Obituaries

May 4, 2021

Columbiana - Harry Swank, age 85, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

He was born on January 9, 1936 in North Lima, son of the late Edward and Evelyn Wagner Swank.

Harry attended Youngstown College from 1956 to 1958, he was Vice President in...

May 3, 2021

Rogers - Sara "Sally" Burson, age 82, of Rogers, died peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home in Rogers.

She was born on January 30, 1939 in Salem, daughter of the late Edward and Irene Moser Heaton.

Sally was a simple woman who found great joy in cooking and watching the Food Network. ...

Apr 25, 2021

Leetonia - Dennis L. Aikens, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from complications following a stroke.

He was born on February 28, 1951 in Corry, PA, a son of the late Zern F. Aikens and Artis Sanor Aikens Arter.

Dennis had worked for over 20 years at...

Apr 24, 2021

Columbiana - Joseph Alfonso Bucher, Sr., age 74, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on March 31, 1947 in East Liverpool, son of the late Joseph and Ann Traina Bucher.

Joseph was a 1965 graduate of Wellsville High School and a 1969 graduate of Kent State...

Apr 24, 2021

Lisbon - John "Jack" Harley, age 90, of Lisbon, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home in Lisbon.

He was born on March 2, 1931 in Monaca, PA, son of the late John and Martha Young Harley.

John had worked as a steel worker for Kaiser Steel in California and Crucible Steel in...

Apr 21, 2021

Mary M. Miller, age 95, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Windsor House at Canfield with her granddaughter, Nicole and her son, Larry by her side.

Mrs. Miller was born on July 4, 1925 in Ovett, MS, daughter of the late John and Dolly Holliman Shoemake.

Mary was a homemaker and...

Apr 11, 2021

Columbiana – Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Denny, age 73, of Columbiana, died peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 20, 1947 in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Huston Hays.

Bobbie was a member of Negley United Methodist Church and...

Apr 11, 2021

Negley – Mary E. Reidy, age 73, of Negley, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born on December 16, 1947 in Negley, daughter of the late Ernest and Margie Gorby Hughes.

Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Reidy, whom she...

Apr 8, 2021

Negley - Charles Edward Bowles, age 93, of Negley, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

He was born on July 3, 1927 in Negley, son of the late Dan and Roma Runnion Bowles. He lived his entire life in Negley.

Charles was a truck driver for...

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...