Obituaries

Feb 7, 2022

Barbara went to her eternal home to be with her savior Jesus Christ whom she lived to serve.

While living in pursuit of Jesus, Barbara shared a passionate love for horses, was a talented gardener and a gifted painter. She was a one of a kind mother and grandmother who was loved and will be greatly missed....

Feb 6, 2022

COLUMBIANA - Carol Jane White entered the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 6, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 84. Carol was born on August 16, 1937, in Greenford, Ohio, the only child of Myron ("Jack") and Hilda Charlton. She excelled in school and graduated from Greenford High School as Valedictorian of...

Feb 2, 2022

SALEM - Paul E. Bowman, 96, formerly of Columbiana and Green Township, died at a family home early Wednesday morning, surrounded by family members who had cared for him in a season of declining health.

He was born Sept. 7, 1925, on a farm in Beaver Township, Mahoning County, the son of Naomi (Shoup) and Ezra Samuel...

Feb 2, 2022

BOARDMAN – Julie E. Ackerman, 78, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 2, 2022, at Greenbriar Center in Boardman.

Julie was born on April 27, 1943, in Princeton, IL, a daughter of Orville and Ethel (Ellis) Hall. She enjoyed gardening and canning. In her younger days, she participated in beauty pageants and did modeling.

She...

Jan 31, 2022

COLUMBIANA – Sarah J. "Sally" Milligan Hall, 85, of Columbiana, passed away Monday morning, January 31, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 19, 1936, in Girard, the only daughter of Samuel and Helen Baptist Milligan.

Sally married Jack L. Hall on May 21, 1955, and together they were members...

Jan 25, 2022

SALEM – Larry Dean Kyser, 69, of Columbiana, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.

Larry was born on July 5, 1952 in Salem, a son of Earl and Erma (Burkey) Kyser.  A Columbiana High School graduate, he married the former Susan Perrine on August 11,...

Jan 22, 2022

North Lima - Patricia Ann Wagner (Pat), age 87, of Boardman, Ohio graduated to heaven on January 22, 2022. A graveside service with local family members will take place at noon, on Wednesday, January 26, at Lake Park Cemetery, 1459 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, Ohio. Pat passed away from dementia related illnesses resulting from previous strokes.

Pat...

Jan 18, 2022

BOARDMAN - Anna Dean, 101, of Boardman, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2022 at her residence.  Anna was born March 26, 1920 in Youngstown, the youngest child of Louis and Nellie Metus DeBald.

She was a 1938 graduate of South High School as class valedictorian, class officer, and National Honor Society member.  She earned a business certificate...

Jan 17, 2022

Shirley Ann Reash, 79

SALEM – Shirley Ann Reash, 79, passed away Monday evening, January 17, 2022 at Lexington Place in Salem.

Shirley was born on August 8, 1942 in Salem, a daughter of Harry and Florence (Wellendorf) Pittman. A Fairfield High School graduate, she married Rolland Ralph Reash Sr. on October 26, 1963 and...

Jan 12, 2022

North Lima – Alyce Sheely, 90, passed away on January 12, 2022, with her family beside her.

Alyce was born in April of 1931.  Alyce attended Mt. Olivet Church in North Lima, OH.  Her husband, Dale Sheely Sr., married Alyce October 20th, 1951.  They shared 70 years of marriage.

Alyce is survived by her husband...

Dec 18, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Keith was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on December 20, 1951 and passed away peacefully at Masternick Memorial Home on Saturday, December18th after a long battle with complications from diabetes. He would have celebrated his 70th birthday this year.

He attended Springfield Local High School and graduated in 1970. He was loved by everyone....

Dec 16, 2021

BOARDMAN – John E. Rice was born August 25th , 1936 in Upshire County, WV.  John entered Heaven's gates on December 16, 2021.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa who made everyone he met feel welcome and loved.

He married Peg Rice on August 3, 1963.  You would usually see both of them...

Dec 14, 2021

SALEM – Victoria Ashley Lipply, 25, of Salem, passed away late Tuesday evening, December 14, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Victoria was born on October 13, 1996, in Youngstown, a daughter of Brian Russell and Amy Lipply-Caldwell.  A Leetonia high school graduate, she worked in customer service at ROI Solutions.  She loved kids and being with...

Dec 13, 2021

Ralph Doyle Burnett, 85

COLUMBIANA – Ralph Doyle Burnett, 85, of Columbiana passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at University Hospital in Geneva, Ohio.

Mr. Burnett was born on July 1, 1936 in Hillsboro, a son of Ogle Glenn and Minnie Mae Jordan Burnett.  He joined the US Army and fought in the Korean War. ...

Dec 12, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Donald E. Work of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, due to complications from Covid.

Don was born August 8, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Ross S. and Alice Olive (Egan) Work.

He graduated in 1962 from North Lima High School.  After graduation, he went on...

Dec 8, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Donald R. Jones, 85, of Youngstown, entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by his loving family the evening of December 8, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown.

Don was born in Youngstown January 26, 1936, the son of William and Dorothy Jones. He attended East High School. During his...

Dec 8, 2021

Columbiana- Born 12/19/1951, in Salem, Ohio, Laurie was daughter to James Richard Magill and Jennie Lou Childers Magill Smith.

Laurie is survived by her husband Robert T. Morrison, daughter Pamela Jean (PJ) Morrison, brother John William Magill and sister Sandra Magill Duckworth.

She attended Columbiana High School and Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Laurie, and...

Dec 5, 2021

BOARDMAN – Margaret "Peg" Irene Rice was born October 3, 1940 in Dixonville, PA.  Peg entered Heaven's gates on December 5, 2021.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandma who made everyone she met feel welcome and loved.

She married John Rice on August 3, 1963.  You would usually see both of them together...

Dec 5, 2021

Rodney C. Cushman, 51

SALEM – Rodney C. Cushman, 51, passed away at his home in Salem Sunday evening, December 5, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Cushman was born on December 21, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of Carl and Barbara (Lawless) Cushman. A South Range high school graduate, Rod attained his aircraft mechanic's...

Dec 5, 2021

NORTH LIMA – Robert F. Dailey, Jr., 52, passed away at his home in North Lima following an extended illness on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Mr. Dailey was born on March 21, 1969, in Salem, a son of Robert F. and Mary Ernestine (Morelli) Dailey, Sr. A Columbiana high school graduate, Bob worked as a truck driver,...