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Ardeth E. Strabala

August 16, 1933 — August 14, 2025

Columbiana

Ardeth E. Strabala

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Ardeth Eleanor Strabala, age 91, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on August 16, 1933, in Salem, daughter of the late Arthur and LaRue Mellott Yeagley.

Ardeth had worked as a cafeteria manager for South Range Schools and was a member of Calla Community Church. She enjoyed decorating cakes, trips to Amish country and beyond all she loved spending time with her family, especially playing on the floor with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her husband of 24 years, Richard Strabala, preceded her in death in 1977.

Ardeth is survived by her three daughters, Kimberly (Harry) Coleman, Linda (John) Smith and Julie Strabala; a son, Richard (Laurie) Strabala; two sisters, Debby (Terry) Bowers and Vickie (Gene) Baker and a brother, Dwain (Pat) Yeagley. six grandchildren, Amanda (Adam) Little, Megan (Jordy) Coburn, Tyler (Courtney Smith) Morrell, Kassandra Morrell, Spencer (Brandy Mosser) Morrell and Hunter (Sophia Smith) Morrell; nine great grandchildren, Jaxon, Grayson and Easton Coburn, Remington Barnhart, Eli Burke, T.J. and Carl Morrell, Weston Morrison and Noland Morrell and two more great grandchildren on the way.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna M. Holliday and a brother, Jerry Yeagley.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 18, 2025 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Services will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, with Chaplain James Houston officiating.

Burial will take place at Grandview Cemetery, Salem.

Memorial donations may be made to Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Rd, Girard OH 44420.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com

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