Obituaries

Dec 21, 2024

Columbiana - Robert "Bob" Washabaugh, age 82, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

He was born on January 25, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert S. and Doris Davis Washabaugh.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Army...

Dec 21, 2024

Columbiana - Dorothy E. Zimmerman, 96, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on November 29, 1928, in Leetonia, daughter of the late John and Anna Dupal Kiliany.

Dorothy had worked for Glacier Howard's Johnson as a hotel manager and prior to that she worked at The...

Dec 19, 2024

Leetonia - Jackie D. Fields, age 77, of Leetonia, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Leetonia.

He was born on July 24, 1947, in Salineville, son of the late Jack and Nollie Messer Fields.

Jackie had worked as a Truck Driver and served in the U.S. Army. He was a simple...

Dec 18, 2024

Leetonia - John W. Rohrer, age 75, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on June 1, 1949, in Salem, son of the late Walter and Mary Raddick Rohrer.

John had worked as a die maker for General Motors, Lordstown and obtained an associate’s degree...

Dec 17, 2024

Leetonia - Janet Lynn Slagle, age 56, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on February 27, 1968, in Salem, daughter of Richard and Heidemarie Volland Dressel.

Janet had worked as an apartment manager with Briargate Apartments in Salem and Meadowview apartments in East...

Dec 15, 2024

Columbiana - Robert "Bob" J. Halfhill Sr., age 70, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on September 13, 1954, in Freedom, PA, son of the late Hobert and Kathleen Rogers Halfhill.

Bob had worked as a truck driver throughout his life and was a diehard...

Dec 15, 2024

Leetonia - Betty Lou Stoffer, age 90, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.

She was born on May 21, 1934, in New Waterford, a daughter of the late Floyd and Louise Garrod Webber.

Betty had worked as a teacher for over thirty years...

Dec 14, 2024

Columbiana – Grace L. Bakondy, age 84, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on October 23, 1940, in Sharon, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Peter and Amelia Antonelli Valentino.

As a young woman, Grace worked for General Motors before leaving to pursue her...

Dec 9, 2024

Kathi Sue Whitehead, age 56, of Salem, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on November 17, 1968, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, a daughter of the late Homer and Margaret Handschy Hoffman.

Kathi was a graduate of Salem High School and dedicated most of her time to...

Nov 30, 2024

Columbiana - John E "Jack, Curly" Crawford, age 94, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at The Inn at Old Saybrook, Columbiana.

He was born on March 5, 1930, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Mary Simonds Crawford.

John was a 1947 graduate of Salem High School and served in the...

Nov 30, 2024

Columbiana - W. Owen Unkefer, 67, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Tresa Hahlen Unkefer and his children.

Owen was born February 3, 1957, in Alliance, son of the late William Glen Unkefer and Jane Willis Unkefer. From there, his life was a framework of love, labor, and community spirit that...

Nov 26, 2024

JAMESTOWN, NC - Stanley E. Yeager, age 98, has gone to live with Jesus. Born in Columbiana, Ohio on April 16, 1926, he was the son of Ralph W. and Bernice M Sailors Yeager. He attended Columbiana Grade School, Clarkson Grade School and graduated from New Waterford High School in 1944.  He served for two years with the 75th...

Nov 25, 2024

Columbiana - Barbra “JoJo” Jo Donnalley, 46, of Columbiana, Ohio, peacefully passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with renal disease.

Barbra was born on July 31, 1978 to Harold and Donna Donnalley in Salem, Ohio.  She attended Columbiana High School, as well as the Columbia County Career Center where...

Nov 22, 2024

Leetonia - Lisa Ann Becka, age 58, of Leetonia, passed away after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer, on Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home in Leetonia.

She was born on May 20, 1966, in Cleveland, the daughter of Patricia Cadek Becka and the late Albert Becka.

Lisa was a graduate of...

Nov 21, 2024

Viola Mae Neuenschwander was born on September 24, 1936 in Salem, OH, daughter to the late Mabel and Henry Riehl.

Viola peacefully passed to her heavenly reward on November 21, 2024 at the age of 88 years and 58 days.

She married Harry Neuenschwander on October 7, 1956.

Viola will be fondly remembered...

Nov 20, 2024

Leetonia - Anthony "Bozo" Boso, age 48, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.

He was born on October 30, 1976, in Salem, the son of Donald and Crystal Heverly Boso.

Anthony, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Bozo”, was a simple man.  In his early...

Nov 16, 2024

Lisbon - Frederic Springer, Jr. age 68, of Lisbon, died on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

Frederic was born on August 24, 1956, in Salem, OH, son of the late Frederic and Martha Jones Springer, Sr.

Frederic loved to “tinker” and was known for taking apart just about anything for scrap....

Nov 13, 2024

East Palestine - Carlyn Alice Patricia Tigelman was born on November 6, 2024, and passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Akron Children’s NICU at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman. Carlyn was 7 days old and had fought a strong and courageous fight her whole life.

She is survived by her loving parents, Steven and Josalyn Tigelman;...

Nov 13, 2024

Irene A. Starr, age 94, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024.

Irene was born on June 17, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Anna Dubrosky Faddock.

Irene married Michael J. Starr by Rev. Peter Oleksiw at Holy Trinity Church in Youngstown, Ohio on February 7, 1948.  She was...

Nov 8, 2024

Donald E. Dilling, age 76, of Leetonia, died on Friday, November 8, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 3, 1948, in East Palestine, son of the late Jesse Dilling and Helen Gorby Dilling Minamyer.

Donald had worked as a cement truck driver for Chappell and Zimmerman, Salem. ...