Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2017

Columbiana – Eugene W. Macklin, 90, passed away May 17, 2017 at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana surrounded by his children.

Eugene was born on May 26, 1926, in Columbiana, a son of Lloyd and Grace (Kyser) Macklin. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Army during WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater...

May 12, 2017

On Friday, May 12, Virginia ("Ginny") A. Dietrich of Canfield left the loving arms of her earthly family to enter into the welcoming arms of her heavenly family.

Born on April 14, 1924 in Youngstown, Ginny was a daughter of Paul and Esther (Kreuzwieser) Krichbaum. A life-long area resident, she attended South High School, graduated Boardman High...

May 10, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Betty L. Segesman, 88, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Parkside Health Center with her daughters by her side.

Mrs. Segesman was born on June 16, 1928 in Shreve, OH, a daughter of Gordon and Helen (Morris) Gano.  A life-long area resident, she graduated from Columbiana High School in 1946. An active member of...

Apr 28, 2017

Columbiana- Clarence L. Sprouse, 82, entered the Gates of Glory on April 28 in the comfort and serenity of The Hospice House of Poland, OH.

Clarence was born on April 4, 1935 in Ironton, OH, a son of Ruben and Marie Sprouse. He loved his family, God, and life. Clarence's motto was, "Stay Happy!"

Clarence's...

Apr 28, 2017

BOARDMAN – Vilda I. Miller, 95, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman surrounded by her family.

Vilda was born on December 13, 1921, in Silver Hill, West Virginia, a daughter of Roy Buchner and Ocie Odessa Ramsey and step-daughter of Avis Faulk.  A 1940 Columbiana High School graduate, she worked...

Apr 19, 2017

Dolores Helen Arkwright, 82, of Coventry Nursing Home, East Palestine, and formerly of Eagleton Road, Lisbon, died April, 19, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman, after a short illness.

During her life, Dolores had a peaceful spirt with genuine humility and enjoyed quilting,   Chihuahuas and her Eagleton Road farm. Along with her smile and easy way, she...