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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Anna Mae Sheets
Feb 13, 2017
POLAND – Private services were held for Anna Mae Sheets, 87, who passed away early Monday afternoon, February 13, 2017 at the Woodlands at Hampton Woods in Poland.
Anna Mae was born on August 4, 1929 in New Middletown, OH, a daughter of Orville and Floy (Young) Burkey. She was of the Lutheran faith. Anna Mae enjoyed...
David W. Peppel
Jan 29, 2017
Sebring – David W. Peppel, 90, formerly of Columbiana, passed away January 29, 2017, at Copeland Oaks.
Mr. Peppel was born on December 16, 1926, in Leetonia, Ohio, the son of Emir and Dorothy Peppel. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean Conflict. David retired in 1981 from his job...
George C. Harris
Jan 29, 2017
NEW MIDDLETOWN – George C. Harris, 87, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 29, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Mr. Harris was born on November 20, 1929 in Struthers, a son of Raymond E. and Edna M. (Whomsley) Harris. A life-long Springfield Township resident, he served in the U.S. Army stateside during the Korean...
Marlene L. Weaver
Jan 27, 2017
CANFIELD – Private services were held for Marlene L. Weaver, 78, who passed away early Friday morning, January 27, 2017 at her home in Canfield.
Mrs. Weaver was born on June 26, 1938 in Salem, OH, a daughter of Ralph C. and Betty (Malone) Meade. Marlene graduated from Columbiana High School in 1956, and married Ken Weaver...
Bertha A. Richards
Jan 25, 2017
BOARDMAN – Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, for Bertha A. (Whan) Richards, 98, formerly of 11150 Woodworth Road in North Lima. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman, where she was currently residing. Bertha was...
Lois K. Vestal
Jan 18, 2017
COLUMBIANA – Lois K. Vestal, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, January 18 at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.
Lois was born on August 2, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of Luther and Virginia (Tyree) Hicks. A 1948 Columbiana High School graduate, she worked as a receptionist at Shepherd of the Valley and CopeCo in Poland,...
Alycia Nicole Thornton
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...
Mildred Louise Crouse
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...
Daniel J. Lindsay
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....
Juan Gutierrez, Jr
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...
Laverne A. Danks
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...
William J. Colbert
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...
Louanne C. Kramer
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,...
Robert 'Bob' Jones
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...
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