Obituaries

Margaret "Peg" Elser Kirk

Feb 25, 2025

Columbiana - Margaret "Peg" Elser Kirk, age 81, of Columbiana, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

She was born on March 31, 1943, in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Louise Wilson Blagg.

Peg was a 1961 graduate of East...

Carolyn L. (Rowlands) Crawford

Feb 25, 2025

Carolyn L. Crawford, age 93, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at The Inn at Old Saybrook, Columbiana.

She was born on October 18, 1931, in Salem, daughter of the late Darrell and Violet Ramsey Rowlands.

Carolyn was a 1950 graduate of Salem High School, she moved to Virginia in 1968 with her...

Charolette Bussard

Feb 23, 2025

Columbiana - Charolette Bussard, age 76, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at , Columbiana.

She was born on June 11, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was raised by her late uncle and aunt, Ralph and Dora Brown, her adoptive parents.

Charolette was an excellent cook, early in life she enjoyed frequent trips...

Paul S. Deprill

Feb 18, 2025

Columbiana - Paul S. Deprill, age 59, of Columbiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on October 22, 1965, in Allentown, PA, son of the late Robert and Alberta Miller Deprill.

Paul worked as a forklift operator for Century Container in Columbiana for 22...

Mary "Eileen" (Milhoan) Phillips

Feb 18, 2025

Alliance - Mary "Eileen" Phillips, age 83, formerly of Salem, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alliance.

Eileen was born on July 11, 1941, in Newcomerstown, a daughter of the late William and Helen Smith Milhoan.

Eileen was an Avon consultant for 40 plus years...

Janet Rae Repasky

Feb 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Janet Rae Repasky, who left us on February 17, 2025, at the age of 54.

Born to John and Cheri Repasky on January 21, 1971 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Janet was a remarkable soul who had an extraordinary...

Jeffrey L. Mclaughlin

Feb 17, 2025

New Waterford - Jeffrey L. McLaughlin, age 72, of New Waterford, died on Monday, February 17, 2025, at his home in New Waterford.

He was born on January 1, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Kenneth and Ramona Ward McLaughlin.

Throughout his life Jeffrey had worked for Adamson Tank Co. in East Palestine, NRM...

Jason Leroy Shaum

Feb 17, 2025

Columbiana- Jason Leroy Shaum, 88, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, February 17, 2025, at his home in Columbiana, OH. He was born on July 9, 1936, to the late Harvey and Susannah Shaum. In his youth he accepted the Lord as his Savior and was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church.

On November 17,...

Stella Barbara Cook

Feb 16, 2025

North Lima - Stella Cook, 89, of North Lima, died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Aventura at Assumption Village, North Lima.

She was born on April 8, 1935 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Stanley and Anele Maskeliunas Bundza.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Tara Elizabeth Doll

Feb 15, 2025

East Palestine – On February 15, 2025, God decided to take Tara Elizabeth Doll home. Tara passed away at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 19, 1976, in Youngstown, daughter of Charles “Chuck” and Joyce Hart Doll and lived most of her life in East Palestine....

Meaghan (Winters) Mullen

Feb 15, 2025

Salem - Meaghan Mullen, age 46, of Salem, died on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

She was born on July 30, 1978, in Salem, daughter of Melvin and Linda Perkins Winters.

Meaghan had worked as a Registered Veterinary Technician at Fairfield Animal Hospital for over 20 years until 2022. She enjoyed nature, hiking, animals, music and...

Bonnie Sue Mauch

Feb 14, 2025

Columbiana - Bonnie Sue Mauch, age 70, of Columbiana, died on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on September 15, 1954, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Daniel and Rita Gessner Mauch.

Bonnie was a graduate of Canfield High School and Kent State University.  She was...

George B. Brown

Feb 14, 2025

Columbiana - It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of George Burl Brown, Jr., age 66, of Columbiana, who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2025. He is now in the loving arms of God.

He was born on November 9, 1958, in Salem, a son of Katherine Lucille Stock Parsons...

Iva "Toots" (Roller) Carmelo

Feb 13, 2025

Iva "Toots" Carmelo, age 88, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Lexington Place Assisted Living in Salem.

She was born on June 14, 1936, in Lisbon, the youngest daughter of the late Roy and Louise Jenkins Roller.

Toots was a proud 1954 graduate of Leetonia High School and worked as an Administrative...

Sydney Ann (Smith) Hardenbrook

Feb 12, 2025

Sydney Ann Hardenbrook, born on June 19, 1935, in Flint, MI, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.

She was the beloved daughter of Sidney and Alice Smith, who preceded her in death, along with her sons, Michael and Matthew Hardenbrook. She is survived by her children, Clinton (Diane) Hardenbrook of Columbiana and Mary (Robert) Justice of...

Lorraine (Tamper) Shaughnessy

Feb 5, 2025

Columbiana - Lorraine Shaughnessy, age 96, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center in Poland.

She was born on December 1, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of the late Riley and Josephine Falvo Tamper.

Lorraine was a graduate of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, PA and...

Leah J. Crowl

Feb 3, 2025

Columbiana - Leah J. Crowl, age 75, of Columbiana, died on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on August 23, 1949, in Salem, a daughter of the late Charles and Elinor Esterly Crowl.

Leah was a graduate of Crestview High School and had worked as an insurance agent for several...

Trevor M Rummel

Feb 3, 2025

Trevor M. Rummel, 72 of Leetonia passed away at home on Monday surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

Trevor is survived by his wife of 51 years Tabetha Strang, his daughter Maggie of Beloit, his son Tanner (Elisa) of Leetonia, his brother Scott (Victoria) of Elyria and his beloved pugs Katie, Bob, and Bernadette.  He...

Clarence Louis Hole

Feb 2, 2025

Clarence Louis Hole, 92, of Clarkson, died on February 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born April 10, 1932, in Clarkson to Louis and Mildred Van Fossen Hole, Clarence was a lifelong resident of Clarkson. He graduated from the former New Waterford High School in 1950.

Clarence...

Kathy (Feezle) Mclemore

Jan 30, 2025

Kathleen Bernadette “Kathy” McLemore, age 70 of Columbiana, OH passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2025.  She was born on January 15, 1955, in Salem, OH to the late Blanche and John Feezle.

Kathy married her soulmate, Terry, on November 20, 1977 sharing 48 years of marriage.  She worked at Compco in Columbiana,...