Obituaries

Jan 2, 2018

POLAND - William R. Fisher Jr., 77, of Poland, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on January 2, 2018 with his wife and brother beside him.

He was born October 22, 1940 to William R. Fisher Sr. and Florella (Ockerman) Fisher-Stockman in Youngstown.  A 1958 Boardman High School graduate, William served an apprenticeship with the Operating Engineers...

Dec 11, 2017

COLUMBIANA- Lloyd Vanpelt, 79, of Columbiana, passed away early Monday morning, December 11, at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

Lloyd was born on June 30, 1938 in Salem, a son of John Robert and Barbara Ellen (Shaum) Vanpelt.

A lifelong member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Lloyd married Luella Falb on...

Dec 6, 2017

SALEM – Elsie M. Yokley, 85, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Elsie was born on February 9, 1932, in Salem, a daughter of Martin and Ruth V. (Williams) Lutsch. She moved with her family to Columbiana in 1935.  She attended Capital University in Columbus for two years and graduated from...

Dec 4, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Rosemary Magee, 80, passed away Monday evening, December 4 at Whispering Pine Village in Columbiana.

Rosemary was born on September 4, 1937, in Cleveland, a daughter of Leo and Rosemary (Kalina) Bender. A Brecksville High School graduate, she worked at Ohio Bell in Cleveland and Toledo.  She was the traffic manager for WFRO in Fremont,...

Dec 2, 2017

Mary E. Carson, 47

Mary Elizabeth Carson, 47, of Washingtonville, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from a massive heart attack.

Mary was born on January 19, 1970, a daughter of Ralph "Cookie" and Sarah (Ozenghar) Carson. She loved listening to Kid Rock and watching the Steelers.

She is survived by her...

Nov 26, 2017

Bruce W. Bott of New Waterford, Ohio passed away on November 26, 2017 after a courageous decade-long battle with cancer and other resulting medical challenges.

Bruce was born on April 7, 1939 in New Waterford, Ohio and was the eighth of ten children of Mollie (Justison) and William Bott.  He graduated from New Waterford High School in...

Nov 21, 2017

Helen G. Oliver, 91, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Poland on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

She was born April 7, 1926 to Lloyd E. and Hannah M. (Basler) Guterba and was a life-long area resident. She received her B.S. in Education from Youngstown College (YSU), taught in the Boardman school system for seven years,...

Nov 11, 2017

SALEM – Helen E. Carroll, 101, passed away Saturday morning, November 11, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center with her daughter by her side.

Helen was born on November 8, 1916, in Rogers, OH, a daughter of Alfred and Susan (Dickey) Raley. A New Waterford High School graduate, she married Alvin Carroll on October 15, 1943 and...

Nov 5, 2017

BOARDMAN – Richard Kyle, 74, of New Waterford, passed from this life into the presence of Christ, November 5th, after two months of declining health issues at Saint Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. He confidently entered his final rest knowing he would be reunited with his son, Ryan Kyle, who passed in May, 2015.

Richard was born...

Nov 5, 2017

SALEM – Mary E. Boggs, 91, passed away early Sunday morning, November 5 at Blossom Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Mary was born on October 12, 1926 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of Anthony and Rose Marie (Spiers) DeFebbo. She moved to Columbiana in 1965 and worked as a domestic house cleaner for 30 years in the...

Nov 3, 2017

Dorothy M. Beck, 83, of Canfield, Ohio passed away Friday evening at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 31, 1934 in Salem, Ohio the daughter of the late Arden M. and Nannie E. (Swope) Lehman.

Mrs. Beck graduated from Greenford Schools in 1952. She was a life-long member of Midway Mennonite...

Nov 2, 2017

Margaret E. McMeans, 98, died at the home of her daughter in Arlington, Virginia. She was born 21 August 1919, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of John and Mabel Edith (Bunce) Morey.  She married Donald W. McMeans, 26 July 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio. They moved to the North Lima area in 1945 to raise their children.

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Oct 23, 2017

Hanoverton – David L. Bell, 72, of Hanoverton, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, October 23 at his home.

Mr. Bell was born on May 24, 1945 in Minerva, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond and Aleta (Markley) Bell.  A graduate of Minerva High School, he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from...

Oct 20, 2017

Marguerite Hope Sircy, 91, formerly of Main St, Columbiana OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Parkside Healthcare.

She was born on April 9, 1926, in their family home in Unity, OH to Bruce and Florence (Call) Nutter. Marguerite married James Sircy on February 18, 1948. She worked as a bakery manager at Country...

Oct 13, 2017

Tracy C. Powell, age 91, passed away on October 13, 2017.  He was born near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and graduated from high school there.  He enlisted in the Navy and served mainly in the South Pacific in World War II.  Upon discharge, he came to Columbiana and started an appliance and sweeper repair shop with his brother.  He obtained a...

Sep 20, 2017

New Waterford – Roberta L. "Bird" Unger, 90, of New Waterford, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine, OH.

Roberta was born on July 8, 1927, in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of Walter and Emma (Campbell) Kelty.

After graduating from Darlington High School she worked...

Sep 18, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Stephen W. Gaydos, 49, passed away suddenly at his residence Monday, September 18, 2017.

Stephen was born on September 19, 1967, in Warren, OH, a son of Francis "Butch" and Patricia "Patty" (Ward) Gaydos. He graduated from Howland High School, and married the former Jennifer Ryan on October 28, 1989. Stephen worked for many car...

Aug 25, 2017

SEBRING – Martha T. Corbett, 101, passed away peacefully Friday evening, August 25 at Crandall Medical Center of Sebring.

Martha was born on July 21, 1916 in Jewett, OH, a daughter of Harvey Grey and Blanche (Amos) Thompson Sr.  She graduated from Kent State University, and held degrees in English, Journalism, and Elementary Education.  Martha taught at...

Aug 24, 2017

BOARDMAN- Jane Rambo, 78, was called home unexpectedly Thursday evening, August 24, 2017.

Jane was born on June 28, 1939, in Salem, the daughter of the late Willis and Clara Souders Rosenbaum, and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1957 graduate of East Palestine High School, Jane worked as a realtor for 42 years, retiring...

Aug 23, 2017

SALEM – Mable June Osterling, 86, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

'June' was born on October 15, 1930 in Jackson County, West Virginia, a daughter of William G. and Minnie (Phillips) Snyder.     Her house was filled with love, and her grandchildren thought of June...