Obituaries

Michael G. Pahanish

Jun 20, 2023

Leetonia-Michael G Pahanish, age 79 passed away with loved ones by his side on June 20th 2023.

He was born March 8th 1944, in Salem Ohio to the late Ann Graylok and Michael Pahanish.

He was one of eight children; James, Chuck, Joe, Edmund, Bill, Michael and Barbara.

Michael was a wonderful husband,...

Rodney "Rocky" Arthur Whitfield

Jun 16, 2023

Rodney "Rocky" Whitfield, age 77, of North Lima, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home in North Lima.

He was born on June 14, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Eleanor Haag Whitfield.

Rocky was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War...

Deborah (Dibacco) Jessop

Jun 13, 2023

Columbiana - Deborah Jessop, age 66, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on December 27, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late August and Virginia Walters DiBacco.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Hazel Elizabeth (Rhodes) Mosemann

Jun 5, 2023

Hazel Elizabeth Rhodes Mosemann of Salem, Ohio, departed this life on June 5, 2023, at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 18 days.

She was born in Columbiana, Ohio to Mark and Ina (Van Pelt) Rhodes on January 18, 1941.

On November 11, 1967, she was married to Joel Mosemann. This union was...

Paul "Coonie" R. Cowan

Jun 5, 2023

New Waterford - Paul "Coonie" R. Cowan, age 72, of New Waterford, passed away peacefully and pain free on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born on July 8, 1950, in Youngstown, son of the late Paul and Virginia Newton Cowan.

Paul served in...

Craig Matthew Snay

May 31, 2023

Columbiana - Craig Matthew Snay, age 51, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

He was born on March 30, 1972, in Salem, son of Richard and Joan McMurray Snay.

Craig had attended Kent State University, majoring in English literature and minoring in theater, he then...

Vicki Garrett

May 30, 2023

Washingtonville- Vicki Garrett, age 77, of Washingtonville, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 11, 1946 in Youngstown to Sidney Brobst and Betty Piper Brobst.

Vicki worked at various restaurants and as a home healthcare worker.  However, her number one job was caring for her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Virginia L. (Swaney) Harley

May 26, 2023

Lisbon - Virginia L. Harley, age 90, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023, at CrossRoads At Beaver Creek Assisted Living, East Liverpool.

She was born on September 21, 1932, in Rogers, a daughter of the late Morris and Lois Rambo Swaney.

Virginia was a graduate of New Waterford High School and...

James "Dan" Bennett

May 16, 2023

James "Dan" Bennett, age 79, of Negley, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

He was born on March 29, 1944, in Harper, KS, son of the late Lee and Edith Smart Bennett.

James was a Minister with various Churches of Christ throughout the country and upon moving...

Melissa L. (Darner) Mclean

May 14, 2023

Lisbon - Melissa L. McLean, age 52, of Lisbon, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home in Lisbon.

She was born on October 10, 1970, in Salem, the daughter of Janet Stallsmith Vogelhuber and the late Lawrence Darner.

Melissa had worked as a homemaker most of her life and had attended First Friends...

Alvin L. Carnes

May 11, 2023

Rogers - Alvin L. Carnes, age 67, of Rogers, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home in Rogers.

He was born on February 20, 1956, in East Liverpool, son of the late Shirlen and Emaline Anderson Carnes.

Alvin had worked in the steel industry. He enjoyed gardening, riding four wheelers, hunting and fishing....

Deborah Jean Hinten-Garrod

May 9, 2023

Leetonia – Deborah Jean Hinten-Garrod, age 67, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 13, 1955, in Salem, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Lovina Floor Hinten.

Deborah was a graduate of Wright State University where she obtained her master’s degree.  She worked...

Kaho D. Usis

May 8, 2023

East Palestine - Kaho D. Usis, age 44, of East Palestine, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 14, 1979, in Salem, a son of John and Mary “Joanie” Matroni Usis.

Kaho was a 1998 graduate of Leetonia High School and had worked as a...

Celia Mae (Bower) Sneddon

May 5, 2023

Celia Mae Sneddon passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, in Lake Placid, FL.

She was born on March 29, 1936, in Salem, Ohio, daughter of the late John Paul and Carolyn (Haas) Bower.

She worked for the Crestview Local School District as a cook for 29 years.  She had a love for gardening her...

John Albert Buffone, Sr.

May 4, 2023

John Albert Buffone, Sr., age 90, of Leetonia, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

He was born on December 8, 1932, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Albert and Carolina Arcurri Buffone.

When John was 3 years old, he returned to Italy with his family. ...

Michael J. Starr

Apr 27, 2023

Michael J. Starr, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Assumption Village, North Lima.

Michael was the first of nine children, born on July 18th, 1926 in Campbell, Ohio. He was the son of Michael Hvizdos and Josephine Heldt.

Michael and the former Irene Faddock were married by...

Virginia "Babe" Todd

Apr 23, 2023

Negley - Virginia "Babe" Todd, age 96, of Negley, died on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

She was born on August 15, 1926, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Melvin and Pearl Kibler Sutherin.

Virginia was a homemaker and a member of Negley United Methodist Church...

Thomas Paul Mollenkopf

Apr 19, 2023

East Palestine - Thomas Paul Mollenkopf, age 75, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a short illness.

He was born on May 4, 1947, in Salem, the son of the late Paul and Myrtle Anna Crabb Mollenkopf.

Thomas was a 1965 graduate of East...

Virginia "Ginny" A Hartley

Apr 18, 2023

Columbiana – Virginia “Ginny” A. Hartley, age 82, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 28, 1940, in Lisbon, daughter of the late Louis and Virginia Lodge Hedl.

Virginia attended Bowling Green University and worked as a 4th grade teacher for three years before going to...

Charles Glen Esenwein

Apr 18, 2023

Columbiana – Charles “Red” Glen Esenwein, age 89, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center, Columbiana.

He was born on September 3, 1933, in East Fairfield, son of the late Glen and Edith Newcomer Esenwein.

Red had worked as a machinist for the former NRM and Fordees and he...