All Obituaries

Orlando, Florida - Mary R. Brinker, 85, originally of East Palestine, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Orlando, Florida after a long illness. Mary was born in East Palestine to Robert C. and Mary McCommon Wolz on June 30, 1935. She graduated from East Palestine High School. She married Arch L. Brinker on October 24, 1953. Mary was an attentive mother to three daughters, devoted wife, doting grandmother, and a dedicated member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where she served...

East Palestine - William Earl Mitchell, Sr., age 67, of East Palestine, died on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his home in East Palestine. He was born on October 14, 1952 in Lisbon, OH, son of the late Earl Mitchell and Ella Mae Binder. William had worked as a Truck Driver with Dalton Sanitation and was Methodist by faith. He enjoyed building and fixing anything, He could take nothing and turn it into something. William was also an NHRA Fan. William is survived by his fiancé, Terri Lyn...

Columbiana - Louis "Lou" McPherson, Jr., 91, passed away Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020 at his home. Mr. McPherson was born on May 23, 1929 in Rochester, PA, son of the late Louis and Edith Campbell McPherson. Louis had worked as a machinist for Babcox and Wilcox Ambridge plant for 30 years. Lou served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jane Smith, whom he married on April 28, 2000; daughter, Merri Lou McPherson of Kent; sons,...

East Palestine - Denise V. Dixon, age 59, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown. She was born on August 14, 1960 in Winthrop, MA, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Hutchinson Sarkisian. Denise had worked as a clerk at Walmart in both Calcutta and Chippewa for a total of seventeen years.  Spending time with her family was her favorite pastime.  She enjoyed family cookouts and loved visiting with...

Tyler E. Wales passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, of a heart attack at the age of 53.  He was born June 16, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to Larry and Sandy (Evans) Wales. He graduated from East Palestine High School in 1985. Tyler worked in masonry with Jon Oliver Construction for a number of years. He spent countless hours volunteering and umpiring youth baseball. He will be remembered for his quick wit, ability to make everyone laugh and being a dedicated sports fan of the Pittsburgh...

Columbiana- Randall Hoyt Barnes, 68, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, FL. Randall was born November 28, 1951 in Salem, a son of the late Robert W. and Margaret Louise Deem Barnes. He had been a truck driver for Ed Wilson and Son Trucking, Inc. Randall was a member of Greenford Christian Church where he volunteered as an usher and greeter and was involved in Big Reach and bible study. While enjoying Nascar he helped with Motor Racing...

New Springfield - Robert A. Burt, 61, of New Springfield, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home in New Springfield. He was born on August 28, 1958 in Salem, OH, son of Richard Merle and Clara Miller Burt. Robert had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Less Contracting. He enjoyed hard work, being outdoors and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert is survived by his daughter, Bobbi Jo Burt of Canal Winchester; a son, Anthony Scott (Sara) Burt of...

Glendale,AZ - Louise A. Landsberger Yacullo ,93, formerly of East Palestine, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Arizona where she had been residing. She was born on June 6, 1927 in East Palestine, OH, daughter of the late William and Edna Pike Landsberger. Louise was a homemaker and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. when she was living in East Palestine. Her husband, Dominic J. Yacullo, whom she married on June 27, 1986, preceded her in death. Louise is...

Cortland - Dr. Robert Michael "Mike" Bell, also known as “Doc”, age 50, of Cortland, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Cortland. He was born on November 1, 1969 in Columbus, OH, a son of Kathryn Adams Bell and the late Dr. Richard T. Bell. Mike had worked as a Chiropractor in Cortland for nearly 22 years, owning and operating Bell Family Chiropractic Clinic. He was a member of many professional and recreational organizations. Mike was an avid outdoorsman...

Columbiana - Joshua A. Ham, age 30, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1989 in Circleville, OH, a son of Matthew and Kerrie Ham. Joshua was a 2008 graduate of Crestview High School where he excelled in sports and received several honors for golfing.  He attended Bowling Green University from 2009-2012 before moving back to Columbiana to work with his father in the family business, Creative Counters. Joshua enjoyed...