Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Boardman – Myron Frank Broderick, Sr., age 97, of Boardman passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. at his home.

He was born on October 20, 1922, a son of Myron Patrick and Revella Broderick in Youngstown. He graduated from South High School, Youngstown and Youngstown College.  He served in the United States Army...

Aug 21, 2020

East Palestine - Etta Hill, age 59, of East Palestine, died on Friday, August 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 5, 1960 in Columbus, a daughter of the late Fon and Pauline Justice Adkins.

Etta had worked as a caregiver for terminal patients.  She was passionate about her job and...

Aug 20, 2020

East Palestine-Robert L. Hallmark, 83, passed away Thursday morning, August 20, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Hallmark was born October 22, 1936 in Havana, IL, a son of the late John and Dollie Chaney Hallmark and lived here the past two years coming from Homewood, PA.

Bob had work in construction with the Local Union...

Aug 20, 2020

East Palestine, OH - Edgard Nieto, Sr., 45, of East Palestine, passed away early Thursday morning, August 20, 2020 at the Hospice House after a three year courageous battle with colon cancer.

Edgard was born on July 5, 1975 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Victor Nieto and Norma Cuellar Nieto.

Edgard worked as a business...

Aug 16, 2020

Youngstown - Brian P. Sexton, 65, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home.

Brian was born October 25, 1954 in Cleveland, a son of Frank and the late Lois Metzung Sexton.

He worked in Lordstown and the GM plant for 30 years and served in US Navy.

He is survived by...

Aug 14, 2020

Poland- Jeffrey David Muslovski, age 41, son of Dave and Denise Muslovski died at his home in Poland, Ohio on Friday August 14, 2020.

Jeff was born on November 22, 1978 in Rochester, PA.  He was raised in East Palestine, Ohio until high school when his family relocated to New Middletown, Ohio.

Jeff was proud...

Aug 14, 2020

Enon Valley, PA - Nancy Ann McMillin, 65, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, August 14, 2020 at UPMC Jameson.

Nancy was born on September 14, 1954, daughter of the late Howard and Retta June McMillin.

Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Mohawk High School. She attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a Bachelor...

Aug 14, 2020

Leetonia - Karen S. Entrikin, age 66, of Leetonia, died on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Salem North Healthcare, Salem.

She was born on August 16, 1953 in Salem, OH, daughter of Robert Pegg and the late Mary Roessler Pegg.

Karen had attended Salem Bible Church and was currently living at Salem North Healthcare.  While...

Aug 10, 2020

Columbiana – Margaret “Peggy” Bonish, age 77, of Columbiana, died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

She was born on July 22, 1943 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Gladys Josey Bonish.

Peggy was a member of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church in Columbiana.  She...

Aug 7, 2020

Columbiana - Janet Blosser, 73, passed away August 7, 2020 at the Hospice House of the Valley in North Lima.

Janet was born on June 8, 1947, in Salem, daughter of Dorothy Bush and the late George Bush, and had lived in the area all of her life.

Janet had worked at Rohrer Builders Supply...

Aug 5, 2020

Dade City - Mark Jeffrey Graffius Sr., age 61, of Dade City, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at, Adventhealth Hospital.

He was born on November 1, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Donald and Isabelle Gower Graffius.

Mark always enjoyed his work at Borden Dairy. After Borden’s closed, his family and him...

Aug 5, 2020

Leetonia - William T. Wilson, age 91, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born on September 24, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Leo and Dorothy Lanterman Wilson.

William had worked as a welder until retiring from NRM Corp. Served in the United States Army Air...

Aug 5, 2020

East Palestine - Page L. Macek, 62, passed away Wednesday evening, August 5, 2020 at his home.

Page was born on July 26, 1958 in Salem, son of Richard and Joan Candel Macek and had lived in this area all of his life.

Page had worked as an excavator for Coppock Excavating and he was...

Aug 4, 2020

Sally Ann Walton, 88, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana on August 4, 2020.

Sally was born on December 30, 1931, in New Waterford, the daughter of Joseph and Francis Taylor and had been a lifelong resident of the area.

Sally was a 1949 graduate of New Waterford High School where...

Aug 1, 2020

Palm Harbor, FL - Michael Frank Broderick Sr., age 61, of Palm Harbor, formerly of Ohio, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born on October 6, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, son of Myron and Evelyn Hanson Broderick, Sr.

Michael was the founder and former CEO of Turning Technologies in Youngstown...

Aug 1, 2020

Orlando, Florida - Mary R. Brinker, 85, originally of East Palestine, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Orlando, Florida after a long illness.

Mary was born in East Palestine to Robert C. and Mary McCommon Wolz on June 30, 1935. She graduated from East Palestine High School. She married Arch L. Brinker on October 24,...

Jul 29, 2020

East Palestine - Denise V. Dixon, age 59, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown.

She was born on August 14, 1960 in Winthrop, MA, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Hutchinson Sarkisian.

Denise had worked as a clerk at Walmart in both...

Jul 29, 2020

Columbiana - Louis "Lou" McPherson, Jr., 91, passed away Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020 at his home.

Mr. McPherson was born on May 23, 1929 in Rochester, PA, son of the late Louis and Edith Campbell McPherson.

Louis had worked as a machinist for Babcox and Wilcox Ambridge plant for 30 years. Lou served in...

Jul 26, 2020

East Palestine - William Earl Mitchell, Sr., age 67, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his home in East Palestine.

He was born on October 14, 1952 in Lisbon, OH, son of the late Earl Mitchell and Ella Mae Binder.

William had worked as a Truck Driver with Dalton Sanitation and...

Jul 21, 2020

Tyler E. Wales passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, of a heart attack at the age of 53.  He was born June 16, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to Larry and Sandy (Evans) Wales. He graduated from East Palestine High School in 1985.

Tyler worked in masonry with Jon Oliver Construction for a number of years. He spent...