Gordon Thomas Davidson
Feb 25, 2026
Gordon Davidson, 88, of Columbiana, Ohio a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marilyn; his sons, Tom (Jen), Terry (Michele), and Jeff (Katrena); 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren, sisters Ruth and Alverda...
Janell M. (Twining) Wellman
Feb 24, 2026
EAST PALESTINE – Janell Maryetta Wellman, 91, of East Palestine, passed away late Tuesday night, on February 24, 2026, at The Hospice House in Poland.
Janell was born on December 31, 1934, in Perrysburg, OH, the daughter of Harold Davenport and Grace Maryetta (Nietz) Twining. She married Lowell Baz Wellman in 1956, and together they raised three...
Richard Houp
Jan 31, 2026
Richard M. Houp, 81, of Leetonia, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland, with his daughter by his side.
Richard was born on August 30, 1944, in Roaring Springs, PA, the son of E. Maxwell and Gwendoline (Rourke) Houp. He graduated from Crestview High School in 1962, and enlisted in the US Army...
Helen Joan (Hough) Corey
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...
Larry Carl Lemaster
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...
Robert E. Dickey, Jr.
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...
Nancy Lee (Picarski) Wagner
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...
William Esterly
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...
Bruce Duncan Maclellan
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. ...
Bernard Ray Smith
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,...
Rosa Barbaradine (Ferguson) Cress
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,...
Janet Marie (Mccambridge) Lyda
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...
Arlene (Houghton) Dey
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...
Joseph Edward Costanzo
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...
Samuel 'Sam' R. Harrold
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;...
Sandra Sue (Knight) Stevens
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 ...
Carl 'Junior' Edward Rummel, Jr.
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...
Barbara S. (Szewc) Burgess
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...
Elvin Lee Shaum
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...
Robert Allen Stevens
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,...
