All Obituaries

Columbiana-Gillian Ann Collum, 74, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Collum was born April 21, 1945 in Southgate London, England, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Doris L. Dodd Cruey. She moved to this country at the age of three, living first in Waukegan, IL and later moving to Zion, IL. Gillian lived in this area the past three years. Gillian had worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Theresa in the emergency department in Illinois for many years. When she...

Tulsa, OK – Darlene E. Smith, 74, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of East Palestine, died, July 11, 2019 at her home. She was born September 18, 1944 in Rochester, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Morrow McCoy. Darlene was a home maker, a member of New Waterford Presbyterian Church and enjoyed making children’s afghans. Her Husband, John H. Smith, whom she married, July 3, 1966, preceded her in death, December 28, 1999. She is survived by her son, William (Anne) Smith of...

North Lima-Our beloved Brad Blakeman, 39, tragically and unexpectedly left this world on July 6, 2019.  Born March 5, 1980 he was a father, son, grandson, brother, uncle and beloved friend. Brad’s greatest joy in life was his son, Bentley. He loved to ride his Harley and spend time with his son and family.  He had an enormous heart and an infectious smile that made everyone feel instantly welcome. Brad was a graduate of South Range High School.  Brad was employed at R...

Washingtonville- Donna J. Huston, age 86, of Washingtonville, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 13, 1932 in Darlington, PA., a daughter of the late Oscar F. and Cora H. Munyon McGath. Donna had worked as a food service manager at Kmart in Florida for fifteen years and was of the Methodist faith.  She will best be remembered as a woman who loved spending time with her family and was affectionately known as...

Phoenix, AZ- Donald George Inboden, age 78, of Phoenix, AZ., formerly of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was born on March 5, 1941 in East Palestine, the son of the late Norman and Mildred Straley Inboden. Donald had worked as a security guard and was a member of the North Phoenix Baptist Church. He is survived by a sister, Judy Inboden of Johnstown, PA., and was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Rambo. Memorial services were held in Phoenix on June 30, 2019 at...

East Palestine-Merle E. Stewart, 82, passed away Monday evening, July 1, 2019 at Assumption Village, North Lima. Mr. Stewart was born May 24, 1937 in Washington Township, OH, a son of the late Homer and Vivian Rice Stewart and had lived in this area all of his life. Merle had worked in various potteries, mines and brick factories before becoming a police officer in East Palestine. Merle had also been a volunteer fireman and then became fire chief for East Palestine in 1973. He served the...

Columbiana- Raymond “Ray” H. McAndrews, Sr., age 97, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Woodlands at Hampton Woods, Poland. He was born on November 7, 1921 in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles L. and Florence Gane McAndrews. Ray was a veteran of the United States Airforce having served during WWII.  He worked as a draftsman for Republic Steel for 42 years, retiring in 1982.  He was a member of Faith Community Covenant Church, Youngstown and was a...

Sherrodsville – David Ray Snyder, 70, of Sherrodsville, formerly of Columbiana, went home to his heavenly father, Wednesday evening, June 26, 2019 at his home after a long battle with carcinoid cancer. He was born October 17, 1948 in Ripley, WV, a son of the late Oliver and Merlin McClanahan Snyder. David worked as a sheet metal fabricator and a truck driver for Century and was a devout Christian. He Served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1972 and was stationed in Norfolk, VA. David...

East Palestine- Ralph V. Roush, 81, passed away Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Mr. Roush was born November 9, 1937 in Newell, WV, a son of the late James and Alice Klemanns Roush and had lived in this area most of his life. Ralph was the body shop manager for Columbiana Cadillac Buick Chevrolet for 30 years and had also worked for Home Depot in Chippewa for 17 years. Ralph served in the 101st Airborne in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, the...

Leetonia — Lynn Dyll Peppel, 78 of Leetonia, died on Saturday morning, June 15th, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on March 1st, 1941 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alfred Altomare and Margaret (Mansfield) Altomare and had lived in this area most of her life. She worked as a court reporter for her entire career and operated her own court reporting firm for over 25 years, until her retirement in 1998.  She spent her winters in Cape Canaveral, Florida for most of...