Jonathan 'Jon' Edward Esenwein
Oct 29, 2026
EAST FAIRFIELD – Jonathan ‘Jon’ Edward Esenwein, 63, of East Fairfield, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home.
Jon was born on March 31, 1963, in Salem, OH, a son of Lavern Esenwein and Patty (Noling) Butler. He was an accomplished mechanic, owned and operated Ohio Truck Service/Mid East Ohio Truck Service and specialized in antique Indian motorcycle restoration,...
Louise Thomas Cullar
Oct 23, 2026
Louise Thomas Cullar, 95, of North Lima, OH passed away on October 23, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Louise was born in Johnstown, PA in 1931, the eldest of three daughters, to Kenneth and Mildred Thomas. She grew up in a house built by her family from field stones in the Allegheny Mountains. She graduated as valedictorian from Conemaugh Township...
Robert Lee Shimer
Oct 21, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Shimer, 69, of Snow Camp, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at his home.
Bob was born on March 6, 1957, in Salem, Ohio, to Herbert Glenn Shimer and Thelma Mary (Guy) Shimer. He spent much of his life in North Carolina and had a long career with Procter & Gamble, where he worked for...
Geraldine Roofner
Oct 20, 2026
Columbiana – Geraldine Roofner, 98, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 20, 2026.
She was born in Freeport, PA, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Beale) Sweeney.
She was known to be kind and funny, and always had a smile and a joke to offer.
Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Ronald Walker
Oct 15, 2026
Ronald Walker, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, hard work, and adventure. Born on June 26, 1936, to Harrold and Pauline Harris Walker, Ronald lived a life marked by devotion to God, love for his family, and a willingness to lend a helping hand to those around him.
On September 10,...
Donna Jean Hovis
Oct 5, 2026
Donna Jean Hovis, 84, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Born on June 7, 1942, in Warren, Ohio, Donna lived a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, and compassion for others.
Donna shared her life with her beloved husband, David Robert Hovis. Together, they embraced a love of adventure, taking countless trips, exploring new places, and making memories...
Ila Mae Hupp
Sep 5, 2026
COLUMBIANA - Ila Mae Wright Hupp, 81, of Columbiana Oh, formally Weirton, WV, went home to Jesus on September 5, 2026.
Born August 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Morris and Boyd Wright. She was the loving wife of Jim Hupp for the past 40 years.
Ila was a graduate of Follansbee High School. She worked for many...
Diana Jean Deichman
Aug 28, 2026
Diana Jean Deichman, 78, of Ellsworth, Ohio, died peacefully from Dementia on August 28, 2026.
Diana wasborn in Poland, Ohio to Mary and Oliver Hough. She attended Poland High School and moved on to Youngstown State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in accounting. Diana worked as an account and did seasonal tax preparation work.
Diana was preceded in death by...
Walter A. DeRhodes
Aug 21, 2026
East Palestine - Walter A. DeRhodes, 96, passed away Friday afternoon, August 21, 2026, at the Christian House in East Palestine.
Walter was born on February 25, 1930, in Salem, the son of Merle L, and Eula M. (Bonsell), and stepson of Florence (Slagle) Knauf. A 1948 Fairfield High School graduate, he married the former Ruth H. Webber on June 26,...
Karen T. Long
Jul 20, 2026
LEETONIA – Karen T. Long, 75, of Leetonia, passed away Monday evening, July 20, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley.
Karen was born on November 12, 1950, in Salem, a daughter of Elmer D. and Virginia A. (Whitehead) Cope. A Crestview High School graduate, she married Rex G. Long on February 14, 1975. She worked as a caregiver for many years...
Theresa Koehler
Jul 20, 2026
AUSTINTOWN –Theresa Koehler, 86, of Austintown, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown.
She was born May 30, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Samuel and Theresa Cicero.A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Theresa worked at the Sparkle Market in Columbiana. She was also a bus driver for Austintown Fitch and later...
Kay Burbick
Jul 2, 2026
COLUMBIANA – Kay Olnhausen Burbick, 90, passed away Thursday morning, July 2, 2026, at the Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana, where she had been a resident for six months.
Kay was born on December 22, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles Ramsey and Grace (Brook) Olnhausen. She was a 1953 graduate of New Waterford high school, and graduated from...
Shirley R. (Amos) Tenney
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,...
John Gaskill Jr.
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...
Judith Lynn (Hubbard) Perdew
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...
Carol J (Garasic) Troll
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...
Joan (Smith) Bregar
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....
Katherine L. (Hawk) Hurd
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...
Shirley Arlene (Hammer) Kelly
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....
Matthias E. "Buddy" Schach
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...
