Malone Alumni News

  Congratulations to Amy Ford '16 and her sister, Lindsey Gartman, on the grand opening of their new bookshop and craft space in Bath Township, Woven Words Bookshop. The grand opening will take place this Saturday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 843 N Cleveland Massillon Rd #4 in Bath Township’s Ghent Square. Visitors will receive a free tote bag with a purchase of over $100 and a free sticker for every purchase (while supplies last).  The bookshop features a section filled with both new and used reads for customers, a selection of craft kits, and a kids' section for young readers as well. Woven Words also has craft events scheduled through the beginning of the new year. If you are a local artist, and are interested in leading a craft session, contact the bookshop. We pray for a successful new business venture for Amy and her sister,  and we wish them nothing but the best!

  Congratulations to Brady Stevens '21 on his assignment to Darke County as an Ohio Wildlife Officer! Brady graduated from Malone with a degree in biology and he graduated from the Wildlife Officer Academy in 2024.  As a wildlife officer, Brady has statewide authority to enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways, and property. He also contributes to public safety both locally in southwest Ohio and in Ohio’s vast outdoors.  Prior to this assignment, Brady was an at-large officer in central Ohio. Congratulations to Brady, we wish you the best of luck in this new role!

  Welcome to the world Evan Ezekiel Roush! Congratulations to Sydney '16 and Ryan '16 Roush on the birth of their son! Evan weighed in at just under 7 pounds, and was about 19 inches long! Praying for rest and comfort for the family as they settle into this new season of life! Congratulations once again to Sydney and Ryan!

  Carolyn Ness '21, the founder of Project REBUILD, age 85, has passed away following a battle with a brief illness. Project REBUILD is a job-training and education program for young adults in Canton and Stark County.  Carolyn launched the program over 25 years ago to help young adults gain valuable trade skills while completing their high school diplomas. Carolyn made a tremendous impact on the lives of those she touched, and Project REBUILD lives on in her memory. She truly lived out Malone's mission of Christ's Kingdom First as she made an indelible impact on her community and world through Project REBUILD. We send our prayers to the family of Carolyn during this difficult time!

  Ross Mellott '11 passed away at the age of 63 at his home in Magnolia, KY. Russ was a  proud & decorated veteran of the military, serving in the Gulf War. Russ also had a special passion for the gospel and ministering to those around him. He is survived by his wife, Julie, their 5 children, and 11 grandchildren. We send our prayers to the family of Ross during this difficult time! To read the full obituary, click here .

  Casandra "Lyn" Goodwin-Shawver '15 has always known she wanted to teach children. This is especially significant because the school she founded and owns, Lakemore K-12 school, celebrates 25 years of business. Lyn started the SUPER (Students Using Proven Educational Resources) Learning Center 25 years ago in her basement with 14 students. After 6 years, Lyn knew she needed to upsize to fit her growing business. Lyn started to draw attention after she was able to help her own child, who struggled with dyslexia amongst other challenges. Two families have moved specifically so Lyn could teach their children. One family came from Columbus, and the other from California. Fast forward to today, and SUPER Learning Center now works with 32 different school districts. There are over 150 students who attend SUPER, with waiting lists for 2 different grades. Lyn also employs 60 staff members to ensure there is a focused, individualized approach for each student who attends. More tha...