Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Salem- Gladys Mae Candle, age 83, of Salem, died on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Ivy Woods Manor in North Lima.

She was born on November 27, 1936 in Salem, a daughter of the late Lester and Frieda Erlach Safreed.

Gladys was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Washingtonville and had worked as...

Dec 25, 2019

Columbiana – Robert Gerald Waite, Sr., 68, of Columbiana, previously of Klawock, AK, died, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home in Columbiana.

He was born November 9, 1951 in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania, a son of the late John Wilfred and Geraldine Crawford Waite, Sr.

Robert worked as a janitor for the Klawock area schools....

Dec 23, 2019

Youngstown – Kylie Wendell, age 27, of Youngstown, died from unforeseen circumstances following a heart transplant on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born, July 11, 1992 in Youngstown a daughter of Jennifer Martin and Scott Edwards.

Kylie was a member of New Waterford Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Dec 23, 2019

Columbiana – Sandra L. Streng, 81, of Columbiana died on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Hospice House, Poland.

Mrs. Streng was born on March 28, 1938, in Salem, a daughter of the late Alton and Slyvia Blosser Brinker and lived her life in Columbiana.

Sandra was Presbyterian by faith and was a homemaker and farmer....

Dec 21, 2019

Leetonia – Holly Ann Cannon Ford, age 36, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 23, 1983, in Salem, a daughter of Joe Cannon and Joyce A. Cook Waggle.

Holly was the proud owner of Holly’s Shear Heaven Salon for six years in...

Dec 20, 2019

New Springfield – Donald Ray Hiet, 76, of New Springfield, died, Friday, December 20, 2019 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, New Middletown.

He was born, August 25, 1943 in Salem, a son of the late Harold and Elva Rance Hiet.

Donald worked as a carpenter with the Local 171 Union and was a member...

Dec 20, 2019

Columbiana - Sandy Leonard Moffett, 70, of Columbiana, passed away, Friday morning, December 20, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Sandy had been battling several heath issues, however her passing was unexpected.

She was born March 8, 1949 in Salem, daughter of Robert Leonard and Sue Sansenbaugher Leonard Moore.

Sandy had worked in customer service...

Dec 14, 2019

Leetonia- Karla C. Welch, age 63, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born on December 2, 1956 in Salem, a daughter of Evelyn Kyser Welch and the late Carl “Corkey” Welch.

Karla was a lifetime area resident and had worked as a florist at Giant...

Dec 12, 2019

Columbiana – Arthur L. Snyder, 76, of Columbiana, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born on December 13, 1942 in Mercer, PA, a son of the late Edward and Mary Shafer Snyder.

Arthur attended New Hope Community Church in Boardman. He attended Youngstown State University...

Dec 10, 2019

Salem – Jill N. Toot, age 80, of Salem passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Mrs. Toot was born on April 26, 1939 in Salem, a daughter of the late John “Jack” and Norene Mellott Sanders and had lived in this area all of her life.

Jill was a member of the Greenford...

Dec 9, 2019

Columbiana – Roy W. Werner, Jr.,91, of Columbiana, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver, PA.

Mr. Werner was born October 21, 1928 in East Palestine, Ohio, a son of the late Roy and Mary McLaughlin Werner, Sr. and had lived in this area most of his...

Dec 5, 2019

Washingtonville- Patricia Jane Evans Wilson, 72, passed away Thursday morning, December 5, 2019 at Hospice House, Poland.

Mrs. Wilson was born November 24, 1947 in Salem, a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Stahl Evans and had lived in this area all of her life.

Patricia had been a register nurse for the former...

Nov 30, 2019

East Liverpool-Deborah “Debbie” Sue Gilbert, 69, formerly of East Liverpool, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Continuing Health Care of Lisbon.

Debbie was born December 27, 1950 in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy Harmer Gilbert.

A lifelong resident of East Liverpool, she worked as a seamstress at Kozel’s Custom...

Nov 30, 2019

Columbiana- Sarah Jane Francis, age 87 of Columbiana, died on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center.

She was born on September 11, 1932 in Littleton, WV., a daughter of the late Carl and Jeanetta Anderson Cumberledge.

Her husband, Jack W. Francis, whom she married in 1954, preceded her in...

Nov 30, 2019

One would find it difficult to think of a bad word to say about Ronald Clifton Beckham, a 60+ year resident and business owner in Columbiana. Born on June 21, 1932, he has gone to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 30, 2019 after a short illness at the age of 87.

Ron is reunited...

Nov 28, 2019

East Palestine – Sharon M. Cooper, 68, of Brushville Road, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic following a four month illness.

Mrs. Cooper was born May 8, 1951 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred H. and Ruth I. Baun Landsberger and had lived in this area most of her life.  She had...

Nov 26, 2019

Leetonia- Amanda M. Lamb-Price, age 34, of Leetonia, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on September 11, 1985 in Lincoln, NE, a daughter of Fred and Celeste Friesen Lamb.

Amanda was an active member of the Ellsworth Community Church.  She...

Nov 24, 2019

Rogers – On November 24, 2019 Edith “Edie” Welce, 89, of Rogers, passed away peacefully while in the presence of her loving family at her country home.

She was born March 8, 1930 in Clarkson, a daughter of the late Louis and Mildred Van Fossen Hole.

Edie was a devoted wife and mother of three...

Nov 24, 2019

Austintown-Lisa Ann Heddleson, 40, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Cincinnati while on vacation with her family.

Lisa was born July 7, 1979 in Youngstown, a daughter of Raymond and Karen Cramer Griggy, Jr. and had lived in this area all of her life.

Lisa had worked for American Church and Turning Technologies...

Nov 24, 2019

George A. Siembida, 64, of Columbiana, passed away on November 24, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

George was born December 7, 1954 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Sophie Lyda Siembida. He was the eighth born of 11 children.

George graduated from Springfield...