Obituaries

May 24, 2018

SALEM – Dorothy Sauerwein, 93, of Columbiana, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, May 24, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Dorothy was born on December 31, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of Herbert and Edna (Rohrbaugh) Lingafelt. A Canfield High School graduate, she married Robert L. Sauerwein on December 15, 1945 and would have celebrated their 73rd...

May 24, 2018

NEW WATERFORD - Willa A. (Ulbrich) Buhecker, age 88, died May 24, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boardman, OH.

She was born October 2, 1929 in Negley, the daughter of Daniel M. and Rose M. (Ermlich) Ulbrich Sr. She was a life-long resident and a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her...

May 10, 2018

Private services were held for Jack Royal Brothers, 84, who passed away late Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2018 at Hospice House in North Lima.

Jack was born on May 8, 1934 on the family farm in New Springfield, a son of Royal Kelly and Alice May (Heberling) Brothers. A life-long resident of New Springfield, he was married...

May 9, 2018

Joann Forney Cook, 85, formerly of Columbiana, passed away on May 9, 2018 at Canfield Place in Youngstown.

Joann was born on June 9, 1932, in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Howard and LaVerne (Huxley) Forney.  She married William E. Cook on June 7, 1958.

Joann retired after 30 years of working at Packard...

May 5, 2018

POLAND – Donald W. Sutherin, 84, passed away Saturday evening, May 5 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown.

Donald was born on March 8, 1934, in Middleton Township, OH, a son of Clyde W. and Esther E. (Hulton) Sutherin. He moved to Unity in his youth, where he owned and operated Sutherin Greenhouse for...

Apr 30, 2018

EAST PALESTINE – Carol J. Seybert, 81, of Columbiana, passed away early Monday morning, April 30, 2018 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

Carol was born on August 23, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Austin B. and Marguerite (Weeden) Kennedy.  She married Ronald T. Seybert on April 12, 1957, and...

Apr 24, 2018

EAST PALESTINE – Helen M. Winegord, 91, longtime Columbiana resident, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 24, 2018 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

Helen was born on November 9, 1926, in Leetonia, OH, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (LaVelle) Crawford.   A Leetonia High School graduate, she married Richard T. Winegord...

Apr 10, 2018

COLUMBIANA – Margaret Marie Forney, 86, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 10, 2018 at Parkside Health Care Center surrounded by her daughters.

Mrs. Forney was born on November 9, 1931 in Columbiana, a daughter of Ferdinand and Amelia Shaw Wellendorf.  A life-long area resident, she was employed as a practical nurse for 25 years at various nursing...

Apr 1, 2018

COLUMBIANA – Anna Roberta Hawkins, 97, passed away early Sunday morning, April 1, 2018 at Whispering Pines.

Anna was born on June 5, 1920 at home in East Palestine, a daughter of Herbert and Anna Merceda (Sinclair) McCready.  A Salem High School graduate, she married Eugene Hawkins in 1946. A homemaker, Anna was a member of Columbiana...

Apr 1, 2018

COLUMBIANA – Doris M. Crouse, 91, passed away Sunday morning, April 1, 2018 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center.

She was born January 8, 1927 in Columbiana, a daughter of John and Dorothy (Senior) Bieber.  A 1945 North Lima High School graduate, she married Vance Eugene Crouse on March 24, 1951 and was a faithful member of Mount...

Mar 31, 2018

BOARDMAN – Megan K. Clay, 20, of Columbiana, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, March 31, 2018 at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman.

Megan was born on March 4, 1998, in Youngstown, a daughter of Jay and Christy (Owen) Clay. A 2016 Crestview High School graduate, she worked at Star Extruded in the packing department.    She...

Mar 31, 2018

NORTH LIMA – Dorothy B. Keast, 94, passed away early Saturday morning, March 31, 2018 at Assumption Village in North Lima.

Dorothy was born on June 4, 1923, in Washingtonville, a daughter of Hubert O. and Iva A. (Baker) Bradley. A 1941 Canfield High School graduate, she married Willard G. Keast on June 7, 1947.  She was...

Mar 23, 2018

COLUMBIANA – Viola Mae (Snyder) Vanpelt, 87, of Columbiana, was called to her Eternal Reward Friday, March 23, 2018. She passed away at her home surrounded by her cherished family. Viola was born on January 24, 1931, the daughter of the late Amos and Catherine "Katie" (Brubaker) Snyder.

Viola accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth...

Mar 20, 2018

BOARDMAN – Randy Kimble, 62, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 20, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman following an extended illness.

Randy was born on May 30, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Vernon A. Kimble and Ethel F. Siegel.  A 1973 Springfield Local High School graduate, he worked at Greenwood Chevrolet for many years, as...

Mar 10, 2018

COLUMBIANA – Connie Sue Cosgrove, 57, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, March 10, 2018 at her home in Columbiana.

Connie was born on September 29, 1960, in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of Ronald and Dorothy (Gorby) Fisher. An East Palestine High School graduate, she married William Cosgrove on December 31, 1987.  She enjoyed doing crafts...

Mar 10, 2018

CLEVELAND – Joseph "Joe" C. Flasco, 46, of Leetonia, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Cleveland surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on November 14, 1971 in Cleveland, a son of Joseph and Betty (Smith) Flasco.  A Lisbon High School graduate, he married the former Susan "Sue" Olsen on August 9,...

Mar 10, 2018

Columbiana – Milton "Mickey" Powers, Sr., 83, of Columbiana passed away Saturday afternoon, March 10, 2018 at his home.

Mickey was born on July 24, 1934, in Columbiana, a son of Matthew and Gertrude (Faulk) Powers.  He married the former Ruth Hayes on March 10, 1956, and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.  Mr. Powers was...

Mar 9, 2018

LISBON – Albert J. Becka Jr. passed away at the Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem on March 9, 2018, at the age of 76, after battling a long illness.

Albert was predeceased by his parents, Albert John and Catherine Becka of Parma.

Albert is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Leigh Becka, of seven...

Mar 6, 2018

SALEM – Sara J. Hum, 76, of Columbiana, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 6, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center with her family beside her.

Sara was born on March 10, 1941 in Unity, OH, a daughter of the late James and Thelma (Crowl) Evans.  A 1959 graduate of Monaca High School, she married Russell "Bud" Hum...

Mar 3, 2018

Salem – Donald J. Marciniak, 65, passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on Saturday evening, March 3, 2018.

Donald was born on November 6, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Donald and Aurelia (Simodi) Marciniak.   A Poland Seminary High School graduate, he graduated from New Castle School of Trades and worked as a self-employed electrician....