Obituaries

Jun 30, 2022

Columbiana - James E. Tataseo, age 76, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on February 20, 1946, in Youngstown, son of the late Twyde and Eva Bradley Marshall and his late stepfather Anthony Tataseo, who raised him from a young age.

James had worked as...

Jun 29, 2022

Salem - Tiffany A. Roose Wuckovich, age 49, of Salem, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

She was born on July 11, 1972, in Salem, daughter of the late John and Ruth Beiling Roose.

Tiffany had worked as an audit specialist for Mahoning County Child Support, where a picture of her will be placed in...

Jun 27, 2022

Greenford - Michael “Mike” Edward Kenney, 62, went home to be with the Lord Monday Evening, June 27, 2022, in Greenford, doing what he loved-farming.

Mike was born on December 3, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Elaine Applegarth Kenney.

Mike was a 1979 graduate of South Range High School where...

Jun 26, 2022

Lisbon - James L. Hall, Jr., age 70, of Lisbon, died on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

He was born on November 22, 1951, in Salem, OH, son of the late James and Eileen Mackey Hall.

Jim had worked as a...

Jun 24, 2022

Columbiana - Lynda "Winnie" Mills-Ward, age 61, of Columbiana, died on Friday, June 24, 2022, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on September 8, 1960, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Bruce and Bette Bauman Mills.

Lynda had worked as a Bartender for Bills Place in Austintown, the Washingtonville VFW, the Leetonia Eagles...

Jun 21, 2022

Columbiana - Wanda J. Dickson, age 91, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Whispering Pines Village, Columbiana.

She was born on April 12, 1931, in Salem, a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Sneddon Howells.

Wanda was a graduate of Greenford High School and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jun 20, 2022

Washingtonville - Gene A. Morrow, age 91, of Washingtonville, died on Monday, June 20, 2022 at at his home in Washingtonville.

He was born on April 14, 1931, in Washingtonville, son of the late George and Mary Weikart Morrow.

Gene was a 1949 graduate of Leetonia High School, an Electrician with Ohio Edison, where he...

Jun 19, 2022

Fowler - Daniel Joseph "Big Joe" Kish, Sr., AKA, “The Legend”, age 79, of Fowler, died unexpectedly on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his family home.

He was born on June 20, 1942, in Warren, a son of the late Daniel and Mary Sanders Kish.

Joe was a graduate of Fowler High School...

Jun 19, 2022

Columbiana – David R. Moore passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 19, 2022, with his wife, Barb, at his side holding him as he quietly left this earth.

Dave was born June 3, 1948, in Salem, he had just turned 74 and had lived in this area all his life. His parents were Harold and Jane...

Jun 13, 2022

Hubbard - David George Halas, age 67, of Hubbard, died on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem.

He was born on July 20, 1954, in Youngstown, the oldest son of the late George and Patricia McCabe Halas.

David was a devoted Teamster and had worked with Tamarkin in Austintown for...

Jun 11, 2022

Columbiana - Virginia Ilene Dailey, age 72, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on June 16, 1949, in Waynesburg, PA, daughter of the late Russell and Ruby Tennant Tuttle.

Virginia had worked as a nurse’s aide for Parkside. She loved flowers, especially roses and enjoyed...

Jun 10, 2022

East Palestine - Edward A. Landsberger, age 64, of East Palestine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born on March 5, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Fred and Ruth Baun Landsberger.

Ed was a veteran of the United States Army and had worked as a...

Jun 9, 2022

Negley – Betty Mae Dailey, age 96, of Negley, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 5, 1926 in Darlington, PA, daughter of the late Russell and Margaret Fosnaught Guy.

Betty owned and operated Dailey’s Boarding Home, where she enjoyed helping take care of the ladies. She frequently...

Jun 7, 2022

Vermilion – Sherry Ward Ballintine, age 78, of Vermilion, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park, Cleveland.

She was born on January 10, 1944, in Salem, daughter of the late Ralph and Effie Irons Ward.

Sherry graduated high school Valedictorian from Columbiana high school in 1962.  She earned a bachelor’s degree...

Jun 7, 2022

Walter Herbert Hartley "Walt" passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022 in York, SC. Born to Herbert & Gladys Fieldhouse Hartley October 30, 1945 in Washingtonville, OH

Walt moved to York, SC over 35 years ago where he lived with his loving and devoted wife Mildred "Millie". Walt was a former patrolman for the Village of Leetonia...

Jun 6, 2022

Judith Ann Jessop Kolcun, age 79, of Columbiana, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Judy was born on September 1, 1942 in Toledo, daughter of the late Harold and Mabel Moon Jessop.

Judy was a graduate of the Class of 1960 at Columbiana High School. She was...

Jun 5, 2022

Stow - Sandra Mae Grove, age 81, of Stow, died on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 3, 1941, in Salem, daughter of the late John and Thelma Vignon Volpe.

Sandra had worked as a beautician but spent most of her time caring for her family as a homemaker....

May 31, 2022

Boardman - Genevieve G. "Momo" Coontz , age 105, formerly of Columbiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Shepherd of the Valley Boardman.

Genevieve was born on March 20, 1917 in Elkins, WV, daughter of the late John and Regina Roell Staud.

Momo, as she was called, had worked in the cafeteria for...

May 30, 2022

Columbiana – John Frederick Kummer, 87, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home in Columbiana.

Mr. Kummer was born July 20, 1934, in Akron, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Vanke) Kummer.  He was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School, the Carnegie Technical Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in mechanical engineering, and...

May 28, 2022

Brian L, Lang, 72, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home following a short illness.

Mr. Lang was born February 2, 1950 in Hazen, ND, a son of the late Elmer and Nita Goetz Lang and lived in this area most of his life.

He was a graduate of Bethany College in Mankato,...