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Eugene W. Macklin

Eugene W. Macklin

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...

Virginia A. (Krichbaum)  Dietrich

Virginia A. (Krichbaum) Dietrich

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...

Betty L. Segesman

Betty L. Segesman

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...

Clarence L. Sprouse

Clarence L. Sprouse

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...

Vilda I. (Buchner)  Miller

Vilda I. (Buchner) Miller

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...

Dolores Helen Arkwright

Dolores Helen Arkwright

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...

Rodney E. Logan

Rodney E. Logan

Apr 18, 2017

Rodney Earl Logan, 53, of Pensacola, FL went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2017.

He was born on December 14, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Norma Wright Reed and Don Logan Sr.

He graduated from South Range High School in North Lima, OH.  He went on to graduate from...

Willie B. (Woody)  White

Willie B. (Woody) White

Apr 15, 2017

AUSTINTOWN – Willie B. White, 90, passed away early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown surrounded by her family.

Willie was born on September 3, 1926, in Murphy, North Carolina, a daughter of John and Callie (Radford) Woody.  A Baptist by faith, she married Dee White on June 9, 1946 and together they...

Judy Anne Robinson

Judy Anne Robinson

Apr 6, 2017

POLAND – Judy Anne Robinson, 64, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 due to a house fire in Poland.

Judy was born on November 27, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of Harold and Anne Calvin. A Boardman High School graduate, she would go on to earn a Master's Degree in English and in Elizabethan Theater.  She taught...

Shirley M. (Mccowin)  Mellinger

Shirley M. (Mccowin) Mellinger

Apr 3, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Shirley M. Mellinger, 81, passed away early Monday morning, April 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center.

She was born on May 30, 1935 in Enon Valley, PA, a daughter of Clark I. and Agnes (Tyson) McCowin.  Her family moved to Greenford when she was three years old; Shirley would later move to Columbiana in...

Shirley A (Holnapy)  Crow

Shirley A (Holnapy) Crow

Apr 1, 2017

Shirley A. Crow, 48

SALEM – Shirley A. Crow, 48, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 1, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Shirley was born on April 2, 1968, in Painesville, Ohio, a daughter of George and Naomi (Frum) Holnapy. She worked at Hearing Aids and Devices, Inc. in Columbiana and Salem, and enjoyed camping....

Frank L. Main

Frank L. Main

Apr 1, 2017

Frank L. Main, 76

SALEM – Frank L. Main, 76, of Columbiana, passed away early Saturday morning, April 1, 2017 at Essex of Salem III due to complications of lung cancer.

Frank was born on February 12, 1941, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of Frank S. and Wilda (McGowan) Main. He was a member...

Virginia (Perkins)  Wellendorf

Virginia (Perkins) Wellendorf

Mar 31, 2017

AUSTINTOWN – A memorial service will be held for Virginia Perkins Wellendorf, 98, who passed away March 31, 2017 at Austinwoods Nursing Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 15, 1918 in Youngstown, to Pendleton and Jenna (Shinglerdecker) Perkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fay Wellendorf, her son Don,...

Arlyn 'Artie' Lee (Stewart)  Dillon

Arlyn 'Artie' Lee (Stewart) Dillon

Mar 28, 2017

LONGMONT, CO - Arlyn (Artie) Lee Dillon passed on from this earth on March 28, 2017.  She was born April 15, 1937 to Erma (Meister) and George Stewart in Whitaker Pennsylvania.  She attended Whitaker Elementary and then moved to Homestead Park and attended Woodlawn Junior High and then graduated Munhill High School in PA.  She attended Mount Union College...

Randall E. "Randy Gauding

Randall E. "Randy Gauding

Mar 22, 2017

SALEM – Randall E. "Randy" Gauding, 58, of Columbiana, passed away Wednesday morning, March 22 at Salem Medical Center with his beloved wife at his side.

Randy was born on June 18, 1958, in Salem, a son of Eugene and Dorothy (Grimes) Gauding. A Leetonia High School graduate, he also studied at Johnson Bible College for two...

Martin C. "Rube" Ruby, Sr

Martin C. "Rube" Ruby, Sr

Mar 9, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Martin C. "Rube" Ruby, Sr., 86, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday,March 9, 2017 surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Martin was born on July 20, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of John G. and Helen M. (Cantor) Ruby, and was a life-long area resident. Martin was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. On...

Teria C. Ross

Teria C. Ross

Mar 5, 2017

SALEM – A private service will be held for Teria C. Ross, 76, of Columbiana, who passed away March 5, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Ross was born on March 5, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of Peter D. and Thelma P. (Bainbridge) Poulakos. A 1959 Chaney High School graduate, Teria...

Richard "Rick" Delauter

Richard "Rick" Delauter

Feb 28, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Richard E. "Rick" DeLauter, 70, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 28 at his home in Columbiana.

Rick was born on January 5, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Roy and Virginia M. (Smith) DeLauter. A Cardinal Mooney High School graduate, Rick proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

He worked...

Gwendolyn Dee Frost

Gwendolyn Dee Frost

Feb 26, 2017

Columbiana – Gwendolyn Dee Frost, 82, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at The Haven in North Benton, OH.

She was born January 10, 1935 in Columbiana, Ohio, the daughter of J. Paul and Hilda (Frederick) Wilms. A 1952 Fairfield High School graduate, Mrs. Frost studied landscape architecture at Temple University Ambler near Philadelphia, was an owner of...

Robert D. Kuntz

Robert D. Kuntz

Feb 20, 2017

BOARDMAN – Robert D. Kuntz, 78, of Salem, passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2017 at Saint Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on February 12, 1939, in Salem, a son of Ralph and Lucy (McMurray) Kuntz. A 1957 North Lima High School graduate, he served his country in the United...

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