Obituaries

Mar 3, 2018

Salem-Henry T. Phillips, 83, passed away early Saturday morning, March 3, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Phillips was born May 16, 1934 in Leetonia, a son of the late Paul and Elsie Ingledue Phillips and had lived in the area all of his life.

Henry had worked for 31 years for Crane Deming...

Feb 26, 2018

Columbiana--Clara Edna Eberly Showalter of Columbiana, was born on April 11, 1920, in Orrville, OH, died February 26, 2018, aged 97 years, 10 months, and 26 days. She was the daughter of the late Ira Eberly and Elizabeth Martin Eberly. Clara died at home after a gradual decline in health.

On February 17, 1951, she married Elmer...

Feb 21, 2018

Leetonia-Richard J. Gostey, 75, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 21, 2018 at Essex I of Salem.

Mr. Gostey was born July 2, 1942 in Butler, PA, a son of the late John and Catherine Weigand and had lived in this area most of his life.

Richard worked as a mill operator for Gostey’s Feed Mill...

Feb 21, 2018

He was born on July 24, 1941 in Millrock, OH., a son of the late Edward L. McCoy and the late Olive Virgel Black McCoy Miller.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.  He had worked his entire life as a mechanic and was a member of the First...

Feb 20, 2018

Elizabeth E. Randolph, 98, of Wellsville went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2018 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Randolph was born November 11, 1919 in Ohioville, PA, a daughter of the Charles and Cecelia VanKirk Dock.

Throughout her life Elizabeth worked at many nursing homes in the area, as...

Feb 18, 2018

East Palestine- Karen E. McMillin, age 68, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver, PA.

She was born on January 10, 1950 in Salem, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Greaves Walker.

Karen had worked as a school teacher for Beaver Local School...

Feb 17, 2018

Leetonia – James R. Entrikin, 69, of Leetonia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home.

He was born on November 20, 1948 in Salem, a son of the late Sarah McIntosh.

James was a graduate of Leetonia high school. He was a self-employed truck driver for most of his life and...

Feb 15, 2018

Columbiana – Matthew J. Porter, 35, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home.

Matt was born March 17, 1982 in Youngstown, son of John “Jack” Porter and Linda Porter.

He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High school. Matt enjoyed poetry, music, art and was a big Oakland Raiders fan.

Feb 12, 2018

Columbiana- Richard A. Scott, 71, passed away Monday morning, February 12, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Scott was born September 7, 1946 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Leonard and Helen Varro Chnapko.

Richard was a skilled craftsman for various companies in the area including Superior Industries and Stanley Steamer. Richard...

Feb 9, 2018

Rogers – Elizabeth Ann “Becky” Conkle, 60 passed away peacefully Friday, February 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 2, 1957, growing up in East Palestine, the daughter of Park and Clara Earhart Whittenberger and was a 1975 graduate of East Palestine High School.  She worked at various jobs before finding her passion...

Feb 4, 2018

Rogers- Karen L. Wharton, age 73, of Rogers, died on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her home.

She was born on May 23, 1944 in Wheeling, WV., a daughter of the late Arthur and Lovie Queen Lesher.

Karen Spent much of her life working as a homemaker.

Her husband, Rancy M. Wharton, whom...

Feb 4, 2018

Canfield-Terrie L. Patterson, 56, of Canfield, died on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center, Youngstown.

Mrs. Patterson was born on July 27, 1961, in Salem, a daughter of Richard L. and Jill N. Sanders Toot.

She worked as teller at Huntington Bank, most recently in the deli at Giant Eagle in Salem...

Feb 2, 2018

Columbiana – Donald Edward Kacenski, Sr., 82, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on February 2, 2018, at his home.

He was born, April 3, 1935 in Unity, son of the late Chester and Delvina Newcomer Kacenski.

Don served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Korea and Washington State. He was...

Jan 31, 2018

Leetonia – Barbara J. Klein, 82, of Leetonia, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Klein was born June 7, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Ivor and Charlotte Hammond Thomas.

She was a homemaker and a member of the New Springfield Church of God.  Barbara was a volunteer at...

Jan 28, 2018

Leetonia-Carl D. Pennell, 89, of Leetonia, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at his home.

He was born on May 6, 1928, in Cleveland, a son of the late, Clyde and Florence May Peterson Pennell.

Carl was a graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon and had worked...

Jan 19, 2018

Boardman – Marilyn Faith Wojton, 76, of Boardman, passed away, Friday, January 19, 2018 at Hospice House, Poland.

Marilyn was born, December 26, 1941, daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Higley Williams.

She was an active member of the Evangel Baptist Church, Youngstown, as well as the Youngstown Christian Woman’s Club. Marilyn was a...

Jan 17, 2018

Teresa M. Biser, 57, of Lisbon passed away Wednesday evening, January 17, 2018 at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley following a battle with cancer.

Mrs. Biser was born, October 18, 1960 in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of Edmond and Maxine Lambright Failor and had lived in this area most of her life.

Teresa worked...

Jan 16, 2018

Columbiana- Linda L. Pirkey, age 72, of Columbiana, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on November 6, 1945 in Salem, a daughter of the late Charles and Elinor Esterly Crowl.

Linda was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church, New Waterford. ...

Jan 15, 2018

Columbiana – Elmon U. Smith, 91, of Columbiana, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home.

Elmon was born November 14, 1926, a son of the late Loy and Minnie Onstott Smith.

He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Springfield and worked as a salesman with Carney Gas Service at West Point,...

Jan 14, 2018

Las Vegas, NV-  Marie Hays Barber, age 84, of Las Vegas, formerly of Rogers, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home.

She was born on March 18, 1933 in Rogers, a daughter of the late Rev. William and Lucille Gleich Hays.

Marie spent much of her life working as an elementary school teacher....