Obituaries

Apr 13, 2020

Masury – Roy E. Smith, 70, of Columbiana, passed away early Monday morning, April 13, 2020 at Windsor Health at O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center in Masury.

Mr. Smith was born on August 13, 1949 in Sharon, PA, a son of Carl E. and Sally H. (Frye) Smith. A 1969 Reynolds (PA) High School graduate, he enlisted...

Mar 31, 2020

Salem – Anthony J. Edgerton, 88, of Columbiana, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 31, 2020 at Salem West Health Care Center in Salem, OH.

Mr. Edgerton was born on May 17, 1931, in Painesville, OH, son of Joseph and Elsie (Maxwell) Edgerton.  He spent time helping on his father's farm in Columbiana.  A graduate of Hiram...

Mar 30, 2020

North Lima – Leon Casity, 87, of Poland, passed away early Monday morning, March 30, 2020 at Salem West Health Care Center in Salem.

Mr. Casity was born on February 15, 1933, in New Springfield, OH, a son of Herbert and Mabel (Brickman) Casity. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952, and after his discharge he...

Mar 30, 2020

Mary M. Weber, 85, of Columbiana, passed away Monday morning, March 30, 2020 at her home with her daughter by her side.

Mrs. Weber, was born on May 7, 1934 in Duncansville, PA. a daughter of Charles F. and Pearl A. (Miller) Martz.  Mary married William C. Weber on June 25, 1955, and together they moved to...

Mar 29, 2020

BOARDMAN – Wayne Sheely, 85, of New Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Wayne was born on November 29, 1934, in New Springfield, a son of Paul and Nona (Callahan) Sheely. A Springfield High School graduate, he was a proud member of the US Air Force.  He was of the Lutheran faith and worked at General...

Mar 25, 2020

EAST PALESTINE – A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, officiated by Pastor Marty Sweeney, for Marie Swanson, 91, who passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

Mrs. Swanson was born on March 18,...

Mar 25, 2020

Harry B. Harker, 89, passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley rehab facility on the morning of March 25th.

Harry was born in Youngstown on June 12, 1930 to Ross and Bess Harker.

He married his beloved wife, Margaret A. Swisher, on August 20, 1955 at Delason Methodist Church in Youngstown. Together they raised...

Mar 23, 2020

Columbiana, Ohio – Patricia Ann (Nash) Couchenour passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 23, 2020, following health complications.

She leaves her husband of 63 years, James R. Couchenour, Sr., along with her 5 children: William (Pam), James Jr. (Lynette), David (Diana), Scott (Jennie), and Vicki (Jeff); 23 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is...

Mar 22, 2020

North Lima, OH   —  Helen Bowman, 91, peacefully passed away Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2020 with her family by her side.

Helen was born in East Lewistown, Ohio. She was the first daughter of Arden and Nannie Swope Lehman. She graduated from Greenford High School in 1947. Helen was married for 70 years to Lauren Bowman, whom...

Mar 18, 2020

Salem, OH – Samuel G. Durr Sr., 77, passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020 at Assumption Village in North Lima, with his family by his side.

Samuel was born on August 7, 1942 in Salem, a son of Graber M. and Alice (Bowman) Durr.  He graduated from Canfield High School in 1960, and married Gail Patrick...

Mar 16, 2020

SALEM – Jack L. Hall, 90, resident of Columbiana, passed away March 16, 2020 at Salem Regional Health Center.

He was born to Eugene and Kathryn Taggert Hall in Toronto, Ohio.

Jack graduated from North Lima High School in 1948. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses of East Palestine.

Mar 1, 2020

Jeannine Conwell, 50, of Columbiana, formerly of Peters Township (Washington County, PA), passed away on Sunday evening, March 1, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 11, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James and Jeannine (Bronder) Conwell.

Jeannine was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana. She was an avid...

Feb 6, 2020

SALEM - After a lengthy battle with cancer, Howard "Tom" Bomberger was called home to be with his Savior. He was born on September 2, 1947, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Howard and Emma Bomberger. Along with his parents and two sisters, he grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio, and graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1966.

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Feb 1, 2020

Our dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Captain Ronald Williams, peaceably went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 pm. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.

Ron was born June 27, 1940 and was fiercely devoted to his family, friends, and aviation. His legacy will continue through his wife...

Jan 24, 2020

BOARDMAN – John Thomas Reed, Sr. went to be with the Lord January 24, 2020 at Greenbriar Care Center in Boardman following an extended illness.

He was born the only child to Clarence and Dorothy Reed August 17, 1945, in Canton, Ohio.

John graduated from Minerva High School in 1963, attended Malone College, and received...

Jan 24, 2020

COLUMBIANA – Floyd Kenneth Lile, 82, passed away at his home in Columbiana.

Floyd was born on June 14, 1937, in Cleveland, a son of Gus and Marie (Lore) Lile. He joined the Army National Guard, and worked as an engineer for Ameritech for over 42 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter...

Jan 16, 2020

Columbiana – Steven E. Jones 64, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 16, 2020 at his home.

Steven was born on February 21, 1955 in Salem, and graduated from Salem High School in 1973.  A proud U.S. Navy veteran, he worked for many years in the manufacturing industry, currently working at Butech Bliss.  He was the former assistant...

Jan 14, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN– Alan John Stapleton, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Alan was born on November 28, 1962 inYoungstown, OH, a son of John W. and Mary Anne(Wright) Stapleton. A1981 Springfield Local High Schooland Mahoning County Vocational School graduate, Alan worked at Barth Farms, J and L Steel, North Star Steel, V and...

Dec 23, 2019

Dr. James R. Garstick, 92, passed away peacefully at his home Monday December 23, 2019 after an extended illness.

Dr. Garstick was born in Warren, Ohio on Sept. 25, 1927.  After graduation from Warren G. Harding in June of 1945, he enlisted in the US Navy V-5 V-12 program, and was honorably discharged from Corpus Christi: NAS,...

Dec 15, 2019

COLUMBIANA – Kipp A. Martin, 46, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, December 15, 2019 with his wife by his side.

Kipp was born on January 25, 1973 in Salem, a son of Duane and Geraldine (Williams) Martin.  He attained a degree in culinary arts, and was a sous chef.  A member of First Christian Church of Columbiana,...