Obituaries

Leota “Lee” Clarkson

Leota “Lee” Clarkson

Jul 9, 2018

Leetonia-Leota “Lee” Clarkson, 65, of Miller Rd. passed away July 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown.

Leota was born January 27, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Richard and Florabelle Cornfield Mohr.

Lee was a homemaker and member of East Liverpool Church of God.

She is survived by her...

Brian S. Huff

Brian S. Huff

Jul 4, 2018

New Waterford – Brian S. Huff, 48, of New Waterford, passed away, Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in the early morning hours at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a longtime illness.

Brian was born October 31, 1969, in Cleveland, son of Paul Huff and the late Phyllis Randolph.

He is a veteran, having served...

Nancy L. (Dorsey) Strabala

Nancy L. (Dorsey) Strabala

Jul 4, 2018

Leetonia-Nancy L. (Dorsey) Strabala, 61, of State Route 164 passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Strabala was born May 18, 1957 in Salem, a daughter of the late James W. and Geraldine Metcalf Dorsey and had lived in this area all of her life.

She had been a STNA for St....

Michael Andrew "Steel" Vrable

Michael Andrew "Steel" Vrable

Jul 3, 2018

Pittsburgh - Michael Andrew "Steel" Vrable, 51, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Columbiana, died, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born January 8, 1967 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Michael was a past member of St. Ann Catholic Church, New Galilee, PA and he was an on-air personality for WDVE, 3WS, the X...

Donald Burbick

Donald Burbick

Jul 2, 2018

Columbiana – Donald Burbick, 78, of Columbiana, died, Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born, May 19, 1940, a son of the late Leon and Kathleen Oesch Burbick.

Donald was a self-employed carpenter for 20 years and worked for D and V Trucking, after retiring he went to...

Adam Nicholas Little

Adam Nicholas Little

Jul 1, 2018

Leetonia- Adam Nicholas Little, age 33, of Leetonia, was called home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on September 9, 1984 in Salem, the son of Lisa Dattilio Jenkins and Jeff S. Little.

Adam was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne division of the United States Army, a graduate of...

Margaret Mary Greier

Margaret Mary Greier

Jun 27, 2018

Leetonia - Margaret Mary Greier, 79, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 9, 1939 in Salem, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McLaughlin Potts.

Margaret worked as a cook with Leetonia Schools and retired June 6, 2003 after 23 years. She had...

Ronald D. Householder

Ronald D. Householder

Jun 21, 2018

East Palestine, OH- Ronald D. Householder, 62, of N. Pleasant Dr., passed away Thursday morning, June 21, 2018 at Hospice House, Poland surrounded by his family.

Ron was born February 8, 1956 in New Brighton, PA, a son of the late Lawrence and Hazel May Householder.

Ron worked for the Darlington Brick Yard and PhD...

Bobbie Lester, Sr.

Bobbie Lester, Sr.

Jun 19, 2018

Leetonia-Bobbie L. Lester, Sr., 70, of Waddell St., passed away Tuesday morning June 19, 2018 at his home.

Bobbie was born November 8, 1947 in Salem, a son of the late Albert and Betty Blake Lester, Sr. and had lived in the area all of his life.

He had been a machinist for various companies...

Helen Lou (Dickey)  Steitz

Helen Lou (Dickey) Steitz

Jun 17, 2018

Columbiana – Helen Lou Steitz, 92, formerly of Lakeview Drive, died at 2:27 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Whispering Pines Village where she had recently made her home.

Mrs. Steitz was born January 12, 1926 in Salem, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mabel Williams Dickey and had lived in this area all of her...

Michael David Zorich

Michael David Zorich

Jun 16, 2018

Monaca, PA- Michael David Zorich, 38, formerly of East Palestine, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his home.

Michael was born June 20, 1979 in Rochester, PA, son of Robert Michael Zorich and Rose Smith Scarcelli.

Most recently, Mike had worked as a construction manager for Overland Contracting and joined the Black and Veatch...

Robert J. Valentine

Robert J. Valentine

Jun 15, 2018

Leetonia- Robert J. Valentine, age 82, of Leetonia, died on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 6, 1935 in Rochester, PA., a son of the late Oakland and Cecilia Chleba Valentine.

Bob started his career working as a diesel mechanic in Youngstown before owning and operating Valentine’s...

James Edward Davis

James Edward Davis

Jun 14, 2018

Hanoverton – James Edward Davis, 75, of Hanoverton, died, Thursday, June 14, 2018 at University Hospitals of Cleveland.

He was born, June 30, 1942 in Columbiana, a son of the late Wilmer and Marie Klitz Davis.

James worked as a mining engineer with East Fairfield Coal and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...

Gilbert Thomas Fawcett

Gilbert Thomas Fawcett

Jun 13, 2018

Enon Valley, PA- Gilbert Thomas Fawcett, age 90, of Enon Valley, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Christian House in East Palestine.

He was born on January 14, 1928 in Enon Valley, PA., a son of the late George R. and Myrtle Studebaker Fawcett.

Gilbert enlisted into the Army in 1946 and served...

Lillian Adams Ward

Lillian Adams Ward

Jun 12, 2018

Lancaster – Lillian Adams Ward, 96, of Lancaster, OH, died June 12, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born August 4, 1921 in Minnesota, a daughter of the late Isaac and Edith Stump Gehron.

Lillian grew up in Montezuma and graduated from Celina High School in 1939. She was a member of Grace Church,...

Gerald W. Garrity

Gerald W. Garrity

Jun 12, 2018

Columbiana-Gerald W. Garrity, age 88, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Whispering Pines Village, Columbiana.

He was born on November 16, 1929 in Mineral Ridge, a son of the late John and Ethel Garland Garrity.

Gerald was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War and was...

William "Bill" Kandray

William "Bill" Kandray

Jun 11, 2018

Alliance-William “Bill” Kandray, 91, formerly of Detwiler Rd. in Columbiana passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Community Care Center in Alliance surrounded by his family.

Mr. Kandray was born August 4, 1926 in Steubenville, a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Klucs Kandray.

Bill had worked for RC Organ Construction in Youngstown and...

Betty Jean Evans

Betty Jean Evans

Jun 11, 2018

East Palestine-Betty Jean Evans, age 95, of East Palestine, died on Monday, June 11, 2018, Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Mrs. Evans was born on May 13, 1923 in Alliance, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Ida Fogel Holzer.

Betty spent much of her life working as a homemaker.

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Daniel L. Allen

Daniel L. Allen

Jun 3, 2018

Youngstown – Daniel L. Allen, 66, of Youngstown, died, Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home.

He was born February 24, 1952 in Ravenna, son of Shirley Mercer Allen and the Late Rex Allen.

Daniel worked as a truck driver for R&J Trucking and Austintown Dairy and worked at Deming Pump. He was a football...

James M Dickson, Jr.

James M Dickson, Jr.

May 28, 2018

Columbiana – James M. Dickson, Jr., 87, of Columbiana, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1931 in Fairview, PA, the son of the late James and Edna McCullough Dickson, Sr.

James worked as a shop manager with WM Inc. and was a member of Trinity Lutheran...