Obituaries
Ryan Daniel Houck
Feb 18, 2026
Ryan Daniel Houck, born March 3, 2014, known lovingly to all as Ryan the Lion, passed February 18, 2026. He was a shining light in the lives of everyone who knew him. From the very beginning, Ryan showed a bravery far beyond his years, enduring countless surgeries and long hospital stays with a strength that inspired doctors, nurses, family, and...
Judy Kay Bryan
Apr 13, 2026
Columbiana - Judy Kay Bryan, age 86, of Columbiana, died on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home in Columbiana.
She was born on September 15, 1939, in Lisbon, daughter of the late Walter J. and Mary Davidson Kampfer.
Judy graduated from David Anderson High School in 1957 and was a 1960 graduate of Bowling Green State University. She had worked as...
Robert W. Brockhouse Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Columbiana - Robert W. Brockhouse Jr., age 72, of Columbiana, died on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home in Columbiana.
He was born on December 18, 1953, in Norfolk, VA, a son of Marie "Maria" Dinino Brockhouse and the late Robert Brockhouse, Sr.
Robert had worked as an electronics technician and was a member of Saint Carlo Acutis Parish, Saint Jude...
Eleanor A. Horst
Apr 21, 2026
Columbiana – Eleanor A. Horst, age 92, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home.
She was born on July 22, 1933, in Rittman, OH, a daughter of the late Clayton and Emma Horst Burckhart.
Eleanor was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church and devoted her life to her family, and supporting her husband in his ministerial work.
Her...
Robert "Bob" Carson Sparks
Apr 15, 2026
Columbiana – Robert “Bob” Carson Sparks, age 72, of Columbiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, OH.
He was born on May 29, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Rev. Frank and Rev. Ruth Marple Sparks.
Bob had worked as a truck driver for many years and enjoyed...
Loretta C. Chapman
Apr 14, 2026
New Waterford ‑ Loretta C. (Eddy) Chapman, age 68, formerly of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Loretta was born on August 29, 1957, in Ypsilanti, MI, daughter of the late Lyle and Vera Vogan Eddy.
Loretta had worked as a dental assistant and office manager for Dr. Ellashek in Canfield for several...
Patricia "Patty" Seachman
Apr 12, 2026
Columbiana - Patricia "Patty" Seachman, age 67, of Columbiana, passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
She was born on July 2, 1958, in Salem, the daughter of the late Edward and Juanita Gibson Curl.
Patty was a graduate of Columbiana High School and received her bachelor’s degree from YSU where she also retired as the assistant budget director. She...
Ruby Kleber Meyo
Apr 6, 2026
Ruby Kleber Meyo, 99, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Leetonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at SEM HAVEN, Milford, Ohio. A woman of remarkable strength, grace, and resilience, she lived nearly a century filled with devotion to her family, her community, and the simple joys of life.
Ruby was born November 2, 1926, in Myrtle, WV, a daughter...
Frank Price, Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Columbiana - Frank Price Sr., age 69, of Columbiana, passed away at home on Friday, April 3, 2026.
He was born on February 23, 1957, in Salem, a son of the late Frederick and Mary Arkenburg Price.
Frank was a graduate of Crestview High School and had worked as a lithographer for Trivium in Youngstown for nineteen years before retiring in 2021....
Kathleen E. Lemley
Mar 28, 2026
North Lima - Kathleen E. Lemley, age 80, of North Lima, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born on May 12, 1945, in Hager City, WI, a daughter of the late John and Alberta Hardy Brock.
Kathleen had worked at various places in the area including the Pilot Gas Station in Hubbard...
Lois Sauerwein
Mar 27, 2026
Columbiana - Lois Sauerwein, age 94, died on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley Poland.
Lois was born on July 27, 1931, in Greenford, a daughter, of the late William and Edith Charlton Taylor.
Lois had worked as a piece worker cutting patterns for Franklin Furniture Factory. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, camping, gardening and flowers, hummingbirds, reading the...
Thomas A. Richardson
Mar 24, 2026
New Waterford - Thomas A. Richardson, age 96, of New Waterford, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.
He was born on February 1, 1930, in Salem, a son of the late Earl and Isabel Rodgers Richardson.
Tom was a graduate of Lisbon High School and had worked various jobs over the years including insurance sales....
Frieda Mae Bevington
Mar 24, 2026
Columbiana - Frieda Mae Bevington, age 81, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
She was born on July 22, 1944, in Salem, a daughter of the late Orville and Dorthea Christman Chellis.
Frieda grew up working on her family farm and had a hard work ethic instilled in her...
Jack David Shook
Mar 19, 2026
Jack David Shook of East Palestine, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with his loving wife, Laurie by his side.
Jack was born June 24, 1949, to the late Dorothy and John Shook. A resident of East Palestine, Jack was a member of the East Palestine High School Bulldogs class of 1967. Upon graduation, Jack...
Anna May Hatch
Mar 17, 2026
Salem- Anna May Hatch died peacefully on March 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 24, 1935, in Altoona, PA., the daughter of Edwin and Fay Swope Wertz. She attended the Cathedral School in Altoona and graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1953.
She was employed by the W.T. Grant Co. and the Middle Department of Fire Underwriters....
Robert "Butch" Householder
Mar 13, 2026
Salem - Robert "Butch" Householder, age 78, of Salem, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at home with his nephew Bob by his side.
He was born on September 14, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Margaret Cronogue Householder.
Butch was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. He served his...
Marlyn "Marilyn" Waterbeck
Mar 11, 2026
Salem – Marlyn “Marilyn” Waterbeck, age 89, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children.
She was born on March 10, 1937, in Blue Jay, WV, a daughter of the late Herbert and Clarice McKinney Smith.
Marilyn was a woman of faith and attended the First Methodist Church of Salem. She was a devoted...
Richard Delbert Guy
Mar 11, 2026
Columbiana - Richard Delbert Guy, age 84, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana Surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on May 23, 1941, in Salem, son of the late Charles Guy. He grew up in Elkton with his grandmother Lillian Stack, where he became a permanent fixture in his...
Rebecca Ann Hively
Mar 10, 2026
New Waterford - Rebecca Ann Hively, 73, of New Waterford, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home, with her family by her side, after a year of declining health.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Roy; her sons, Aaron (Melissa), Joel (Tracey), and Luke (Abby); and her nine grandchildren: Tres, Blythe, Ezra, Tyller, Sarah, Isaac, Lucas,...
Patricia L. Foltz
Mar 10, 2026
"Together Again"
Columbiana - Patricia L. Foltz, 86, of Columbiana, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026.
She was born on May 20, 1939, in Rossiter, PA, a daughter of the late Olen and Laura Baun Dunmire and had resided in Columbiana County most of her life. In addition to raising her family and helping her...
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