Obituaries

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...

Feb 11, 2021

Canfield - Wynn Firth Hawkins, 84, of Canfield, formerly of New Waterford, passed away February 11, 2021 at is home.

Mr. Hawkins was born February 20, 1936 in East Palestine, OH, the son of Paul Marion and Eunice Adele Firth Hawkins.  He was a graduate of New Waterford High School where he was first team, all Ohio...

Feb 10, 2021

Lisbon – George H. Wire, Jr., 71, of Lisbon, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 while visiting family in Beaufort, SC.

George was born February 13, 1949 to the late George and Dorothy Leonard Wire of Leetonia, Ohio.  George kept very busy during his younger years mowing lawns and delivering newspapers.  He graduated from Leetonia High School...

Feb 3, 2021

Negley - Roy O. Moffett Sr., 76, of Negley, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home.

Roy was born on May 25, 1944 in East Liverpool, son of the late James and Inez Mays Moffett.

Roy had worked for the former Crucible Steel Plant in Midland, PA. He loved farming and especially...

Feb 3, 2021

Leetonia – Helen L. McCoy, 98, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

Helen was born on December 31, 1922 in Leetonia, a daughter of the late Warren and Leora Weikart, and lived in the area her entire life.  She graduated from Leetonia High School in 1940.    Helen was married to Don McCoy on October 30,...

Feb 2, 2021

Columbiana-Esther Jean (Householder) Tucker, 96, went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2021 at Mercy Health Hospital, Youngstown after hip surgery.  Her daughter, Kathy, was privileged to be by her side, singing songs that will be sung at her home-going celebration at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Columbiana on Saturday, February 27that 11:00 AM.  Friends may call at...

Jan 30, 2021

East Palestine-Michael R. Hays, 78, passed away early Saturday morning at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

Mike was born on July 2, 1942 in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Huston) Hays.

He was retired from Lordstown General Motors and the Post Office. He was a...

Jan 28, 2021

Erla A. Reidy, 91, of East Palestine, passed away Thursday afternoon January 28, 2021 at the Christian House in East Palestine.

Erla was born June 29, 1929 in Volant, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Esther Graham Sonntag. She had grown up in Volant, PA and moved to East Palestine after marriage.  She was a...

Jan 27, 2021

Zanesville - Steven Lee Martin, 33, of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly in Zanesville.

Steven was born on January 15, 1988 in Salem, son of the late Matthew Allen Martin, Sr .and Tina Wells Sheely.

Steven was a member of Tru Light Ministries.  He volunteered with the Salvation Army and his faith was important to him....

Jan 25, 2021

Leetonia - Richard "Dick" Lanterman, age 83, of Leetonia, died suddenly on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born on March 20, 1937 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Clarence and Ocie Clever Lanterman.

Dick had owned and operated Lanterman Trucking since 1967 until he retired in 1995.  He was...

Jan 23, 2021

Columbiana - Virginia B. Sutherin, 80, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Virginia was born April 28, 1940 in Waltham, MA, daughter of the late William and Virginia Orpin.

Virginia had worked as a clerk in medical records for Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. She was...

Jan 22, 2021

Salem - Essie Pearl Barnard, age 92, formerly of Rogers, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Essie was born on December 24, 1928 in Rogers, daughter of the late Charles and Clara Ward Gorby and had lived in this area all of her life.

Essie was a...