Obituaries

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...

Jul 27, 2023

Columbiana - Richard Alan Tirpak, age 63, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on August 5, 1959, in Youngstown, son of Richard Tirpak and Rosemary Smrek Bodinar.

Recently retired, Richard worked as an engineer for nearly 40 years and was a member of...

Jul 25, 2023

Salem – James “Jim” Owen Frost, 64, passed away July 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his children and wife.

Jim was born November 11, 1958 in Salem. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Gwendolyn and Kenneth Frost. He is survived by his two sons, Samuel (Kerri) and James (Laura Jo); his wife, Debbie,...

Jul 25, 2023

Salem - Mr. Scott Alan Gostey, age 59, of Salem, formerly of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on August 14, 1963, in Salem, son of the late Richard and Gloria Roberts Gostey.

Scott graduated from Leetonia High School, Class of 1982 and worked for...

Jul 24, 2023

Columbiana - Ella Marie Jarrell, age 71, passed away on Monday morning, July 24, 2023, at her home.

Ella was born on March 4, 1952, in Foster, WV, daughter of Kermit Cabell of Foster, WV and the late Helen Perdue.

Ella was a homemaker and loved her family and friends.

She is survived...

Jul 21, 2023

Columbiana – Sarah M. Berger, age 92, of Columbiana, died on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

She was born on October 7, 1930, daughter of the late Leonard and Bessie Randolph Moore.

Sarah was a homemaker and a member of East Fairfield United Methodist Church. She also...

Jul 19, 2023

Columbiana – Judith “Judi” L. Vrable, age 77, of Columbiana, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with her family and pets surrounding her.

She was born on November 19, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Olive Renning Simoni.

Judi was kind and caring. She was a...

Jul 14, 2023

Columbiana - Carl R. Dodson, age 87, of Columbiana, passed away in his sleep on Friday, July 14, 2023, at his home.

He was born on November 16, 1935, in Columbiana, the son of the late David and Evelyn Stratton Dodson.

Carl was a veteran of both the Navy, where he served aboard the U.S.S....

Jul 13, 2023

Columbiana - Dolores L. Kuhar, age 89, of Columbiana, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

She was born on November 9, 1933, in Sharon, PA, daughter of the late James Thompson and the late Hazel Hickey Fekech.

Dolores was a member of St. Jude Roman Catholic...

Jul 12, 2023

Mary Jane Morlan, age 92, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

She was born on August 27, 1930, in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Verna Van Natta Garrett.

Mary Jane was 1948 graduate of Columbiana High School and was a member...

Jul 7, 2023

Negley - Virginia "Ginny Lynn" Weaver, age 64, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Ginny Lynn was born on September 26, 1958, in Salem, daughter of Sarah Aeschbacher Jackson.

Virginia was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She had lived in Columbiana County all of her life....

Jul 5, 2023

Columbiana - Beverly S. Wetherald, known as Skip all her life, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023. Born February 25, 1934 in Dennison, Ohio to Clifford E and Velma M. (Hall) Stanley, she lived her formative years several places in Columbiana County before they settled in Salem.  She attended Olney Friends Boarding School for high school and upon...