Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Gene Otho Edgar, a long-time resident of Columbiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana, OH.  He was blessed to have been able to live at home until the last 2 weeks of his life.

Gene was born to Leslie Otho Edgar and Carolyn Ellen...

Sep 7, 2023

Leetonia – Karen M. Kyser, age 75, of Leetonia, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 2, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine Niles Heim.

Karen was a graduate of Boardman High School and had worked as a bartender for...

Sep 5, 2023

"Together Again"

Salem - Mary M. Foor, age 78, of Salem, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

She was born on July 20, 1945, in Roaring Spring, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Mae Mock Bloom.

Mary, affectionately known by her CB handle as “Apache...

Sep 4, 2023

Columbiana - Joann Elizabeth Moore, age 85, of Columbiana, died on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

She was born on May 23, 1938, in Findlay, OH, the daughter of the late Homer and Lola Hosafros Arras.

Joann was a 1956 graduate of Liberty Benton High School.  She...

Sep 1, 2023

Washingtonville- Carl “Pete” Mathey, 86, of Washingtonville passed away September 1, 2023, at his home with his family beside him. Pete was born May 4, 1937, in Franklin Square, the son of Henry and Thelma Burgham Mathey.  He married Donna “Sis” Weikart in 1959, making Washingtonville their lifelong home.

Pete worked early in life as a heavy...

Aug 31, 2023

"Together Again"

Leetonia — Eugene Edward Greier, 86, of Leetonia, died unexpectedly Aug. 31, 2023 in his back yard between his beloved silver maple tree and his garden, both which he planted himself.

Born Aug. 4, 1937 in Adyeville, Ind., he was the son of John W. and Anna Higgins Wehringer Greier and moved to the Salem...

Aug 25, 2023

Leesburg, FL -Susan C. Yokley, 67, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of East Palestine, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 following a short illness.

Susan was born on October 14, 1955, in Rome, NY, daughter of the late William and Geraldine Disburger Brown.

Susan had worked as a registered nurse for various hospitals in the...

Aug 25, 2023

Leetonia - Irma Jean Dattilio, age 77, of Leetonia, died peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

She was born on March 5, 1946, in Salem, daughter of the late Daniel and Fern Allison Kenst.

Jean was a homemaker, a seamstress and a member of St. Jude Roman...

Aug 23, 2023

New Waterford - Luna Evans, age 5 weeks, of New Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 20, 2023, in Akron, daughter of Matthew and Casey Evans, formerly Casey Carman.

Luna was a miracle baby and a little sunflower that brought joy to her entire family....

Aug 23, 2023

Columbiana - Ona J. Kitt, age 91, of Columbiana, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1932, in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Erroll Tipton and Agnes Eells Cresanto.

Ona was a graduate of Fairfield High School and was a member of...

Aug 23, 2023

Leetonia – Aleatha Ann Dilling, age 74, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 9, 1949, in Charlottesville, VA, daughter of the late Ralph and Zelma Estes Thomas.

Aleatha had worked for Redex, Salem and the Morning Journal, Lisbon....

Aug 22, 2023

Columbiana - Mrs. Ihla "Jean" Ziegler-Barrow, age 90, of Columbiana, passed away at her home, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

She was born on October 30, 1932, in Salem, a daughter of the late Pearl and Maggie Wood Clawges.

Jean was a graduate of Columbiana High School and was a member of the First United...

Aug 20, 2023

Columbiana - Claude A. Berry, Sr., age 85, of Columbiana, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.

He was born on June 27, 1938, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Andrew Berry and the late Harriet Robinson Berry-Heaton.

Claude was a graduate of Beaver Falls...

Aug 19, 2023

Columbiana - Matthew L. Benner, age 47, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on July 16, 1976, in Salem, a son of Anne Barkley Brown, and the late Lawrence Benner.

Matthew was a graduate of Crestview High School and was currently working as...

Aug 11, 2023

Youngstown - Gerald D. Felger "Bud", age 92, of Youngstown, died on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland.

He was born on November 5, 1930, in East Palestine, son of the late William and Fay Justison Felger.

Gerald worked as a Fire Fighter for 27 years and had other various jobs throughout his...

Aug 8, 2023

East Palestine - Donna M. Fegert, age 65, of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on April 10, 1958, in Salem, daughter of the late Laura Riggs Norton.

Donna is survived by her husband, Timothy Fegert; daughter, Alyssa Fegert of East Palestine; three...

Aug 7, 2023

Karen Santelmo, age 60, of New Waterford, died on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born on June 2, 1963, in Butler, PA, daughter of the late Ray and Kay Steffler.

Karen was a loving mother and sister who touched the souls of those who knew her. Her memory will live on...

Aug 3, 2023

Columbiana - Larry E. Snyder, age 81, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland.

Larry was born on January 31, 1942, in Salem, a son of the late Robert and D. Virginia Stephens Snyder.

Larry held many jobs. He had been a plant foreman for the former NRM in Columbiana...

Aug 1, 2023

Salem - John A. McCullough, age 76, of Salem, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem.

He was born on January 17, 1947, in Philipsburg, PA, a son of the late Elizabeth Demko Shearer and Robert McCullough.

John had worked as an autoworker for G.M. Lordstown and was an...

Aug 1, 2023

Lisbon - Margaret "Maggie" Wyatt, 80, of Lisbon went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 with her family and best friend Dixie Blake by her side.

She was born on March 15, 1943, in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late, Merle and JR Null and graduated from Columbiana.

Maggie will be remembered...