Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

Leetonia - Rebecca "Becky" Cavanaugh, age 70, of Leetonia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, Salem.

She was born on April 8, 1955, in Salem, a daughter of the late Edwin and Betty Hough Baird.

Becky was a 1973 graduate of Leetonia High School.  She chose...

Jul 16, 2025

Leetonia - Anthony "Tony" J. McIlduff, age 74, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a short illness.

He was born on March 18, 1951, in Salem, son of the late Daniel and Sally Muraco McIlduff.

Anthony owned and operated Mind's Eye Construction for over 40 years. Tony held...

Jul 15, 2025

Leetonia - Wayne Luli, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home.

He was born on December 29, 1950, in Akron, a son of the late Elmer and Florence Bowman Luli.

Throughout his career, Wayne brought dedication and heart to every job—whether as a foreman at NRM, in sales with NFL...

Jul 12, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Daniel Lee Badger, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world too soon on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 45.

Born on January 16, 1980, Daniel had a passion for engines and machinery from the time he could walk.  His heart belonged to anything...

Jul 11, 2025

It is with much sadness that our family announce the peaceful passing of our mother, G. Arlene Kornbau, age 97, on Friday July 11, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, formerly of Leetonia.

Arlene was born on March 18,1928 in Salem to Harry E Clark and Bertha Clark of Apache Junction, Arizona. She was a graduate of Leetonia High School in 1946 and...

Jul 11, 2025

Columbiana - Carol G. Perkins, age 93, of Columbiana, died on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Carol was born on April 21, 1932, in Salem, daughter of the late George H. and Frances L. Carlisle Burton.

She grew up in Leetonia and spent her adult life living in Columbiana. She was a homemaker and longtime caregiver...

Jul 9, 2025

James Clyde Gaston, Sr. of Sautee Nacoochee, GA, formerly of Columbiana County, OH, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2025.

Born January 21, 1938, in Salem, OH, he leaves behind his three children, James Gaston, Jr. (Georgette) of Talking Rock, GA, Deborah Kubina (Joe) of Poland, OH and Dwaine Gaston (Kris) of Sautee Nacoochee, GA, four grandchildren,...

Jul 4, 2025

Salem - Sandra Marlene Orr, age 85, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Salem North Healthcare, Salem.

She was born on March 3, 1940, in Negley, OH, a daughter of the late John and Mary Thompson Cope.

Sandra had worked as an administrative assistant for Arthur J. Gallager as well as...

Jun 30, 2025

Columbiana - With great sadness, I share that my mother, Dorothy A. DeMarco, age 95, departed this life on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Shepard of the Valley, Poland.

She was born on August 15, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Suzie Bozick. She married Eugene DeMarco, on January 22, 1949, she loved her husband...

Jun 28, 2025

New Waterford – Donna Jean (McCoy) Springer passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at Crossroads at Beaver Creek.

Donna Jean was born on June 16, 1937 in Unity, OH to Ross and Ruth E. Webber McCoy from New Waterford, OH.

She graduated from New Waterford High School in 1955.  She worked as a...

Jun 27, 2025

Sebring - Martha Evelyn Bell, 98, of Sebring, formerly of Leetonia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Mrs. Bell was born February 4, 1927 in North Lima, OH, a daughter of the late Alpheus and Lily Price Martin and had lived in this area all of her life.

She was a graduate of...

Jun 26, 2025

New Waterford - Robert W. Davis, age 81, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on July 23, 1943, in Salem, son of the late Floyd “Hap” and Hilda Levine Davis.

Robert graduated from East Palestine Highschool, class of 1962 and served in...

Jun 24, 2025

Leetonia - Wilbur Harry Garrod, Jr., age 69, of Leetonia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 1, 1955, in Salem, a son of the late Wilbur and Madalyn Anglemyer Garrod.

Wilbur had worked as a Salesperson for Sheely’s Furniture and was a member of St....

Jun 24, 2025

Alliance - Earl Warren Moore, Jr., age 86, of Alliance, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 6, 1938, in Sewickley, PA, son of the late Earl and Leah Teaman Moore.

Earl had worked at Braniff Airlines at Dulles Airport in Virginia for 28 years and at Sato...

Jun 23, 2025

Leetonia - Mary Kay Tunnat, age 76, of Leetonia, a wife, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and love.

She was born on July 14, 1948, in Hampton, IA, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Murphy Bobby.

A...

Jun 23, 2025

Merri Palmon, age 43, of Leetonia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 23, 2025.

She was born on May 24, 1982, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Anna Allcorn Stewart and Jason Vogel.

Merri truly lived life to the fullest. She had a radiant smile, a joyful spirit, and was always ready...

Jun 18, 2025

Matthew Charles “Berto” Bertolette, age 39, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  Born on June 28, 1985, in Salem, Ohio Matt lived a life marked by passion, dedication and deep connections with those around him.

A proud 2004 graduate of Columbiana High School, Matt was a dedicated athlete who...

Jun 17, 2025

New Waterford - Wayne Leroy Zeitler Jr., age 72, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Sale

He was born on March 13, 1953, in Salem, OH, son of the late Wayne and Georgia Jones Zeitler.

Wayne was self-employed and was good at fixing all kinds of things. He also...

Jun 16, 2025

New Waterford - Bruce Alan Keck, age 69, of New Waterford, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.

He was born on August 9, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of the late Emery and Martha McGinnis Keck.

Bruce was a 1973 graduate of Springfield Local and attended YSU where he was...

Jun 16, 2025

Palma “Pam” H. Blakeman, 88 of Columbiana, passed into the arms of her Savior after an extended illness on June 16, 2025 in her home at The Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana.

Born on April 9, 1937 in Bunker Hill, near Salem, Ohio, she was a much loved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and...