Obituaries

Apr 17, 2026

Robert L. Kleinknecht, Jr. passed away April 17, 2026.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. Kleinknecht. Robert joined the Air Force after graduating high school and retired from General Motors in Lordstown.

"Rob, you held my heart in this life. You were my home, my peace, and I was yours. I will love you forever...

Apr 1, 2026

Bonnie Lou (Esenwein) Miller, 72, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2026.

Bonnie attended Crestview Local Schools. She dedicated 13 years of service to R Pizza Place before retiring in 2019, choosing to spend her time where her heart was most full —surrounded by her beloved grandchildren and family.

She is survived by...

Mar 21, 2026

LISBON – Janet Darlene Armstrong, 84, passed away Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, at her home in Lisbon surrounded by her family.

Janet was born on October 8, 1941, in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of Dave and Bernice (Fuller) White. She graduated from Southwestern High School in Lakewood, NY, and married Frank Armstrong on July 8, 1962. ...

Mar 4, 2026

Columbiana – Larry Kibler Sr., 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026, with his loving family by his side.

Larry was born April 24, 1953, in Columbiana, a son of the late Willis and Carol Simpson Kibler, and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a truck driver for nearly 50 years, logging countless...

Mar 2, 2026

New Springfield – Robert "Bob" L. Cox, 78, of New Springfield passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 2, 2026, with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born on July 15, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Edison and Dolores French Cox. He was a proud Springfield Local High School graduate, class of 1965.

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Mar 1, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Carolyn A. Holsinger, 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 1, 2026.

She was born May 1, 1948, in East Liverpool, the daughter of John R. and Ruth E. (Lamp) Miller. She graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1966, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Columbiana. In...

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,...