Obituaries

May 28, 2014

COLUMBIANA - Sherri M. Halas, 59, of Columbiana, entered her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, May 28 surrounded by family and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Sherri was born on August 15, 1954 in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles 'Barney' and Lillian (Coonce) Henry. A 1972 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Sherri...

May 24, 2014

EAST PALESTINE - Martin 'Marty' P. Tancer, 72, of East Palestine, passed away early Saturday morning, May 24 at Hospice House with his wife by his side. Marty was born on August 31, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of Victor G. and Olga (Neumann) Tancer. He was a life-long resident of East Palestine. Marty married the former Deanna Mellott...

May 23, 2014

On Friday, May 23, 2014, Dale Gene Kampfer was placed in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Dale was a gentle, caring, peaceful & loving man. He was preceded in death by his partner and love of his life, Helen Whan; they lived a beautiful life for many years at 4445 State Route 164, Leetonia, Ohio. Also preceding...

May 23, 2014

POLAND - Paul F. Beight II, 92, 301 W. Western Reserve Rd., Poland, OH 44514 went to be with the Lord after suddenly falling ill Friday, May 23. He was born April 18, 1922 in Petersburg, OH, a son of Paul F. and Grace (Sheely) Beight. He was a graduate of Youngstown State University with a B.S. in Education....

May 18, 2014

NORTH LIMA - Donald 'Gene' Bregar, 88, of North Lima, passed away at his home Sunday evening, May 18, surrounded by family. Gene was born on September 30, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of John and Grace May (Wilhelm) Bregar. He graduated from North Lima High School in 1943, and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He...

May 13, 2014

COLUMBIANA - Thomas M. Whitfield Jr., 56, of Columbiana, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 13 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Mr. Whitfield was born on April 27, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of Thomas M. and Shirley (Schneider) Whitfield Sr. A 1976 graduate of South Range High School, Tom was employed by Columbiana Foundry for 34 years. Tom...

Apr 29, 2014

Linda H. Kerr, 63

NEW WATERFORD – Linda H. Kerr, 63, of New Waterford, passed away Tuesday morning, April 29 at Hospice House in Poland.

Linda was born on March 28, 1951 in Salem, a daughter of William K. and Maxine L. (Snyder) Kerr. A 1969 graduate of North Lima High School, Linda married Ray...

Apr 28, 2014

NEW SPRINGFIELD – TOGETHER AGAIN. Russell Vern Kozicky, 84, of New Springfield, passed away Monday morning, April 28 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mr. Kozicky was born on September 7, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of Anthony and Ernestine (Lodwick) Kozicky. A graduate of South High School, Russell enlisted in the Army in March 1951. He was...

Apr 27, 2014

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Keith Eric Genco, 61, of New Springfield, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, April 27, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Keith was born on July 16, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of Leonard P. and Nancy (Collins) Genco. He was a graduate of Springfield Local High School.

Keith was employed by...

Apr 23, 2014

SALEM – Patricia Ann Slagle, 62, of Salem, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family and friends Wednesday evening, April 23, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.

Patricia was born on November 26, 1951 in Fallbrook, CA, a daughter of James Edward and Jane Ann (Weisenberger) Murray. She was a 1970 graduate...

Apr 19, 2014

SALEM – Sylvia Blosser Hartley, 81, of Salem, passed away early Saturday morning, April 19 at Essex of Salem II.

Mrs. Hartley was born on December 31, 1932 in New Hope, VA, a daughter of Samuel and Fanny (Craig) Blosser. Sylvia was a member of Zion Hill Church of the Brethren. She married Robert E. Hartley on...

Apr 19, 2014

June McNally, 93 COLUMBIANA - June McNally, 93, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday evening, April 19 at Parkside Health Care Center. Mrs. McNally was born on June 7, 1920 in Youngstown, a daughter of Arthur and Ethel (Davis) Gilmore. A 1938 graduate of South High School, June also attended business college in Baltimore, MD. She was employed by Strouss's...

Apr 17, 2014

Thomas R. Schmidt, Jr., 23

YOUNGSTOWN – Thomas R. Schmidt, Jr., 23, of Youngstown, passed away at his home Thursday morning, April 17, surrounded by his family.

Tommy was born on July 25, 1990 in Youngstown, a son of Thomas R. Schmidt Sr. and Carolyn Spatara. He was a 2009 graduate of Poland Seminary High...

Apr 13, 2014

DAYTON - Carl D. Rose passed on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Carl was born August 30, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Herbert and Ethel Rose. He was a resident of Youngstown, Poland, North Lima and Beavercreek, Ohio. Carl graduated from Wilson High School, worked at and retired from Republic Steel/LTV Steel, and...

Apr 12, 2014

COLUMBIANA – Robert K. Henderson, 77, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday morning, April 12 at his home.

Mr. Henderson was born on March 10, 1937 in Kent, OH, a son of Orlen and Margaret (Mehwinny) Henderson. Robert, a 1956 graduate of East Palestine High School, decided to serve his country by joining the U.S. Marine Corps that...

Apr 3, 2014

BOARDMAN – Louise G. Harshman, 96, of Boardman, passed away at Shepherd of the Valley Thursday evening, April 3, surrounded by her family.

Louise was born on February 17, 1918 in Covington, Kentucky, a daughter of Frank James and Ida May Grimsey.

She married Edwin Harshman, a Baptist preacher,...

Mar 20, 2014

NORTH LIMA – Paul W. Bush, 85, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 20 at Parkside Health Care Center.

Mr. Bush was born on October 1, 1928 in Greenford, the son of Edwin L. and Ida A. (Weinert) Bush. He was a lifelong resident.

A graduate of Greenford High School, Paul married the former Sadie Papic...

Mar 18, 2014

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Mina N. Burkey, 82, of New Springfield, passed away at her home unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 18.

Mina was born on August 13, 1931 in Petersburg, a daughter of John and Mary (Nichols) Valentine. She graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1949, and was a lifetime member of the Petersburg Presbyterian Church. She...

Mar 16, 2014

NORTH LIMA – Bobbie Jo Spurio, 67, of North Lima, passed away at Saint Elizabeth Boardman Health Center Sunday morning, March 16.

Bobbie Jo was born on March 18, 1946 in Canton, a daughter of Robert WIlliam and Alice N. (Urwin) Ludwig. She graduated from Perry High School in 1964, and later from the Altman Hospital School...

Mar 11, 2014

BOARDMAN – Thomas W. Hoffman Sr., 72, of Boardman, passed away at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center Tuesday morning, March 11, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on July 7, 1941 in Salem, a son of Myron and Audrey (Fletcher) Hoffman. He attended Springfield High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force when he...