Obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

Columbiana - It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of George Burl Brown, Jr., age 66, of Columbiana, who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2025. He is now in the loving arms of God.

He was born on November 9, 1958, in Salem, a son of Katherine Lucille Stock Parsons...

Feb 13, 2025

Iva "Toots" Carmelo, age 88, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Lexington Place Assisted Living in Salem.

She was born on June 14, 1936, in Lisbon, the youngest daughter of the late Roy and Louise Jenkins Roller.

Toots was a proud 1954 graduate of Leetonia High School and worked as an Administrative...

Feb 12, 2025

Sydney Ann Hardenbrook, born on June 19, 1935, in Flint, MI, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.

She was the beloved daughter of Sidney and Alice Smith, who preceded her in death, along with her sons, Michael and Matthew Hardenbrook. She is survived by her children, Clinton (Diane) Hardenbrook of Columbiana and Mary (Robert) Justice of...

Feb 5, 2025

Columbiana - Lorraine Shaughnessy, age 96, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center in Poland.

She was born on December 1, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of the late Riley and Josephine Falvo Tamper.

Lorraine was a graduate of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, PA and...

Feb 3, 2025

Columbiana - Leah J. Crowl, age 75, of Columbiana, died on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on August 23, 1949, in Salem, a daughter of the late Charles and Elinor Esterly Crowl.

Leah was a graduate of Crestview High School and had worked as an insurance agent for several...

Feb 3, 2025

Trevor M. Rummel, 72 of Leetonia passed away at home on Monday surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

Trevor is survived by his wife of 51 years Tabetha Strang, his daughter Maggie of Beloit, his son Tanner (Elisa) of Leetonia, his brother Scott (Victoria) of Elyria and his beloved pugs Katie, Bob, and Bernadette.  He...

Feb 2, 2025

Clarence Louis Hole, 92, of Clarkson, died on February 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born April 10, 1932, in Clarkson to Louis and Mildred Van Fossen Hole, Clarence was a lifelong resident of Clarkson. He graduated from the former New Waterford High School in 1950.

Clarence...

Jan 30, 2025

Kathleen Bernadette “Kathy” McLemore, age 70 of Columbiana, OH passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2025.  She was born on January 15, 1955, in Salem, OH to the late Blanche and John Feezle.

Kathy married her soulmate, Terry, on November 20, 1977 sharing 48 years of marriage.  She worked at Compco in Columbiana,...

Jan 24, 2025

Columbiana – Virginia Pancake, 101, of Columbiana passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Virginia was born in Beaver Falls PA on September 24, 1923, the daughter of immigrants from Romania and Hungary, the late Michael and Anna Popa Simplican.

Virginia moved to Rogers where they owned a strawberry farm until she moved to Columbiana,...

Jan 24, 2025

Salem - Charlotte McLaughlin, age 87, of Salem, died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare, Salem.

She was born on March 20, 1937, in Elkton, daughter of the late Earl and Helen Barnes Smith.

Charlotte was a member of the Columbiana Nazarene Church. She worked side by side with her husband at...

Jan 23, 2025

Negley - Kurt H. Todd, P.E., age 55, of Negley, died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born on November 3, 1969, in Salem, son of the late Howard "Bud" and Virginia “Babe” Sutherin Todd.

Kurt was a graduate of East Palestine High School and Youngstown State...

Jan 17, 2025

Petersburg - Patrick A. Lucash, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman after a short illness.

Patrick was born on November 1, 1950, in Belleville, IL, son of the late J. Benjamin and Mary Jo Bann Lucash.

As a proud veteran he served...

Jan 16, 2025

East Palestine - Michael Patrick Flaherty, age 66 originally from Beaver Falls, PA passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday January 16, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with his wife Dana M. Kyker by his side. He was born on January 29, 1958, in Beaver Falls, PA, the son of the late Martin A....

Jan 16, 2025

Megan Elizabeth (Gouldsberry) Carl, 44, of Columbiana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2025 after suffering a medical emergency. Megan was born on July 14, 1980 to Lorri (Whitacre) and the late Bill Gouldsberry of Columbiana. Megan was the first grandchild and quickly became the focus of the family's love and attention. She excelled in track and went...

Jan 15, 2025

Columbiana - Wayne R. Sitler, 88, a lifelong resident of Columbiana, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at The Inn At Old Saybrook.

Mr. Sitler was born on November 17, 1936, in Salem, OH, a son of the late Robert and Leah Crawford Sitler and had made Columbiana his home his entire life.

Wayne...

Jan 14, 2025

Leetonia - David Jacob Goerig, age 66, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 29, 1958, in Salem, Ohio, a son of Francis L. Goerig Jr. and Helen Haus Goerig.  David was a lifelong resident of the area.

David was a 1976 graduate...

Jan 14, 2025

Columbiana- Richard Lewis Hannen, known to many as "Pappy”, was born on March 24, 1947, in Washington, PA. He peacefully passed away on January 14, 2025, at his home. Pap Rich was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, who touched the lives of all who knew him with his fun-loving heart and unique sense of humor.

Jan 13, 2025

East Palestine - Jacqueline “Jacquie” Whitehead, 82, of East Palestine, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Jacqueline was born on May 13, 1942, in East Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Earl and Ida Kallio Cope.

Jacquie had worked for Insul Company, All-Brite and Brittain...

Jan 13, 2025

Lisbon - Darren P. Kyser, age 59, of Lisbon, died suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born on June 27, 1965, in Salem, a son of Nancy Merino Hershey and the late Harry Kyser Jr.

Darren had worked as a truck driver for Liberty...

Jan 13, 2025

East Palestine - Jacqueline Whitehead, 82, of East Palestine, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine.

Jacqueline was born on May 13, 1942, in East Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Earl and Ida Kallio Cope.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date....