All Obituaries

Negley - Charles Edward Bowles, age 93, of Negley, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine. He was born on July 3, 1927 in Negley, son of the late Dan and Roma Runnion Bowles. He lived his entire life in Negley. Charles was a truck driver for much of his life, owning and operating his own truck and trailer until his retirement in 1986. His wife, Florence Myrna Gifford Bowles, whom he married on August 25, 1948, preceded him...

East Palestine - Joseph Sferra passed away March 30, 2021 at his home in East Palestine from an electrical accident. Wild at heart. On October 7, 1982 in Youngstown, Ohio Joe was born to Linda Sferra, entering the world in motion, and never slowing down since. He lived each day seeking his next adventure. Joe’s childhood of climbing barn rafters and performing dare-devil stunts, followed by years of learning skills at his father’s steel fabricating shop, prepared Joe for his...

Columbiana - Roberta "Bobbie" Drake, 80, of Columbiana, passed away late Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021 at Christian House in East Palestine. Mrs. Drake was born on July 9, 1940 in Crestline, OH, daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Huffman Snyder. Bobbie graduated from Crestline High School in 1958. She was a secretary for eight years at for Geauga Plastics Company in Crestline before moving to East Palestine in 1968. She was a member of the former Grace Lutheran Church in...

Sarah June Smith Herbkersman, 90, of Columbiana passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 at Wickshire Poland. She was born June 26, 1930, daughter of the late Clifford and Eva Bevington Smith. Sarah was a 1948 graduate of New Waterford High School and was a sewer for Kenmar Manufacturing of the Ethan Allen Furniture Company in East Palestine for three decades retiring in 1989. She served as a magician's assistant to her husband for thousands of magic performances throughout the region....

Leetonia - Carmen A. Troy Jr., age 82, of Leetonia, died on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem. He was born on September 29, 1938 in Leetonia, son of the late Carmen and Marie Virgelette Troy. Carmen had worked for Franklin Furniture, Columbiana and American Standard, Salem and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Leetonia. He served in the U.S. Navy. Carmen was a member of the Leetonia Italian American Club, the Joe Williams Post...

Gloria Jean Rubbo, age 67, of Columbiana, died on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home in Columbiana. She was born on October 27, 1953 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Mario and Mae Phillips Rubbo. Gloria was a graduate of Chaney High School and obtained her master’s degree in education from Youngstown State University. She was a teacher for 36 years and taught at Leetonia Elementary School. Teaching was her passion and the kids she taught were her whole world. Gloria enjoyed...

East Palestine - Kathryn L. Woods, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine. She was born on January 9, 1951 in New Brighton, PA, daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret MacDonald Javens. Kathryn had worked for American Standard in Salem.  She enjoyed cooking and working with stained glass. Kathryn is survived by her husband, Donivan E. Woods, Jr., whom she married May 10, 1988; her son, Tim (Lisa)...

Robert L. Pegg, age 89, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Hospice House, Poland. He was born on September 7, 1931 in Madison Twp., a son of the late Harry and Virgie Boyd Pegg. Robert had worked as an Electronic Tech for N.R.M. Manufacturing and was a member of the Wood Carving Club in Salem.  Besides woodworking, he enjoyed fishing, trains, and was a huge Cleveland Brown fan.  His wife, Mary Roessler Pegg, whom he married on May 8, 1952, preceded him in death...

Columbiana - Sue "Aunt Sue" Cole, age 77, of Columbiana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home.  She was born on November 23, 1943 in Leetonia, daughter of the late Wilson and Phyllis Ware Corna. Sue, or “Aunt Sue” as she was known, was an active member of Columbiana Baptist Church.  She helped in various ways at the church including teaching Sunday School for several years.  Sue had worked in both the kitchen and the...

Columbiana - Linda Jean Lattea, age 68, of Columbiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Lattea was born on July 22, 1952 in Salem, daughter of the late Richard and Alma Harp Forney. Linda had worked in housekeeping for the Salem Hospital and had attended St. Jude Roman Catholic Church.  She enjoyed collecting dolls, playing bingo and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Linda is survived by her spouse, Lucky L. Lattea, Sr., whom she married...