Obituaries

Jun 19, 2019

East Palestine- Ralph V. Roush, 81, passed away Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Roush was born November 9, 1937 in Newell, WV, a son of the late James and Alice Klemanns Roush and had lived in this area most of his life.

Ralph was the body shop manager for...

Jun 16, 2019

Leetonia – Cynthia E. Ayers, 65, of Leetonia, died at 4:36 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown.

Cynthia was born November 21, 1953 in Salem, a daughter of the late Clayton and Carol J. Bell Ayers and lived in this area all of her life.  She had been employed as a salesperson...

Jun 15, 2019

Leetonia — Lynn Dyll Peppel, 78 of Leetonia, died on Saturday morning, June 15th, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born on March 1st, 1941 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alfred Altomare and Margaret (Mansfield) Altomare and had lived in this area most of her life.

She worked as a court...

Jun 14, 2019

  Cortland- Gerard F. Kane, affectionately known as Gerry or "Ger", died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 14, 2019, at his home from complications due to Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).  

  He was born on July 15, 1949, in Warren, a son of the late Owen H. and Mary Rita Cassidy Kane, Sr.  

  Gerry was a lifetime resident of Cortland, a 1967 graduate...

Jun 10, 2019

Leetonia- Robert L. Pollock, age 70, of Leetonia, died on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Mercy Health, St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on May 12, 1949 in Hanoverton, a son of the late Elmer Pollock and Eva August Riddle.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam...

Jun 9, 2019

Leetonia – Bob Kirkland, 70, passed away at 11:11 a.m. June 9th, 2019 at his home from renal and heart failure.

He was born November 12, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio, the first child of John and Janet Kirkland.

He was a graduate of Brilliant High School Class of 1967 and was inducted into the inaugural...

Jun 9, 2019

Leetonia- Blanche A. Feezle, age 87, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Hospice House of Poland.

She was born on January 25, 1932 in Leetonia, a daughter of the late William and Nellie Cross Bergman.

Blanche had worked as a press operator for W M Inc. in Washingtonville for 40 years...

Jun 5, 2019

Salem – Richard L. Toot, 80, of Salem-Unity Road, died at 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Mr. Toot was born January 3, 1939 in Salem, a son of the late Russell L. and Edna M. Luxeuil Toot and had lived in this area all of his...

May 27, 2019

Washingtonville – Jensie Bruderly Campbell, 89, of Washingtonville, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2019 at Assumption Village, North Lima.

She was born, October 20, 1929 in Leetonia, a daughter of the late, Samuel and Mary Coccari Ferry.

Jensie worked as waitress for Neil’s Restaurant in unity for 27 years. She was a member of St....

May 27, 2019

Columbiana – Marlene Cooper, 79, of Columbiana, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born May 26, 1940 in Martins Ferry, daughter of the late Alfred and Harriet Stanley Thomas.

Marlene was a member of the Middleton Friends Meeting and was a homemaker. She graduated from the...

May 26, 2019

Leetonia- Christopher Ray Hall, age 41, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 2, 1977 in Salem, a son of Diana Thompson Young and the late William Ray Hall Sr.

Chris was a member of...

May 24, 2019

New Springfield – Robert “Ted” Toothman, 80, of New Springfield, died, Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 4, 1939 in Mannington, WV, a son of the late Carris and Ethel Moore Toothman.

Ted was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, New Springfield and he had been a former...

May 19, 2019

Columbiana – Jeremy Ray Miller, 45, of Columbiana, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born, June 5, 1973, in Marietta, a son of Donald R. and Sabra S. Shoff Miller.

Jeremy was a member of the Columbiana Church of the Nazarene. He was a graduate of Columbiana High...

May 16, 2019

Columbiana- Bonita “Bonnie” Guy, age 59, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown.

She was born on February 22, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Halas Brosko.

Bonnie was an honorary member of the Old Farts Motorcycle Club auxiliary and enjoyed...

May 16, 2019

East Palestine – Judith A. Gibson, 78, of East Palestine, passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born, September 19, 1940, in Salem, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Marcella M. Freer Hanna.

Judith was a graduate of East Palestine High School and was a...

May 10, 2019

Lisbon - Shirley M. Tunnat, 86, of Lisbon, passed away, Friday, May 10, 2019 at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born, August 6, 1932, in Washingtonville a daughter of the late Charles T. and Hazel B. Indermill Grindle.

Shirley worked as a secretary with the United Steel Workers of America. She was a member of...

May 9, 2019

Columbiana- James A. Kissel, age 87, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, Austintown.

He was born on April 2, 1932 in Columbiana, a son of the late Thomas and Grace Messersmith Kissel.

Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.  He...

May 2, 2019

Lisbon-Jerry L. Mimna, 68, went to be with his Savior after a short battle with cancer, on May 2, 2019.

Jerry was born September 14, 1950 in Youngstown a son of the late, Charles and Mary Williams Mimna.

Jerry lived by his three favorite words FAITH, FAMILY AND FUN!  He was a loving husband, father...

Apr 30, 2019

John S. Kimpel, known by all as “Jack,” passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. His wife of nearly 63 years, Janice, was at his side. Jack was born on August 17th, 1930, the oldest of three sons to John Farley and Rebecca Jane Isenberg Kimpel

Jack graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, PA in...

Apr 30, 2019

East Palestine – William “Bill” Palombo, 82, of East Palstine, died, April 29, 2019 at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine.

He was born August 12, 1936 in New Brighton, PA, son of the late Erminio and Hilda Stockman Palombo.

Bill was a graduate of the Beaver Falls High School. In 1954 he served his...