Obituaries

Jun 10, 2022

East Palestine - Edward A. Landsberger, age 64, of East Palestine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born on March 5, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Fred and Ruth Baun Landsberger.

Ed was a veteran of the United States Army and had worked as a...

Jun 9, 2022

Negley – Betty Mae Dailey, age 96, of Negley, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 5, 1926 in Darlington, PA, daughter of the late Russell and Margaret Fosnaught Guy.

Betty owned and operated Dailey’s Boarding Home, where she enjoyed helping take care of the ladies. She frequently...

Jun 7, 2022

Vermilion – Sherry Ward Ballintine, age 78, of Vermilion, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park, Cleveland.

She was born on January 10, 1944, in Salem, daughter of the late Ralph and Effie Irons Ward.

Sherry graduated high school Valedictorian from Columbiana high school in 1962.  She earned a bachelor’s degree...

Jun 7, 2022

Walter Herbert Hartley "Walt" passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022 in York, SC. Born to Herbert & Gladys Fieldhouse Hartley October 30, 1945 in Washingtonville, OH

Walt moved to York, SC over 35 years ago where he lived with his loving and devoted wife Mildred "Millie". Walt was a former patrolman for the Village of Leetonia...

Jun 6, 2022

Judith Ann Jessop Kolcun, age 79, of Columbiana, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Judy was born on September 1, 1942 in Toledo, daughter of the late Harold and Mabel Moon Jessop.

Judy was a graduate of the Class of 1960 at Columbiana High School. She was...

Jun 5, 2022

Stow - Sandra Mae Grove, age 81, of Stow, died on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 3, 1941, in Salem, daughter of the late John and Thelma Vignon Volpe.

Sandra had worked as a beautician but spent most of her time caring for her family as a homemaker....

May 31, 2022

Boardman - Genevieve G. "Momo" Coontz , age 105, formerly of Columbiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Shepherd of the Valley Boardman.

Genevieve was born on March 20, 1917 in Elkins, WV, daughter of the late John and Regina Roell Staud.

Momo, as she was called, had worked in the cafeteria for...

May 30, 2022

Columbiana – John Frederick Kummer, 87, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home in Columbiana.

Mr. Kummer was born July 20, 1934, in Akron, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Vanke) Kummer.  He was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School, the Carnegie Technical Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in mechanical engineering, and...

May 28, 2022

Brian L, Lang, 72, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home following a short illness.

Mr. Lang was born February 2, 1950 in Hazen, ND, a son of the late Elmer and Nita Goetz Lang and lived in this area most of his life.

He was a graduate of Bethany College in Mankato,...

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...