Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Salem - Jim McLaughlin, Sr. "Rooster", age 89, of Salem, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare, Salem.

He was born on March 23, 1935, in West Point, son of the late Lawrence and Viola Cusick McLaughlin.

Jim was the owner and operator of C & J Trucking and worked alongside various...

Jan 11, 2025

Cortland - Sam Penn, age 77, of Cortland, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Lake Vista in Cortland.

He was born on July 17, 1947, in Warren, the son of the late Jack and Ruth Garrett Penn.

Sam was a 1965 graduate of Lakeview High School and was a proud veteran of the...

Jan 9, 2025

New Waterford - James "Jim" R. Gallagher, age 80, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hospice House Poland.

He was born on July 16, 1944, in Weirton, WV, son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Virginia Gallagher Sgalla.

Jim had worked as a mail carrier in Boardman for 35 years, served...

Jan 5, 2025

New Waterford - Sandra "Sandy" Robb, age 82, of New Waterford, died on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine.

She was born on June 25, 1942, in Negley, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Florence Eileen Murphy Minamyer.

Sandy graduated from East Palestine High School and was a...

Dec 30, 2024

Leetonia - It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Robert H. Kornbau, age 96, on Monday December 30, 2024, in Chandler, AZ, formerly of Leetonia, Ohio.

Robert was born October 14, 1928, in Salem, Ohio, the son of Norman and Louella Kornbau of Washingtonville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Leetonia High School in 1946 and...

Dec 30, 2024

Warren - Stella "Penny" Yanick, age 79, of Warren, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland.

She was born on January 16, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Stella Clark Yanick.

Penny had worked as an administrative assistant for many years for both Anthem Blue Cross Blue...

Dec 27, 2024

New Waterford - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Moore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on December 27, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on April 21, 1944, in Salem Ohio.  Kenny lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to...

Dec 27, 2024

New Waterford – Timothy Bradford Wilson, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.

A lifelong resident of New Waterford, he was born on May 1, 1955, son of the Late Harry and Kathleen Prater Wilson.

He was a 1973 Graduate of Crestview High School. He loved to tow cars,...

Dec 21, 2024

Columbiana - Robert "Bob" Washabaugh, age 82, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

He was born on January 25, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert S. and Doris Davis Washabaugh.

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

Dec 21, 2024

Columbiana - Dorothy E. Zimmerman, 96, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born on November 29, 1928, in Leetonia, daughter of the late John and Anna Dupal Kiliany.

Dorothy had worked for Glacier Howard's Johnson as a hotel manager and prior to that she worked at The...

Dec 19, 2024

Leetonia - Jackie D. Fields, age 77, of Leetonia, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Leetonia.

He was born on July 24, 1947, in Salineville, son of the late Jack and Nollie Messer Fields.

Jackie had worked as a Truck Driver and served in the U.S. Army. He was a simple...

Dec 18, 2024

Leetonia - John W. Rohrer, age 75, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

He was born on June 1, 1949, in Salem, son of the late Walter and Mary Raddick Rohrer.

John had worked as a die maker for General Motors, Lordstown and obtained an associate’s degree...

Dec 17, 2024

Leetonia - Janet Lynn Slagle, age 56, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on February 27, 1968, in Salem, daughter of Richard and Heidemarie Volland Dressel.

Janet had worked as an apartment manager with Briargate Apartments in Salem and Meadowview apartments in East...

Dec 15, 2024

Columbiana - Robert "Bob" J. Halfhill Sr., age 70, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born on September 13, 1954, in Freedom, PA, son of the late Hobert and Kathleen Rogers Halfhill.

Bob had worked as a truck driver throughout his life and was a diehard...

Dec 15, 2024

Leetonia - Betty Lou Stoffer, age 90, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.

She was born on May 21, 1934, in New Waterford, a daughter of the late Floyd and Louise Garrod Webber.

Betty had worked as a teacher for over thirty years...

Dec 14, 2024

Columbiana – Grace L. Bakondy, age 84, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home in Columbiana.

She was born on October 23, 1940, in Sharon, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Peter and Amelia Antonelli Valentino.

As a young woman, Grace worked for General Motors before leaving to pursue her...

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...