Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Columbiana - Sue Whitehead, 62, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on July 11, 1959, in Salem, daughter of the late Richard and Jo Ann Harriman Whitehead.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements have been handled by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral...

Jan 27, 2022

Canfield - Suzanne "Sue" Manzi, age 74, of Canfield, formerly of Columbiana, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at AustinWoods Nursing Center in Austintown.

She was born on June 30, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of the late Clayton and Florence Sauerwein Burkhart.

Sue was a 1965 graduate of Columbiana High School and received her...

Jan 27, 2022

Rogers - Carl H. Cook, age 70, of Rogers, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.

He was born on September 10, 1951 in Youngstown, son of the late Sylvia Stratton.

Carl owned and operated Carl Cook's Chimney Service with his son and his wife. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...

Jan 26, 2022

Salem - Jeffrey A. Perry , 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Jeffrey was born on August 16, 1952 in Salem, son of Francis and Rebecca Townsend Perry and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jeffrey had worked for American Standard in Salem and was...

Jan 26, 2022

Salem - John L. Waterbeck, age 88, of Salem, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 19, 1933, in Willard, OH, a son of the late Charles and Lora Kinsey Waterbeck.

John graduated from high school in Gary, IN, and was a...

Jan 25, 2022

Columbiana - Jane Marie Johnson, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Jane was born on November 25, 1949, a daughter of the late Eugene and Irma Eyster Altomare.

Jane’s most cherished moments were when Timothy and Tammy were born. She was a protective mom and loved...

Jan 23, 2022

Salem - Sharon A. Sobek, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

She was born on September 21, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late John Mahouski and Mary Ellen Kay Konczal.

Sharon had worked as a waitress and more recently Yuhanick’s Cleaning in Salem....

Jan 23, 2022

Columbiana - Pamela Lipe Kufleitner, age 71, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born on February 16, 1950 in Salem, daughter of the late Willis "Sox" and Ida Lake Lipe. Pamela was a lifelong resident of Columbiana.  She worked for Columbiana Schools as a teacher's aide for over...

Jan 22, 2022

Salem - James R. Gongaware, age 98, of Salem, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Leetonia, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 11, 1923, in Leetonia, a son of the late Ralph and Stella Redmond Gongaware.

Jim had worked as a welder for E.W. Bliss in Salem...

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...