Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Columbiana – Virginia Pancake, 101, of Columbiana passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Virginia was born in Beaver Falls PA on September 24, 1923, the daughter of immigrants from Romania and Hungary, the late Michael and Anna Popa Simplican.

Virginia moved to Rogers where they owned a strawberry farm until she moved to Columbiana,...

Jan 24, 2025

Salem - Charlotte McLaughlin, age 87, of Salem, died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare, Salem.

She was born on March 20, 1937, in Elkton, daughter of the late Earl and Helen Barnes Smith.

Charlotte was a member of the Columbiana Nazarene Church. She worked side by side with her husband at...

Jan 23, 2025

Negley - Kurt H. Todd, P.E., age 55, of Negley, died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on November 3, 1969, in Salem, son of the late Howard "Bud" and Virginia “Babe” Sutherin Todd.

Kurt was a graduate of East Palestine High School and Youngstown State...

Jan 17, 2025

Petersburg - Patrick A. Lucash, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman after a short illness.

Patrick was born on November 1, 1950, in Belleville, IL, son of the late J. Benjamin and Mary Jo Bann Lucash.

As a proud veteran he served...

Jan 16, 2025

East Palestine - Michael Patrick Flaherty, age 66 originally from Beaver Falls, PA passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday January 16, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with his wife Dana M. Kyker by his side. He was born on January 29, 1958, in Beaver Falls, PA, the son of the late Martin A....

Jan 16, 2025

Megan Elizabeth (Gouldsberry) Carl, 44, of Columbiana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2025 after suffering a medical emergency. Megan was born on July 14, 1980 to Lorri (Whitacre) and the late Bill Gouldsberry of Columbiana. Megan was the first grandchild and quickly became the focus of the family's love and attention. She excelled in track and went...

Jan 15, 2025

Columbiana - Wayne R. Sitler, 88, a lifelong resident of Columbiana, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at The Inn At Old Saybrook.

Mr. Sitler was born on November 17, 1936, in Salem, OH, a son of the late Robert and Leah Crawford Sitler and had made Columbiana his home his entire life.

Wayne...

Jan 14, 2025

Leetonia - David Jacob Goerig, age 66, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 29, 1958, in Salem, Ohio, a son of Francis L. Goerig Jr. and Helen Haus Goerig.  David was a lifelong resident of the area.

David was a 1976 graduate...

Jan 14, 2025

Columbiana- Richard Lewis Hannen, known to many as "Pappy”, was born on March 24, 1947, in Washington, PA. He peacefully passed away on January 14, 2025, at his home. Pap Rich was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, who touched the lives of all who knew him with his fun-loving heart and unique sense of humor.

Jan 13, 2025

East Palestine - Jacqueline “Jacquie” Whitehead, 82, of East Palestine, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Jacqueline was born on May 13, 1942, in East Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Earl and Ida Kallio Cope.

Jacquie had worked for Insul Company, All-Brite and Brittain...

Jan 13, 2025

Lisbon - Darren P. Kyser, age 59, of Lisbon, died suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born on June 27, 1965, in Salem, a son of Nancy Merino Hershey and the late Harry Kyser Jr.

Darren had worked as a truck driver for Liberty...

Jan 13, 2025

East Palestine - Jacqueline Whitehead, 82, of East Palestine, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Jacqueline was born on May 13, 1942, in East Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Earl and Ida Kallio Cope.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date....

Jan 11, 2025

Salem - Jim McLaughlin, Sr. "Rooster", age 89, of Salem, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare, Salem.

He was born on March 23, 1935, in West Point, son of the late Lawrence and Viola Cusick McLaughlin.

Jim was the owner and operator of C & J Trucking and worked alongside various...

Jan 11, 2025

Cortland - Sam Penn, age 77, of Cortland, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Lake Vista in Cortland.

He was born on July 17, 1947, in Warren, the son of the late Jack and Ruth Garrett Penn.

Sam was a 1965 graduate of Lakeview High School and was a proud veteran of the...

Jan 9, 2025

New Waterford - James "Jim" R. Gallagher, age 80, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hospice House Poland.

He was born on July 16, 1944, in Weirton, WV, son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Virginia Gallagher Sgalla.

Jim had worked as a mail carrier in Boardman for 35 years, served...

Jan 5, 2025

New Waterford - Sandra "Sandy" Robb, age 82, of New Waterford, died on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine.

She was born on June 25, 1942, in Negley, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Florence Eileen Murphy Minamyer.

Sandy graduated from East Palestine High School and was a...

Dec 30, 2024

Leetonia - It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Robert H. Kornbau, age 96, on Monday December 30, 2024, in Chandler, AZ, formerly of Leetonia, Ohio.

Robert was born October 14, 1928, in Salem, Ohio, the son of Norman and Louella Kornbau of Washingtonville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Leetonia High School in 1946 and...

Dec 30, 2024

Warren - Stella "Penny" Yanick, age 79, of Warren, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland.

She was born on January 16, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Stella Clark Yanick.

Penny had worked as an administrative assistant for many years for both Anthem Blue Cross Blue...

Dec 27, 2024

New Waterford - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Moore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on December 27, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on April 21, 1944, in Salem Ohio.  Kenny lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to...

Dec 27, 2024

New Waterford – Timothy Bradford Wilson, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.

A lifelong resident of New Waterford, he was born on May 1, 1955, son of the Late Harry and Kathleen Prater Wilson.

He was a 1973 Graduate of Crestview High School. He loved to tow cars,...