Obituaries

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...

Nov 23, 2019

Charlotte L. Lepowsky, 89, passed away Saturday morning, November 23, 2019 at Whispering Pines Village.

Mrs. Lepowsky was born October 22, 1930 in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Estelle Rearick Raymer. Charlotte had previously lived in Columbia, SC. She loved gardening and cooking with her husband, Charles who passed away in March of...

Nov 21, 2019

Beverly J. Billet, 82, of Leetonia, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Billet was born July 9, 1937 in Salem, a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Beulah C. Hanger Gluckner and had lived here all of her life.  She had been employed as a long lines...

Nov 21, 2019

New Waterford – Paul Allen Webber, 66, of New Waterford, died, Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born June 12, 1953 in Salem, a son of the late Omar L. and Agnes C. Shultz Webber.

Paul was Methodist by faith and worked at Busy Beaver and M.E. Lumber. He enjoyed taking motorcycle...

Nov 20, 2019

Columbiana – William A. Redd, 85, of Columbiana, formerly of Leetonia and Canton, died at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

Mr. Redd was born November 20, 1934 in Lore City, Ohio a son of the late William H. and Beatrice Foraker Redd.  He served in the U.S. Army and had...

Nov 17, 2019

East Palestine-Donald E. “Wimp” Hulton, 86, passed away Sunday evening, November 17, 2019 at Hospice House, Poland.

Mr. Hulton was born June 21, 1933, a son of the late Ray and Wilma Welch Hulton.

Wimp worked at Babcock and Wilcox in Beaver Falls, PA and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. He served...

Nov 16, 2019

Columbiana – Ella M. Zimmer, 86, of Columbiana, passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2019 on her husband’s birthday, surrounded by her loving family at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center.

She was born March 7, 1933 in Darlington, PA, a daughter of the late Edmund and Anna Burke Veon.

Ella was Baptist by faith,...

Nov 15, 2019

Leetonia – June M. Herron, 87, of Leetonia, died, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown.

She was born, June 30, 1932 in Salem, a daughter of the late, Alfred and Josephine Cain Brunner.

June worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Pasko Chiropractic and was a member of St. Paul’s...

Nov 14, 2019

Rogers – Marie E. Lipp, 91, of Rogers, died on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home.

She was born June 13, 1928 in Clarkson, a daughter of the late, Louis and Mildred Van Fossen Hole.

Marie was a homemaker and devoted her entire life to her family and church. She was a lifetime member...

Nov 13, 2019

Salem - Paul R. Smith, 93, of Salem, passed from this life peacefully, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, into his heavenly home.

He was born on August 8, 1926 in Leetonia, Ohio, the son of the late George and Corrine Prettyman Smith.

He was a 1944 graduate of Leetonia High School...

Nov 7, 2019

New Waterford-William L. McDade, 82, passed away early Thursday morning, November 7, 2019 at his home.

Mr. McDade was born January 30, 1937 in Negley, a son of the late Frank and Mary Alice Rizor McDade and had lived in this area all of his life.

Bill had been a diesel mechanic for Youngstown Southern...

Nov 4, 2019

Leetonia – Charles “Chuck Wagon” Patrick Ward, Sr., age 64, of Leetonia, died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born, August 24, 1955 in Salem, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth Troy Ward, Sr.

Charles worked as an auto parts salesman and was a member of Apostolic House of Faith,...

Nov 4, 2019

Columbiana - Robert John Naughton, 55, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully Monday, November 4, 2019 surrounded by his family after a two month battle with cancer.

Rob was born January 11, 1964 in Salem, the son of Robert L. and Doris Robb Naughton. A lifelong resident of Columbiana, Rob was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal...

Nov 3, 2019

Salem - Bonnie L. Culp, age 73, of Salem, died on November 3, 2019 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation, Salem.

She was born, July 9, 1946 in Salem, a daughter of the late Jack and Eleanor Hall Brown, Sr.

Bonnie was a lifetime area resident and had worked as a homemaker.

She is...