Obituaries

Larry Brown

Larry Brown

Mar 6, 2026

Columbiana - Larry Brown, 86, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2026.

Larry was born on February 10, 1940, in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late John W. and Geneva Milhorn Brown.

Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force for eight years, carrying the values of dedication and service with him throughout his life. Following his military...

Drew Tkach

Drew Tkach

Mar 6, 2026

Washingtonville - Drew Tkach, age 66, of Washingtonville, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland.

Drew was born on June 27, 1959, in Youngstown, son of the late Michael and Arlene Berkebile Tkach.

Drew had worked as an electronic technician and was self employed for many years. He enjoyed helping others in his community. He also enjoyed motorcycle...

David L. Keeler

David L. Keeler

Mar 2, 2026

Leetonia - David L. Keeler, 89, of Leetonia, died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

He was born on March 4, 1936, in Berlin Center, OH, a son of the late Gerald and Dorothy Harshman Keeler and had lived in the area most of his life.

He was a graduate of Berlin Center High...

Norma Jean Hurst Wolfe

Norma Jean Hurst Wolfe

Feb 28, 2026

New Waterford - Norma Jean Hurst Wolfe of New Waterford passed away on February 28th at 72 years of age. Mrs. Wolfe was born January 4, 1954 in Salem, the daughter of John and Norma L. Wilson Hurst. Jean was a 1973 graduate of Beaver Local High School and was married to her high school sweetheart, Stephen Wolfe, on September...

Linda S. Troy

Linda S. Troy

Feb 27, 2026

Leetonia - Linda S. Troy, age 82, of Leetonia, died on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

She was born on September 4, 1943, in Salem, OH, daughter of the late John and Nelly McDonald Sommers.

Linda had worked as a waitress at several local establishments over the years and had belonged to several clubs including the Leetonia ITAM...

John E Scheel

John E Scheel

Feb 27, 2026

Columbiana - John E. Scheel, age 70, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home.

He was born on October 8, 1955, in Salem, son of the late Nels and Elaine Carlisle Scheel.

John worked as a superintendent for Columbiana Foundry Co. for 46 years, it was like a second home to him, and he considered the...

Timothy H Powers

Timothy H Powers

Feb 25, 2026

East Palestine - Timothy H. Powers, age 69, of East Palestine, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home in East Palestine.

He was born on October 24, 1956, in New Brighton, PA, son of the late Paul and Martha Jane Linzey Powers.

Timothy was a member of the Carpenters Union in Seattle and Ohio. He worked for many years...

Kenneth William Robb

Kenneth William Robb

Feb 18, 2026

Kenneth William Robb lived the American Dream in this world and was prepared by God's saving grace for the next.

Ken was born May 2,1952 to William G. Robb and Betty Lou (Stoffer) Robb Beight in Salem, Ohio. By God's grace, Ken was born again in October 1999 at a couple's retreat hosted by Jesus Is the Key Ministry, founded by...

MaryAnne Hart

MaryAnne Hart

Feb 13, 2026

New Waterford - MaryAnne Hart, 87, of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 13, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born at home on September 8, 1938, MaryAnne was the only child of Ralph T. and Dorothy (Huff) Elliott. She was Salutatorian of the Fairfield High School class of 1956 and graduated with honors from...

David L. Smith

David L. Smith

Feb 13, 2026

Washingtonville - David L. Smith, age 79, of Washingtonville, died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.

He was born on November 9, 1946, in Salem, a son of the late William and Elizabeth McFee Smith.

David was a 1965 graduate of Leetonia High School and had worked as a machine repairman for GM Lordstown for...

Larry F. Mills

Larry F. Mills

Feb 10, 2026

Columbiana - Larry Frederick Mills, age 77, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on December 13, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bruce and Bette Bauman Mills.

Larry was a 1968 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown and had worked as a self-employed truck driver for 48 years,...

Jeffrey J. Ackerman

Jeffrey J. Ackerman

Feb 9, 2026

Jeffrey J. Ackerman, age 60, of Enon Valley, PA, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem.

He was born on December 10, 1965, in Youngstown, OH, son of Karen Poultan Ackerman and the late Donald Ackerman.

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

Patricia A. Mogish

Patricia A. Mogish

Feb 8, 2026

Canfield – Patricia A. Mogish, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home in Canfield.

She was born on May 13, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Prokop Mogish.

Patricia was a 1962 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for 38 years at Ohio Edison before retiring...

Patricia L. Cunningham

Patricia L. Cunningham

Feb 7, 2026

Salem - Patricia L. Cunningham, 84, of Salem, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Mrs. Cunningham was born January 23, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary McGowan Genge and had lived in the area all of her life. She had been employed as a phlebotomist at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown for several years.

Her husband,...

Ida Arcuri

Ida Arcuri

Feb 7, 2026

Sebring - Ida Catignani Arcuri, formerly of East Liverpool and Columbiana, passed peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Copeland Oaks in Sebring. She was born February 15, 1932 in Vallecupa, in the province of L’Aquila, Italy. Ida held many titles in life: daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother, grandmother, helper, dear friend—all of which she embraced with love.

She grew up in a...

Nina Lee Wichert Parker

Nina Lee Wichert Parker

Feb 3, 2026

Columbiana - Nina Lee Wichert Parker, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland. She was admitted Monday after fighting a nearly two-year battle with ovarian cancer.

A 1958 graduate of Springfield Local High School she was a former Tiger cheerleader and a “Miss Springfield.” Nina attended Youngstown State and worked for...

Miriam Esterly Hutson

Miriam Esterly Hutson

Feb 3, 2026

Columbiana - In the early morning of February 3, 2026, Miriam Esterly Hutson left her loved ones to be reunited with her husband, John L. Hutson; her parents, Robert and Hildred Esterly; her sister, Ellen Clendenin; and her aunt and uncle, Helen and Roy Pavey.

Born on June 16, 1925, Miriam was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. As she...

Barbara Ellen Sullivan

Barbara Ellen Sullivan

Feb 2, 2026

New Waterford - Barbara Ellen Sullivan, age 84, of New Waterford, died on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in New Waterford.

She was born on July 30, 1941, in Salem, daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen Ocherman Davis.

Barbara was a graduate of Kent State University and worked as a elementary teacher in Lisbon.

Her husband, Richard W. Sullivan, Sr.,...

Betsy Theodore

Betsy Theodore

Feb 1, 2026

Columbiana - Betsy Theodore, age 41, of Columbiana, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her caring family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. While her time was cut far too short, Betsy lived with a ferocity and intentionality that ensured she packed a lifetime of memories into the years she was gifted.

She was...

Nicholas Wayne "Nick" Mango

Nicholas Wayne "Nick" Mango

Feb 1, 2026

Leetonia - Nicholas Wayne “Nick” Mango, 73, of Leetonia passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Hospice House.

Nick was born May 17, 1952, in Salem, a son of the late Patrick R. and Dorothy Ann Ewing Mango and had lived in the area all his life.

He was a 1970 graduate of Leetonia High School and was inducted in the Leetonia...