Obituaries

Sep 1, 2025

Lisbon - Gary L. Claypool, age 61, of Lisbon, died on Monday, September 1, 2025, at home.

He was born on August 23, 1964, in Salem, son of Keith and Helen Huston Claypool.

Gary worked as a saw operator for Matalco USA and Youngstown Pipe and Supply. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working around the property.

Gary is survived by...

Aug 31, 2025

West Palm Beach, FL - Bruce A. Laughlin, age 73, of West Palm Beach, FL, died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL.

He was born on October 1, 1951, in Salem, son of the late Paul "Keith" and Margery Hone Laughlin.

Bruce was a 1970 graduate of West Branch High School and had worked...

Aug 31, 2025

Columbiana - William "Bill" Evankovich, age 95, of Columbiana, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.

He was born on August 28, 1930, in Hillsville, PA, the son of the late Mike Evankovich and Mary Shulack Stiyokovich.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean...

Aug 25, 2025

Columbiana – Kristen Marie Gough, 59, of Columbiana passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at her mother’s home surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1966, in Salem.

Kristen graduated from Crestview High School where she enjoyed being a cheerleader with her sister, Connie, and friends. She loved Jesus Christ...

Aug 23, 2025

Columbiana – Thomas “Tom” E. Davis, age 78, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

He was born on January 25, 1947, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Charles "Chappy" and Mary "Mag" Natalina Davis.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Vietnam War....

Aug 22, 2025

Salem - Lois Mae Sutherin, age 93, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Born to Floyd and Margaret Mulch, Lois lived a life full of quiet strength, kindness, and deep love for her family.

For 19 years Lois served as a nurse’s aid at the Salem Convalescence Center, where she cared for others with compassion. Outside of work,...

Aug 19, 2025

East Palestine- Donna L. Rouse, age 78, formerly of East Palestine, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare, Salem.

Donna was born on October 24, 1946, in Ellwood City, PA, daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn Wigton Pander.

She had worked as a clerk in various retail stores. She enjoyed playing poker either on her phone or...

Aug 17, 2025

Columbiana – Robert “Bob” Vaughn, age 94, of Columbiana, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Whispering Pines Village in Columbiana, where he had resided the past eight years.

Bob was born on May 30, 1931, in Salem, son of the late Willard and Ruth Cope Vaughn.

Bob was a 1949 graduate of Columbiana High School where he was an accomplished student...

Aug 17, 2025

Robert Allan Miles passed away on August 17, 2025. In a moment that feels touched by fate, he was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Julieann, on what would have been her 77th birthday – just four days shy of their 54th wedding anniversary.

Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Rob grew up with a strong sense of family and faith that...

Aug 15, 2025

Cortland - Anthony "Tony" Morrone, age 76, of Cortland, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard.

He was born on June 14, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Christy and Ann Casasanta Morrone.

Tony was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and a graduate from Chaney High School and Youngstown State University. He...

Aug 14, 2025

Ardeth Eleanor Strabala, age 91, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on August 16, 1933, in Salem, daughter of the late Arthur and LaRue Mellott Yeagley.

Ardeth had worked as a cafeteria manager for South Range Schools and was a member of Calla Community Church. She enjoyed decorating cakes, trips to Amish...

Aug 14, 2025

East Palestine - Joan S. Macek, age 88, passed away early Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Christian House in East Palestine.

Joan was born on June 10, 1937, in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Lloyd and Mildred Wilhelm Candel.

Joan had worked as a salesperson associate for Walmart for several years.

Joan is survived by her son, Mark Macek of East Palestine;...

Aug 13, 2025

Columbiana - William "Bill" L. Arthurs, 79, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home.

He was born on May 14, 1946, in East Palestine, son of the late Willard and Ruth Munyon Arthurs.

William worked as a pipe fitter and served as a Gunners Mate Second Class in the US Navy aboard the USS Wrangell...

Aug 12, 2025

Sara Agnes Weaver, 97, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 surrounded by family. Sara was born April 1, 1928 near Columbiana, Ohio to Edwin and Lena (Wenger) Weaver.

She answered the call of God at age 13, and was baptized into the church at age 16. Later at a Howard Hammer tent meeting she dedicated herself to...

Aug 11, 2025

Duke Center, PA – Darlene Dell Shoff, age 69, of Duke Center, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2025, after moving in with family for her new home.

She was born on July 8, 1956, in Bradford, PA, a daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Fox Shoff.

Darlene was a graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Duke Center, PA and received...

Aug 10, 2025

Salem - James A. Culp, age 84, of Salem, died on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem.

He was born on September 2, 1940, in Columbiana, a son of the late Raymond and Esther Calvin Culp.

James had worked as a dispatcher for NRM in Columbiana and was an avid sports fan.

His wife, Bonnie Brown Culp, whom...

Aug 2, 2025

Leetonia - Saturday, August 2, 2025, with broken hearts, we said goodbye to Thomas “Tom” Andrew Leskosky. Tom was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Tom was born January 11, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, to parents Miriam Budesky and Vince Leslie. He graduated from Boardman High School and MCCTC in 1974. Tom was very outgoing and could strike up a conversation...

Jul 30, 2025

Clarion, PA - Ian Scott Doran, age 35, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 30, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.

Ian was born on September 29, 1989, in Salem, OH, son of Chuck and Cindy (Dilworth) Doran.

Ian was a 2008 graduate of Crestview Schools and a 2011 graduate of the...

Jul 27, 2025

Columbiana - Sarah W."Sally" Bricker, 98, of Columbiana passed away peacefully July 27, 2025 at her home with her family at her side.

Sally was born September 19, 1926 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Edmund and Cynthia Hilts Wood and lived in the area most of her life.

She was a graduate...

Jul 21, 2025

North Lima - Robert "Bob" Edward Greenamyer, age 78, of North Lima, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on April 16, 1947, in Salem, the son of the late Edward and Z. Gale Davison Greenamyer.

Bob was a graduate of The Ohio State University...