Obituaries

Jul 24, 2019

Janis Larae Dinger, 80, of Poland, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 24th, 2019. She was born January 30, 1939, to the late Clarence and Norma (Longanecker) Stevens. She married Arless H. Dinger on June 14, 1959.

Janis was a lifelong resident. She worked at York Steak House and then Ponderosa Steakhouse in the Southern Park Mall until...

Jul 8, 2019

James D. Cox, 84, of Columbiana, Ohio was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 8th 2019. He was born May 3, 1935 in Washingtonville, Ohio to the late William and Lula Mae (Snowberger) Cox.

He is survived by his loving wife Millie Cox of 65 years whom he married on August 15, 1953. Together...

Jul 2, 2019

Elsie VanPelt of Columbiana, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 2, 2019 at Covington Skilled Nursing where she had resided the past eight months.

Elsie was born November 11, 1933 to Frank and Ida (Witmer) VanPelt and lived in the Columbiana area most of her life. She attended the Germantown Country School for the first four years...

Jun 24, 2019

Katherine "Kathy" E. Orr has gone to be with the LORD where she will continue to intercede for us in prayer. No more walkers. No more wheelchairs. No more eyeglasses. No more dentures. No more congestive heart failure. She is home at last surrounded by the loved ones who have gone before including our dogs Ben and Coco.

Jun 19, 2019

Ethel Marie Cross, 80, of Hanoverton, Ohio passed away Monday, June 19th, 2019. She was born July 27, 1938 to the late Arthur and Kathryn (Vollnogle) Gotthardt. Ethel married the late Walter "Wally" Cross on May 17, 1982.

She retired as a baker from Woolworth's. Ethel was an active member and Sunday School teacher at the First...

Jun 13, 2019

Larry J. Kerr, 69, of North Lima, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 13th at Hospice House. He was born July 15, 1949 to the late William and Maxine (Snyder) Kerr.  He married the former Karren White on May 1, 1987 and together they raised two children.

Larry was a machinist at Parker Hannifin. He was very active...

Jun 4, 2019

Esther Lois (Thompson) Knopp, 98, formerly of Columbiana, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 04, 2019 at Kingston of Perrysburg. She was born January 10, 1921, in Damascus, OH, to Harvey Grey and Blanche (Amos) Thompson, Sr. She was the sixth of 11 children. Esther was a graduate of Goshen High School and attended Kent State University for 2 years....

May 26, 2019

NEW SPRINGFIELD- Judi (Judith Schmidt) Bell, 67, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Judi was born April 16, 1952 to the late James and Helen (Groner) Schmidt.

She was a lifelong member of Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ where she volunteered with various activities and committees. Judi enjoyed Ohio State football and watching her favorite NASCAR...

May 14, 2019

Russell A. Hill passed away on May 14, 2019. Private burial took place at Columbiana Cemetery. The family entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

May 13, 2019

Levi W. Trenary II, 38, passed away on May 13, 2019.

Mr. Trenary was born on August 30, 1980 in Youngstown, a son of J. Richard Trenary and Lonny Kay (Barger) Nicholson. Levi was a graduate of MCCTC.  He was a carpenter and loved working in the construction field, most recently for Smith Construction in Hartford. Levi...

May 13, 2019

Paul Edward Steiner, 89, of North Lima, Ohio passed away Monday, May 13th in Wichita, Kansas. He was born March 13, 1930 to the late David and Naomi (Hartzler) Steiner and stepmother Katie (Smucker) Steiner. He married his high school sweetheart, the late Jean (Mellinger) Steiner, July 12 1951. They spent their years together dedicated to their church, riding...

May 12, 2019

There will be a Memorial Mass held on Saturday, June 29 at 10:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church officiated by Fr.  Philip Rogers for Andrew William (Bill) Marsh II, 34, of Norristown, PA who passed away , May 12, 2019 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA;  his beloved wife and family by his side.  He was born...

May 9, 2019

Following an extended illness, Samuel Adam Bell of Columbiana, Ohio, went home to his heavenly father Thursday morning, May 9, 2019, at his home.

Sam was born October 25, 1942, in Venango County, PA.  He was the son of Donald L. Bell and Nellie M. Goettman Bell.  Sam graduated from Victory Joint School in 1961 and attended...

Apr 28, 2019

NEW SPRINGFIELD- Private services were held for Judith Ann Handwork, 75, who passed away April 28, 2019 in Youngstown. Ms. Handwork was born May 27, 1943 in Youngstown a daughter of Lewis and Laura (Howe) Handwork. Judy was a 1962 Boardman High School graduate, and a 1965 graduate of Youngstown Hospital Association School of Nursing, where she earned her...

Apr 20, 2019

Richard Earl Bregar,  85, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 20 at Hospice House with his loving family around him.

Mr. Bregar was born on March 2, 1934 in Youngstown, a son of John and Grace (Wilhelm) Bregar. He graduated from North Lima High School in 1951.  Richard served in the Navy Reserve. He married the former...

Apr 9, 2019

Glen F. Wine, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 9 , 2019.

Mr. Wine was born on April 2, 1937 in Copen, WV, a son of Cecil and Florence (Carlson) Wine. Glen was an employee at Youngstown Steel Door for nearly 40 years. He was also the proud owner of Pacaw's Lakeside Inn on Evan's Lake....

Apr 8, 2019

Maxine Bones, a longtime resident of New Springfield, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Maxine was born on January 11, 1932 to William and Jennie Brininstool of Jackson, Michigan.

Maxine married the late Donald "Don" Bones in 1950 and is survived by their four children, Marcus

William Sr. of Remington, Virginia,...

Apr 3, 2019

Ruth Louella Cleckner, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 3, 2019.

Ruth was born in Salem, Ohio, on February 9, 1923, a daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Tyson) Couchie.

She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Leetonia.  Ruth had been very active in...

Apr 1, 2019

Nicholas D. Bogdan Sr., 92 of 1041 East Park Avenue passed away peacefully Monday, April 1st 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born November 2, 1926 in Leetonia, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dan and Versavia (Bursan) Bogdan. After graduating from Fairfield High School in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army and attained the...

Mar 26, 2019

Eugene Victor Toy, Jr., 69 passed away early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Toy was born on June 12, 1949, a son of Eugene V. Toy Sr. and Correne (Regas) Toy.  Gene was a graduate of North Lima High School. He married the former Linda Cary Bregar on December 9, 1967,...