All Obituaries

Lewis Center, OH - George “Bub” Stewart Watson, age 92, formerly of East Palestine, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at The Inn at Bear Trail, Lewis Center. He was born on February 17, 1929, in East Palestine, son of the late George Commodore Watson and Alice Marie Stewart Watson. George graduated from East Palestine High School in 1947 and served as an airman in the Navy from 1948 to 1950 while stationed in Norfolk VA. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he graduated from...

Columbiana - Noah Conrad, age 38, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1983, in Salem, the son of John and Bonita "Bonnie" Basinger Conrad. Noah had attended Columbiana High School where he enjoyed playing both basketball and football.  He was a skilled roofer, carpenter, and woodworker.  He loved the outdoors and spent his free time camping, fishing, hiking, and kayaking.  He also enjoyed rooting for the Pittsburgh...

Leetonia - Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Duko, age 92, of Leetonia, died on Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 10, 1928, in Salem, a son of the late Andrew and Nellie Eskay Duko. Larry was a graduate of Leetonia High School, played on the 1946 State Champion football team, and was a member of the Leetonia High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  After high school, and despite Larry’s battle with seasickness, he served his...

Joann Beth Garwood, 86, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away May 25, 2021, in Leetonia, Ohio.  She was born March 28, 1935, in Beloit, Ohio, daughter of Orville Burbick and Emma Brunner Burbick.  Upon the October 28, 2018 passing of her husband, Carl Ross Garwood, whom she married on March 28, 1952, Joann provided a summary of his life’s activities and achievements while at the same time reflecting on her own life.  “There won’t be anything to write about me; I...

Columbiana - Margaret Terry Lou Dank Ham passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, after a short illness. She was 87 years young.   Margaret, or Terry Lou, as friends called her, was born in Birmingham Alabama on January 28, 1934.  As a young child, she and her family moved to New York City, where she grew up and attended Fordham University. She also attended Boston University, where she obtained her teaching degree, met and later married Hazen Belden Ham Jr. on June 24th,...

North Lima - Thelma K. Schmidt beloved wife, mother, Grammy, and Grammy Great, age 94, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born on May 16, 1927 in Wellsville, son of the late John and Maggie Echols Garey. Thelma was a home maker and was a member of the first Christian Church of Columbiana for 65 years where she was involved in Sunday Schools, served on the mission committee and helped with the funeral dinners. Her loving and caring husband of 56 years, Robert I....

East Palestine - Helen L. Coblentz, 97, formerly of East Palestine, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Crandall Medical Center, Sebring. Mrs. Coblentz was born on November 28, 1923 in East Palestine, daughter of the late Albert and Hilda McLaughlin Kraus and had lived in the area all of her life. Helen had worked as a sales clerk for former Newberry's in East Palestine and was a member of the First Church of Christ. She enjoyed line dancing, crocheting and knitting. Her spouse,...

East Palestine - On Friday, May 21, 2021, Marcia Marie Felger Harrold. 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 18, 1948 in Salem, the daughter of Donald and Florence Mango Felger. She was raised in Leetonia and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Leetonia High School in 1966 and married her high school sweetheart Timothy Lee Harrold on August 30, 1969. She graduated from Kent State University...

Columbiana - Patrick F. McNicol ,91, of Columbiana, formerly of East Liverpool, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Salem North Healthcare. Mr. McNicol was born on May 27, 1929 in East Liverpool, a son of the late Harold and Artie Leigh McNicol.  After graduating in 1943 from St. Aloysius Grade School and in 1947 from East Liverpool High School, Mr. McNicol served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict in the Army of Occupation in Germany.  Patrick graduated from Ohio Valley...

Youngstown - Joan E. Paul-Dickey, age 56, of Youngstown, died on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born on January 21, 1965, in Youngstown, daughter of the late John and Jane Roux Paul. Joan had worked as an accountant and did freelance work through out her life. In high school she was an accomplished athlete, running track. Joan was always known for being a happy person who enjoyed crafting and making gifts for her children and family. She had a love for the outdoors and all animals,...