Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

Espyville, PA - Robert Noel Theil, 76, of Espyville, passed away at his home in Espyville, PA.

He was born on December 25, 1944 in Leetonia, son of the late John and Mary Rill Theil.

Robert had worked in the maintenance department for Channellock Tools in, PA for several years. He loved animals, especially dogs...

Oct 31, 2021

Leetonia - Rita Jean Dattilio, 90, of the Park Vista Community, Youngstown, formerly of Leetonia, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Park Vista.

Mrs. Dattilio was born May 12, 1931 in Dungannon, OH, a daughter of the late Fred and Mabel  Baughman McAllister.  Rita, along with her late husband, Tony, owned and operated Tony's Village Pizza,...

Oct 31, 2021

Karen Lee Nussbaumer, 61, of Youngstown died suddenly on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

She was born on February 17, 1960 in Salem to John Karl and Judith M. Bott.

Karen was a 1978 graduate of Crestview Highschool and took part in several music productions in her school years. She had been employed as a customer...

Oct 30, 2021

Columbiana, OH - Kylee M. Dawson, D.O. age 30, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 30, 2021, afternoon, surrounded by family and love at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh from complications of Cystic Fibrosis.

Born September 18, 1991, Kylee was one of four children born to Dr. John and Carol Dawson of Columbiana, OH. She grew up with her...

Oct 29, 2021

Columbiana - Beverly "Bev" Price, age 72, of Columbiana, died on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 2, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Biery Porter.

Bev was a graduate of Columbiana High School and had worked as a title clerk for...

Oct 28, 2021

Pearl M (Wentz) Rauch, 98 of Plainfield, Indiana, formerly of Columbiana, OH died October 28, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Pearl was born December 19, 1922 in New Springfield, OH, the daughter of the late Dallas and Eva (Seidner) Wentz.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, Yahtzee,...

Oct 28, 2021

Leetonia - Martin James Orr “Marty Orr”, age 74, of Leetonia, died suddenly on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home in Leetonia.

He was born on March 10, 1947, in Sharon, PA, son of the late Edward and Yolanda Nichols Orr.

Marty had worked in service and detail for Columbiana Buick Old’s for over...

Oct 25, 2021

Miriam “Mim” Lucille Bable, age 86, died Monday, October 25 at her home at Otterbein North Shore Community in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.

She was born March 18, 1935, in East Fairfield to the late Alva and Ethel Henning Cope.

She graduated from East Fairfield High School in 1953, and attended secretarial school at Youngstown State University. Miriam married the love of her...

Oct 25, 2021

North Lima - Jacqueline P. Stanislaw, 72, of North Lima, formerly of Stuart, FL, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a short illness.

Mrs. Stanislaw was born August 20, 1949, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late James and Pearl Green Wise and had lived in this area...

Oct 24, 2021

Cora Lea Delligatti, age 90, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at her son’s home in Lisbon.

She was born on March 2, 1931, in Kingmont, WV. Daughter of the late Clarence and Edna Shaver.

Cora especially loved our large family gatherings.  She was quite the cook making homemade cavatelli, ravioli, and pizza. She enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2021

Canfield - Joe P. “Dobie” Gillis, age 55, of Canfield, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on September 4, 1966, in Youngstown, son of John and Helen Crooks Gillis.

Joe had worked as a Supervisor for PHD Manufacturing in Columbiana. Joe enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting,...

Oct 22, 2021

East Palestine - Elizabeth “Dianne” Wonner, age 58, of East Palestine, died on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

She was born on May 20, 1963, in Miami County, IN, daughter of Catherine Humphrey Rhodes and Kenneth Rhodes.

Dianne had worked as an I.C.U Nurse at Salem Community hospital....

Oct 21, 2021

Margaret "Nadine" Heaton, age 84, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home.

She was born on July 16, 1937, in Negley, a daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Wilson Cunningham.

Nadine, above all, loved her family.  She spent most of her days alongside her grandchildren.  She enjoyed cooking for them,...

Oct 14, 2021

Lisbon - Denny Lewis, age 65, of Lisbon, formerly of Youngstown, joined God on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 24, 1956, in Grove City, PA, a son of Erla Heister Lewis and the late James Lewis, Sr.

Denny was a 1975 graduate of Rayen High School...

Oct 13, 2021

Columbiana - David "Dave" Liston, age 79, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Washington Square Nursing Home, Warren.

He was born on July 21, 1942, in Columbiana, son of the late Eliza Liston.

Dave had worked as a Truck Driver for Schneider National where he had logged over one and a half...

Oct 11, 2021

East Palestine - Daryl Francis Kirtley, age 83, of East Palestine, died on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana after a short illness.

He was born on January 24, 1938, in Salem, son of the late Charles and Deloris Moon Kirtley.

Daryl had worked as an operating engineer...

Oct 10, 2021

Columbiana - Betty June Wenderoth, age 96, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on October 26, 1924, in Rogers, son of the late Ben and Adda Hawkins Gardner.

Betty had worked as a Registered Nurse for Salem Community Hospital and at the Columbiana...

Oct 10, 2021

East Palestine – Vonda K. Oesch, age 75, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Assumption Village, North Lima.

She was born on November 18, 1945, in Salem, OH, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret Junker Yarian.

Vonda had worked as an aide for American Health Care for fifteen years...

Oct 9, 2021

James Charles Feist, age 81, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

He was born on August 31, 1940, in Steubenville, OH son of the late Charles and Helen Hummel Feist.

James was a graduate of Steubenville "Big Red" and still enjoyed attending their football games.  He worked for Chase Bank as a branch...

Oct 4, 2021

Columbiana - Dorothy Helen Posey, age 93, of Columbiana, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, under hospice care at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on October 19, 1927, in Salem, daughter of the late Harry and Helen Kyser Archer.

Dorothy had worked as an Avon representative and was a member of The...