Obituaries

Sep 6, 2024

Austintown - Janet Rae Yacopi, 71, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 surrounded by her family at Hospice House, Poland.

Mrs. Yacopi was born May 21, 1953 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret O'Brien McCoy and had lived in the area all of her life.  She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney...

Sep 2, 2024

Frank Lalama died, ultimately of sudden cardiac arrest, with his wife Paulette, dutifully, faithfully, and lovingly by his side. Frank and Paulette have been married for 57 years, and inseparable long before, but I’ll come back to that. The story of Frank can be summarized entirely by love. Frank is a love story.

He loved his four...

Aug 27, 2024

Richmond, VA - Wilma Ann Shaffer Bell was born on June 7, 1934 in Salem, Ohio to Hugh and Margaret Shaffer and died on August 27, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack and her parents. She married her high school sweetheart, John J. Bell (Jack) in June of 1954. After giving birth...

Aug 23, 2024

Salem - Isabel Dornon Huber, age 95, of Salem, formerly of Cleveland and Darlington, PA, passed away at home, on Friday, August 23, 2024.

She was born on November 17, 1928, in East Palestine, daughter of the late S. Lester and Florence Pelley Dornon.

Isabel was a graduate of East Palestine High School and Baldwin...

Aug 23, 2024

New Waterford – Thomas “Tom” J. Henry, 67, of New Waterford, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 23, 2024.

He was born on September 14, 1956, in Salem, son of the late Paul and Lula Lewis Henry.

Tom was a devoted husband and father. He worked as an auto body mechanic...

Aug 17, 2024

Leetonia - Mrs. Alexandria "Alice" T. DiPanfilo, age 95, of Leetonia, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.

She was born on December 30, 1928, in Crabtree, PA, a daughter of the late Alex and Wladislava "Virginia" Strojek Karasiewsky.

Alice was a true coal miner’s daughter and...

Aug 11, 2024

Salem - Edgar “Eddie” Kurtz was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.  He passed away in his beloved home on August 11, 2024.  Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart for his family and his Lord will be a lasting tribute. Eddie was born on September 27, 1933, to...

Aug 9, 2024

Salem - Tanner James Barr, age 26, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was surrounded by his family and friends as he was called home.

He was born on August 2, 1998, in Salem, the son...

Aug 8, 2024

Columbiana - Jodi K. Brooks, age 56, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on January 5, 1968, in Salem, a daughter of Beverly Bable Lunger, and the late George Lunger, Sr.

Jodi graduated with honors as Valedictorian from Crestview High School and was a...

Aug 8, 2024

Eva Rose O’Donnell, infant daughter of Thomas III and Jenna Proverbs O’Donnell, was born still at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Along with her parents, Eva is survived by two brothers, Austin O’Donnell and Trevor O’Donnell, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Tim and Beverly Proverbs of Salem; her paternal...

Jul 28, 2024

Robert Carl “Bob” Bieshelt, a loving father, devoted husband, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Born in Berlin Center, Ohio on February 8, 1937, Robert lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy Bieshelt, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of...

Jul 27, 2024

Mecca – James "Buzz" Governor, age 66, of Mecca, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Hospice House, Poland, surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 19, 1958, in Warren, the son of the late James and Nancy Bower Governor.

Buzz grew up in Cortland and was a 1976 graduate of Lakeview...

Jul 24, 2024

North Lima-Richard C. Fitzwilliams, age 80, passed away Wednesday July 24, 2024 at Caprice Health Care Center, North Lima.

Richard was born December 25, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Larson Fitzwilliams.

He was a brakeman conductor for Youngstown Sheet and Tube for many years. Richard was a proud member...

Jul 23, 2024

Greenford - Michael Paul Less Sr., age 75, of Greenford, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 4, 1948, in Salem, son of the late Francis and Jane Sauerwein Less.

Mike was an auto worker at General Motors for 30 years. After retiring he spent his time doing...

Jul 20, 2024

Columbiana - Joanne Grate, age 78, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.

She was born on May 8, 1946, in Poland, daughter of the late Charles and Nan Coalmer Wilson.

Joanne had worked as a landscaper and a waitress at Eat N’ Park...

Jul 20, 2024

New Waterford - Arnold J. Fitzsimmons, age 82, of New Waterford, died on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home in New Waterford.

He was born on April 19, 1942, in Salem, son of the late Walter and Vivian Montgomery Fitzsimmons.

Arnold had taught auto body classes at the Columbiana County Career Center out of...

Jul 18, 2024

Columbiana - John H. Pushak, age 87, of Columbiana, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at at his home with his family.

He was born on May 26, 1937, in Ambridge, PA, son of the late Frank and Anna Poock Pushak.

John enjoyed driving his pickup truck and working with antique tractors. In his...

Jul 16, 2024

East Palestine-Helen Huda, 89, passed away peacefully at the Christian House in East Palestine on July 16th, 2024. She was born in Negley on January 11th, 1935 to parents Denver and Mildred Rhodes.

Her childhood was spent outdoors exploring and riding horses. In high school, Helen  was on the cheerleading team and enjoyed diving every summer at...

Jul 12, 2024

Columbiana – Robert E. McLaughlin, Sr. 89, of Columbiana, died Friday, July 12, 2024.

He was a son of the late Andrew B. and Edna Marie Horne McLaughlin Sr.

Robert served proudly in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.  Following his honorable discharge, Robert had a long career with the former Ohio Bell...

Jul 11, 2024

Peter “Marty” Kintz, 82, of East Palestine, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024.

He was born March 10, 1942 in Canton, OH, a son of the late Peter E. and Mary E. Martin Kintz and had lived in East Palestine most of his life. He had served in the U.S. Navy and served as a police...