All Obituaries

Leetonia - IhlaRae Filler, age 84, of Leetonia, died on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana. She was born on May 3, 1938, in Leetonia, a daughter of the late Walter and V. Kathaleen Wolfgang Barnes. IhlaRae had worked as a Journeyman Machinist for General Motors Lordstown, retiring in 2003, and was a member of St. Jacob's United Church of Christ in Leetonia.  As a child, she belonged to 4H and would later serve as an advisor. ...

Columbiana - Allen L. Rupert, age 83, of Columbiana, died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home in Columbiana. He was born on February 6, 1939, in Salem, son of the late Wayne and Vivian Mitchell Rupert. Allen was a stand-out high school athlete in both football and basketball. He, with his parents was the owner of Rupert Excavating and founded Valley Acres Development in New Waterford. He was a loving husband, father, and grandparent and was adored by his family and friends. His highest...

Canfield - Jack W. Stephenson, Sr., age 87, of Canfield, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in his family home on February 12, 1935, in Glouster, OH, son of the late William and Helen Guinther Stephenson. Jack was a graduate of Glouster High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 82nd Airborne and was a member of the Mahoning...

Silver Spring, MD - Charlotte Marie Milcetich (Age 74), formerly of Leetonia, OH and Clayton, CA, died on April 30, 2022, in Silver Spring, MD.  She was born on February 7, 1948, in Leetonia, Ohio, a daughter of the late John F and Rena Milcetich. She was a loving wife of the late Leonardo Picallo; sister of: late John G (Marybeth) Milcetich, William (Margot) Milcetich, Francis (Elizabeth) Milcetich, George (Therese) Milcetich and Christine Milcetich; and affectionate aunt and great...

Jamie Schultz, age 46, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2022, from complications of pancreatitis that he had been dealing with for the past several months.  He was born on April 14, 1976, in Salem, a son of Ronald and Carol Gaither Schultz. Jamie was a very kind and generous person who was always willing to lend a hand to his family and friends.  He enjoyed riding quads, racing RC cars, fishing, cooking and all types of handyman projects around the...

East Palestine-Carol R. Walters Kirtley, age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at The Meadows at Covington, East Palestine where she had been living. Carol was born on August 18, 1937 in Salem, a daughter of the late Fred and Frieda Balsley Cozza. Carol had worked as a realtor for Hardcastle Realty and was a former member of Realtor Associates. She was also owner and partners with Pete Rukenbrod in the Country Bell and the Bulldog Restaurant in East Palestine. She was a member of Our...

East Palestine - Dorothy L. Hughes, 92, of East Palestine, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine. Dorothy was born on November 24, 1929 in Salem, daughter of the late Willis and Alma Spooner Henderson. Dorothy had worked as a secretary for Standard Oil and was a member of the First Church of Christ in East Palestine where she was active at the church including serving funeral dinners and the food bank. She enjoyed...

Columbiana - Lloyd “Dave” George, age 73, of Columbiana, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dave was born on August 11, 1948, to Lloyd E. and Juanita Gibson George. He graduated from Columbiana High School and Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, then enlisted in the US Army, where he served with Company C 8th Engineer Battalion of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in the Republic of Vietnam from October 1968 to December...

Leetonia - Walter Tunnat, age 83, of Leetonia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon. He was born on June 2, 1938, in Washingtonville, a son of the late Wilhelm and Emma Theophil Tunnat. Walter graduated from Leetonia High School and had worked as an inspector for NRM/McNeil.  He was a lifetime member and former trustee of the Leetonia Eagles #1496.  Walter was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean...

East Palestine - Park Erwin Grim, age 92, of East Palestine, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, East Palestine. He was born on November 27, 1929, in East Fairfield, son of the late Scott and Dora Wentz Grim. Park had worked as a Cutter and Supervisor for Kenmar and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of the East Palestine VFW in EP and the East Palestine Country Club. His wife, Arlene Louise Spaite Grim,...