Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Columbiana - Roberta "Bobbie" Drake, 80, of Columbiana, passed away late Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021 at Christian House in East Palestine.

Mrs. Drake was born on July 9, 1940 in Crestline, OH, daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Huffman Snyder.

Bobbie graduated from Crestline High School in 1958. She was a secretary for...

Apr 1, 2021

Sarah June Smith Herbkersman, 90, of Columbiana passed away peacefully on

April 1, 2021 at Wickshire Poland.

She was born June 26, 1930, daughter of the late Clifford and Eva Bevington Smith.

Sarah was a 1948 graduate of New Waterford High School and was a sewer for Kenmar Manufacturing of the Ethan Allen...

Mar 31, 2021

East Palestine - Kathryn L. Woods, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

She was born on January 9, 1951 in New Brighton, PA, daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret MacDonald Javens.

Kathryn had worked for American Standard in Salem.  She enjoyed cooking...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert L. Pegg, age 89, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Hospice House, Poland.

He was born on September 7, 1931 in Madison Twp., a son of the late Harry and Virgie Boyd Pegg.

Robert had worked as an Electronic Tech for N.R.M. Manufacturing and was a member of the Wood...

Mar 30, 2021

East Palestine - Joseph Sferra passed away March 30, 2021 at his home in East Palestine from an electrical accident.

Wild at heart. On October 7, 1982 in Youngstown, Ohio Joe was born to Linda Sferra, entering the world in motion, and never slowing down since. He lived each day seeking his next adventure.

Joe’s...

Mar 26, 2021

Leetonia - Carmen A. Troy Jr., age 82, of Leetonia, died on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem.

He was born on September 29, 1938 in Leetonia, son of the late Carmen and Marie Virgelette Troy.

Carmen had worked for Franklin Furniture, Columbiana and American Standard, Salem and was a...

Mar 26, 2021

Gloria Jean Rubbo, age 67, of Columbiana, died on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on October 27, 1953 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Mario and Mae Phillips Rubbo.

Gloria was a graduate of Chaney High School and obtained her master’s degree in education from Youngstown State...

Mar 20, 2021

Columbiana - Sue "Aunt Sue" Cole, age 77, of Columbiana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home.

She was born on November 23, 1943 in Leetonia, daughter of the late Wilson and Phyllis Ware Corna.

Sue, or “Aunt Sue” as she was known, was an active member...

Mar 16, 2021

Columbiana - Linda Jean Lattea, age 68, of Columbiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Lattea was born on July 22, 1952 in Salem, daughter of the late Richard and Alma Harp Forney.

Linda had worked in housekeeping for the Salem Hospital and had attended St. Jude Roman Catholic...

Mar 14, 2021

Rogers - Elijah Joseph Kaufman, age 24, of Rogers, died on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in East Palestine from injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born on October 24, 1996 in Salem, a son of Richard Kaufman III and Carla Burson Kaufman.

Elijah was a disabled veteran having served overseas in the United States...

Mar 10, 2021

Leetonia - Angeline Beltempo , age 106, of Leetonia, passed away Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Beltempo was born on October 11, 1914 in Leetonia, OH, daughter of the late Peter and Concetta Maruca Perry and had lived in this area all of her life.

Angeline had worked as a welder...

Mar 9, 2021

Poland - George E. Richardson, age 62, of Poland, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on February 12, 1959 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Henry and Shirley Ludt Richardson.

George worked his entire life in the food concession business his family started in...

Mar 8, 2021

James “Jim” Harold Mong was born August 31st, 1946 in Blue Ridge, Georgia and died on March 8th, 2021 at his home in Columbiana, Ohio.  He was a graduate of East Palestine High School and attended The Ohio State University before transferring to Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science.  Jim served his apprenticeship at Warrick Funeral Home in Columbiana.  While...

Mar 5, 2021

Leetonia - Lawrence A. "Larry" Darner, age 79, of Leetonia, died on Friday, March 5, 2021 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Darner was born on June 24, 1941 in Salem, son of the late Lawrence and Marguerite Allen Darner and had lived in this area all of his life.

Larry had worked...

Mar 4, 2021

Columbiana - Brian Richard Kyser, age 47, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 11, 1974 in Salem, son of Nancy Crowl Kyser-Hofmann and the late Richard Kyser.

Brian was extremely talented.  He enjoyed woodworking, drawing, and had a passion for music and playing the...

Mar 1, 2021

Columbiana - James "Jim" R. Hogue, age 77, of Columbiana, died on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on June 7, 1943 in Enon Valley, PA, son of the late Samuel W. and Waunetta Irene Roshon Hogue.

Jim had worked as an auto mechanic for over 40...

Feb 25, 2021

Leetonia - Robert L. Burkey, 77, of Leetonia, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on August 12, 1943 in Petersburg, OH, son of the late Guy and Anna Wilson Burkey.

Robert had worked as a truck driver for many years. He was a fun-loving...

Feb 23, 2021

North Lima - Willis "Flick" Rupert, Jr., age 93, of New Waterford, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Ivy Woods Manor in North Lima.

He was born on November 24, 1927 in New Waterford, son of the late Willis R. Rupert, Sr. and Emma Van Skiver Rupert.

Willis had worked as a farmer all...

Feb 16, 2021

Hallandale Beach, Florida - Betty J. Borroni, age 88, of Hallandale Beach, FL, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 following an auto accident in Florida.

Mrs. Borroni was born on July 15, 1932 in Columbiana, OH, daughter of the late Samual and Sadie Buhecker Welsh and had been residing in Florida the past 25 years. She had...

Feb 12, 2021

Columbiana - Tonia Scott, 77, of Columbiana, passed away on Friday evening, February 12, 2021 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, New Middletown.

Tonia was born on July 12, 1943 in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Fred and Esther Krautner Girard and had lived in this area all of her life.

She had worked...