Obituaries

Kevin Finley

Jul 5, 2023

Mogadore - Kevin Finley, age 48, of Mogadore, formerly of Columbiana, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

He was born on November 14, 1974, in Salem, a son of the late George and Janet Felton Finley.

Kevin was a graduate of Columbiana High School and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of...

James W. Derhodes

Jul 1, 2023

Bowling Green - James W. DeRhodes, age 73, of Bowling Green, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home in Bowling Green, KY.

He was born on April 2, 1950, in Salem, son of the late Wayne and Glada Murphy DeRhodes.

James had worked as an assembler for General Motors and was catholic by...

Mary Donna Hogue

Jun 29, 2023

Mary Donna Hogue, age 76, of Darlington, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

She was born on December 25, 1946, in Minersville, OH, one of eleven children born to the late David and Thelma Roush Grueser.

Mary grew up in Pomeroy, OH, and moved to Darlington, PA. when she married her husband Gerald.  She...

Robert Lee Harroff

Jun 29, 2023

Robert Lee Harroff, 67, formerly of Columbiana, passed away June 29, 2023, at the Andover Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Andover, OH.

Mr. Harroff was born January 18, 1956, in Salem, OH, a son of the late Clyde Harroff and Bertha White Harroff.

He had attended the First Christian Church, Columbiana and the Lake Mount...

Robert "Bob" Cass Snyder

Jun 27, 2023

Columbiana - On June 27, 2023, at 7:45 pm a gentle soul flew into the arms of Jesus.

Robert “Bob” Cass Snyder was the son of Robert Elder Snyder and Virginia Edna Snyder. Born June 18, 1943, in Salem. He graduated from Leetonia High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Air Force. Robert worked for...

Marlene H. Steiskal

Jun 25, 2023

Columbiana – Marlene H. Steiskal, age 83, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center, Youngstown.

She was born on March 30, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Prokop Mogish.

Marlene was a 1958 graduate of Chaney High School and received her master’s degree in...

Criss Joe Lamoncha

Jun 23, 2023

Columbiana – Criss Joe Lamoncha, age 71, of Columbiana, graduated from this earth on Friday, June 23, 2023, at UPMC Shady Side, Pittsburgh. Surrounded by his family, Criss spoke his final words, "I'm Done. Thank you Lord, thank you Lord, thank you Lord. I'm Ready. I'm Tired.".

He was born on December 23, 1951, in Salem, son...

Edwin "Spike" Eugene Henry

Jun 21, 2023

Columbiana - Edwin “Spike” Eugene Henry transitioned to Heaven on June 21, 2023 with love and grace at his home in Columbiana, Ohio.  He fought valiantly never complaining with cancers, heart conditions, and Alzheimer’s and in the end his body failed.  He was born July 23, 1935 in East Palestine, Ohio and was always a proud Bulldog at heart. ...

Richard S. Hoon

Jun 21, 2023

Richard S. Hoon, 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Richard was born on November 12, 1948, in Salem, son of the late Leland and Dorothy Kachner Hoon.

Richard had worked as a truck driver for PGT Trucking for many years of his trucking career and held...

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....