Obituaries

Nov 14, 2022

New Springfield - John W. Hanna, age 46, of New Springfield, died on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on August 9, 1976 in Salem, son of the late James Hanna and Lynn Henderson Hanna McGreevy.

John had worked for Carter Lumber in Lordstown.

John is survived by his...

Nov 12, 2022

Leetonia - Ronald R. Cook, 75, died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Russell N. and Vera Ward Cook.

Ron was the 2nd generation owner of the Midway-Crest Farm where he milked cattle, showed Registered Holstein, and worked hard every day to provide an amazing life....

Nov 11, 2022

Leetonia - Calvin "Bud" Turner, Jr., age 79, of Leetonia, died on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

He was born on April 29, 1943, in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Calvin and Della Emerson Turner, Sr.

Bud was a...

Nov 9, 2022

Columbiana - Joyce A. Sanders, 83, died Wednesday evening, November 9, 2022, at the Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

Mrs. Sanders was born October 10, 1939, in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Oscar and Florence Rummel Mollenkopf and had lived in this area all of her life.  She was a homemaker and a...

Nov 9, 2022

North Lima - Marilyn R. Beilhart Wire, 94, died Wednesday evening, November 9, 2022 at the Inn at Glenellen, North Lima.

Mrs. Wire was born July 13, 1928 in Columbiana, the daughter of the late Otto and Olive Stewart Souder and had lived in this area all of her life.

Marilyn and her first husband,...

Nov 7, 2022

"Together Again"

Columbiana — Howard Niland Herbkersman, 95, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022, at Wickshire-Poland

He was born in Bedford, OH on October 8, 1927, son of the late Howard and Nettie (Goosman) Herbkersman.

Howard was a 1945 graduate of Columbiana High School and 1949 graduate of the Chavez...

Nov 4, 2022

Betty M. Carey, 93, entered into eternal life on November 4, 2022, after a brief illness.  She passed away peacefully at her residence in Leetonia Ohio, with members of her family at her side.

She was born October 13, 1929, in Salem, Ohio as the daughter of Mae Stahl Dyke and Roy Dyke.  She grew up on...

Nov 4, 2022

Leetonia-June D. (Kyser) McAfee, 87, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend went to be with Jesus on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, where she is surely rejoicing.

June was born on October 8, 1935, daughter of Earl and Irene Grabbe Kyser. She was a life-long Leetonia resident who graduated from Leetonia High School,...

Nov 2, 2022

Leetonia - Gary Ronshausen, Sr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gary was born on June 5, 1947 in Salem, OH, son of the late Elbert and Helen Nichols Ronshausen.

Gary had worked as a teacher for Cleveland Municipal School District and was a member of...

Oct 31, 2022

Sandra T. Reader, age 72, of New Waterford, OH, died on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Hospice House, Poland, OH.

She was born on December 8, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Pocic Powell.

Sandra worked for Hillside Hospital in Warren OH before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 30, 2022

Midland, PA - Maryellen Rodgers, age 88, of Midland, PA, died on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Aliquippa, PA.

She was born on January 30, 1934, in New Brighton, PA, a daughter of the late William A. and Helen McGuiness Ketterer.

Maryellen had worked as a RN and had a...

Oct 26, 2022

Columbiana – Robert “Bob” Earl Van Fossan, age 64, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on July 16, 1958, in Salem, a son of the late George and Lois Knavel Van Fossan.

Bob is a graduate of Crestview High School and had owned and operated...

Oct 19, 2022

Leetonia - Vincent Joseph Sevenich, age 86, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born on April 14, 1936, in Salem, a son of the late Joseph and Barbara Meissner Sevenich.

Vincent was a graduate of Leetonia High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He...

Oct 17, 2022

Leetonia - Willis J. Roller, age 90, of Leetonia, died on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salem.

He was born on June 28, 1932, in Washingtonville, a son of the late Roy and Louise Jenkins Roller.

Willis was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the...

Oct 15, 2022

Negley - Bonita "Bonnie" Coburn, age 79, of Negley, died unexpectedly, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home.

She was born on April 23, 1943, in New Brighton, PA, a daughter of the late Albert Osman and the late Ruth Waite Fortune.

Bonnie devoted her life to her family, working as a homemaker.  She...

Oct 13, 2022

Enon Valley - Maxine D. Failor, age 89, of Enon Valley, died on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home in Enon Valley.

She was born on February 9, 1933, in Enon Valley, PA, daughter of the late Albert and Emma Greenawald Lambright.

Maxine was a Homemaker and a member of Lake Mount Church of...

Oct 10, 2022

Columbiana - George A. Ludwig, age 68, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born on April 21, 1954, in Salem, a son of the late Flossie Kay Ludwig.

George was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran.  He had worked as a...

Oct 8, 2022

East Palestine - Marian Huffman, age 83, of East Palestine, a much-loved wife and mother went home to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

She was born on July 24, 1939, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna Hogue Guy.

Marian had worked as a teller for...

Oct 5, 2022

Columbiana – Harry L. Burbick, age 85, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday evening, October 5, 2022, at his home after an extended illness.

He was born on November 10, 1936, at the homestead in Beaver Township, a son of the late Leon and Kathleen Oesch Burbick.

Harry was a graduate of Columbiana High School, Class...

Oct 3, 2022

Gerald L. Hogue, age 84, of Darlington, PA, died on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

He was born on December 10, 1937, in Beaver, PA, son of the late Glenn and Geraldine Freed Hogue.

Jerry was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for over 30...