Obituaries
John Herleman
Dec 9, 2025
John Herleman, age 81, joined our Heavenly Father December 9, 2025, at his home in Leetonia, Ohio, happy and healthy in the arms of his loving wife Kathy.
John was born and raised by his mother Rose E Herleman in Bridgeville, PA. He attended Chartiers Valley High School ‘62 and the Airforce while raising 3 children with his wife Cheryl.
John was...
Joseph P. Sposato
Dec 11, 2025
North Lima - Joseph P. Sposato, age 98, of North Lima, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 1, 1927, in Leetonia, a son of the late Giovanni and Rosaria Gabriele Sposato.
Joe was a graduate of Leetonia High School and was a veteran of the United States Army having...
Christina Ann Murphy
Dec 11, 2025
Leetonia - Christina Ann Murphy, 50, of Leetonia, passed away December 11, 2025, at her home following long illnesses.
She was born August 23, 1975, in Salem, OH, a daughter of Teresa Ann Murphy Kegelmyer and had lived in Leetonia all of her life. She was a large social butterfly. A graduate of Leetonia High School, she loved marching band, shopping,...
Jack A. McGath
Dec 9, 2025
Columbiana - Jack A. McGath, age 57, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home, following an extended illness.
He was born on September 30, 1968, in Salem, a son of the late Joann Cross Bell and Wesley “Butch” Bell, Sr.
Jack was a graduate of Leetonia High School and had worked as a janitor for Century Container in Columbiana....
Deborah M. Yorko
Dec 5, 2025
Chester, WV - Deborah M. Yorko, age 79, of Chester, WV, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born on June 15, 1946, in Leominster, MA, daughter of the late Luke and Cora Gentile Lenze.
Deborah had worked as an office manager for Resco Products for close to twenty years and enjoyed spending...
Betty Bell
Dec 5, 2025
Petersburg - Betty Bell, age 86, of Petersburg, died on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.
She was born on October 14, 1939, in New Waterford, daughter of the late Russell and Mary Gower Harrison.
Betty is survived by her two sons, Eric (Beverly) Weingart of East Palestine, Earl "Bummer" (Amanda) Bell of New Waterford; two...
Judith “Judy” Ann Taylor-Rubino
Dec 4, 2025
Salem – Judith “Judy” Ann Taylor-Rubino, age 84, of Salem, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine, following a courageous 14-month battle with bladder cancer.
Born November 10, 1941, in Salem, OH, Judy was the daughter of the late Robert Gaver and Dorothy...
Kathy Butera Wiery
Nov 22, 2025
Columbiana - Kathy Butera Wiery earned her eternal wings in Zephyrhills, FL where she lived for the past 16 months . Kathy passed away Nov 22, 2025 at the age of 67. She was born August 23, 1958 in Salem, the daughter of the late Ledia and John Butera.
Always happy, Kathy graduated from Crestview High School in 1976 where she...
Victor L. Isenberg
Nov 21, 2025
Cortland - Victor L. Isenberg, age 81, of Cortland, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.
He was born on July 13, 1944, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Leroy and Elsie Fennell Isenberg.
Victor, affectionately known as Bugs and Fuzz Head, graduated from Indiana High School and was a veteran of the United States Army....
James E. Mollenkopf
Nov 16, 2025
North Lima - On November 16, 2025, James E. Mollenkopf passed away peacefully at his home in North Lima, a son of the late Edwin C. and Ada Howe Mollenkopf.
James was born April 6, 1948, in Salem Ohio. He is survived by his sons Tyler (Shannon) Mollenkopf of Hubbard and Michael (Patricia) Mollenkopf of Columbiana along with his grandchildren Alexandria,...
Marion E. Fullerton
Nov 15, 2025
East Palestine - Marion E. Fullerton, age 100, of East Palestine, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Christian House, East Palestine.
She was born on April 3, 1925, in Enon Valley, PA, daughter of the late John and Ethel Bowles Zeh.
Marion graduated from East Palestine High School and was a lifelong active member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...
Verna J. Stoffer
Nov 13, 2025
Lisbon - Verna J. Stoffer, age 89, of Lisbon, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.
She was born on July 28, 1936, in Gavers, OH, a daughter of the late George and Jessie Flowers VanFossan.
Verna was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Leetonia where she was active with the women’s kitchen group, as well...
Harold James "Jim" Weiss
Nov 13, 2025
Columbiana - Harold James "Jim" Weiss, age 78, of Columbiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home.
He was born on April 20, 1947, in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of Nellie Fonner Weiss and the late Harold Jack Weiss.
Jim was a 1965 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and had attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He served...
James D. Steele
Nov 12, 2025
Columbiana - James D. Steele, age 82, formerly of Leetonia, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown.
He was born on December 8, 1942, in Salem, OH, son of the late Norman and Elizabeth Meissner Steele.
Jim had worked as a maintenance electrician for National Refractories and was a member of Saint Patrick Parish....
Kristy Simcox
Nov 10, 2025
Columbiana - Kristy Simcox, age 73, of Columbiana, died on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.
She was born on April 22, 1952, in Salem, daughter of the late Marquis and Odessa Cook Farmer.
Kristy was a librarian at Salem High School, Springfield High School and St. Paul Catholic School. She was also a professional storyteller, performing stories for countless...
James L. Steiner, Sr.
Oct 30, 2025
James L. Steiner, Sr., age 89, of East Palestine, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on April 4, 1936, in South Beaver Township, PA, son of the late Nicholas and Philomena White Steiner.
He had worked as a superintendent for the former Babcock and Wilcox. He also worked at the...
LaVerne "Vern" I. Brinker
Oct 23, 2025
Wiauma, FL - LaVerne “Vern” I. Brinker, age 84, formerly of Leetonia, passed away following a brief illness on October 23, 2025, at Life Path Hospice in Sun City, Florida, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 5, 1941, in Leetonia, Ohio, son of the late Alton and Sylvia Brinker.
Vern graduated from Fairfield-Waterford School in 1959. He graduated trade...
Madelon Slagle
Oct 21, 2025
Rogers - Madelon Slagle, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Madelon was born on December 15, 1948, in Salem, daughter of the late Matthew and Betty Guy Dailey.
Madelon was devoted to her family and enjoyed planning parties for all occasions. Spending time with her family, especially her three...
Nicole Shacklock
Oct 20, 2025
Leetonia - Nicole Shacklock, age 39, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly from a medical emergency on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born on November 24, 1985, in Youngstown, the daughter of Beverly Shacklock.
Nicole was a graduate of Struthers High School and MCCTC. She received her LPN from Youngstown State University and was currently working at Windsor House...
Earl Bradley "Brad" Selway
Oct 20, 2025
Salem- Earl Bradley “Brad” Selway, age 64, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.
Brad was born on December 19, 1960 at Salem Hospital, son of the late Earl and Annetta Smith Selway. He lived in this area all of his life.
Brad worked as a flexographic printer for over 20 years. He loved music, playing his guitar, and spending time with friends.
Brad...
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