Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

Carrollton - Kimberly S. Altomare, age 65, of Carrollton, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.

She was born on February 24, 1955 in Salem, a daughter of the late Edward and Irmgard Tunnat Altomare.

Kim never met a stranger and she loved everyone.  She had a special love...

Dec 15, 2020

Benjamin G. McCormick, 83, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 following a heart attack.

He was born on April 11, 1937 in Hubbard, a son of the late Esther Wilms Uresky and Haskell Gene McCormick.

He graduated from Milford Connecticut High School in 1955.

Ben worked 20 years in the grocery...

Dec 14, 2020

East Liverpool - Tina Marie Gorby, age 63, of East Liverpool, died on Monday, December 14, 2020 at East Liverpool City Hospital.

She was born on May 19, 1957 in East Liverpool, OH, daughter of Virgil and Greta Humes Halfhill.

Tina had worked as a home health care provider. She enjoyed Crocheting and she loved...

Dec 13, 2020

Salem - Shannon Marie Szelazek, age 48, of Salem, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

She was born on December 12, 1972 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Victor and Mary Talley Szelazek.

Shannon was of the Catholic faith and had worked at both Universal Studios and Disney prior...

Dec 11, 2020

Washingtonville - Stephen E. Vrabel, age 75, of Washingtonville, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on April 21, 1945 in Salem, OH, son of the late Stephen and Margaret Donnelly Vrabel.

Stephen had worked as a Lithographer for Salem Label for the past 33 years.  Prior to...

Dec 10, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Kershner of Columbiana, Ohio; beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was surrounded by his family as he went to be with his Lord on December 10, 2020. Born in Warren, Ohio Jeff was a graduate of Warren Harding High School and Youngstown State University. He worked in the local area as a credit manager for 42 years...

Dec 10, 2020

East Palestine - On December 10, 2020, Rachel A. Mercer loving wife and mother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 84 years old after a long illness.

Rachel was born on August 28, 1936 to Ora Morgan Beiling and Manuel Beiling of East Palestine, Ohio. She married Robert...

Dec 7, 2020

Columbiana - Viola Mae Chellis, age 96, of Columbiana, died on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

She was born on July 20, 1924 in Columbiana, OH, daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel Esenwein Crider.

Her Spouse of 60 years, Robert William Chellis, whom she married on October 6, 1946,...

Dec 6, 2020

North Lima - James Frank Wisser , age 78, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at The Inn at Glenellen, North Lima.

He was born on December 5, 1942 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Frank and Inez Derr Wisser.

Jim had worked as a General Manager with Valley Industrial Trucking...

Dec 4, 2020

Columbiana – Shirley Ann Diley, 75, passed away quite peacefully at home on December 4, 2020 with her family beside her after a bravely fought 5-year battle with bone cancer.

Shirley was born February 16, 1945, in Rome, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy Barr McGonnell.

She was a 1963 graduate of Perry High...

Dec 3, 2020

Columbiana - Ruth G. Hawkins, age 94, of Columbiana, died peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on October 9, 1926 in Dalton, OH, daughter of the late George and Grace St. John Houser.

Ruth had worked as a teller with New Waterford Bank, a secretary with WS George...

Dec 2, 2020

Columbiana - Michael Lee Williams, age 59, of Columbiana, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born on September 20, 1961 in Salem, a son of Evelyn Webber Johnston, and Eugene Williams.

Michael was a 1980 graduate of Crestview High School where he was Class President.  He was Captain of...

Dec 2, 2020

Enon Valley-John B. “Dutch” Hostetler, 59, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

John was born February 25, 1961 in Ellwood City, PA , a son of Ben and Esther Hostetler and had lived in this area his entire life.

Dutch was a truck driver for NVR Building in Darlington. He loved hunting, his...

Dec 2, 2020

Columbiana - Patricia C. Nelson, age 78, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on March 15, 1942 in Enon Valley, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Waunetta Roshon Hogue.

Patricia was a graduate of Fairfield High and was a member of the First...

Dec 1, 2020

Leetonia – Joseph M. Billet, 85, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 26, 1934 in Leetonia, a son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Mowry Billet

Mr. Billet was a graduate of Leetonia High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps During...

Nov 30, 2020

East Palestine - Sara J. Hoon, 43, passed away Thursday evening, September 9, 2021 at Canfield Healthcare Center, Youngstown.

Sara was born on March 16, 1978 in Salem, daughter Richard and Janet Townsend Hoon and had been a graduate of East Palestine High School.

Sara had worked as an office manager for a auto repossession...

Nov 28, 2020

Leetonia - Shawn Schuster, age 44, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home.

He was born on July 19, 1976 in Salem, the son of Candace “Candy” Popa Donnalley.

Shawn was a graduate of Leetonia High School and was employed by Fresh Mark in Salem.  He was always the “Life of...

Nov 23, 2020

New Waterford,OH - Charles E. Koch, age 96, of New Waterford, was called to his heavenly home Monday, November 23, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Boardman following complications from COVID.

Chuck was born at home on September 23, 1924 in New Waterford, OH, son of the late John and Mary Evelyn Mochwart Koch and had lived in...

Nov 22, 2020

Columbiana - Joseph Amendolara, age 92, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Assumption Village, North Lima.

He was born on February 10, 1928 in Oriolo, Italy, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Truncelliti Amendolara, Sr, and came to the United States in 1947.

His wife, Anna Rongone Amendolara, whom he married...

Nov 22, 2020

Columbiana - Harry C. Kacenski, age 86, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 20, 1934 in New Waterford, son of the late Chester and Delvina Newcomer Kacenski.

Harry was a Construction Engineer, PE, working with various world firms. He achieved the 32nd Master Mason Degree,...