Obituaries

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...

Dorothy M. Rupert

Jan 15, 2023

New Waterford - Dorothy M. Rupert, age 89, of New Waterford, died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born on April 3, 1933, in New Waterford, daughter of the late Aura and Hazel Oberholtzer Maple.

Dorothy was a loving mother.

Her husband, George Ira Rupert, whom she married...

Reverend Charles A. Bark, Jr.

Jan 15, 2023

East Palestine - Reverend Charles A. Bark, Jr., age 84, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home in East Palestine.

He was born on June 1, 1938, in Pennsylvania, son of the late Dr. Charles and Mildred Maitland Bark.

Charlie was a Methodist Reverend at John Wesley United Methodist Church,...

Izola "Zoe" L. Oesch

Jan 7, 2023

Rogers - Izola "Zoe" L. Oesch , age 96, of Rogers, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Community Care Center, Alliance.

She was born on September 9, 1926, in Negley, daughter of the late William and Alice Cooley Dyke.

Zoe was a homemaker and had been a member of Rogers Assembly of God since...

Kersey E. Mccloskey, Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

East Palestine - Kersey E McCloskey Jr, 88 of East Palestine, OH, passed away January 1, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, OH.

Kersey was born January 10, 1934 in Rochester, PA, the son of the late Kersey E and Jessie Dickson McCloskey.

He graduated from East Palestine High School in 1952, attended Duke...

Phyllis May (Workman) Floor

Dec 30, 2022

Phyllis Floor, age 89, formerly of East Palestine, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown.

Phyllis was born on May 12, 1933, in Mount Vernon, OH, daughter of the late Rolla and Beatrice McMillan Workman.

Phyllis had worked as a secretary and had also worked at Heck's Restaurant. She...

David H. Neiheisel, Sr.

Dec 25, 2022

David H. Neiheisel Sr., age 71, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

He was born on September 16, 1951, in Ravenna, son of the late Harry and Mary Bodnark Neiheisel.

David was self-employed and operated Eagle Enterprises and was a member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church.  He was...

James Robert Danko, Sr.

Dec 22, 2022

Lisbon - James Robert Danko, Sr., age 64, of Lisbon, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown.

He was born on October 10, 1958, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Oliver and Geraldine Hartman Danko.

Jim was a graduate of Chaney High School and had served...

Seth Michael Krall

Dec 19, 2022

Enon Valley- Seth Michael Krall passed away on December 19, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh at the age of 42 after suffering from a long illness.  He was an organ donor through CORE. Some of his organs were able to help others live on and others went for research and education purposes.

Seth was born...

Kevin Kenneth Howard

Dec 19, 2022

Columbiana - Kevin Kenneth Howard, 59, of Columbiana passed away Monday afternoon, December 19, 2022, at Mercy Health Youngstown.

Kevin was born on October 15, 1963, son of Wilbur and Nancy Howard. He graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1982.

A loving son, husband, father and buddy, Kevin was a very giving and selfless...

Herbert Carl Duwe

Dec 17, 2022

Negley - Herbert Carl Duwe, age 92, of Negley, died on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at UPMC McCandless, Pittsburgh.

He was born on July 18, 1930, in Webster, NY, son of the late Carl and Erma Grabau Duwe.

Herbert had a strong faith and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in East Palestine until...

Beverly J. (Hum) Richardson

Dec 14, 2022

Beverly J. Richardson, age 89, of Columbiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at her home.

Beverly was born on May 23, 1933, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Ray and Mary Casey Hum.

She was one of the first computer programmers and had worked for various companies in the area. She was a...