Obituaries

Oct 16, 2018

East Palestine- Robert Lee Freed, Sr., age 65, of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Salineville.

He was born on August 11, 1953 in Harrisburg, PA., a son of the late Delmar and Mary Sherrill Freed.

Robert is survived by his wife, Kathleen Cox Freed; Son, Robert Lee...

Oct 12, 2018

Leetonia-John R. Ferry, Sr.,76, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Ferry was born October 24, 1941 in Leetonia, a son of the late Samuel and Mary Coccari Ferry and had lived in this are all of his life.

John had worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance...

Oct 12, 2018

East Palestine-Helen Louise Grim, 89, passed away Friday evening, October 12, 2018 at Christian House Assisted Living in East Palestine.

Miss Grim was born December 5, 1928 in East Palestine, a daughter of the late Paul Francis and Mamie Fay Hawkins Grim, Sr.

Helen had been a clerk for the A&P Tea Company in East...

Oct 12, 2018

Columbiana – Stephen J. Pavelko, 89, of Columbiana, died at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Parkside Health Care Center.

Mr. Pavelko was born July 6, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of the late Mikel and Terazia Pavelko and lived in the area all of his life.  He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and spending winters in...

Oct 11, 2018

Columbiana – Graveside services were held Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Midway Mennonite Cemetery for Gloria Ruth Bagwell, infant daughter of Brian K. and Dr. Brianne M. Witmer Bagwell who died shortly following birth on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman.  Sean Kelly officiated and burial followed in the Midway Mennonite Cemetery.

Oct 10, 2018

Columbiana - Clinton Lee Parker, Sr., 63, of Columbiana, died, October 10, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Youngstown.

He was born, April 11, 1955 in Salem, son of the late Harry and Betty Dodge Parker.

Clinton worked locally as a self-employed real estate investor and was the owner and operator of Parker Upholstery...

Oct 8, 2018

East Palestine – Mary A. Butler, 73, of East Palestine, died, Monday, October 8, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born, November 11, 1944 in East Liverpool, the daughter of the late, Frederick and Olive Moore Mader, Sr.

Mary was a foundry worker with M and W Electric. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo,...

Oct 7, 2018

Columbiana- Glenn W. Shaughnessy, 68, died on Sunday October 7, 2018 at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on July 1, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Lorraine F. Tamper Shaughnessy and the Late Charles W. Shaughnessy.

Glenn was self-employed and was a Coast Guard veteran.

He was preceded in death...

Oct 6, 2018

New Waterford- Timothy E. Hancox, age 69, of New Waterford, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Boardman, after a courageous five year battle with cancer.

He was born on June 18, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late Lawrence and Doris Bjork Hancox.

Tim was a veteran of the...

Oct 2, 2018

Leetonia- Nicholas P. Crookston, age 30, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run automobile accident in Franklin Square.

He was born on February 4, 1988 in Salem, a son of Cindy Jenkins Hill and Douglas Crookston.

Nicholas was employed at Envelope 1 in Columbiana.

He is...

Oct 2, 2018

Salem – Arden L. Sauerwein, age 80, of Salem, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home with his family and friends by his side.

He was born on August 6, 1938 in Greenford, a son of the late William A. and Christine Kentzel Sauerwein.

Arden was a veteran of the United States Army...

Oct 2, 2018

East Palestine – Linda A. Rhodes, 71, of East Palestine, died, October 2, 2018 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center.

She was born June 1, 1947, in Koppel, PA, daughter of the late James Clive Mckee and Dorothy Gibb Mckee.

Linda was the owner of Mckee’s Crossing, East Liverpool. Served the Tri-State area for many...

Oct 1, 2018

East Palestine- Perry Howell, age 71, of East Palestine, died on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Beaver Falls, PA.

He was born on December 30, 1946 in West Virginia, a son of the late Arnell and Betty Cutlip Howell.

Perry worked as a self employed truckdriver for over 30...

Sep 25, 2018

Columbiana- Marion C. Shaughnessy, age 69, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on April 18, 1949 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late Casimir and Celia Currie Zaladonis.

Marion had worked as a registered nurse at Caprice Health Care Center in North...

Sep 23, 2018

Enon Valley- Janet P. Feezle, age 62, of Enon Valley, PA, died on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born on July 18, 1956 in Columbus, a daughter of the late Charles Roll Sr. and Geneva Caudill Roll.

Janet was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was...

Sep 21, 2018

East Palestine- Sally J. “Top” Gotthardt, 86, passed away Friday surrounded by family at Christian House in East Palestine.

Top was born October 23, 1931, the daughter of Lloyd “Cy” Wilson and Margaret Kerchgessner. A lifelong resident of East Palestine, she graduated from East Palestine High School in 1949 and remained an ardent supporter of athletics there...

Sep 20, 2018

East Palestine, Lois J. Anthony, 77, of East Palestine, died, Thursday, September 20, 2018 at St, Elizabeth Health Care Center, Youngstown.

She was born, April 19, 1941, in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of the late, Michael and Cecilia Cevetic Hoffer.

Lois was a home healthcare provider with Valley Home Health Care of Youngstown and...

Sep 13, 2018

Columbiana - Bertha I. Leonard, age 86, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salem.

She was born on October 3, 1931 in Columbiana, the daughter of the late Leonard and Hazel Newcomer Lipely.

Bertha had worked as a secretary for Butler & Wick Company, Salem and was...

Sep 12, 2018

Columbiana - Ronald E. Stumpf, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Stumpf was born July 22, 1937 in Latrobe, PA, a son of the late William and Regina Dunlap Conrad II.

He had worked as a spectographer for the former Jessop Steel Company that is currently Allegheny Ludlum.  Ronald was...

Sep 9, 2018

East Palestine-Alice Elaine Hardie, 79, passed away Sunday evening, September 9, 2018 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Mrs. Hardie was born February 21, 1939 in Negley, a daughter of the late Edward and Olive Black McCoy and had lived in this area all of her life.

Alice had worked for various...