Obituaries

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...

Aug 19, 2017

Walter I. Bloom Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Beaver Township on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

He was born July 31, 1940 to Walter and Marian (Casper) Bloom and grew up in Kinsman, OH. He was a 1958 graduate of Vernon High School and was married to his wife Rita Ann for 32...

Aug 19, 2017

Chester R. Queen, 90, of North Lima, passed away early Saturday morning, August 19, at the Whispering Pines Village in Columbiana following a prolonged illness.

Chester was born on Oct.3, 1926 in Struthers, a son of Arnold L. and Toye (Simpson) Queen, and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1944 graduate of Struthers High School,...

Aug 15, 2017

AUSTINTOWN – Richard A. "Bob" Fry, 72, of Austintown passed away Tuesday evening, August 15 at The Woodlands at AustinWoods following an extended illness.

Bob was born on September 17, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of Vernon and Edith (Price) Fry. He worked for 40 years as the groundskeeper at the Fonderlac Country Club. He enjoyed putting...

Jul 29, 2017

BOARDMAN – Edward L. Kennedy, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 29 at Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman.

Edward was born on August 13, 1946, in Ohio, a son of the late Austin and Margarite (Weeden) Kennedy.  He served in the Army, Navy, National Guard and Marines.

He leaves to cherish his precious...

Jul 25, 2017

SEBRING – After a long, blessed life, Olive E. Mackey, 97, passed away peacefully at Alliance Community Hospital early in the morning of Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

Olive was born to Floyd and Muriel (Richardson) McCue on May 13, 1920 in Martins Ferry, OH. She married Raymond "Dick" Mackey on July 11, 1946.  Olive worked at Slagle...

Jul 22, 2017

Jacqueline Sue Snyder, 32

COLUMBIANA – Jacqueline Sue Snyder, our beautiful mommy, daughter and sister was called home to be with her Lord and Savior July 23, 2017.

Jacki was born on April 19, 1985, to Jack and Nancy Snyder. She is survived by her children Jack Camden, Trey Bryan-Mehkai and Daphne Grace, her sisters...

Jul 19, 2017

Rita Ann Bloom, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Beaver Township on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

She was born June 7, 1946 to Norman and Rita (Conroy) McDonough and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area. She was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and was married to her late husband...

Jul 14, 2017

SEBRING – Leslie E. Allshouse, 84, passed away on Friday morning, July 14, 2017 following an extended illness.

Leslie was born on September 18, 1932 in Du Bois, Pennsylvania to James and Naomi (Sibley) Allshouse. He graduated from Red Bank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, PA in 1950, and then attended Business School at Youngstown College....

Jul 10, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Martha Jean Mercer, 89, passed away Monday morning, July 10 at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana surrounded by her family.

Martha was born on November 3, 1927, in Leetonia, OH, a daughter of the late Paul and LaRue (Longanecker) Witmer.   A life-long area resident, she attended Goshen College in Indiana and graduated from Youngstown...

Jul 7, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Donald Charles "Chuck" Lawrence, 84, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 7, 2017.

Chuck was born on February 14, 1933, in East Liverpool, a son of William and Evelyn (Andric) Lawrence. He fought bravely in the US Army during the Korean conflict, and retired from IGS in Lowellville after 22 years.  A member of First...

Jul 7, 2017

Beaver, PA – Martha L. Wisler, 69, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 7, 2017.

Martha was born on November 1, 1947, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Everett Lee and Ruth Eleanor (Sitler) Arbogast. A 1965 North Lima High School graduate, she worked for ten years at Walmart.  She loved doing all types of crafts including...

Jul 6, 2017

SALEM – Francis "Frank" D. Nulf, 78, of Columbiana, passed away early Thursday morning, July 6 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Frank was born on August 10, 1938 in East Palestine, a son of Carl Francis and Mary Carolyn (Ward) Nulf, and was a life-long area resident.  A 1956 graduate of East Palestine High School, Frank entered...

Jul 1, 2017

EAST PALESTINE – Dorothy "Dot" J. Romig, 96, of Columbiana passed away early Saturday morning, July 1 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine.

Dot was born on February 4, 1921, in New York City, NY, a daughter of Ferman B. and Metta (Zink) Leep.  She moved to the area with her family when...

May 19, 2017

Salem – Alverda Ruth Swope, 89, of Leetonia, passed away early Friday, May 19 at Essex of Salem.

Mrs. Swope was born on April 4, 1928 in Shickley, NE, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Augustine) Stoltzfus.  Her husband, Wilmer D. Swope, whom she married on October 19, 1952, preceded her in death on February...