Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2014

BARBERTON - James R. Booher Jr., 57, of Lisbon, passed away late Thursday, March 6 at Summa Barberton after a brief illness. Jim was born on October 20, 1956 in Salem, a son of James Richard Booher Sr. and Irene Paulson. He was a 1975 graduate of Black Hawk High School in Beaver Falls, PA. He served in the...

Mar 1, 2014

COLUMBIANA - Gary Esenwein, 71, of Columbiana, passed away March 1 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1943 in Salem, a son of Robert and Opal (Burton) Esenwein. A 1961 graduate of Leetonia High School, Gary enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and attained the rank of Technical Sargent. Gary worked...

Feb 25, 2014

SALEM - Jacqueline J. Calvin, 78, went home to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning, February 25. Jacqueline was born on October 15, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of Grant and June (Engler) Hixson. She attended Boardman High School, and was a lifetime member of Paradise Church in Canfield. Jacqueline married Maurice Calvin October 20, 1951, and together...

Feb 22, 2014

TWINSBURG - Tammy Jayne Gerner Roder, 54, formerly of Columbiana, passed away at Hudson Elms Nursing Facility early Saturday morning, February 22. Tammy was born on July 30, 1959 in Columbiana, a daughter of Donald and Arlene (Persing) Gerner. She was a graduate of Columbiana High School, and earned a B.S. in Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Tammy...

Feb 15, 2014

NORTH LIMA - Barbara J. Grossen, 72, of North Lima, passed away at her home early Saturday morning, February 15. Barbara was born on April 25, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Alice (Marvin) Bailey. She was a 1959 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Barbara married Jerold R. Grossen April 22, 1961 and would have celebrated...

Feb 11, 2014

NORTH LIMA- Ralph Gebhardt, 85, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Assumption Village, where he had been a resident for the past two years. Ralph was born on Feb. 19, 1928 in Youngstown, the son of S. Calvin and Dora (Wolf) Gebhardt. He attended East High School, but joined the Marines his senior year. He proudly served as a Marine...

Feb 4, 2014

Luella Mae Vanpelt, 72, of Columbiana, passed away Tuesday morning, February 4, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Luella was born on August 7, 1941 in Orrville, a daughter of Levi and Elizabeth (Lehman) Falb. She attended North Lima High School and was a lifelong member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. She was a homemaker. Luella loved spending time with...

Feb 3, 2014

Former Chardon, Ohio resident John E. Lundberg, 58, died Feb. 3, 2014 after a brief illness. John spent his formative years growing up in Columbiana, OH where he enjoyed getting into mischief with his brothers and friends & occasionally teasing his sister. After graduating in 1973 he attended Youngstown State University. In 1978, he received two bachelor degrees in...