Obituaries

Jan 15, 2017

Alycia Nicole Thornton, 23, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 15, 2017.

Alycia was born on July 13, 1993 in Akron, OH, a daughter of Paul F. Thornton, Jr. and Pam M. Ripley. A Springfield Local High School graduate, Alycia enjoyed drawing and sketching. She loved spending time at the local parks, and she was a very caring...

Jan 1, 2017

Mildred Louise Crouse completed her Earthly journey in the 94th year of her life, passing away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 1, 2017.

Mildred was born Mildred Moore in Petersburg, Ohio on September 1, 1922, the fifth child of Riley and Violet Moore. Her brothers Edmund, Harold, and sisters Lucille Morris and Sarah Shoemaker...

Dec 28, 2016

NEW WATERFORD – Daniel J. Lindsay, 71, of New Waterford passed away Wednesday evening, December 28 at his home surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on October 24, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Helen (Kowalchik) Lindsay. A Crestview High School graduate, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War....

Dec 26, 2016

Juan "Chico" Gutierrez, Jr., 72, of Salem formerly of North Lima, passed away Monday, December 26 following a short illness.

Juan was born April 17, 1944 in Berg's Mill, TX, a son of Juan and Orline (Martinez) Gutierrez. He was a dedicated father and servant to God, his church, and his community. Juan enjoyed gardening, his time...

Dec 23, 2016

Boardman – LaVerne A. 'Bud' Danks, 73, of North Lima, passed away late Friday evening, December 23, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Bud was born on March 12, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of Tom and Virginia (Bryson) Danks. A North Lima High School graduate, he worked for RC Cola and Coca-Cola companies as a delivery...

Dec 18, 2016

BOARDMAN – William J. Colbert, 91, passed away at Mercy Health in Boardman late Sunday evening, December 18.

William was born on April 6, 1925 in New Castle, PA, a son of John E. and Helen (Reinhart) Colbert. Bill proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy, where he served on the USS DeLong in...

Dec 10, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Louanne C. Kramer, 85, formerly of North Lima, passed away Dec. 10, 2016, at the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Kramer was born on Jan. 10, 1931, in Albany, N.Y., a daughter of Charles and Marcia (Sliter) Harrington. She married Emil K. Kramer on Aug. 16, 1952, in Syracuse,...

Nov 28, 2016

Robert A. "Bob" Jones, 89, formerly of Greenford, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, November 28, 2016. Bob was born on April 20, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, a son of William and Dorothy (Anderson) Jones. Bob served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the Black Forest of Germany. He...

Nov 25, 2016

COLUMBIANA - Alwyn Atkinson of 14600 Market St. in Columbiana, died November 25, 2016. Mrs. Atkinson was born November 4, 1914 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Helsel, and moved to Columbiana in 1944. She was married to George Harold Atkinson on March 15, 1941, who died December 26, 1998. She leaves two sons, Harold R. of...

Nov 21, 2016

Columbus - Kimberly Lyn Johnson passed away suddenly November 20 from injuries sustained during a car accident. Kimberly was born on Aug.23 1969 in East Palestine Oh, a daughter of Clarence and Elva (Tripplet) Sprouse. She worked several years as an administrative assistant at C.F Bird & R.J.Bull,National Auto Care,and Orton Industries. She currently lived in Columbus. Kim will...

Nov 21, 2016

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Nov 18, 2016

LEETONIA - Ruth H. DeRhodes, 85, passed away Friday afternoon, November 18 at her home in Leetonia surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on February 21, 1931, in New Waterford, a daughter of Chalmer 'Hop' and Gertrude I. (Young) Webber. A 1949 Fairfield Centralized High School graduate, she married Walter A. DeRehodes on June 26 that same year....

Nov 11, 2016

PITTSBURGH - Brenda Lee Beohm, 48, passed away November 11 at UPMC surrounded by her family following a short illness. Brenda was born on April 8, 1968, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Daniel S. and Nancy A. (Garrett) Beohm. She was employed at Alpha Care in Calcutta, where she had many friends. She also was a member of...

Nov 1, 2016

New Waterford - Donald H. Unger, 88, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 1 at his home in New Waterford, where he had lived all his life. Donald was born on August 13, 1928, in New Waterford, a son of Lester and Mabel (Jones) Unger. A New Waterford High School graduate, he also attended Youngstown State University. Donald served...

Oct 31, 2016

Pittsburgh - Dorothy Baird Staaf, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt great aunt, and friend to many, passed away October 31, 2016 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, following a short valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Salem, Ohio on March 27, 1948 to Leonard and Erma (Detrow) Baird. She was a graduate of Greenford High School and received her...

Sep 28, 2016

CINCINNATI-Stella Sophie Yacher, 95, passed away Wednesday morning, September 28, at Mt. Washington Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio after a short illness. Stella was born on April 3, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Martin and Sophie (Markowitz) Maslach. She lived in Leetonia, Ohio until 2006, when she moved to Cincinnati to be closer to her children. She...

Sep 23, 2016

COLUMBIANA - Betty I. Brooke, 98, passed away Friday evening, September 23 at Whispering Pines surrounded by her family. Betty was born on June 29, 1918 in New Galilee, PA, a daughter of Walter and Elsie (McCaughtry) McDevitt. A 1936 North Lima High School graduate, Betty was a member of the SA Larura Garden Club in North Lima, a...

Sep 19, 2016

COLUMBIANA - Dr. Randy Louis Hoover, PhD, 71, died Monday, September 19, 2016, at his home in Columbiana, Ohio. Dr. Hoover was born August 28, 1945, to the late Idamae and Louis Clark Hoover. He grew up in Willoughby, Ohio, graduating from Willoughby South High School. He received a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a master's...

Sep 5, 2016

NEW SPRINGFIELD - Albert R. Crum, 84, passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Springfield. Mr. Crum was born on March 13, 1932 in New Springfield, a son of George and Helen Crum. A member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Springfield, Albert worked as a painter at NRM in Columbiana for 42 years. He married the former...

Sep 3, 2016

Columbiana, OH - Betty Lou Lundberg James, 82, of Columbiana, OH, passed away on Saturday, September 03, 2016. Betty was born November 26, 1933 in Bellevue, KY, the daughter of the late Edward L. and Lula Belle Bedell. Preceeded in death by her first husband, Victor E. Lundberg, Jr., son, John E. Lundberg and brother, Edward L. Bedell, Jr....