern American Legion Post #375 and the Louisville Eagles Aerie #2374.
He is survived by a son, Zachary (Kellye) Boldizsar of Paris, brother, William (Gail) Boldizsar of Edinburg, brother-in-law, Kenneth Phillips of Hartville, 6 grandchildren; Falyn, Barrett, Ridge, Baker, Marlowe and Merritt. He is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Phillips of Hartville.
Following cremation, a graveside service will be held Friday, at 3:00 pm in the Augusta Cemetery with full military honors. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

04/11/2026

John H. Campana
Age 51, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 16, 1974 in Alliance to Andre Campana of CT and the late Elizabeth (Hutchison) Campana. He works at NAPA in Carrollton. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1992 and attended the University of Akron.
He is survived by a son, Hutch Campana of Akron, daughter, Freya Campana of Carrollton, brother, Christopher Campana of Oldsmar, FL, 2 stepsisters, Sophia and Olivia Campana of New York City and father and stepmother, Andre and Marian Campana of CT.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 14th at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Father Victor Cinson officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit 30 minutes prior to services. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.