Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Bobbie "BobBob" (Sauerwein) Koran, a beacon of laughter and strength, embarked on her final

journey to the great beach in the sky on January 26, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on June 3, 1957 in Salem, Bobbie's zest for life and caring nature was a gift to all who knew her.

Bobbie's family...

Jan 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ashley Leigh Altomare

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Leigh Altomare who passed away in her home on January 18th, 2024, at the age of 38 years old.

Ashley was born on October 3rd,1985 in Salem, Ohio to Rick and Patty Altomare and became the...

Jan 18, 2024

Columbiana - Robert A. Bacon, age 66, of Columbiana, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born on January 7, 1958, in Salem, son of the late O. Edgar and Mina (Peg) Osberg Bacon.

Bob had worked as a welder and mechanic for C. Tucker Cope Construction and Associates for...

Jan 17, 2024

Kenneth "Chappy" Clark, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Ken was born on November 6, 1953, in Adrian, MI, son of the late James and Helen Cross Clark.

He pastored various churches, the longest tenure being 28 years at Columbiana Baptist Church where he was instrumental in...

Jan 17, 2024

Negley – Jane Ann Guy, age 88, of Negley, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on March 28, 1935, in Salem, the daughter of the late Dwayne Longanecker, Sr. and the late Catherine Longanecker Ulbrich.

Jane was a pillar of strength and kindness.  She leaves behind a...

Jan 15, 2024

East Palestine- Karen Bishop Shafer Baker, age 71, formerly of Salem and East Palestine, died early Monday morning, January 15, 2024, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.

Karen was born on February 13, 1952, in Salem, daughter of the late Donald and Emma Clemmer Bishop.

She had worked as a home...

Jan 12, 2024

New Waterford - Brenda Spalding Jacobs, age 57, of New Waterford, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on June 28, 1966, in Salem, a daughter of the late Wayne and Nancy Mikkonen Spalding.

Brenda was a graduate of East Palestine High School and spent...

Jan 11, 2024

New Waterford - Carren Chamberlin, 82 passed away January 11, 2024, at Christian House in East Palestine.

She was born August 22nd, 1941, daughter of the late Russell and Helen Rowland Bush.

Carren was a graduate of Greenford High School in 1959. She worked several years at NRM and went on to own and operate...

Jan 10, 2024

Columbiana- Richard S. “Dick” Souder, 97, a lifelong resident of Columbiana, died peacefully at Whispering Pines Village in Columbiana on January 10, 2024.

He was born on December 19, 1926, in Columbiana, a son of the late Otto Sr. and Olive Stewart Souder.

Dick was born and raised on the family dairy farm, now Arrowhead...

Jan 9, 2024

New Waterford – Our father, Raymond Lee Chamberlin, age 80, of New Waterford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Christian House Assisted Living in East Palestine.

Ray was born on April 8, 1943, in Salem, a son of the late Allan and Ruth Buhecker Chamberlin.

Ray took part in many activities and...

Jan 8, 2024

Leetonia - Carmella Rakes, age 89, of Leetonia, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 17, 1934, in Bishop, VA, a daughter of the late Salvatore Garzaniti and Mary Sardinell Lowe.

Carmella was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Leetonia and the...

Jan 1, 2024

Columbiana - Shirley Ann Stryffeler, 92, passed peacefully from this earth on Monday, January 1, 2024, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on August 24, 1931, in Paris, Ohio, to the late Edward and Myrtle McNutt Ryser. Deeply affected by The Great Depression, her childhood was spent living (blissfully content) in a basement home her...

Dec 29, 2023

Mary E. Ross, age 81, of Leetonia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on September 18, 1942, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Ralph and Susan Altomare.

Mary was a Homemaker and a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  She was highly involved with the Mission...

Dec 27, 2023

Our father, Gerald VanFossan, has gone home to God on December 27, 2023 after a terrible battle against Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. Our mother, Nancy, was the love of his life and has walked beside him through every step of this battle.  Gerald was born on November 19,1943 at the family farm in Leetonia, to his parents, the late...

Dec 23, 2023

Rogers - Dorothy M. Gumbel, age 91, of Rogers, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home after a brave fight with vascular dementia.

She was born on June 27, 1932, in East Palestine, OH, the daughter of the late Everett and Nancy Tullis George.

Dorothy was a graduate of New Waterford High...

Dec 20, 2023

Columbiana - Jim Freeman, age 82, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on December 27, 1940, in Canton, son of the late Roger and Mae Freeman.

James was a lifelong educator for over 42 years and contributed to countless schools over the years,...

Dec 17, 2023

Leetonia - Susan Kellner, age 69, of Leetonia, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 8, 1954, in Salem, daughter of Walter and Ruth Weber DeRhodes.

Susan is survived by her husband, James Kellner; three children, Sara (Jim) Graham of North Jackson, Valerie Bates of...

Dec 16, 2023

Canfield – Robert “Bob” Thomas, 84, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday December 16, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

He was born on August 20, 1939, in Canfield, to the late William E. and Mabel R. Thomas

Bob was a graduate of Canfield High School, class of 1957. He started Bob Thomas...

Dec 15, 2023

Columbiana - Leona "Cookie" Wentz, age 77, of Columbiana, died on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on February 3, 1946, in Salem, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Randolph Halverstadt.

Cookie had worked as a caregiver and was a member of the East Fairfield United Methodist Church....

Dec 15, 2023

Columbiana - Everett J. Lehman “Mr. Fix It”, age 77, of Columbiana, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 15, 2023.

He was born on December 7, 1946, in Salem, to the late Joseph and Thelma Good Lehman.

Everett retired from South Range schools after 33 and a half years as custodian, his...