Obituaries

Oct 20, 2020

Salem - Mark Douglas Peppel, 60 of Salem, died on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on July 2, 1960 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Charles E. Peppel and the late Lynn (Altomare) Peppel and had lived in this area most of his life....

Oct 14, 2020

Columbiana - Homer A. Hoffman, age 72, of Columbiana, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 27, 1948 in Salem, OH, a son of the late Lorin and Dorothy Erwin Hoffman.

Homer was a veteran of the United States Army and a Purple Heart recipient having served...

Oct 10, 2020

Deland - Betty E. Montgomery, age 93, of Deland, FL, formerly of Columbiana, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Alliance Nursing and Rehab, Deland, FL.

She was born on June 19, 1927 in Dover, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Long Hall.

Betty was co-owner and operator of Ryan’s News in Columbiana...

Oct 8, 2020

Columbiana - Tammy Hiner, age 50, of Columbiana, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on April 7, 1970 in Salem, daughter of Jack Waggle and Jane Altomare-Johnson.

Tammy had worked as an office manager with Homecare Advantage and was a member of...

Oct 6, 2020

Columbiana - Vivian "Zim" Wenderoth, age 94, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Assumption Village, North Lima.

She was born on March 21, 1926 in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Homer and Catherine Shearer Zimmerman.

Vivian was a Homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Columbiana. She...

Oct 6, 2020

Negley - Patricia Minamyer McDade (77) was taken home to Heaven on October 6, 2020.  For reasons we don’t understand, Jesus called her there before we were ready to say goodbye.

She had a quiet, but intimate faith in Christ that brought her through many difficult times.  She had no fear of death and always said, “What...

Oct 5, 2020

New Waterford - Dwayne "Tate" Rupert, Sr., age 76, of New Waterford, died on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 2, 1944 in New Waterford, OH, a son of the late Irvin and Elizabeth Ray Rupert.

Tate had worked as an...

Oct 3, 2020

Austintown - Marjorie L. Webber Wise, age 96, of Austintown, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Mercy Health—Humility House Senior Living, Austintown.

She was born on September 11, 1924 in Lisbon, daughter of the late Albert R. and Martha Derringer Webber.

Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School and worked...

Sep 27, 2020

Henry “Hank” M. Panko of Poland, OH broadcasted his final call sign (W3XZ) on September 27, 2020. His interest in amateur radio began as a young boy; his passion for it spanned over 6 decades. The familiar sounds of repeater tones and Morse code beeps were the background music throughout the years in his family’s home, as he traveled...

Sep 26, 2020

Rogers - Richard “Blaine” Clair, age 75, of Rogers, died on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at The Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on November 15, 1944 in Salem, OH, a son of the late Samuel and Mary Hays Clair.

Blaine worked as a self-employed truck driver. He liked to watch Billy Graham and Franklin Graham...

Sep 25, 2020

Columbiana - Ronald E. Streng, age 84, of Columbiana, died on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Salem.

He was born on August 15, 1936 in Salem, OH, son of the late Kenneth and Carrie Burket Streng.

Ronald served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where he served...

Sep 23, 2020

East Palestine - Nancy E. Cook, age 82, of East Palestine, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on August 24, 1938 in New Bethlehem, PA, daughter of (the late) David and Lena Yount McGinnis.

Nancy had worked as a homemaker...

Sep 11, 2020

Salem - Cheryl Sue Winters, age 70, of Salem, died on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home in Salem.

She was born on September 11, 1950 in Salem, OH, daughter of the late John and Ruth Cehrs Winters.

Cheryl had worked at No Limit Workshop, she enjoyed arts and crafts, puzzles, photography and decorating...

Sep 10, 2020

Columbiana - George H. Zohnd, age 100, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

He was born on July 23, 1920, in New Martinsville, WV, son of the late Henry and Ida Bruny Zohnd.

George served in the Army Air Force during World War II...

Sep 8, 2020

New Middletown - Adin R. "Dick" Hively, age 85, of New Middletown previously of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on September 9, 1934 in Canfield, OH and lived in this area all of his life, he was the son of the late Emerson and Bertha...

Sep 5, 2020

New Waterford - Gary N. McGuckin, age 80, of New Waterford, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born on August 14, 1940 in East Palestine, OH, son of the late James and Esther Harper McGuckin.

Gary worked as a welder at Babcock and Wilcox...

Aug 30, 2020

Washingtonville – Robert Allen Park, Sr. age 81, of Washingtonville, died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on February 10, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late William and Virginia McHenry Park.

Robert was Christian by faith and served in the U.S Army. He was a...

Aug 26, 2020

Lisbon - Minnie Hazel Brown, age 93, of Lisbon, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born on November 16, 1926 in Washingtonville, OH, daughter of the late George and Elsie Wintersheimer Bell.

Minnie had worked as a Cashier for Hillyers in Lisbon and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's...

Aug 26, 2020

Leetonia - David J. McAfee, 91, passed away Wednesday evening, August 26, 2020 at his home after struggling with COPD for some time.

He was born on September 24, 1928 in New Rumley, OH, son of the late Edward and Florence Kohler McAfee.

David had worked as a shop carpenter for Franklin Furniture and Wean...

Aug 24, 2020

East Palestine - Robert Guy Feezle, Sr., age 77, of East Palestine, died on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home in East Palestine.

He was born on February 7, 1943 in East Palestine, OH, son of the late George and Jeannette Knowles Feezle.

Robert had worked as a foreman with IMS until retirement and...