All Obituaries

Columbiana- Bonita “Bonnie” Guy, age 59, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. She was born on February 22, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Halas Brosko. Bonnie was an honorary member of the Old Farts Motorcycle Club auxiliary and enjoyed riding with her boyfriend Darrel.  She had a knack for refurbishing and selling vintage items and enjoyed playing pool.  Bonnie also enjoyed...

Columbiana – Jeremy Ray Miller, 45, of Columbiana, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home in Columbiana. He was born, June 5, 1973, in Marietta, a son of Donald R. and Sabra S. Shoff Miller. Jeremy was a member of the Columbiana Church of the Nazarene. He was a graduate of Columbiana High School and attended Youngstown State University, Dana School of Music and graduated from ITT Technical Institute. Jeremy had the heart and soul of an artist and a musician; he was happiest...

East Palestine – Judith A. Gibson, 78, of East Palestine, passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born, September 19, 1940, in Salem, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Marcella M. Freer Hanna. Judith was a graduate of East Palestine High School and was a member of the class of 1958. She worked as an office manager with Magneco/Metrel and was a member of the New Waterford United Methodist Church. Her husband, Raymond “Pete”...

Lisbon - Shirley M. Tunnat, 86, of Lisbon, passed away, Friday, May 10, 2019 at Hospice House, Poland. She was born, August 6, 1932, in Washingtonville a daughter of the late Charles T. and Hazel B. Indermill Grindle. Shirley worked as a secretary with the United Steel Workers of America. She was a member of the Joe Williams Post #131 American Legion Auxiliary and the York Drexler VFW Post 5532 Auxiliary. Shirley enjoyed camping at Guilford Lake, vacationing with her husband at their...

Columbiana- James A. Kissel, age 87, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, Austintown. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Columbiana, a son of the late Thomas and Grace Messersmith Kissel. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.  He worked for 32 years as a truck driver for Dart Trucking, Canfield, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbiana.He is survived by his wife, Marla Sitler Kissel...

John S. Kimpel, known by all as “Jack,” passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. His wife of nearly 63 years, Janice, was at his side. Jack was born on August 17th, 1930, the oldest of three sons to John Farley and Rebecca Jane Isenberg Kimpel Jack graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, PA in 1948. He attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA for the next two years.  When duty called, he enlisted in the army during the Korean conflict. Jack was...

Leetonia- Carol Kay Thomas, age 83, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Crandall Health & Rehabilitation Center, Sebring. She was born on January 8, 1936 in Warren, a daughter of the late Finley Leroy and Nellie Wohlbaugh Croyle. Carol worked as a production control scheduler at National Refractories, Columbiana.  After retiring, Carol worked at both the Walmart in Salem and the Das Dutch Village Inn, Columbiana.  She had a passion for animals, particularly her...

Lisbon-Jerry L. Mimna, 68, went to be with his Savior after a short battle with cancer, on May 2, 2019. Jerry was born September 14, 1950 in Youngstown a son of the late, Charles and Mary Williams Mimna. Jerry lived by his three favorite words FAITH, FAMILY AND FUN!  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He attended the Highway Tabernacle in Austintown.  Jerry had served in the Air Force Reserves, retired from Ohio Edison as a lineman and worked hard everyday...

EAST PALESTINE - Glenn P. Davis, age 71, of East Palestine, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Vibra Hospital in Boardman after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 2, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Arthur and Viola (Miles) Davis. Glenn was a 1968 graduate of East Palestine High School.  After high school he enlisted as a Marine and served as a Corporal in Vietnam. He received his Honorable Discharge in December 1974. After leaving the Corps, he worked as a salesman...

East Palestine – William “Bill” Palombo, 82, of East Palstine, died, April 29, 2019 at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine. He was born August 12, 1936 in New Brighton, PA, son of the late Erminio and Hilda Stockman Palombo. Bill was a graduate of the Beaver Falls High School. In 1954 he served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years. He loved his family, reading, walking and reading the bible. He was a kind and gentle man. He is survived by his sister,...