Obituaries

Feb 28, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Eleanor Christine Phillips, 90, passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2026.

She was born in a log cabin on January 25, 1936, in McConnelsville, Ohio by the hands of her grandmother, Anna (Mike) Ponchak. She was the daughter of William Howard and Anna (Ponchak) Moore. Eleanor graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1954 and...

Feb 28, 2026

CANFIELD – Donald E. Feren, 54, passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born on January 19, 1972, in Salem, a son of Donald and Denise (Crum) Feren. A 1990 South Range High School graduate, he would join the staff as a coach and teacher...

Feb 27, 2026

Patricia June Pinciaro, 80, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Green Pond, South Carolina, on February 27, 2026.

Born March 13, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, she was the daughter of Robbie Clarence Knight and Opal Ann (Parmley) Knight.

Patricia grew up in a small town of Gore, Texas, her mother owning a...

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...

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...

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...

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...