Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

Kathi Sue Whitehead, age 56, of Salem, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on November 17, 1968, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, a daughter of the late Homer and Margaret Handschy Hoffman.

Kathi was a graduate of Salem High School and dedicated most of her time to...

Nov 30, 2024

Columbiana - John E "Jack, Curly" Crawford, age 94, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at The Inn at Old Saybrook, Columbiana.

He was born on March 5, 1930, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Mary Simonds Crawford.

John was a 1947 graduate of Salem High School and served in the...

Nov 30, 2024

Columbiana - W. Owen Unkefer, 67, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Tresa Hahlen Unkefer and his children.

Owen was born February 3, 1957, in Alliance, son of the late William Glen Unkefer and Jane Willis Unkefer. From there, his life was a framework of love, labor, and community spirit that...

Nov 26, 2024

JAMESTOWN, NC - Stanley E. Yeager, age 98, has gone to live with Jesus. Born in Columbiana, Ohio on April 16, 1926, he was the son of Ralph W. and Bernice M Sailors Yeager. He attended Columbiana Grade School, Clarkson Grade School and graduated from New Waterford High School in 1944.  He served for two years with the 75th...

Nov 25, 2024

Columbiana - Barbra “JoJo” Jo Donnalley, 46, of Columbiana, Ohio, peacefully passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with renal disease.

Barbra was born on July 31, 1978 to Harold and Donna Donnalley in Salem, Ohio.  She attended Columbiana High School, as well as the Columbia County Career Center where...

Nov 22, 2024

Leetonia - Lisa Ann Becka, age 58, of Leetonia, passed away after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer, on Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home in Leetonia.

She was born on May 20, 1966, in Cleveland, the daughter of Patricia Cadek Becka and the late Albert Becka.

Lisa was a graduate of...

Nov 21, 2024

Viola Mae Neuenschwander was born on September 24, 1936 in Salem, OH, daughter to the late Mabel and Henry Riehl.

Viola peacefully passed to her heavenly reward on November 21, 2024 at the age of 88 years and 58 days.

She married Harry Neuenschwander on October 7, 1956.

Viola will be fondly remembered...

Nov 20, 2024

Leetonia - Anthony "Bozo" Boso, age 48, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.

He was born on October 30, 1976, in Salem, the son of Donald and Crystal Heverly Boso.

Anthony, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Bozo”, was a simple man.  In his early...

Nov 16, 2024

Lisbon - Frederic Springer, Jr. age 68, of Lisbon, died on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

Frederic was born on August 24, 1956, in Salem, OH, son of the late Frederic and Martha Jones Springer, Sr.

Frederic loved to “tinker” and was known for taking apart just about anything for scrap....

Nov 13, 2024

East Palestine - Carlyn Alice Patricia Tigelman was born on November 6, 2024, and passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Akron Children’s NICU at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman. Carlyn was 7 days old and had fought a strong and courageous fight her whole life.

She is survived by her loving parents, Steven and Josalyn Tigelman;...

Nov 13, 2024

Irene A. Starr, age 94, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024.

Irene was born on June 17, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Anna Dubrosky Faddock.

Irene married Michael J. Starr by Rev. Peter Oleksiw at Holy Trinity Church in Youngstown, Ohio on February 7, 1948.  She was...

Nov 8, 2024

Donald E. Dilling, age 76, of Leetonia, died on Friday, November 8, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 3, 1948, in East Palestine, son of the late Jesse Dilling and Helen Gorby Dilling Minamyer.

Donald had worked as a cement truck driver for Chappell and Zimmerman, Salem. ...

Nov 2, 2024

New Springfield - Christopher W. Hanna, age 56, of New Springfield, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home in New Springfield.

He was born on September 19, 1968, in Salem, son of James Hanna and Lynn Henderson Hanna McGreevy.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Lynn McGreevy of new Springfield; a brother, Lee...

Nov 2, 2024

Columbiana - Karen Swank, age 59, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Columbiana.

She was born on February 19, 1965, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Amel and Georgiann Marchwinski Bucholtz.

Karen had worked on the Jones Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch and served as an Assistant Vice President and Business...

Oct 31, 2024

JoAnn Musser, age 75, of East Palestine, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Hospice House, Poland after a long battle with kidney disease.

She was born on August 13, 1949, in Salem, daughter of the late Joe Depillo, Bernice Horn Depillo Boyer and her stepfather Loyd Boyer.

JoAnn took great pride in her...

Oct 26, 2024

East Palestine - Robert Lee Crowl, age 82, of East Palestine, passed away after a long battle with COPD on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland.

He was born on March 17, 1942, in Salem, a son of the late Robert and Vivian Sutherin Crowl.

Robert had worked as a carbon mine...

Oct 23, 2024

Salem, Ohio - Karen K. Bulford, age 76, of Salem, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her home following a long illness.

She was born on December 19, 1947, in New Kensington, Pa., daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Pavillian) Spohn.

Karen worked for the American Cancer Society and retired as a patient...

Oct 23, 2024

"Together Again"

New Middletown - Robert J. Wiery, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home in New Middletown.

Robert was born on October 27, 1927, in Niles, OH, son of the late Fabbiano and Cuncetta Malvaso Wiery.

Robert had worked as a milk sales and delivery man for Borden's Dairy...

Oct 22, 2024

Leetonia - Carol A. Davis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Carol was born on December 23, 1943, in Ipswich, England, a daughter of the late Bertram E. and Edna May Stevens Debnam.

Carol had worked as a cook for the former Pine Tree Restaurant in Lisbon...

Oct 18, 2024

East Palestine, OH –Terri Lynn (Soldo) Ward, 66, passed away, Friday, October 18, 2024 from ALS.

Terri was born, June 3, 1958 in Salem, a daughter of Patrick P. and Verna M. (Weaver) Soldo and had been a life-long resident of East Palestine.  A 1976 graduate of East Palestine High School, she started working as a legal...