Obituaries
Karen L. Gorby
Jan 27, 2026
East Palestine - Karen L. Gorby, age 67, of East Palestine, passed away peacefully at home, held close by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
She was born on December 7, 1958, in Salem, OH, a daughter of the late Philip and Mary Joanne Ward Mackall.
Karen was a graduate of East Palestine...
Douglas "Papa" Heasley
Jan 16, 2026
Columbiana - Douglas Heasley, affectionately known as “Papa”, age 76, of Columbiana, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.
He was born on November 4, 1949, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Daniel and Pauline Williamson Heasley.
Doug had worked as a truck driver for various companies over the...
LaVerne "Vern" I. Brinker
Oct 23, 2025
Wiauma, FL - LaVerne “Vern” I. Brinker, age 84, formerly of Leetonia, passed away following a brief illness on October 23, 2025, at Life Path Hospice in Sun City, Florida, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 5, 1941, in Leetonia, Ohio, son of the late Alton and Sylvia Brinker.
Vern graduated from Fairfield-Waterford School in 1959. He graduated trade...
Marilyn "Lynn" C. McMaster
Jan 25, 2026
Columbiana – Marilyn “Lynn” C. McMaster, age 93, of Columbiana, Ohio died on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with Hospice of the Valley at Hospice House.
She was born on June 1, 1932, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, daughter of the late Virginia and George Myers.
Lynn graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1950 and went on to work as a bank teller...
William Bingham
Jan 24, 2026
East Palestine – William Bingham, age 89, of East Palestine, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman.
He was born in Salem on October 28, 1936.
William was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a longtime member of several organizations in East Palestine. He had belonged to Eastern Star Chapter #381, Masonic...
Scott W. Burns
Jan 23, 2026
East Palestine - Scott W. Burns, age 76, of East Palestine, died on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home in East Palestine.
He was born on March 20, 1949, in Youngstown, son of the late Robert and M. Patricia George Burns.
As a man, he was one of the hardest workers you would ever meet, and he had a passion for...
Thomas "Tom" Evans
Jan 23, 2026
East Palestine - Thomas "Tom" Evans, age 75, of East Palestine, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine after a long illness.
He was born on September 29, 1950, in Ellwood City, PA, son of the late Theodore and Geraldine Young Evans.
Tom was a 1968...
Elmer "Chris" H. Milsom
Jan 21, 2026
Leetonia - Elmer "Chris" H. Milsom, age 64, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home in Leetonia.
He was born on July 23, 1961, in Youngstown, son of James and Maryann Varndell Milsom.
Elmer proudly served in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger and Paratrooper, including a deployment to Grenada. He had a lifelong appreciation for...
Mary Carlson Behne
Jan 17, 2026
MARY CARLSON BEHNE, age 99, of East Palestine, Ohio, passed peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Christian House Assisted Living in East Palestine.
She was born on November 22, 1926, in Fresno, California, a daughter of the late Orin B. and Paulina Rose Smith Griffes. She was the youngest of four children, born during the Great Depression, and graduated from high...
Rick "Sarge" Carl Dattilio
Jan 16, 2026
Columbiana- Rick “Sarge” Carl Dattilio, age 64, of Columbiana, was called home after his courageous battle with cancer on Friday January 16, 2026, in Massillon, Ohio under hospice care.
He was born on March 12, 1961, in Salem, a son of the late William C. and Shari Ann Gavin Dattilio.
Rick was a graduate of Columbiana High School. After high school he...
Kathleen M. Curran Baylin
Jan 12, 2026
North Lima, OH - Kathleen M. Baylin, age 95, of North Lima, formerly of Penryn, California, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Willow Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in North Lima.
She was born on January 31, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Lee F. Curran and Mary L. (Stanton) Curran.
Kathleen had worked as a dental...
JoAnne Grace Biros
Jan 12, 2026
Boardman- JoAnne Grace Biros, age 86, of Boardman, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her residence from a short illness.
She was born on July 10, 1939, in Sharon, PA, the daughter of the late John and Mabel Axe Rodemoyer.
JoAnne was a graduate of Sharon High School and received her bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition -dietetics from YSU....
Jason Fitzsimmons
Jan 11, 2026
Leetonia - Jason Fitzsimmons, age 50, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home in Leetonia.
He was born on February 24, 1975, in Salem, son of the Howard Fitzsimmons and Kathy Caldwell Hostetter.
Jason was 1993 graduate of Crestview High School and was a member at St. Jacob's United Church of Christ. He was a fan of the...
Lois A. Morse
Jan 8, 2026
Lois A. Morse, 98, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland.
Mrs. Morse was born November 29, 1927, in Remus, MI, a daughter of the late Albert Vernon and Bertha Bell Schultz Burkey and had lived in this area most of her life.
She was a homemaker and a member of Lake Mount Church of Christ.
Her husband,...
Larry A Macklin, Sr.
Jan 5, 2026
Leetonia - Larry A. Macklin, Sr., age 72, of Leetonia, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home in Leetonia.
He was born on June 15, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Charlotte Culp Macklin.
Larry had worked as a machinist, he enjoyed spending time at the Leetonia I.T.A.M. Club and the Leetonia Legion and was an avid...
Billie "Bill" Frank Swift
Jan 5, 2026
Leetonia - Billie "Bill" Frank Swift, age 90, of Leetonia, left this world at 3:25 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, with his wife Marsha by his side.
He was born in Birmingham, AL, on October 29, 1935, the fourth of seven children to James and Katheryn Kunz Swift. He Resided in Birmingham until he joined the Navy and was stationed...
Levi Stear
Jan 1, 2026
New Waterford - Levi Stear, age 24, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center.
He was born on June 28, 2001, in Youngstown, the son of Scott Stear and Leeanne Superak Stear.
Levi was a graduate of Crestview High School and received his bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from YSU where he enjoyed competing...
Sandra "Sandy" Burbick
Jan 1, 2026
Columbiana- Sandra “Sandy” Burbick, age 77, of Columbiana, died on January 1, 2026.
She was born on June 13, 1948, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Mary “Pearl” Boley Boughamer and Harold Boughamer.
Sandy worked as a nurse at Salem Regional Medical Center and was a past member of the Red Hat Society. She was also a business owner who founded South...
William Robert "Bob" Weir, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Columbiana - William Robert "Bob" Weir, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 26, 1943, in McKeesport, PA, Bob was the son of William and Daisy Gibbs Weir. He is survived by his wife, Sharlaine Huntington, his partner in life for 50 years; daughters Amy (Brian) Moser, Jennifer (Steve) Allen, and...
Chad "Chadwick" Stouffer
Dec 30, 2025
Chad "Chadwick" Stouffer, age 37, of Boardman, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
He was born on March 29, 1988, in Salem, a son of Howard "Butch" and Norma Gaskill Stouffer.
Chad was a 2005 graduate of Columbiana High School where he was a standout football player. After high school, Chad enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country...
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