Obituaries

Jun 24, 2026

BOARDMAN – Shirley R. Tenney, 87, of North Lima, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital ER.

She was born on March 5, 1939, in Marion County, WV, the only daughter of Wilbert and Gypsy (Moore) Amos.  She graduated from Mannington (WV) High School, and married Kenneth D. Tenney on July 2,...

Jun 23, 2026

Canfield – John Gaskill Jr., 96, formerly of Austintown, passed away on June 23, 2026, at The Inn at Ironwood in Canfield.

He was born January 21, 1930, in Frostburg, MD, son of the late John and Rose (Lavin) Gaskill, Sr. John graduated from Frostburg High School in 1947 and enlisted in the United States Army. He...

Jun 4, 2026

BOARDMAN - Judith Lynn (Hubbard) Perdew, 77, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2026, after a short illness with her family by her side.

She was born March 25, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Wilbert "Buster" and Betty Jean Hubbard and attended New Springfield High School. She married Phil Perdew on February 4, 1967. Judy...

May 18, 2026

North Lima - Carol J. Troll, 82 passed away peacefully Monday morning May 18. She was born February 10, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen F and Mary Lou Yurick Garasic.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1962, she received a bachelor's degree in education from Youngstown State University. She taught second...

May 16, 2026

NORTH LIMA – Joan Bregar, 94, passed away early Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in North Lima.

Joan was born on January 1, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gordon and Elsie (Maddocks) Smith.

She married the Donald 'Gene' Bregar on August 28, 1948, and was a member of Mt....

May 7, 2026

Katherine L. Hurd, 96, of North Lima, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026.

She was born on August 31, 1929, in Guysville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred L. and Leona Buck Hawk.

Katherine graduated from Athens High School in 1947and earned a bachelor's degree in education from Ohio University in 1952.  She married...

May 4, 2026

SALEM – Shirley A. Kelly, 90, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2026 at Grace Woods Senior Living in Salem, where she was a resident.

Shirley was born on February 14, 1936, in East Palestine, a daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Bacon) Hammer. A 1954 graduate of East Palestine, Shirley married Clair Kelly on February 12, 1954....

Apr 24, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Matthias E. "Buddy" Schach passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home in Columbiana.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn State University with a degree in horticulture.  He then served in the Army, where he met his loving wife.  They returned to Pittsburgh and started a greenhouse business...

Apr 17, 2026

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...

Apr 1, 2026

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...

Mar 21, 2026

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. ...

Mar 4, 2026

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...

Mar 2, 2026

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.

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Mar 1, 2026

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...

Feb 28, 2026

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...

Feb 28, 2026

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...

Feb 27, 2026

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...

Feb 25, 2026

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...

Feb 24, 2026

EAST PALESTINE – Janell Maryetta Wellman, 91, of East Palestine, passed away late Tuesday night, on February 24, 2026, at The Hospice House in Poland.

Janell was born on December 31, 1934, in Perrysburg, OH, the daughter of Harold Davenport and Grace Maryetta (Nietz) Twining.  She married Lowell Baz Wellman in 1956, and together they raised three...

Jan 31, 2026

Richard M. Houp, 81, of Leetonia, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland, with his daughter by his side.

Richard was born on August 30, 1944, in Roaring Springs, PA, the son of E. Maxwell and Gwendoline (Rourke) Houp.  He graduated from Crestview High School in 1962, and enlisted in the US Army...