All Obituaries

Columbiana - Donald D. Kyser, age 85, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home in Columbiana. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Fairfield Township, son of the late Glen and Thelma Renkenberger Kyser. Donald served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from 1955 to 1957 and worked as a shop foreman for Lincoln Machine Co. for 43 years, retiring in 2002. He was well known throughout the area for his 1966 Mustangs, John Deer Tractors and Cushman Scooters, all of which he restored...

New Springfield - Glenn C. Newcomer, age 92, of New Springfield, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1927 in Unity, OH, son of the late Lyman and Buhla Whitmore Newcomer. Glenn had worked as a Carpenter with Stitle and Barns Construction. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Glenn is survived by his wife, Deloris Sansenbaugher Newcomer, whom he married on October 20,...

Columbiana Jacqueline McDevitt, 67 passed away early Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Mrs. McDevitt was born August 7, 1953, a daughter of the late Harold and Jean Gibson Mizell and had lived in this are most of her life. Jackie had been a dietician at Glenellen Assisted Living and Rehabilitation in North Lima. She is survived by her husband, Gary McDevitt, Sr., whom she married December 8, 1971; her children, Gary McDevitt, Jr. of Poland,...

Salem - Mark Douglas Peppel, 60 of Salem, died on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born on July 2, 1960 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Charles E. Peppel and the late Lynn (Altomare) Peppel and had lived in this area most of his life. Mark graduated from Leetonia High School and attended Youngstown State University.  Mark’s career aspirations were cut short with the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in his...

Negley - Patricia Minamyer McDade (77) was taken home to Heaven on October 6, 2020.  For reasons we don’t understand, Jesus called her there before we were ready to say goodbye. She had a quiet, but intimate faith in Christ that brought her through many difficult times.  She had no fear of death and always said, “What will be, will be.”  She was fiercely loyal, a dedicated friend and the epitome of unselfishness. Throughout her life, Trish was daughter to...

Columbiana - Homer A. Hoffman, age 72, of Columbiana, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Salem, OH, a son of the late Lorin and Dorothy Erwin Hoffman. Homer was a veteran of the United States Army and a Purple Heart recipient having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post #45 in Salem and the Benjamin Firestone Post #290, American Legion in Columbiana.  He had worked at NRM in...

Deland - Betty E. Montgomery, age 93, of Deland, FL, formerly of Columbiana, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Alliance Nursing and Rehab, Deland, FL. She was born on June 19, 1927 in Dover, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Long Hall. Betty was co-owner and operator of Ryan’s News in Columbiana and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbiana. She was also a member of Columbiana Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by...

Austintown - Marjorie L. Webber Wise, age 96, of Austintown, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Mercy Health—Humility House Senior Living, Austintown. She was born on September 11, 1924 in Lisbon, daughter of the late Albert R. and Martha Derringer Webber. Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School and worked as a secretary for Buckeye Coal. She was an active member of Grace Church and its Women’s Guild, serving on many committees. Marjorie volunteered...

Columbiana - Tammy Hiner, age 50, of Columbiana, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home in Columbiana. She was born on April 7, 1970 in Salem, daughter of Jack Waggle and Jane Altomare-Johnson. Tammy had worked as an office manager with Homecare Advantage and was a member of First Christian Church of Columbiana. She enjoyed hand making soy candles and reading. Tammy leaves behind her husband, Darryl Hiner, whom she married on October 8, 1988; daughter, Amber...

Columbiana - Vivian "Zim" Wenderoth, age 94, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Assumption Village, North Lima. She was born on March 21, 1926 in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Homer and Catherine Shearer Zimmerman. Vivian was a Homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Columbiana. She spent a portion of her life living in Kansas City and California after high school. Vivian had also worked at A & P Grocery Store in Columbiana. Her...