Obituaries

Dec 22, 2020

LOUISVILLE - Byron W. Martin passed away at his residence in Louisville, Ohio, where he had lived for twenty years.

Born July 6, 1955, in Salem, Ohio, Byron was a 1973 graduate of South Range High School. He worked at Mellinger's Nursery in North Lima for twenty years before moving to the Louisville area.  He was employed...

Dec 19, 2020

COLUMBIANA – Donald 'Don' L. Gerner, 85, passed away from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 in the comfort of his own home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on December 11, 1936 in Youngstown, to the late Evelyn (Klingaman) Gerner and Wayne H. Gerner.  Don...

Dec 13, 2020

SALEM – John Edward Clark, 72, of Salem, passed away at home on December 13, 2020 after a long and brave battle with lymphoma.

John was born August 24, 1948, in Hannibal, MO, the oldest child of the late Marion and Mary (Fenton) Clark.  John graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1966 and received a bachelor's degree...

Dec 13, 2020

COLUMBIANA – Mary Agnes Showalter Witmer, 96, of Columbiana, passed away at home December 13, 2020, following a gradual decline in health.  She was born June 13, 1924, daughter of the late Harry and Melissa Weaver Showalter.

On October 19, 1950 she married Walter Witmer who preceded her in death on August 30, 2015.  Surviving are two...

Dec 12, 2020

Ronald Yoakam(Ron) of North Lima died tragically at 1:10 AM Saturday, December 12th,2020 at age 70. He is survived by sons (Shane and Corey Yoakam), grandkids (Keely and Raiden), siblings (Marcia Jasany and Thomas Yoakam), and his dog Rowdy. Mr. Yoakam, son of Rita and Melvin Yoakam, graduated from Maple Heights in 1968. He went on to graduate with...

Dec 11, 2020

William "Bill" John James, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House on December 11, 2020.

Bill was born July 6, 1924, in Youngstown, son of Florence Elizabeth Wilkes James and William John James, Sr.

He attended Cleveland Elementary and Princeton Junior High Schools, working at the latter as school custodian...

Dec 9, 2020

Salem – Samuel Tirabassi, 64, of Salem was called home to be with his son, mother and sister on December 9, 2020.

Samuel was born March 12, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of Sam and Florence (Peachock) Tirabassi.

Sam graduated from Struthers High School in 1974. After graduating he began working for Youngstown Sheet and...

Dec 5, 2020

ALLIANCE - Arlene B. Hess, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 5, 2020 at Community Care Center in Alliance.

Mrs. Hess was born on May 6, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of Harry and Verna (Hanna) Froom.  She worked in the accounting department at Youngstown Sheet and Tube for many years.  Arlene loved walking five miles...

Dec 1, 2020

ROGERS – Ellen Pitzer, 91, of Rogers, passed away Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020 at her home.  She was born July 23, 1929, the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Allen) Cox.  Arrangements are by Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana.

Nov 27, 2020

NORTH LIMA – Jack E. Schneider, 89, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Ivy Woods Healthcare Center in North Lima.

Mr. Schneider was born on December 3, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of John and Mildred (Fink) Schneider. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Jack served during the Korean War.  He worked as a...

Nov 27, 2020

EAST PALESTINE – Thelma D. Bregar, 82 passed away Friday evening, November 27, 2020 at Christian House in East Palestine.

Thelma was born on August 1, 1938, in Bessemer, PA, a daughter of Elmor and Lucille (Gerner) Reesh. She worked at Dollar Bank in downtown Youngstown for over 35 years.  Thelma was known as 'the flower lady'...

Nov 24, 2020

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Carl (Gene) Blakeman, loving husband and father of six children went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 85 after a short illness.

Gene was born on December 13, 1934 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Carl Sr. and Delta (Salyers) Blakeman. He married his wife and...

Nov 22, 2020

Petersburg, OH – Roy W. Koch, age 83, went to be with the Lord in his sleep Sunday, November 22nd, 2020.

Roy was born on March 16 1937 and was a lifelong resident of the Petersburg area. He was a graduate of Springfield Township High School class of 1955. A long time member of St. John's Lutheran...

Nov 17, 2020

Robert "Bubba" Petrila, a long haul trucker with an infectious laugh and generous spirit, died peacefully Tuesday, November 17th following a long illness.  He was 77.

Born September 24th, 1943, Bob graduated from Greenford High School in 1961.  After serving in the United States Navy, he was fortunate to discover his true passion driving trucks for a...

Nov 17, 2020

Dwight Elden Tatman, age 89, of Columbiana, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 17 at Salem North Health Center, Salem, Ohio.

Beloved husband of the late Janet L. (Giles) Tatman, one of 8 children of the late Gilbert and Lilly Tatman, and caring father of two children, Teri (Jim) Morgan and Dave (Barbie) Tatman.  He leaves behind...

Nov 14, 2020

BOARDMAN – Robert E. Ackerman, 76, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Health Center Boardman Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Mr. Ackerman was born on March 9, 1944 in Salem, a son of Ralph and Gertrude (Sauerwein) Ackerman. A North Lima high school graduate, Rob attended the University of Miami and was self-employed in the commercial and industrial insulation...

Nov 12, 2020

Lawrence W. Bregar, 69

LISBON – Lawrence W. Bregar, 69, of Lisbon, passed away November 12, 2020.

Mr. Bregar was born on March 16, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of Donald Eugene and Joan (Smith) Bregar. A 1969 North Lima high school graduate, he voluntarily joined the US Marine Corps immediately and fought in the...

Nov 7, 2020

COLUMBIANA – Marion L. Martin, 68, of Columbiana, passed away early Saturday morning, November 7, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Martin was born on September 20, 1952 in Denver, CO, a daughter of John and Harriet (McMurtry) Cuvelier.  She met and married Donald Martin 41 years ago in Colorado and together they raised five children.  They moved...

Oct 31, 2020

North Lima – Glenn 'Les' Leslie Wiff, 63, of North Lima passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Wiff was born February 24, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, son of Glenn Ernest Wiff and Jane Margaret Griner. A South Range graduate, Les, has worked at Four-Wheel Drive Hardware in Columbiana, and R&R...

Oct 26, 2020

COLUMBIANA – Virgil Y. Blosser, 95, passed away early Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at Whispering Pines Village, where he had been a resident since March.

Mr. Blosser was born on July 21, 1925 in North Lima, a son of Harvey and Celesta (Yoder) Blosser. A 1943 graduate of North Lima high school, he attended Goshen College...