Obituaries

Apr 20, 2024

Salem - Donald Eugene Stoffer, age 92, of Salem, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Continuing Health Care of Lisbon.

He was born on April 24, 1931, in Salem, son of the late Leo and Mona Sloan Stoffer.

Donald had worked as a salesman with Sears before trying his hand at farming for a...

Apr 16, 2024

Salem - Shelton "Shaky" Eugene McCoy, age 58, of Salem, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born on October 22, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gene and Vera Joyce McCoy.

Shelton, or Shaky as his family and friends knew him, began his career...

Apr 13, 2024

New Waterford - Pamela A. Colella, age 64, of New Waterford, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Pam was born on December 25, 1959, in Salem, daughter of the late Cecil and Ruth Drummond Beight.

She had worked...

Apr 11, 2024

New Waterford - Ron W. Boyer, age 61, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on September 17, 1962, in Salem, OH, son of the late Walter Boyer and Susan Miller.

Ronald had worked as a Mechanic for C and K Petroleum and Meyers...

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Yvonne Hill, age 59, of New Middletown, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving daughters and family. She was born on March 19, 1965, in New Brighton, PA, daughter of Wayne Hutchison and Darlene Headley Exposito.

She was a cherished mother and Memaw whose life was a testament to selflessness and...

Apr 5, 2024

Columbiana – Jack L. Guy, Sr. 91, of Columbiana, died peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Guy was born on July 20, 1932, in Rogers, OH, a son of the late Clarence and Olive McMahan Guy and had lived in this area all his life.  He was a 1950 graduate of Columbiana High...

Mar 29, 2024

East Palestine - With profound sadness, we announce the loss of Sherryl “Sherry” L. Cartwright, who peacefully left this world on Friday, March 29th, at the age of 79. She was born on April 23, 1944, in East Palestine to Richard Berresford and Vivien (Kachner) Gallatin and remained a steadfast resident of her hometown until the end of her...

Mar 25, 2024

Donna M. Dunn, age 87, of New Waterford, passed away March 25, 2024, at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, FL.

Donna was born on May 21, 1936, in Rogers, to Moss Baker and Pauline (Reddick) Baker.

Donna was a member of the First Church of Christ in East Palestine and when in Citrus County...

Mar 20, 2024

Patrick C. Snow, age 71, of Malvern, formerly of Washingtonville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, of injuries received in an automobile accident.

He was born on April 1, 1952, in Salem, a son of Robert B. and Jean M. Hunter Snow and had lived in the area most of his life....

Mar 17, 2024

Columbiana - Roberta “Bobbi” Lower, age 82, of Columbiana, passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

She was born on June 19, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Grace Brown Garver.

Bobbi had worked as an office manager for PHD Manufacturing for 23...

Mar 15, 2024

Columbiana - Joseph A. Chaplow, age 72, of Columbiana, died on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.

He was born on January 2, 1952, in Salem, son of the late Glenn Chaplow and Sarah Gorby Chaplow Smith.

Joseph attended school in East Palestine until his senior year when he moved to Columbiana, he was...

Mar 14, 2024

East Palestine - George W. Montgomery, Jr., age 76, of East Palestine, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Hospice House, Poland.

He was born on April 19, 1947, in East Palestine, OH, son of the late Goerge and Dorothy Kraus Montgomery, Sr.

George had worked Adamson Tank, East Palestine and went on to retire...

Mar 5, 2024

Timothy J VanHorn, age 74, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown.

He was born on August 3, 1949, in Columbiana, a son of the late Leon and Ethel Allison VanHorn..

Timothy had worked as a machinist for NRM, McNeal and after retiring he continued to...

Mar 3, 2024

Pamela Beth “Pam” Schweikert, age 72, who was currently living at Sunrise of Minnetonka Assisted Living in Minnetonka, MN, and formerly of Plymouth and Maple Grove, MN, passed away due to a short illness on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN, surrounded by friends.

She was born on December 23,...

Mar 3, 2024

Columbiana - Janice C. Hetrick, age 83, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

She was born on October 9, 1940, in West Virginia, daughter of the late Harold and Alice Gorby Hieronimus.

Janice had worked as a toll collector for Ohio Turnpike.  She was...

Mar 1, 2024

Columbiana - Anthony "Tony" Bernard, age 70, of Columbiana, died on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on June 4, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Anthony and Josephine Troy Bernard.

Tony was a graduate of Leetonia High School and grew up attending St. Patrick Catholic...

Feb 28, 2024

­­­Margaret Anne “Peg” Coalmer, age 90, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Peg spent her final days surrounded by friends and family visiting from across the country.

Peg was born on May 14, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Grace Brown Garver.

Peg grew...

Feb 27, 2024

Columbiana - David F. Moore, age 52, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on December 25, 1971, in Akron, son of Douglas and Joann Arras Moore.

David was well known for always lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

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Feb 24, 2024

Leetonia - Betty S. Beight, age 92, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Caprice Health Care Center, North Lima.

She was born on May 4, 1931, in North Georgetown, daughter of the late Harry and Helen Hawkins Stoffer.

Betty had worked as a treasurer for Crestview Local School District for 29 years...

Feb 20, 2024

Harry Marvin Lafferre, age 86, of Lisbon, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 11:42 p.m. at The Meridian Center in North Carolina.

He was born on October 3, 1937, in Wood County, WV, son of the late Otto and Ora Gladwell Lafferre.

Harry had worked as an ice cream maker and was a member...