Obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

Cortland - Dr. Robert Michael "Mike" Bell, also known as “Doc”, age 50, of Cortland, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Cortland.

He was born on November 1, 1969 in Columbus, OH, a son of Kathryn Adams Bell and the late Dr. Richard T. Bell.

Mike had worked as a Chiropractor...

Jul 19, 2020

New Springfield - Robert A. Burt, 61, of New Springfield, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home in New Springfield.

He was born on August 28, 1958 in Salem, OH, son of Richard Merle and Clara Miller Burt.

Robert had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Less Contracting. He enjoyed hard...

Jul 17, 2020

Columbiana – Catherine O. Justice, age 82, of Columbiana, died on Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on June 13, 1938 in Salem, OH, daughter of the late LaClair and Roberta Cunningham Nelson.

Catherine had worked as a Salesperson for JC Penny for nearly 40 years and was a...

Jul 14, 2020

Leetonia - Elaine E. Lower, 73, passed away Tuesday evening, July 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born on November 11, 1946 in Salem, daughter of the late Glenn and Evelyn McCowin Long and had lived in this area all of her life. Even when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September,...

Jul 13, 2020

Glendale,AZ - Louise A. Landsberger Yacullo ,93, formerly of East Palestine, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Arizona where she had been residing.

She was born on June 6, 1927 in East Palestine, OH, daughter of the late William and Edna Pike Landsberger.

Louise was a homemaker and was a member of Our...

Jul 12, 2020

Columbiana - Joshua A. Ham, age 30, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on November 18, 1989 in Circleville, OH, a son of Matthew and Kerrie Ham.

Joshua was a 2008 graduate of Crestview High School where he excelled in sports and received several honors for...

Jul 9, 2020

East Palestine - Christine A. Riggs, age 67, of East Palestine, died on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland.

She was born on May 25, 1953 in Salem, OH, daughter of the late John and Alice Pook Riggs.

Christine had worked as a Shipper with Ballonoff Corp. of Columbiana.

Christine is...

Jul 4, 2020

John "Karl" Bott, 87, of Columbiana, Ohio died at Parkside Nursing Home on July 4,2020 where he had been a resident the last four years. He was born July 18, 1932 on the family farm in East Palestine, Ohio and was the son of William and Mollie Justison Bott.

A U.S. Army veteran, 966 Engineers Corps (1953...

Jul 2, 2020

East Palestine – Robert William Ellis of East Palestine, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2020, following a brief illness.

He was born June 5, 1951 in Salem to Robert and Betty Hulton Ellis.

A graduate of EPHS Class of 1969, Mr. Ellis was a local Dodge Mechanic for years before working...

Jun 29, 2020

Lisbon - Karen G. Dillon, age 67, of Lisbon, died on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on January 22, 1953 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late James and Mary Klein Pappas.

Karen was a 1971 graduate of Poland high school and a 1976 graduate of Ohio State, where...

Jun 25, 2020

New Waterford - Cecil D. Beight, 85, passed away Thursday morning, June 25, 2020 at Christian House Assisted Living in East Palestine.

Cecil was born on October 9, 1934 in Unity Township, OH, son of Wilbur and Hazel Hocanson Beight.

He had owned and operated O.T. Beight and Son’s monument company for many years and...

Jun 19, 2020

Salem - Wayne A. Wolfgang, age 66, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on January 3, 1954 in Salem, son of the late Dale and Pauleen Bower Wolfgang.

Wayne had worked as a district technician with the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District. He was...

Jun 19, 2020

Columbiana - Richard Ernest Moore, 85, of Columbiana, died on Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 26, 1934 in Lisbon, son of the late Ray and Thressa Wycoff Moore.

Richard served in the U.S Army From 1954 to 1956 and was a member of the 82nd Airborne. He worked for...

Jun 13, 2020

Salem- Joseph Allen Hall, Sr., age 83, formerly of Green Township, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center from complications due to COVID-19.  Prior to going to the hospital, Joe had been a resident at Courtyard at Lexington in Salem.

Joe was born December 28, 1936 in Marion County, West Virginia. He...

Jun 10, 2020

Leetonia - William "Bill" Fry, age 80, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on February 15, 1940, son of the late Clifford and Treva Hartman Fry.

Bill was a tree digger and owned his own nurseries, Laurel Nurseries, he owned and operated Bill...

Jun 4, 2020

New Waterford - Kris Wayne Smith, 60, of New Waterford, formerly of Butler, PA, Passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2020 in New Waterford.

He was born, March 20, 1960 in Sewickley, PA, son of Joan Meacham Smith Hineline.

Kris was an SP4 military veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of Hopewell...

Jun 4, 2020

Canfield - Alan Karl Bott, 54, of Canfield died in his sleep on June 4, 2020 at his home.

Alan was born April 7, 1966, in Salem, Ohio to John Karl and Judith M. Bricker Bott.

He was a graduate of Crestview High School and attended Youngstown State University, Alan also completed coursework with General...

Jun 2, 2020

Leetonia - Jerry Lee Hanna Jr., age 54, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown due to complication from COVID-19.

He was born on May 29, 1966 in Salem, OH, a son of Jerry and Rose Cross Hanna, Sr.

Jerry had worked as a machinist and...

Jun 2, 2020

East Palestine - Gerald "Jerry" W. Hostetter, age 73, of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born on April 3, 1947 in Salem, OH, son of the late J. Wayne and Arleta Kuntz Hostetter.

Gerald had worked as a machine and crane operator and retired from V &...

May 26, 2020

Boardman- In the early morning hours of May 26, 2020, Gloria Joyce (Brenner) Rockhold entered into eternal rest, while in peaceful slumber at her home. She was 90 years old.

Gloria was born January 21, 1930 in Akron, a daughter of Howard “Dick” and Glynice Hall Brenner. After graduation, she furthered her education as an x-ray technician...