Obituaries

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...

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....