Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

Rufus Sandy Rodgers was called home to God at the age of 93 on April 23, 2021, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 20, 1927, to John Edmund Churchill and Grace Sandy Rodgers, growing up with two younger sisters, Calista (Genre) and Nancy (Henceroth). His mother, Grace, died when he was...

Apr 14, 2021

BOARDMAN – Catherine Kutris, 89, of Poland, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Mercy Health Center in Boardman.

She was born July 10, 1931 to Thomas and Mary (Barnhart) Lawrence.  She married John Kutris on April 26, 1951. Catherine was a faithful member of Mount Olivet United Church of Christ.  She worked at Diamondhead Nursing...

Apr 4, 2021

SALEM – Pamela Lea Kenney, 65, of Salem, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 4, 2021 at Salem Regional Healthcare Center.

Pam was born on January 21, 1956, a daughter of Leo and Delores Jean (Davis) Barringer. A Canfield High School graduate, she was of the Christian faith and was a member of Connecting Life Church in North...

Mar 27, 2021

Sally Ann Bieber, age 60, passed away on 3/27/2021, comforting her husband and daughters by sharing special moments and memories with them.  Sally was born in Salem, Ohio to Deloris R. (Fiscus) Bieber and Orville C. Bieber.  She resided mostly in the Boardman, Ohio area where she raised her family and married David Gross on 9/22/2003.

She...

Mar 27, 2021

Youngstown– Jean Simons, 83, of New Middletown, passed away early Saturday morning, March 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center in Youngstown.

Jean was born on March 31, 1937, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Fred and Marie (O'Brien) Palmer. She was a wonderful artist who painted many pictures.  She also was a very gifted...

Mar 26, 2021

COLUMBIANA – Bryan Alex Hoffman, 3, of Columbiana, died late Friday evening, March 26, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH of injuries sustained from an accident.

He was born October 29, 2017 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Kyle and Brittney (Hileman) Hoffman.

In addition to his parents, Bryan leaves behind his big...

Mar 22, 2021

LEWIS CENTER – Louise Arlene Young Adkins, 85, formerly of the area passed away Monday, March 22, 2021.

Louise was born on October 25, 1935 in Enon Valley, PA a daughter of Anna Louise and Clem Samuel Young.

She studied art in continuing education, loved to sketch, and created her own unique artwork via numerous...

Mar 13, 2021

COLUMBIANA - Barbara T. Hartsock passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 in her home with her loving family at her side.

Barbara was born November 5, 1932, in Girard, OH.  She was the daughter of Melvin A. Culp and Elisabeth Culp.

She graduated from North Lima High School in 1950.  She graduated from the Youngstown...

Mar 12, 2021

NORTH LIMA - Teresa Wells Main, age 61, of North Lima, passed away Friday morning, March 12, 2021 at her home.

Teresa was born July 6, 1959 in DuBois, PA, daughter of the late Jerry and Nettie Calvert Wells. She lived in Greenford and North Lima for the majority of her life.

Teresa became a...

Mar 11, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – James William Fleeson, 57, of Leetonia, OH died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH.

He was born July 16, 1963 in Salem, OH, a son of Tom and Joan Fleeson of Columbiana, OH.

Jim graduated from Columbiana High School, JVS, in 1982.  He worked for many years at...

Mar 5, 2021

NEW WATERFORD - Bonita "Bonnie" Louise Kyle, 75, of New Waterford, passed from this life into the presence of Christ, March 5th, at the Canton home of her son, Richard and Kathy Kyle after five months of declining health issues due to bone cancer. She confidently entered her final rest knowing she would be reunited with her husband, Richard...

Feb 25, 2021

COLUMBIANA – Maksis Ancis Grins, 100, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home in Columbiana.

Maksis was born on December 2, 1920, in Daudzumos, Latvia, son of Karlis and Milda Grins.  They lived in the area of Iles Pagasta and he went to school in Jaunpile, and Abguldes Agricultural School.

He then married...

Feb 23, 2021

COLUMBIANA – Walter Edgar Kyser, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home in Columbiana.

Walter was born July 11, 1930 at home in Columbiana, the son of Roland E. and Alice Mary (Walter) Kyser.  A 1948 Fairfield Centralized High School graduate, he married Dorothea Culp on February 11, 1950 in a double wedding ceremony...

Feb 22, 2021

COLUMBIANA – Robert 'Bob' C. Franket, 69, passed away at his home in Columbiana on early Monday, February 22, 2021.

Bob was born on July 25, 1951, in Salem, a son of the late Sheldon and Jensie M. (Colaizzi) Franket.  He worked at Fairfield Machine as a machinist since the age of 14, only recently retiring.

Feb 19, 2021

COLUMBIANA - Ernest D. Martin, faithful pastor of Midway Mennonite Church from 1951 to 1989, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 96.

Son of Daniel C. and Mamie (Yoder) Martin, Ernest married Rosetta M. Blosser on August 28, 1949.  He was preceded in death by Rosetta and one...

Feb 18, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Lee Hoffmaster, 80, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Cleveland Clinic with family at his side on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Born November 20, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Jean (Campbell) and William Brecount Hoffmaster. He was a 1958 graduate of South High School.

Charles retired...

Feb 17, 2021

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Daniel B. Schaefer, 72, of New Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.

Daniel was born on November 2, 1948 in Salem, a son of Bert and Margaret Audrey (Herman) Schaefer.  He earned an associate's degree in mechanical engineering from Kent State University, and served in the US Navy for six...

Feb 16, 2021

Robert W. Arkwright, Sr., passed away at University Hospital on February 16, 2021 at 87.

He was born on December 28, 1933 in Hanoverton, OH to parents Hilda and Wilson Arkwright.

Uncle Bob, as most knew him, had an adventure for travelling, both for work and for pleasure.  He was owner and operator of Arkwright...

Feb 13, 2021

BESSEMER, PA – Gregory L. Dailey, 53, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, February 13, 2020 at Mercy Health Care Center in Boardman.

Gregory was born on January 25, 1968, in Salem, a son of William D. and Evelyn L. (Klepfer) Dailey. Greg was a Columbiana High School graduate and he worked as a diesel truck mechanic for...

Feb 4, 2021

SALEM - Jeffrey Lee Bricker, 62 passed away recently at his home following a brief illness.  He was born March 25, 1958 in Salem, OH, the son of Sarah "Sally" (Wood) Bricker and the late Leland "Lee" Bricker.

Jeff was raised in Columbiana and was a graduate of Columbiana High School in 1976, where he was a...