Obituaries
Rosetta R. Kimble
Dec 30, 2025
East Palestine - Rosetta R. Kimble, age 99, of East Palestine, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine.
She was born on September 24, 1926, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Sweet Smith.
Growing up, Rosetta played the accordion in her family’s band at various round and square dances...
Lois A. Morse
Jan 8, 2026
Lois A. Morse, 98, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland.
Mrs. Morse was born November 29, 1927, in Remus, MI, a daughter of the late Albert Vernon and Bertha Bell Schultz Burkey and had lived in this area most of her life.
She was a homemaker and a member of Lake Mount Church of Christ.
Her husband,...
Chad "Chadwick" Stouffer
Dec 30, 2025
Chad "Chadwick" Stouffer, age 37, of Boardman, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
He was born on March 29, 1988, in Salem, a son of Howard "Butch" and Norma Gaskill Stouffer.
Chad was a 2005 graduate of Columbiana High School where he was a standout football player. After high school, Chad enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country...
Larry A Macklin, Sr.
Jan 5, 2026
Leetonia - Larry A. Macklin, Sr., age 72, of Leetonia, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home in Leetonia.
He was born on June 15, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Charlotte Culp Macklin.
Larry had worked as a machinist, he enjoyed spending time at the Leetonia I.T.A.M. Club and the Leetonia Legion and was an avid...
Billie "Bill" Frank Swift
Jan 5, 2026
Leetonia - Billie "Bill" Frank Swift, age 90, of Leetonia, left this world at 3:25 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, with his wife Marsha by his side.
He was born in Birmingham, AL, on October 29, 1935, the fourth of seven children to James and Katheryn Kunz Swift. He Resided in Birmingham until he joined the Navy and was stationed...
Levi Stear
Jan 1, 2026
New Waterford - Levi Stear, age 24, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center.
He was born on June 28, 2001, in Youngstown, the son of Scott Stear and Leeanne Superak Stear.
Levi was a graduate of Crestview High School and received his bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from YSU where he enjoyed competing...
Sandra "Sandy" Burbick
Jan 1, 2026
Columbiana- Sandra “Sandy” Burbick, age 77, of Columbiana, died on January 1, 2026.
She was born on June 13, 1948, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Mary “Pearl” Boley Boughamer and Harold Boughamer.
Sandy worked as a nurse at Salem Regional Medical Center and was a past member of the Red Hat Society. She was also a business owner who founded South...
William Robert "Bob" Weir, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Columbiana - William Robert "Bob" Weir, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 26, 1943, in McKeesport, PA, Bob was the son of William and Daisy Gibbs Weir. He is survived by his wife, Sharlaine Huntington, his partner in life for 50 years; daughters Amy (Brian) Moser, Jennifer (Steve) Allen, and...
Carol Ann Kleinknecht
Dec 30, 2025
Carol Kleinknecht, age 77, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Alliance Community Hospital, Alliance.
She was born on July 28, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Emily Bortmas Yeager.
Carol had worked as a secretary for Tiffany Breast Care Center and was a member of the Washington VFW Post # 5532. She sold Avon for...
Clyde Dayton Hiner
Dec 22, 2025
Columbiana - Clyde Dayton Hiner, age 89, of Columbiana, died on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.
He was born on September 7, 1936, in Columbiana, a son of the late Edmund and Sara Fisher Hiner.
Clyde had worked as a truck driver for C & H Transportation and was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Columbiana. For more...
Ronald R Weigle
Dec 21, 2025
East Palestine - Ronald R. Weigle, age 76, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Greenbriar Health Care Center, Boardman.
He was born on July 29, 1949, in Westfield, NY, son of the late Robert and Marion Raynor Weigle.
Ronald worked as a commercial electrician with IBEW Local #712 in Beaver PA and enjoyed woodworking
His wife, Linda Kay Borelli...
Todd R. Chellis
Dec 20, 2025
Leetonia - Todd R. Chellis, age 47, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown.
He was born on October 16, 1978, in Salem, OH, son of the late Mark and Judith McNally Chellis.
Todd is survived by his mother, Judith and his two beloved daughters, Gracie and Tessa Chellis.
Per his wishes, no services...
Connie Jack Trantham
Dec 15, 2025
Columbiana – Mr. Connie Jack Trantham, age 91, of Columbiana, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Hospice House, Poland.
He was born on October 19, 1934, in Greeneville, TN, a son of the late Clinton and Mary Williams Trantham.
Connie was a graduate of Harrisville High School in Harrisville, MI, and had worked as a quality control engineer for Lordstown...
Joseph P. Sposato
Dec 11, 2025
North Lima - Joseph P. Sposato, age 98, of North Lima, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 1, 1927, in Leetonia, a son of the late Giovanni and Rosaria Gabriele Sposato.
Joe was a graduate of Leetonia High School and was a veteran of the United States Army having...
Christina Ann Murphy
Dec 11, 2025
Leetonia - Christina Ann Murphy, 50, of Leetonia, passed away December 11, 2025, at her home following long illnesses.
She was born August 23, 1975, in Salem, OH, a daughter of Teresa Ann Murphy Kegelmyer and had lived in Leetonia all of her life. She was a large social butterfly. A graduate of Leetonia High School, she loved marching band, shopping,...
Jack A. McGath
Dec 9, 2025
Columbiana - Jack A. McGath, age 57, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home, following an extended illness.
He was born on September 30, 1968, in Salem, a son of the late Joann Cross Bell and Wesley “Butch” Bell, Sr.
Jack was a graduate of Leetonia High School and had worked as a janitor for Century Container in Columbiana....
John Herleman
Dec 9, 2025
John Herleman, age 81, joined our Heavenly Father December 9, 2025, at his home in Leetonia, Ohio, happy and healthy in the arms of his loving wife Kathy.
John was born and raised by his mother Rose E Herleman in Bridgeville, PA. He attended Chartiers Valley High School ‘62 and the Airforce while raising 3 children with his wife Cheryl.
John was...
Deborah M. Yorko
Dec 5, 2025
Chester, WV - Deborah M. Yorko, age 79, of Chester, WV, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born on June 15, 1946, in Leominster, MA, daughter of the late Luke and Cora Gentile Lenze.
Deborah had worked as an office manager for Resco Products for close to twenty years and enjoyed spending...
Betty Bell
Dec 5, 2025
Petersburg - Betty Bell, age 86, of Petersburg, died on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.
She was born on October 14, 1939, in New Waterford, daughter of the late Russell and Mary Gower Harrison.
Betty is survived by her two sons, Eric (Beverly) Weingart of East Palestine, Earl "Bummer" (Amanda) Bell of New Waterford; two...
Judith “Judy” Ann Taylor-Rubino
Dec 4, 2025
Salem – Judith “Judy” Ann Taylor-Rubino, age 84, of Salem, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine, following a courageous 14-month battle with bladder cancer.
Born November 10, 1941, in Salem, OH, Judy was the daughter of the late Robert Gaver and Dorothy...
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