Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

Columbiana- Gerald J. “Jerry” Angel, Jr., age 90, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 31, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Gerald J. and Marguerite B. Schoeneman Angel.

Mr. Angel was educated in the Pittsburgh area after which...

Jan 19, 2022

Columbiana - David "Dave" Cusick, age 73, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Mr. Cusick was born on March 12, 1948, in Tampa, FL, son of the late William Cusick and Frances Rankin Cusick.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth “Jean” D'Altorio...

Jan 15, 2022

Larry C. Harding was born in Salem July 22, 1940, and passed peacefully Jan. 15, 2022 in Danbury Sr Living. He was the son of the late Mildred Huston and Chester Harding.

Larry loved the outdoors, chopping wood, riding his mower, or walking thru the woods. Seeing the sunrise at the Grand Canyon was a favorite. He...

Jan 14, 2022

Alliance - Susan "Suzie" Hines, age 56, of Alliance, died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.

She was born on May 26, 1965 in East Liverpool, a daughter of James and Shirley Stacey Fersch, Sr.

Suzie was a life long artist and florist and had worked in and owned various shops over...

Jan 14, 2022

Washingtonville - Edward Garrett, age 54, of Washingtonville, died on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on March 31, 1967, in Salem, son of Edward and Vicki Brobst Garrett.

Edward had worked as a welder for Mac Trailers. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and four wheelers...

Jan 14, 2022

East Palestine – Delmar Wayne Upole, age 87, of East Palestine, died on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 15, 1934 in East Palestine, son of the late Luther and Mildred Beight Upole.

Delmar had worked as a custodian for First Church of Christ and Mount Calvary...

Jan 13, 2022

Leetonia - Linda L. Hertel, age 82, of Leetonia, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her home in Leetonia.

She was born on February 20, 1939, in Salem, a daughter of the late Aaron and Mary Frances Johnson Morris.

Linda had worked as a Clerk for Roose Drug Store and was a member of...

Jan 10, 2022

East Palestine - Carl Odel Black, age 87, of East Palestine, died on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem.

He was born on March 16, 1934, in Unity Township, son of the late Clarence and Susie Felger Black.

Carl had worked as a welder and stretch mill operator for Republic...

Jan 8, 2022

New Waterford - Gregory "Greg" George, age 68, of New Waterford, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Salem North Healthcare, Salem.

He was born on September 14, 1953, in Salem, a son of the late Richard and Phyllis Leffel George.

Greg had worked for over 20 years at Insul Company in East Palestine, as...

Jan 7, 2022

New Waterford - Ruth E. Snyder, age 81, of New Waterford, died on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on November 10, 1940, in Salem, the only daughter of the late Rudolph E. and Ruth Dilling Forney.

Ruth had worked as a Bus Driver for Columbiana Exempt...

Jan 5, 2022

Leetonia - Antoinette "Toni" Manzetti, 72, of Leetonia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home.

She was born on December 14, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA, daughter of Robert and Susan Augustine Manzetti.

Toni had worked as a language arts teacher for Beaver Local School District for many years and had...

Jan 4, 2022

Columbiana - Randall Taylor, 78, of Columbiana, passed away on January 4, 2022 at Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with several illnesses.

He was born on April 6, 1943, to William and Edith Charleton Taylor in Greenford. On October 17, 1963 Randall married the love of his life, Ellen VanHorn Taylor.

Randall...

Jan 3, 2022

New Waterford - Jack E. Morgan, age 84, of New Waterford, died peacefully, on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home.

He was born on August 6, 1937, in Darlington, PA, a son of the late Merle and Hattie Robison Morgan.

Jack was a graduate of Darlington High School and served as both a veteran...

Jan 3, 2022

Leetonia -Mary Ellen Ferry, age 83, of Leetonia, passed away on January 3, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 3, 1938, to the late Charles J and Agnes Van Fossen Duncan.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all.

Mary was preceded...

Jan 3, 2022

East Palestine - Patricia "Patty" Marshall, age 90, of East Palestine, died on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Mercy Health, St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born on May 17, 1931, in Enon Valley, PA, a daughter of the late Norwood and Mary Prescott Kerr.

Patty was a member of the First Church of Christ,...

Jan 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Vaughn Shinn, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 2, 2022, with his family by his side.

Bob was born in Salem, Ohio on November 25, 1947 to the late Carl R. and Dorothy E. Tennyson Shinn and was a graduate of Salem High School.  Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from...

Jan 1, 2022

Salem - Fred H. Hoff, age 78, of Salem, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

He was born on September 13, 1943, in Columbia, LA, son of the late Frances Roberts and his late adopted father Dale Hoff.

Fred had worked as an insurance agent and manager...

Dec 27, 2021

Leetonia - Hazel Riehl Scott, 99, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

Hazel was born on February 15, 1922 in Leetonia, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Deringer Riehl and had lived in this area all of her life.

Hazel had worked as...

Dec 26, 2021

Canfield - Donna J. Wasson, age 70, of Canfield, died suddenly on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born on February 6, 1951, in Youngstown, the only daughter of the late Edward Higley and Josephine McCaffrey Lehett.

Donna was a 1969 graduate Ursuline High School and had worked...

Dec 26, 2021

Columbiana - Linda L. (Staten) Kalina, 77, born in Bergholz, OH on March 25, 1944 to Stanley and Grace Morris Staten, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2021 at the Assumption Village Nursing Home.

She was a beloved daughter, aunt, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Linda spent her career as a secretary/receptionist working for local companies. ...