Obituaries

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,...

Dec 1, 2019

NEW WATERFORD –Jeanette M. Lehman, 74, was called home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019, after battling cancer for eighteen months.

Jeanette was born on September 29, 1945 in Chambersburg, PA, a daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Rice) Bricker. She married Melvin Lehman on March 23, 1968 and was the bookkeeper for Lehman...

Nov 23, 2019

COLUMBIANA - Irene Marie Till, 88, of Columbiana, Ohio entered the presence of God on November 23, 2019.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on August 5, 1931 in Campbell, Ohio. Irene and her husband Raymond E. Till were married 64 years and she was a devoted mother to her...

Nov 18, 2019

SALEM – Laverne McLaughlin Dotson Kellner, 82, formerly of Columbiana, passed away Monday morning, November 18, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Laverne was born on February 7, 1937, in Salem, a daughter of Andrew and Edna (Horne) McLaughlin.  A life-long resident of the area, she worked in housekeeping at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, Go-Tag-Along...

Nov 17, 2019

NEW MIDDLETOWN– Bonnie L. Heffinger, 71, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2019 following an extended illness with her daughter by her side.

Bonnie was born on August 2, 1948 in Salem, OH, a daughter of Arthur and Helen (Miner) Morjock. A Springfield High School graduate, she worked as a healthcare associate at the...

Nov 6, 2019

COLUMBIANA - Cheryl Lynn Till, 53, of Columbiana, Ohio entered the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.

She was a compassionate, generous and caring daughter, sister and friend. She was born on April 26, 1966 in Buffalo, New York. Cheryl loved animals, especially the family's pets and...

Nov 3, 2019

SALEM – Jacob R. Cushman, 22, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Jacob was born on March 22, 1997 in Youngstown, the eldest son of Rod and Theresa (Hether) Cushman.  A South Range High School Graduate where he played baseball, Jacob worked at Vivo Brothers in Columbiana.  In addition to his love of baseball, he enjoyed riding...

Nov 3, 2019

COLUMBIANA – Martha Ann Burnett, 83, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2019 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center with her family by her side.

Martha was born on March 26, 1936, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a daughter of Zellet W. and Christine V. (Corder) Law.  She lived in Bridgeport, WV until moving to Columbiana over 50 years...

Oct 31, 2019

James F. Conwell, 89, of Columbiana, formerly of Peters Township (Washington County, PA), passed away on October 31, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert and Rita (Brown) Conwell.

Mr. Conwell was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana. He was a graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic...

Oct 26, 2019

Ellery James Snyder, 35, of Columbiana passed away with his parents by his side October 26, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born May 25, 1984 in Salem and lived in Columbiana all his life with his parents Cheryl and Lowell Snyder.

Ellery attended Robert Bycroft School from the age of 2 and graduated in...

Oct 23, 2019

"Together Again"

Ada M. "Sally" Meek, 90, of Columbiana, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019. Sally was born August 4, 1929 to the late Robert and Emma (Cole) French. She married her husband Joseph "R.K." Meek on September 16, 1947, together they shared 65 years of marriage and raised four children.

Mrs. Meek was...

Oct 17, 2019

George C. Clay, 88, of North Lima, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 17th. He was born February 24, 1931 to the late Noah and Bertha (McClish) Clay. He married, the late Margaret Griffin on August 17, 1957. Mr. Clay was very proud of his service in the United States Navy.

George worked as a truck driver at...

Oct 10, 2019

Susan MacBride, 74, of Columbiana, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 10th following a battle with cervical cancer. She was born January 24, 1945 to the late Raymond and Frances (Spooner) Cragle.

Susan was a homemaker and avid volunteer at The Center for Hope in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband Larry and daughter Wendy...

Oct 9, 2019

Shirley Musta, 80, of Columbiana, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2019, at Hospice House. Born in Pennsylvania on December 28, 1938, she was a daughter of Warren and Geraldine (Tantalo) Lynch. She married Charles Musta on October 27, 1979, and together they spent almost 40 wonderful years. Shirley was a phlebotomist...

Oct 6, 2019

Albert Drotleff, 91, of Columbiana passed away on October 6, 2019. Born on July 9, 1928, to Michael and Katherine (Schuler), Albert Drotleff was a lifelong resident of Columbiana. After graduating from Columbiana High School in 1946, he married Mary Lou Zellers in 1951 before being drafted to serve in the US Army of Occupation in Germany during the...