Obituaries

Harry L. Musser

Feb 25, 2023

Columbiana - Harry L. Musser, age 75, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Wickshire Poland.

He was born on July 1, 1947, in Youngstown, son of the late Harry and Geraldine Zeiger Musser, and graduated in 1965 from of Canfield High School. Harry served in the U.S. Air Force where he was assigned to...

Kenneth C. Wehr

Feb 21, 2023

Lisbon — Kenneth C. Wehr of St. Rt. 154 passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle with renal disease. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Jenny.

Ken was born November 15, 1959, in Youngstown to Ralph and Edna Wehr. He was the eldest of four and grew up with many beloved pets, fishing...

Rita Marie Kriston Angel

Feb 21, 2023

Columbiana – Rita Marie Kriston Angel, age 88, of Columbiana, died, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 3, 1934, in Webster, PA, a daughter of the late George Nickolas and Mary Derringer Kriston.

Rita was a graduate of Rostraver High School Class of 1952 and furthered...

William "Bill" Taylor, Sr.

Feb 16, 2023

Canfield - William "Bill" Taylor, Sr., 62, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Bill was born on March 9, 1960, in Salem, son of the late James and Rose Taylor.

He had worked as a truck driver for PGT Trucking, Aliquippa, PA.  He enjoyed his trucking career...

Carol Sue Dickinson

Feb 12, 2023

New Waterford – Carol Sue Dickinson, age 79, of New Waterford, died on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home in New Waterford.

She was born on January 23, 1944, in Rogers, daughter of the late Harley and Olive Walters Rice.

Carol had worked as a Cashier for Vittle Village in New Waterford and was...

Thomas J. Johnson, Sr.

Feb 10, 2023

East Palestine - Thomas J. Johnson Sr., age 66, lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 27, 1956, son of the late James and Mildred Schnoebelen Johnson.

Thomas was a 1974 graduate of East Palestine High...

Virginia Ellen Kinney

Feb 9, 2023

Columbiana - Virginia Ellen Kinney, age 78, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Broadway Creek Senior Living, Medina.

She was born on December 30, 1944, in Salem, daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Hilditch Ferris.

Virginia had worked as a medical technologist at Salem Regional Medical Center until she retired. She...

Carmen Ruth (Searth) Williams

Feb 8, 2023

Carmen Ruth Williams, 89, of Poland, was re-united with her husband Rand, on February 8, 2023, from her home in Poland.

Carmen was born in Sharon, PA on July 11, 1933, the second of the three daughters of the late Charles and Katherine Blackwell Searth.

Carmen was a majorette at Springfield Local High School before...

Clifford W. Gorby

Feb 7, 2023

Columbiana - Clifford W. Gorby, age 81, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on February 13, 1941, in Middleton Township, son of the late Bartlett and Lillian "Gertrude" Wilson Gorby.

Clifford owned and operated Cliff’s Septic Business and worked for Mellinger Lumber/Tri W in Leetonia...

Adele R. (Phillips) Zeitler

Feb 4, 2023

Columbiana – Adele R. Zeitler, age 96, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 6, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Warren Phillips and Elizabeth Kundrachin Heaver.

Adele graduated from New Springfield High School in 1944 and went on to...

Linda (Hunter) Mcbeth

Feb 2, 2023

Columbiana - Linda McBeth, age 81, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her home.

She was born on June 11, 1941, in Canton, a daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Fach Hunter.

Linda’s joy and strength grew as her extended family grew over the years. Grandma’s house was always a...

Trevor Lee Reed

Jan 31, 2023

Salem - Trevor Lee Reed, age 44, of Salem, died on Tuesday, January 31 ,2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital due to injuries obtained in an automotive accident.

He was born on June 13, 1978, in Steubenville, son of the Tinker and Barbara Snyder Reed.

Trevor was a painter by trade, he graduated...

Garrett C. Williams

Jan 31, 2023

Cortland, Ohio – Garrett C. Williams, age 17, passed away peacefully in his mom’s arms on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was born on October 20, 2005, in Warren, to his loving parents Chris and Kate Williams.

As a child Garrett loved going on vacations and being in the water with his dad.  Nothing kept...

Shirley J. Crump

Jan 31, 2023

Columbiana - Shirley J. Crump, 92, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

She was born on December 10, 1930, in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Jonathan and Clara Vlock Fesler.

Arrangements have been handled by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Mayor Herman C. Frank Ii

Jan 29, 2023

Washingtonville - Mayor Herman C. Frank II, of Washingtonville, died at home on January 29, 2023, with his wife and son by his side, following a six-month battle with chemo complications.

He was born on August 29, 1944 in McKees Rocks, Pa. His late father was Herman C. Frank and his mother was Bernadette Cassidy Frank.

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Dennis A Mcneal

Jan 23, 2023

Columbiana - Dennis A. McNeal, age 83, of Columbiana, died on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland.

He was born on July 27, 1939, in New Brighton, PA, son of the late Marshall and Mildred Mulford McNeal.

Dennis served in the United States Army in active duty and the reserves from 1957 to...

Marce Lee Mayle

Jan 21, 2023

Columbiana - Marce Lee Mayle, age 66, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home in Columbiana, OH.

He was born on March 9, 1956, in Simpson, WV, a son of the late Marcellous Mayle and the late Meralda Mayle Wonch

Marce was a veteran of the United States Army having...

Ralph Mark Wehr

Jan 19, 2023

Ralph Mark Wehr, 87, of Green Beaver Road, died at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Ralph was born on June 7, 1935 in a little house on Sycamore Ave. on the West side of Youngstown, the youngest child of the late Leona (Mook) Wehr and Vernon Wehr, and had lived in the area all of...

William "Bill" C. Bailey

Jan 18, 2023

Columbiana - William "Bill" C. Bailey, age 67, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on June 7, 1955, in Columbiana, son of the late Clyde and Arlene Harrold Bailey.

Bill was a graduate of Columbiana Highschool and coached throughout the area his entire...

Harvey W. Symons

Jan 15, 2023

Columbiana – Harvey W. Symons, age 96, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on November 29, 1926, in Monessen, PA, son of the late Richard and Marjorie Carter Symons.

Harvey was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII.  He had worked...