Obituaries

May 3, 2025

East Palestine - Janet M. Seagle, age 93 of East Palestine, passed away Saturday morning, May 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on October 30, 1931, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Harry and Ethel McIntosh Moore.

She was a proud graduate of East Palestine Class of 1949 and...

Apr 16, 2025

Melissa D. Hum, age 93, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, Ohio.

She was born on January 5, 1932, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Milan and Jessica Cusick Kovac.

Melissa attended the University of Pittsburgh where she met her future...

Apr 16, 2025

Douglas Brent Percy of New Waterford, Ohio transitioned to his eternal home on April 16, 2025. Born May 24, 1958, in Salem, Ohio to Daniel J. Percy and Betty Louise (Dickey) Percy. Doug faced many health conditions bravely and with determination throughout his life. He was a friend to all and a hero to his family. Doug graduated from...

Apr 11, 2025

Columbiana - Harry "Dale" McCullough, age 85, of Columbiana, died on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 9, 1939, in Columbiana, son of the late Howard and Helen Wilson McCullough.

Dale served in the U.S. Air Force and was a 35-year veteran of the Columbiana Fire Dept.

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Apr 10, 2025

Columbiana - Nancy Evans, age 79, of Columbiana, passed away with her family by her side, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on September 8, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Brelih Bortner.

Nancy was a graduate of Canfield High School, received her bachelor’s...

Apr 10, 2025

Wilbur J. Kyser, 91, of Salem, formerly of Columbiana, passed away April 10, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1933 in Columbiana, a son of the late Marvin A. and Freda Riesen Kyser and had lived in this area all of his life.

Wilbur worked as a machinist for NRM Company in...

Apr 9, 2025

Columbiana - Donald L. Oberholtzer, age 90, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

Donald was born on December 19, 1934, in New Waterford, son of the late Charles Edward Oberholtzer and Helen Black Oberholtzer Kiehl.

He graduated from Columbiana High School in 1955 and was inducted into the CHS Hall...

Apr 8, 2025

Columbiana - Robert P. DiRocco, “Bobby”, age 42, left this earth unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 7, 1983, in Salem, son of Paul and Cynthia Glass DiRocco.

Robert was a 2001 graduate of Leetonia High School. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Church where he served as an...

Apr 6, 2025

Salem - David A. Newhouse, Sr., 77, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

David was born on June 28, 1947, in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Zana and Ercelene Compton Newhouse.

David had worked as a painter for Lordstown General Motors for 42...

Apr 3, 2025

Gladys Aileen Bailey Wilhelm, who lived to the remarkable age of 103 passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at Copeland Oaks Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, where she has been a resident at Copeland Oaks for the past 22 years. Gladys was born on August 12th, 1921, in Alliance, Gladys was the third daughter of the late...

Apr 3, 2025

Columbiana - Gerald "Jerry" Timmann, age 76, of Columbiana, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.

He was born on September 11, 1948, in East Orange, NJ, the son of the late Marilyn Harding Timmann.

Jerry was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Point Man Ministries in Leetonia.  He...

Apr 1, 2025

East Palestine - James "Jim" E. McGinnis, age 90, of East Palestine, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 12, 1934, in North Lima, son of the late William Burdette and Mary Louise Gleydura McGinnis.

James had worked for General Motors, Lordstown and retired in 1994. He...

Apr 1, 2025

New Waterford - Donald K. McCoy, age 58, of New Waterford, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born on October 27, 1966, in Salem, son of the late Andrew and Frances McNeil McCoy.

Donald had worked as a mechanic for Phil's Sales and Service and was always willing to lend...

Mar 27, 2025

New Waterford - Dennis Ward, age 73, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Dennis was born on May 7, 1951, in Richwood, WV, son of the late Esker and Flossie Blankenship Ward.

Dennis had worked as pugmill operator for Darlington Brick General Shale and enjoyed...

Mar 27, 2025

Columbiana – Rita C. Welce, age 83, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on April 11, 1941, in Penn Township, daughter of the late Clarence and Jennie Smith Newsom.

Rita was a dedicated shrine lady, belonging to Kheedawee...

Mar 22, 2025

Salem - Paul Finch, age 84, of Salem, died peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home.

He was born on August 19, 1940, in Canfield, son of the late Carrol and Ethel Harrison Finch.

Paul was a graduate of Canfield High School and was a steel worker. He served in the U.S. Air...

Mar 20, 2025

Westlake – Bradley M. Williard, age 53, of Westlake, formerly of Leetonia, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 following a short illness.

Mr. Williard was born March 25, 1971, in Salem, a son of H. Arthur Williard, Jr. and Nancy Morris Williard.  He was a 1989 graduate of Leetonia High School. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree...

Mar 15, 2025

"Together Again"

Columbiana – Patricia “Pat” Ann Williams, age 88, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

She was born on December 10, 1936, in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Timothy and Leona Lehman Cleary.

Pat was a 1954 graduate of South High School in...

Mar 15, 2025

Salem - Hilda Ralich, age 95, of Salem, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

She was born on March 14, 1930, in Kalida, OH, a daughter of the late Henry and Laura Brinkman Grote.

Hilda was a member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church in Columbiana and...

Mar 15, 2025

Canfield - Michael "Mick" Davis, age 74, of Canfield, passed away at home with his family on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

He was born on February 3, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Maurice and Marilyn Bowser Davis.

Mick had worked as a service manager for Shir Leasing in Columbiana and had attended...