All Obituaries

East Palestine- Esther Garvin Scott, age 89, of East Palestine passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 20, 2021, at her residence after a full and blessed life.  Esther was born on June 4, 1932, in Clarkson Ohio to the late Robert and Ruth Hole Garvin.  She moved to East Palestine as a child and there she met the love of her life, Carl Scott, whom she married on December 13, 1947, a date specifically chosen to get her out of doing an oral book report at school the...

Warren - Danny R. Westbrook, age 54, of Warren, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Aultman Hospital, Canton. He was born on April 15, 1967, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ray and Ruth Geer Westbrook. Danny was a 1985 graduate of Leetonia High School and he attended Kent State University. He was the owner and manager of Lazy B Trailer Sales Inc. and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Champion. Danny enjoyed traveling and going on train rides...

Rogers - Michael Jay Gorby, Sr., age 68, of Rogers, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem. He was born on April 22, 1953, in Salem, a son of the late Willis and Sarah Butler Gorby. Michael had worked for over 30 years at Insul Co. in East Palestine.  He enjoyed camping and working on cars.  Mostly, Michael was a family man.  He was affectionately known as “Pappy” by his family.  He adored his wife Ruth, and together...

Cortland - Sandra “Sandy” Anderson, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Warren. She was born on July 19, 1942, in Bradford, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Maxine Helm Hoover. Sandy was a graduate of Bradford Area High School in Bradford, PA. She graduated from Lock Haven University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education; and furthered her education at St. Bonaventure...

Columbiana – Anna H. (Good) VanPelt, Columbiana, OH was born August 15, 1938 in Denver, PA to the late H. Paul and Mary (Hostetter) Good and died September 12, 2021 after suffering a stroke two days previously.  She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church. On September 10, 1960 she was united in marriage to David H. VanPelt who survives.  She is also survived by a daughter, Rose Mary (Douglas) Weaver of Columbiana; five sons, Michael (Gloria) VanPelt of Columbiana, Tom...

Columbiana- John Frenger, age 89, of Columbiana, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, following a two-week illness. He was born on March 8, 1932, in Leetonia, the son of the late John G. and Josephine Beiling Frenger. John had worked for the Fordees Corporation for 30 years before retiring from Leetonia Schools as a custodian for 13 years.  Throughout his life, John shared many hobbies with family and friends.  His talents as a woodworker were incredible.  He golfed in...

Columbiana - Mary Louise Hein , 107, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana. Mary was born on September 4, 1914 in Cleveland, daughter of the late John and Mary Liptak Lawrence. Mary had worked as a cafeteria cook for Maple Heights H.S. in Cleveland for many years. She was a member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church in Columbiana. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and going to the casino. Her husband, Edwin H. Hein, whom...

Leetonia – John Mark Simonds, age 58, of Leetonia, died on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem. He was born on September 12, 1962, in Leetonia son of the late John and Teresa Orincsak Simonds. John was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He spent his whole life working with the family at Rainbow Lakes Campgrounds. John enjoyed being outdoors, flying model airplanes and working on motorcycles. He loved spending...

Columbiana - George Robert Crum, age 90, of Columbiana, formerly of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1930, in New Springfield, son of the late George L. and Helen Rupert Crum. George graduated from Springfield Township Highschool in 1948 and served in the USAF from 1951 to 1955. He was employed by the Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 35 years and retired in 1991. George was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of East...

East Palestine - Shirley Newman , 87, of East Palestine, passed away Sunday evening, September 12, 2021 at her home. Shirley was born on February 2, 1934 in New Galilee, PA, daughter of the late John and Ruth Beck Brittain. Shirley had worked as a secretary for the former Babcock and Wilcox in Beaver Falls and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of East Palestine. Her husband, Russell W. Newman, whom she married on January 14, 1956, preceded her in death in September...