Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Columbiana - Evelyn M. Stacey, age 95, of Sebring, died on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

She was born on December 7, 1926, in Lisbon, OH, a daughter of the late Roland and Opal McMillen Brinker.

Evelyn devoted much of her time to raising her family.  She enjoyed sewing and...

May 27, 2022

Roberta Ann Bragg Gates, born July 15, 1941 to Oral L. and Deloras M. Baxter Bragg in Marion, IN, passed away Friday morning, May 27, 2022 and is now with her beloved husband Jay W. Gates. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

She married Jay on December 13, 1969 and together they...

May 25, 2022

Columbiana - Sandra L. Greathouse, age 86, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on August 5, 1935, in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Leland and Pearl Blower Ramsey.

Sandra had worked as a registered nurse for East Liverpool City Hospital and was a...

May 23, 2022

Columbiana - Allen L. Rupert, age 83, of Columbiana, died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on February 6, 1939, in Salem, son of the late Wayne and Vivian Mitchell Rupert.

Allen was a stand-out high school athlete in both football and basketball. He, with his parents was...

May 22, 2022

Nicholas B. DeCesare age 58 passed away peacefully on Sunday May 22, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after a courageous 11-month battle with cancer.  Nicholas grew up in Forest Hills, PA where he attended Churchill High School and later Penn State at University Park.

Nick married the love of his life Susan (Hoffman) DeCesare back...

May 22, 2022

Leetonia - IhlaRae Filler, age 84, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

She was born on May 3, 1938, in Leetonia, a daughter of the late Walter and V. Kathaleen Wolfgang Barnes.

IhlaRae had worked as a Journeyman Machinist for General Motors Lordstown, retiring...

May 17, 2022

East Palestine-Carol R. Walters Kirtley, age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at The Meadows at Covington, East Palestine where she had been living.

Carol was born on August 18, 1937 in Salem, a daughter of the late Fred and Frieda Balsley Cozza.

Carol had worked as a realtor for Hardcastle Realty and was...

May 17, 2022

Canfield - Jack W. Stephenson, Sr., age 87, of Canfield, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in his family home on February 12, 1935, in Glouster, OH, son of the late William and Helen Guinther Stephenson.

Jack was a graduate of Glouster High School...

May 13, 2022

Jamie Schultz, age 46, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2022, from complications of pancreatitis that he had been dealing with for the past several months.

He was born on April 14, 1976, in Salem, a son of Ronald and Carol Gaither Schultz.

Jamie was a very kind and generous person who...

May 12, 2022

Mike’al Williams, daughter of Robert and Monica Mook, was born on August 16, 2002 and passed away surrounded by her family on May 12, 2022 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Mike’al was a precious gift.  A gift that was entrusted to the Mook family 19 years ago.  She was a light that touched and taught all that came...

May 9, 2022

Columbiana - Lloyd “Dave” George, age 73, of Columbiana, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on August 11, 1948, to Lloyd E. and Juanita Gibson George. He graduated from Columbiana High School and Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, then enlisted in the US Army, where he...

May 5, 2022

East Palestine - Dorothy L. Hughes, 92, of East Palestine, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Dorothy was born on November 24, 1929 in Salem, daughter of the late Willis and Alma Spooner Henderson.

Dorothy had worked as a secretary for Standard Oil and was...

May 3, 2022

East Palestine - Park Erwin Grim, age 92, of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

He was born on November 27, 1929, in East Fairfield, son of the late Scott and Dora Wentz Grim.

Park had worked as a Cutter and Supervisor for Kenmar...

May 1, 2022

New Waterford - Gary L. Wells, age 80, of New Waterford, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center, Beaver, PA.

He was born on August 10, 1941, in Shelbyville, IN, a son of the late James and Della Pendelton Wells.

Gary had worked as a truck driver for himself, and...

May 1, 2022

Leetonia - Walter Tunnat, age 83, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

He was born on June 2, 1938, in Washingtonville, a son of the late Wilhelm and Emma Theophil Tunnat.

Walter graduated from Leetonia High School and had worked as an inspector for NRM/McNeil.  He...

May 1, 2022

Leetonia - James "Jim" Bumgardner, age 78, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center, Columbiana.

He was born on December 14, 1943, in Nutwood, OH, son of the late James and Alice Underwood Bumgardner.

Jim worked in the steel industry for 43 years as a crane operator with McDonald...

Apr 30, 2022

Silver Spring, MD - Charlotte Marie Milcetich (Age 74), formerly of Leetonia, OH and Clayton, CA, died on April 30, 2022, in Silver Spring, MD.  She was born on February 7, 1948, in Leetonia, Ohio, a daughter of the late John F and Rena Milcetich.

She was a loving wife of the late Leonardo Picallo; sister of:...

Apr 26, 2022

Terry Lee Lipp, age 71, of East Palestine, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, following a brief illness.

He was born on February 10, 1951, in Salem, the son of the late Donald C. and Ruth May Lipp.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of East Palestine High School where he excelled in track, basketball,...

Apr 23, 2022

Lisbon - Ruby Mae Wright, age 81, of Lisbon, died on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on April 12, 1941, in Salyersville, KY, a daughter of the late Roy and Roxie Huff Salyer.

Ruby had worked as a painter for Northway Products in Rensselaer, IN and was a...

Apr 15, 2022

Canfield – Kenneth M. Mogish, age 71, of Canfield, formerly of Clearwater, FL, died on Friday, April 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 28, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of the late Michael and Mary Prokop Mogish.

Ken was a 1968 graduate of Chaney High School and...