Obituaries

Jan 12, 2026

North Lima – Helen Joan Corey, 88, passed away with family by her side on January 12, 2026, at Aventura Place Assisted Living in North Lima, where she had lived for seven years.

She was born on June 3, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of Edward and Helen (Thompson) Hough, and lived in Boardman until she married...

Jan 6, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Larry Carl LeMaster, 80, passed away at his home on January 6, 2026, with his devoted wife, Cynthia, by his side.

Larry was born on September 24, 1945, in Akron, the son of Waitman G. and Augusta (Harwell) LeMaster. A Stow High School graduate, he proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Air...

Jan 4, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Robert E. Dickey, Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, at his home in Columbiana.

Robert was born on March 4, 1952, in Salem, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy J. (Taylor) Dickey, Sr. He grew up on the family farm in New Waterford, and...

Jan 2, 2026

Canfield – Nancy Lee Wagner, 76, of Canfield peacefully passed away Friday morning, January 2, 2026.

Nancy was born on November 19, 1949, in Cleveland, a daughter of Francis (Frank) Picarski and Katherine Kalasoski. A Parma High School graduate, she married her husband Neal Wagner on February 10th, 1968.

Nancy was a devoted servant of...

Dec 31, 2025

LISBON – William Esterly, 75, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025, at his home in Lisbon.

William was born on March 11, 1950, in Salem, a son of Edgar and Dorothy Esterly. A 1968 graduate of Crestview High School, his love of cars led him at the age of 13 to work for Mike Mecure...

Dec 7, 2025

COLUMBIANA – Bruce Duncan MacLellan, 80, of Lisbon passed away Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, with his wife beside him.

Bruce was born on May 29, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of William Duncan and Marion (Wite) MacLellan. A Liberty high school graduate, he entered the US Navy in 1965. ...

Nov 26, 2025

August 17, 1933-November 26, 2025

Bernard Ray Smith of Leetonia passed away during the early morning of November 26, 2025. In his final days, Bernard was surrounded by family, who shared memories and thanked their dad/grandpa/great grandpa for loving, providing and being present throughout their lives. Bernard and his wife, Joann, grew a beautiful family: 6 children,...

Nov 22, 2025

Columbiana – Rosa Barbaradine Cress, 80, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana.

Mrs. Cress was born on July 7, 1945, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of Elbert L. and Pauline (McFalls) Ferguson. A 1963 West Beaver High School graduate, she married William Edward Cress on September 26,...

Nov 18, 2025

NORTH LIMA-Janet Marie (McCambridge) Lyda, 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the home of her daughter.

Janet was born Oct. 20, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Vincent and Nan McCambridge. She was a proud graduate of Springfield Local High School, Class of 1971. That same year, she married her high-school sweetheart...

Nov 8, 2025

COLUMBIANA – Arlene Dey, 92, passed away Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center, where she had been a resident.

Arlene was born on June 5, 1933, in Struthers, a daughter of Arla and Gladys (Rook) Houghton. A 1951 graduate of North Lima high school, she briefly worked in the office at Sheet and...

Nov 7, 2025

Joseph Edward Costanzo, 84, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born on March 26th, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, to Anthony and Carmel Costanzo, Joe lived a full life rooted in hard work, humor, and heart.

A proud graduate of Fairfield Waterford High School, Class of 1959, Joe excelled in football and basketball, showcasing the...

Oct 29, 2025

Samuel "Sam" Harrold, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away at home on October 29, 2025.

He was born on August 24, 1938, to the late Ralph E. and Ruth (Hollenshead) Harrold, Sam had a big heart, a stubborn streak, and quick wit.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Jordan Harrold (BJ) ; grandson, Caleb Harrold; daughter;...

Oct 28, 2025

NORTH LIMA – Sandra Sue Stevens, 82, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025, at Assumption Village in North Lima, where she had been a resident.

Sandra was born on December 3, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Simon C. and Dorothy Jean (Gilmore) Knight.  A 1960 Springfield Local high school graduate, she was ...

Oct 26, 2025

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Carl 'Junior' Edward Rummel, Jr., 83, of New Springfield, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland surrounded by his family.

Junior, as he was known, was born on May 27, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Carl and Edna (Ziegler) Rummel, Sr.  A life-long area resident, he...

Oct 23, 2025

Barbara S. Burgess, 78

COLUMBIANA – Barbara S. Burgess, 78, went home to be with Jesus Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025, at Hospice House.

Barbara was born on October 6, 1947, in Warren, a daughter of John and Theodosia (Tomszek) Szewc. She was a lifelong practicing Catholic, saying her daily rosary and prayers. A 1965...

Oct 15, 2025

Elvin Lee Shaum, 78, of Hope, Indiana, formerly of Leetonia, Ohio, passed away at Ashford Place in Shelbyville, Indiana on October 15, 2025, at 4:28 p.m.

He was born November 1, 1946, in Salem, Ohio to the late Harvey and Susannah (Van Pelt) Shaum.

On September 5, 1970, he married Mary Martin, daughter of the...

Oct 14, 2025

Robert Allen Stevens, 87, of New Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of October 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on Christmas Day in 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, Bob was the son of Eugene and Elene (Longanecker) Stevens. He lived a life marked by service, hard work,...

Oct 13, 2025

Gary Lee Wilms passed away peacefully October 13, 2025. Gary was born March 18th, 1940. Gary grew up in Columbiana, graduated from Columbiana High School, and earned an Associate's degree from Michigan State University. Gary spent most of his life as a landscaper.

Gary was a 64-year member of Allen Masonic Lodge in Columbiana having been initiated...

Oct 11, 2025

North Lima – Sandra Sharon Hough, 76, passed away early Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, at Assumption Village in North Lima, where she had been a resident.

Sandra was born on November 19, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of Edward B. and Helen L. Hough. She graduated from Boardman High School in 1967 and belonged to the...

Oct 7, 2025

Fredric "Fred" D. Forney, Sr., 90, a resident of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away on October 7, 2025. Born on October 5, 1935, in Columbiana, Ohio to the late Elwood and Ruby Forney, he graduated from high school in 1953, where he served as senior class president and captain of the varsity football team. He won varsity letters in both...