All Obituaries

Columbiana - Clara Belle Marshall Baker, age 90, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton. She was born on May 14, 1929 in Salem, a daughter of the late Harry O. and Mary Ann Hall Marshall. Clara was a member of First Christian Church of Columbiana and had enjoyed being a homemaker most of her life.  She enjoyed sewing and crossword puzzles.  As a younger woman, Clara enjoyed roller-skating at her family’s roller...

East Palestine – Richard James Sansenbaugher, 91, of East Palestine, died, Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born, May 27, 1928 in East Palestine, a son of the late, Elmer and Bessie Rupert Sansenbaugher. Richard was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of East Palestine and worked as a self-employed carpenter. Prior to working for himself he had worked with the Baker Uncles, Glenn and Oscar Rupert, Bryan Spaite and James...

Columbiana – Floyd L. Ward, 89, of Columbiana, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 5, 1930 in Lisbon, a son of the late Clifford and Thelma Lowe Ward. Mr. Ward was a U.S Army veteran, stationed in Germany during the allied occupation of Germany after WWII and during the Korean War. Floyd worked 42 years as an upholsterer for Franklin Furniture and Cherry Hill. During the 50’s he also worked in his own repair...

East Palestine - Claude E. Johnson, Sr., age 84, of East Palestine, died on September 8, 2019 at Park Center Health Care and Rehabilitation, Youngstown. He was born, June 30, 1935 in Beaver County, PA, a son of the late Claude Johnson and Margaret Cox Mahon. Claude was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War and had worked as a pipefitter at Wright Patterson Airforce Base.  He enjoyed lapidary, fishing, gardening, and planting trees.  Claude also...

East Palestine- Elywena B. Ludwig, 97, passed away early Friday morning, September 6, 2019 at Christian House Assisted Living in East Palestine. Mrs. Ludwig was born March 31, 1922 in Chester, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Tams Russell and had lived in this area all of her life. Elywena had been a finisher at the Homer Laughlin China. Her husband Charles Ludwig, whom she married October 23, 1942, died November 10, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Rupert of...

Columbiana – Edward A. Botsko, 88, of Columbiana, died, Friday, August 30, 2019 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center. He was born, September 30, 1930 in New Springfield, a son of the late Steve and Mary Uhlar Botsko. Edward was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and worked as Farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Botsko, whom he married November 13, 1954, she died, August 11, 2012. He was also preceded in death by two sisters,...

Columbiana – Susan Recker, 69, of Columbiana, died, September 5, 2019, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana. She was born, June 7, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late, Edward and Florence Amiano Mack. Susan worked in financial services at Parker Hunter. She is survived by her husband, John Morlan of Columbiana; a daughter, Valerie Recker of Lexington, KY; a brother, Daniel Mack of Pennsylvania; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and...

Leetonia – Jay Walters, 81, of Leetonia, died, Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman of Pneumonia. He was born, July 1, 1938 in Clarkson, a son of the late Harry Dean and Myrtle Mae Pike Walters. Jay served in the U.S. Army and worked as an assembler with NRM and Taylor Winfield. He was a member of the Horseman’s Association, the Salem Hunting Club and the Leetonia Lodge #401 F.&A.M. Jay enjoyed boating, riding horses and his motorcycle as well as...

Leetonia- Barbara Ann “Barb” Tyo Hendricks, age 76, passed away Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, surrounded by family at Windsor House at Omni West Assisted Living Residence in Youngstown. She was born December 30, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio, the oldest child of James and Vera (Mount) Tyo.  She attended school in Austintown through tenth grade, graduated from Greenford High School in 1960, attended Kent State University for her freshman year and then Youngstown University,...

Columbiana- Larry A. Stevens, age 84, of Columbiana, died on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1935 in Glouster, OH., a son of the late Lornal and Catherine Sorrell Stevens. Larry was a graduate of Fairfield Centralized School and had worked at General Motors Lordstown for 30 years, retiring in 1996.  He was an active member at both the Washingtonville Robins United Methodist Church, and the First United Methodist Church of...