All Obituaries

Columbiana - Bertha I. Leonard, age 86, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born on October 3, 1931 in Columbiana, the daughter of the late Leonard and Hazel Newcomer Lipely. Bertha had worked as a secretary for Butler & Wick Company, Salem and was a member of New Life Church, Poland. Her husband, Raymond Leonard, whom she married on September 21, 1947, preceded her in death on January 12, 1999. She is...

Columbiana - Ronald E. Stumpf, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home.  Mr. Stumpf was born July 22, 1937 in Latrobe, PA, a son of the late William and Regina Dunlap Conrad II.  He had worked as a spectographer for the former Jessop Steel Company that is currently Allegheny Ludlum.  Ronald was very active in his faith, having been an elder at Covenant Life Church, Washington, PA, a Eucharistic minister at St. Hilary Church, Washington, PA and a current...

Carrie E. Savage, 67, formerly of Washingtonville, passed away Thursday evening, September 6, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carrie was born October 24, 1950 in Salem, a daughter of the late James and Joanne (Rapp) Stewart and had lived in this area most of her life. Carrie had worked as a registered nurse for St. Elizabeth Hospital for fourteen years retiring in 2013, where she received the Spirit of Caring award.  She enjoyed card making and crafting with her friends....

East Palestine-Alice Elaine Hardie, 79, passed away Sunday evening, September 9, 2018 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine. Mrs. Hardie was born February 21, 1939 in Negley, a daughter of the late Edward and Olive Black McCoy and had lived in this area all of her life. Alice had worked for various restaurants in the area. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Regina McCoy of East Palestine. She was preceded in death by fours sisters, Kathleen Sheerer,...

Mountain House, CA- Larry “Dani” Shultz Armagost, age 33, of Mountain House, CA., formerly of Columbiana, died suddenly on Monday, September 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1984 in Salem, OH, the son of Priscilla McFarland McLaughlin. Larry will be remembered as a man who lived for adventure.  He enjoyed traveling the country with his husband Jason and camping.  He was a kind-hearted man who found great joy in helping others and loved meeting new...

Columbiana- Van A. Mills Jr., age 88, of Columbiana, entered into his rest on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Hospice House of Poland. He was born on February 13, 1930 in Hanoverton, OH., the son of the late Van Allan Mills Sr. and the late Thelma Morris Mills DeBray. Van was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean War and he was a proud member of the Benjamin Firestone Post #290, American Legion, Columbiana.  He was extremely active with the First...

Columbiana- Samuel G. Madden, age 88, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Whispering Pines Village, Columbiana. He was born on October 23, 1929 in Petersburg, OH., the son of the late George and Ethel Kerr Madden. Sam was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during Korean War.  He had worked as a salesperson for Kraft Foods and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Columbiana. His wife, Charlotte Ramsey Madden, whom he married on July 30, 1950,...

Salem-Raymond M. Janik, 79, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, Austintown. Mr. Janik was born April 30, 1939 in Petersburg, OH, a son of the late Raymond and Christina (Smotrilla) Janik and had lived in the area most of his life. Ray was self employed as a dairy farmer and owned Hickory Pastures Farm. He co-founded the Greenford Happy Helpers 4-H Club and was an advisor for twenty years. Ray was also a member of the American Guernsey Association and the...

East Palestine- Kim W. Sansenbaugher, age 72, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1945 in McKeesport, PA, the son of the late Delmar and Ruth Taylor Sansenbaugher. Kim worked at East Palestine High School for 32 years and served on the East Palestine Volunteer Fire Dept for over 40 years.  He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in East Palestine and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He is survived...

Columbiana - Geraldine (Jerri) Rose Drexler, 90, formerly of Leetonia, died on Friday, August 17, 2018, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born at her home in Leetonia on February 28, 1928 the daughter of the late, Anthony and Magadlene Morbito Mercure Jerri was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Columbiana.  She was a graduate of eight years from St. Patrick School in Leetonia and a 1947 graduate of Leetonia High School. Mrs. Drexler was a member of St. Jude’s...