All Obituaries

Robert L. Kleinknecht, Jr. passed away April 17, 2026.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. Kleinknecht. Robert joined the Air Force after graduating high school and retired from General Motors in Lordstown. “Rob, you held my heart in this life. You were my home, my peace, and I was yours. I will love you forever and beyond. Rest my dear, until we meet again! Your loving wife, Sandy" *John 16:22

Bonnie Lou (Esenwein) Miller, 72, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2026. Bonnie attended Crestview Local Schools. She dedicated 13 years of service to R Pizza Place before retiring in 2019, choosing to spend her time where her heart was most full —surrounded by her beloved grandchildren and family. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Roger Miller; her children, Michelle Bowker (Corey), Joseph Miller, and Melanie Cresanto (Chris); her brother, Richard ...

LISBON – Janet Darlene Armstrong, 84, passed away Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, at her home in Lisbon surrounded by her family. Janet was born on October 8, 1941, in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of Dave and Bernice (Fuller) White. She graduated from Southwestern High School in Lakewood, NY, and married Frank Armstrong on July 8, 1962.  After meeting on a blind date, they celebrated 63 years of marriage last July.  Janet was a bowling alley manager at one time, and ...

Columbiana – Larry Kibler Sr., 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Larry was born April 24, 1953, in Columbiana, a son of the late Willis and Carol Simpson Kibler, and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a truck driver for nearly 50 years, logging countless miles as he traveled across the country, a career he took great pride in and one that allowed him to see much of the United States. He enjoyed the simple ...

New Springfield – Robert “Bob” L. Cox, 78, of New Springfield passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 2, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Robert was born on July 15, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Edison and Dolores French Cox. He was a proud Springfield Local High School graduate, class of 1965. Robert cherished nothing more in life than the time spent with his grandchildren, who were his greatest joy and purpose. A skilled craftsman with a steady hand and ...

COLUMBIANA – Carolyn A. Holsinger, 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 1, 2026. She was born May 1, 1948, in East Liverpool, the daughter of John R. and Ruth E. (Lamp) Miller. She graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1966, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Columbiana. In addition to being a homemaker, she was employed by Family Drug in Columbiana. Carolyn enjoyed reading, quilting, and doing jigsaw puzzles.  She loved flowers, and tending to ...

CANFIELD – Donald E. Feren, 54, passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on January 19, 1972, in Salem, a son of Donald and Denise (Crum) Feren. A 1990 South Range High School graduate, he would join the staff as a coach and teacher at his alma mater in 2008. He coached football, basketball, and softball; in 2009 he was named head softball coach. In 2015, he became the athletic director and later ...

   COLUMBIANA – Eleanor Christine Phillips, 90, passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2026. She was born in a log cabin on January 25, 1936, in McConnelsville, Ohio by the hands of her grandmother, Anna (Mike) Ponchak. She was the daughter of William Howard and Anna (Ponchak) Moore. Eleanor graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1954 and married Burton Hugh Phillips on July 22, 1961. In addition to being a devoted homemaker, she was employed by Mahoning National ...

Patricia June Pinciaro, 80, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Green Pond, South Carolina, on February 27, 2026. Born March 13, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, she was the daughter of Robbie Clarence Knight and Opal Ann (Parmley) Knight. Patricia grew up in a small town of Gore, Texas, her mother owning a malt shop and her father owning a barber shop. Through her school years she was voted by her peers "The  Future Farmers of America Sweetheart". On April ...

Gordon Davidson, 88, of Columbiana, Ohio a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marilyn; his sons, Tom (Jen), Terry (Michele), and Jeff (Katrena); 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren, sisters Ruth and Alverda and brother Richard.  He was preceded in death by brothers William and Robert and sister ...