All Obituaries

Sally Ann Walton, 88, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana on August 4, 2020. Sally was born on December 30, 1931, in New Waterford, the daughter of Joseph and Francis Taylor and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Sally was a 1949 graduate of New Waterford High School where she was valedictorian of her class. She went on to attend Salem City School of Nursing where she became a registered nurse and was also valedictorian of her class. Sally...

East Palestine - Page L. Macek, 62, passed away Wednesday evening, August 5, 2020 at his home. Page was born on July 26, 1958 in Salem, son of Richard and Joan Candel Macek and had lived in this area all of his life. Page had worked as an excavator for Coppock Excavating and he was avid deer hunter. Page is survived by his mother, Joan Macek of Boardman. his companion, Josie Berkely of East Palestine and his brother, Mark Macek of East Palestine. No services are being...

Leetonia - William T. Wilson, age 91, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Leo and Dorothy Lanterman Wilson. William had worked as a welder until retiring from NRM Corp. Served in the United States Army Air Corps. He enjoyed traveling, camping and in his younger years fishing. His wife, Evelyn Louise Mathey Wilson, whom he married on November 6, 1953, preceded him in death on, January 11,...

Dade City - Mark Jeffrey Graffius Sr., age 61, of Dade City, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at, Adventhealth Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Donald and Isabelle Gower Graffius. Mark always enjoyed his work at Borden Dairy. After Borden’s closed, his family and him started C & M Concessions. Which can be found at most local events including the Canfield Lisbon and Carroll county fair, but most notably at the Rogers Sale. In the last...

Orlando, Florida - Mary R. Brinker, 85, originally of East Palestine, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Orlando, Florida after a long illness. Mary was born in East Palestine to Robert C. and Mary McCommon Wolz on June 30, 1935. She graduated from East Palestine High School. She married Arch L. Brinker on October 24, 1953. Mary was an attentive mother to three daughters, devoted wife, doting grandmother, and a dedicated member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where she served...

East Palestine - William Earl Mitchell, Sr., age 67, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his home in East Palestine. He was born on October 14, 1952 in Lisbon, OH, son of the late Earl Mitchell and Ella Mae Binder. William had worked as a Truck Driver with Dalton Sanitation and was Methodist by faith. He enjoyed building and fixing anything, He could take nothing and turn it into something. William was also an NHRA Fan. William is survived by his fiancé, Terri Lyn...

Columbiana - Louis "Lou" McPherson, Jr., 91, passed away Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020 at his home. Mr. McPherson was born on May 23, 1929 in Rochester, PA, son of the late Louis and Edith Campbell McPherson. Louis had worked as a machinist for Babcox and Wilcox Ambridge plant for 30 years. Lou served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jane Smith, whom he married on April 28, 2000; daughter, Merri Lou McPherson of Kent; sons,...

East Palestine - Denise V. Dixon, age 59, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown. She was born on August 14, 1960 in Winthrop, MA, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Hutchinson Sarkisian. Denise had worked as a clerk at Walmart in both Calcutta and Chippewa for a total of seventeen years.  Spending time with her family was her favorite pastime.  She enjoyed family cookouts and loved visiting with...

Tyler E. Wales passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, of a heart attack at the age of 53.  He was born June 16, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to Larry and Sandy (Evans) Wales. He graduated from East Palestine High School in 1985. Tyler worked in masonry with Jon Oliver Construction for a number of years. He spent countless hours volunteering and umpiring youth baseball. He will be remembered for his quick wit, ability to make everyone laugh and being a dedicated sports fan of the Pittsburgh...

Columbiana- Randall Hoyt Barnes, 68, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, FL. Randall was born November 28, 1951 in Salem, a son of the late Robert W. and Margaret Louise Deem Barnes. He had been a truck driver for Ed Wilson and Son Trucking, Inc. Randall was a member of Greenford Christian Church where he volunteered as an usher and greeter and was involved in Big Reach and bible study. While enjoying Nascar he helped with Motor Racing...