Obituaries
Judy Elaine Stevens
Oct 19, 2025
Columbiana - Judy Elaine Stevens passed away peacefully Sunday October 19, 2025 with her son Larry Bruce Stevens at her side.
Judy was born on July 2, 1939, in Leetonia, Ohio to Margaret Snell and Willis N Toland. She grew up in Leetonia Ohio, attending Leetonia High School until she married Larry A. Stevens 29 December 1955. They raised two boys,...
Earl Bradley "Brad" Selway
Oct 20, 2025
Salem- Earl Bradley “Brad” Selway, age 64, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.
Brad was born on December 19, 1960 at Salem Hospital, son of the late Earl and Annetta Smith Selway. He lived in this area all of his life.
Brad worked as a flexographic printer for over 20 years. He loved music, playing his guitar, and spending time with friends.
Brad...
Sofia "Sia" Eileen Kale
Oct 1, 2025
New Waterford - Sofia "Sia" Eileen Kale, age 10, left this world on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following her valiant fight with Leukodystrophy. Sofia was at peace, in her home, embraced by her loving family when she passed away.
Sia was born on July 20, 2015, in Boardman, daughter of Rodney and Stephanie Ellsworth Kale.
Sofia was fortunate enough to be able...
LaVerne "Vern" I. Brinker
Oct 23, 2025
Wiauma, FL - LaVerne “Vern” I. Brinker, age 84, formerly of Leetonia, passed away following a brief illness on October 23, 2025, at Life Path Hospice in Sun City, Florida, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 5, 1941, in Leetonia, Ohio, son of the late Alton and Sylvia Brinker.
Vern graduated from Fairfield-Waterford School in 1959. He graduated trade...
Madelon Slagle
Oct 21, 2025
Rogers - Madelon Slagle, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Madelon was born on December 15, 1948, in Salem, daughter of the late Matthew and Betty Guy Dailey.
Madelon was devoted to her family and enjoyed planning parties for all occasions. Spending time with her family, especially her three...
Nicole Shacklock
Oct 20, 2025
Leetonia - Nicole Shacklock, age 39, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly from a medical emergency on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born on November 24, 1985, in Youngstown, the daughter of Beverly Shacklock.
Nicole was a graduate of Struthers High School and MCCTC. She received her LPN from Youngstown State University and was currently working at Windsor House...
Jim H Whinnery
Oct 17, 2025
Leetonia - Jim H Whinnery, age 74, of Leetonia, died on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home in Leetonia.
He was born on November 26, 1950, in Salem, son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Smith Whinnery.
Jim enjoyed golfing with his friends, going to the casino and attending auctions. He loved his family and looked forward to attending his grandchildren’s...
Timothy Ray Bradford
Oct 15, 2025
Salem- Timothy Ray Bradford, age 75 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
He was born on August 10, 1950, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Kelly Bradford and Velma Ewing Pope.
Tim was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War in the 10th Cavalry, 4th...
Karl Smith
Oct 14, 2025
Columbiana - Karl Smith, age 65, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home in Columbiana.
He was born on April 30, 1960, in Salem, son of the late William and Alice Hiney Smith.
Karl enjoyed barbecuing with his friends and had a lot of various interests. The family would like to thank Karl’s friends for supporting him.
Karl is...
Audrey Elwonger
Oct 14, 2025
"Together Again"
East Palestine - Audrey Elwonger, age 96, of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana.
She was born on September 17, 1929, in New Waterford, daughter of the late Willis and Helen Bevington Gotthardt.
Audrey was an avid East Palestine Bulldog Fan having reserved seats for over 70 years to all...
Herbert W. May
Oct 10, 2025
Lisbon - Herbert May, age 74, of Lisbon, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.
He was born on November 4, 1950, in East Palestine, OH, son of the late Wilbert and Sarah Wonner May.
Herbert was a graduate of East Palestine High School and had worked as an electrician for over thirty years, retiring...
Patricia Ann Harrison Frampton
Oct 4, 2025
Austintown - Patricia Ann Harrison Frampton, age 73, of Austintown, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Briarfield Manor, Austintown.
She was born on April 18, 1952, in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Russell and Mary Gower Harrison.
Patricia was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, crafting and spending countless hours talking on the phone with her sisters. She loved her family...
Cynthia "Cindy" Jackson
Oct 1, 2025
Lisbon - Cynthia "Cindy" Jackson, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born on August 21, 1958, in Salem.
Cindy loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was the co-owner and operator of C & M Cleaners for many years. She was...
Adam Timothy Leaf
Sep 27, 2025
East Palestine - Adam Timothy Leaf, age 23, of East Palestine, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, in East Palestine.
Adam was born on July 24, 2002, in Beaver, PA, son of Edward Leaf and Julie Munyon Richeal.
Adam worked at The Boardwalk (Sal’s) and was a member of Church of the Nazarene, East Palestine. He enjoyed fishing and skateboarding and was...
Candace "Candy" O'Brien
Sep 26, 2025
Columbiana - Candace "Candy" O'Brien, age 74, of Columbiana, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on August 5, 1951, in Salem, the daughter of the late Donald and Myrna Kline McBride.
Candy was a 1969 graduate of Crestview High School and was a member of First Christian Church of...
Kimberly Moore
Sep 23, 2025
Waterville, OH - Kimberly Moore, age 53, of Wetumpka, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Heritage Village of Waterville, OH following a long illness.
She was born on February 26, 1972, in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of the late Phillip Wayne Cowart, Sr. and Bobbie Fowler Moses.
Kimberly had worked as a secretary for Aronov Realty in Montgomery, AL...
Leroy S. McLaughlin
Sep 23, 2025
Leroy S. McLaughlin, age 88, of Rogers, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born on November 27, 1936, in West Point, OH, a son of the late Lawrence and Viola Cusick McLaughlin.
Leroy retired from International Mill Service in Midland PA after 27 years as a heavy equipment mechanic. As...
James E. Luek
Sep 18, 2025
East Palestine - James E. Luek, age 90, passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Jim was born on December 25, 1934, in New Waterford, OH, son of the late Ross and Nelda Luek Conkle.
He had worked as a machine operator for National Refractories for many years and was a member of Centenary United...
Debra Dee Ludwig
Sep 17, 2025
Columbiana- Debra Dee Ludwig, age 69, of Columbiana passed on to glory, Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 9:50 pm, at the Hospice House surrounded by her family and her loyal companion, Little Bit, who never left her side; as the leaves fell, and the world turned, and the Angels sang. She rose in victory, a champion, over a disease that...
Willis "Jimmy" Roller, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
Leetonia - Willis "Jimmy" Roller, Jr., age 61, of Leetonia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his home in Leetonia.
He was born on January 25, 1964, in Salem, the son of the late Willis and Dorothy Altomare Roller.
Jimmy was a proud graduate of Leetonia High School and carved out his career working for R.L. Lipton Distribution Co....
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