Obituaries
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
Patricia L. Foltz
Mar 10, 2026
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 husband...
Larry Brown
Mar 6, 2026
Columbiana - Larry Brown, 86, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2026.
Larry was born on February 10, 1940, in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late John W. and Geneva Milhorn Brown.
Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force for eight years, carrying the values of dedication and service with him throughout his life. Following his military...
Drew Tkach
Mar 6, 2026
Washingtonville - Drew Tkach, age 66, of Washingtonville, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland.
Drew was born on June 27, 1959, in Youngstown, son of the late Michael and Arlene Berkebile Tkach.
Drew had worked as an electronic technician and was self employed for many years. He enjoyed helping others in his community. He also enjoyed motorcycle...
David L. Keeler
Mar 2, 2026
Leetonia - David L. Keeler, 89, of Leetonia, died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.
He was born on March 4, 1936, in Berlin Center, OH, a son of the late Gerald and Dorothy Harshman Keeler and had lived in the area most of his life.
He was a graduate of Berlin Center High...
Norma Jean Hurst Wolfe
Feb 28, 2026
New Waterford - Norma Jean Hurst Wolfe of New Waterford passed away on February 28th at 72 years of age. Mrs. Wolfe was born January 4, 1954 in Salem, the daughter of John and Norma L. Wilson Hurst. Jean was a 1973 graduate of Beaver Local High School and was married to her high school sweetheart, Stephen Wolfe, on September...
Linda S. Troy
Feb 27, 2026
Leetonia - Linda S. Troy, age 82, of Leetonia, died on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
She was born on September 4, 1943, in Salem, OH, daughter of the late John and Nelly McDonald Sommers.
Linda had worked as a waitress at several local establishments over the years and had belonged to several clubs including the Leetonia ITAM...
John E Scheel
Feb 27, 2026
Columbiana - John E. Scheel, age 70, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home.
He was born on October 8, 1955, in Salem, son of the late Nels and Elaine Carlisle Scheel.
John worked as a superintendent for Columbiana Foundry Co. for 46 years, it was like a second home to him, and he considered the...
Timothy H Powers
Feb 25, 2026
East Palestine - Timothy H. Powers, age 69, of East Palestine, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home in East Palestine.
He was born on October 24, 1956, in New Brighton, PA, son of the late Paul and Martha Jane Linzey Powers.
Timothy was a member of the Carpenters Union in Seattle and Ohio. He worked for many years...
Kenneth William Robb
Feb 18, 2026
Kenneth William Robb lived the American Dream in this world and was prepared by God's saving grace for the next.
Ken was born May 2,1952 to William G. Robb and Betty Lou (Stoffer) Robb Beight in Salem, Ohio. By God's grace, Ken was born again in October 1999 at a couple's retreat hosted by Jesus Is the Key Ministry, founded by...
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...
MaryAnne Hart
Feb 13, 2026
New Waterford - MaryAnne Hart, 87, of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 13, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born at home on September 8, 1938, MaryAnne was the only child of Ralph T. and Dorothy (Huff) Elliott. She was Salutatorian of the Fairfield High School class of 1956 and graduated with honors from...
David L. Smith
Feb 13, 2026
Washingtonville - David L. Smith, age 79, of Washingtonville, died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
He was born on November 9, 1946, in Salem, a son of the late William and Elizabeth McFee Smith.
David was a 1965 graduate of Leetonia High School and had worked as a machine repairman for GM Lordstown for...
Larry F. Mills
Feb 10, 2026
Columbiana - Larry Frederick Mills, age 77, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home in Columbiana.
He was born on December 13, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bruce and Bette Bauman Mills.
Larry was a 1968 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown and had worked as a self-employed truck driver for 48 years,...
Jeffrey J. Ackerman
Feb 9, 2026
Jeffrey J. Ackerman, age 60, of Enon Valley, PA, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem.
He was born on December 10, 1965, in Youngstown, OH, son of Karen Poultan Ackerman and the late Donald Ackerman.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.
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