Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Thomas E Himes passed away March 20, 2023 enjoying his snowbird tincan in sunny Palmetto Florida.

Tom was born September 16, 1947 in Youngstown to parents Robert Joel Himes and Millicent Mraz Rohrer.

He was a 1965 graduate of Columbiana High School, enlisting in the Army in 1966, spent his service time in Alaska, honorably...

Mar 15, 2023

Youngstown - Roger and Emilia Chavez Saphore, of Youngstown, went to heaven together, holding hands on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The two of them passed away within minutes of each other.

Roger was born on December 27, 1943, in Muncy, PA, and was the son of the late Eunice and Ferd Renninger.

Emilia was born...

Mar 14, 2023

Columbiana - Vivian Bonsall, age 86, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Vivian was born on January 11, 1937, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Lamont and Virginia Thomas Krimmer.

Vivian had worked as a waitress for Lakefront Restaurant and Graham's Cafe and was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship. ...

Mar 11, 2023

"Together Again"

New Waterford - Helen B. Dilling, age 95, of New Waterford, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

She was born on February 24, 1928, in Aliquippa, PA, daughter of the late James and Margaret Faulds Marshall.

Helen was a past member of the New Waterford Presbyterian church,...

Mar 10, 2023

Columbiana - Ann M. Evans, age 78, of Columbiana, died on Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 4, 1944, in Fairfield Township, daughter of the late Wilmer and Marie Klitz Davis.

Ann had worked as a Cook for Crestview Elementary and was a member...

Mar 7, 2023

New Waterford - Ramona McLaughlin, age 92, of New Waterford, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 surrounded by her family and her beloved dog Gretchen.

Ramona was born on May 15, 1930, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Delbert and Bessie Burson Ward.

Ramona was a homemaker and worked for...

Mar 6, 2023

Columbiana - Sally S. McCollum, age 82, of Columbiana, died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born on June 6, 1940, in Nettle Hill, PA, daughter of the late John and Susan Sapp McCollum.

Sally graduated from YSU suma cum laude at the age of 55 with...

Mar 2, 2023

Rotonda West, FL. - Roger Alan Bayus, age 67, of Rotonda West, FL, formerly of Cortland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 8, 1955, in Warren, a son of the late Andrew and Betty Summerlin Bayus.

Roger...

Mar 2, 2023

Cortland - John "Ike" Isaacson, age 73, of Cortland, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton.

He was born on June 12, 1949, in Warren, a son of the late Ruben and Edith Davis Isaacson.

Ike was a graduate of Lakeview High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...