Heath Lane Harmon
Apr 20, 2025
NILES – Heath Lane Harmon, 28, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Heath was born on September 4, 1996, in Salem, a son of Patrick Harmon and Wendy (Gamble) Andric.
He worked at Home Depot and enjoyed all types of music and gaming. Heath loved the outdoors and to go four-wheeler riding. He made...
Barbara Ann (Lanzendorfer) Bilsky-Miller
Apr 13, 2025
LEETONIA – Barbara Ann Bilsky-Miller, 83 of Leetonia, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, at Summa Akron Hospital in Akron.
Barbara was born on February 27, 1942, in Duncansville, PA, a daughter of Raymond and Bertha (Martz) Lanzendorfer. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana. She was active in the VFW Ladies...
Arthur A. Blosser
Apr 12, 2025
COLUMBIANA–Arthur A. Blosser, 98, died Saturday evening, April 12, 2025, at his home in Columbiana.
Arthur was born on June 29, 1926, in Salem, one of eight children of Samuel and Sadie (Spicher) Blosser.
He graduated from Goshen College with a BS in Economics, and married Ardith Cullar on May 15, 1954. They had five...
Martha Ella (Mason) Takach
Apr 11, 2025
Columbiana –Martha Ella Takach, 97, formerly of North Lima, passed away Friday morning, April 11, 2025, her 97th birthday, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, with her son by her side.
Mrs. Takach was born on April 11, 1928, in New Martinsville, Marshall County, WV, a daughter of Samuel and Blanche (Palmer) Mason. She married Michael...
Velma Pearl Blosser
Apr 10, 2025
SALEM, OH – Velma Pearl Blosser, 90, beloved aunt and sister, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Hampton Woods in Poland after several weeks of declining health.
Born February 1, 1935, she was the daughter of Clinton and Edith (Weikart) Blosser. The family resided on a farm on Kelly Park Road south of Columbiana during her childhood....
Rebecca Jane (Bloomingdale) Mason
Apr 4, 2025
LIBERTY – Rebecca Jane Mason, 84, passed away late Friday evening, April 4, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty.
Rebecca was born on July 23, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Richard S. and Martha Jane (Kerchgessner) Bloomingdale. She was working at Ohio Edison as a secretary when she met her future husband, Thomas Richard...
Ella Marie Horst
Mar 21, 2025
Ella Marie Horst, 75, passed away peacefully March 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer.
She was born September 2, 1949, to the late James and late Etta Horst. Ella is survived by three sisters- Marjorie Horst of Salem, OH; Norma (Eugene) Schrock of Deming, NM; Verna (Ivan) Weaver of Mifflintown, PA; and three brothers- Stanley (Leah)...
Janice Kathryn (Gray) Deibel
Mar 16, 2025
"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."
Janice Kathryn Deibel, 78, passed away on March 16, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who brought love, warmth, and kindness to all who knew her.
Janice was a fantastic cook who found...
Vernon George Burkey
Mar 3, 2025
COLUMBIANA – Vernon George Burkey, 94, of Columbiana, passed away Monday morning, March 3, 2025, at Brooksdale Senior Living in Salem.
Mr. Burkey was born on May 19, 1930, in Remus, MI, a son of Albert Vernon and Bertha Belle (Schultz) Burkey. A proud US Air Force veteran, Vernon served overseas duty as a radio repairman in...
Judith 'Judy' Mcginnis
Mar 2, 2025
NORTH LIMA – Judith 'Judy' McGinnis, 85, passed away at her home in North Lima Sunday evening, March 2, 2025.
Judy was born on March 2, 1940, in Marienville, PA, a daughter of Fredrick Shaw and Elizabeth Geneieve (Cunningham) Haslett. A Monaca, PA, high school graduate, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She married...
Robert F. Dailey, Sr.
Mar 1, 2025
Columbiana- Robert F. Dailey, Sr., 75, of Columbiana, passed away early Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.
Robert was born on June 14, 1949, in Salem, Ohio, the son of William N. and Estella V. (McCoy) Dailey and had been an area resident all his life.
A 1969 graduate from...
Jennette Louise Van Pelt
Feb 24, 2025
SALEM – Jennette Louise Van Pelt, 78, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at Salem North Health Center, where she had been a resident.
Jennette was born on February 6, 1947, in Salem, a daughter of Mark L. and Ruth O. (Downie) Van Pelt. A 1966 Greenford High School graduate, she was self-employed, doing domestic work...
Wayne C. Wilson
Feb 23, 2025
COLUMBIANA – Wayne C. Wilson, 87, of Columbiana, passed away Sunday evening, February 23, 2025, at Communicare Health Center in Salem.
Mr. Wilson was born on June 29, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of Benjamin Franklin and Eleanor (May) Wilson. He graduated from David Anderson High School in Lisbon in 1955. Wayne was a proud military veteran,...
Paul Kunder
Feb 11, 2025
Paul Kunder, 75, of Poland, OH died early Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025 at Hospice House surrounded by his family. Mr. Kunder, the son of Jack S. and Dorothy M. (Hasness) Kunder, was born on September 18, 1949 in Salem.
A 1968 North Lima High School graduate, Paul worked at Nickles Bakery, retiring as manager after 40...
Joanna "Mama Jo" Seybert
Feb 8, 2025
COLUMBIANA – Joanna "Mama Jo" (Costanzo) Seybert, 89, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Born to Anthony Wilbur and Carmel Elizabeth (Mancuso) Costanzo of New Waterford, Joanna lived in Columbiana for over 64 years and was briefly a resident at Whispering Pines Village. She served as a...
Vivian Jean (Wietelmann) Koch
Feb 6, 2025
PETERSBURG – Vivian Koch, 101, passed away at Adventura at Assumption in North Lima Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Vivian was born on November 13, 1923, in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of Frank and Jessie (Maneely) Wietelmann. She married C. Raymond Koch on June 6, 1942, and celebrated 73 years of marriage before his passing in January 2015....
David E. Causer
Jan 30, 2025
David E. Causer, 75
NORTH LIMA – David E. Causer, 75, of North Lima, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2025 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.
David was born on May 11, 1949, in Mesa, AZ, a son of the late Francis and Naomi (Gummo) Causer. A Struthers High School graduate, he went...
Amy Katherine (Swipas) Powers
Jan 28, 2025
COLUMBIANA – Amy Katherine Powers, 66, of Columbiana, passed away on January 28, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side.
She was born on December 5, 1958, in Warren, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Virginia Swipas.
A life-long area resident, Amy was a physical trainer at The Workout Center in...
James Paul Bosela
Jan 25, 2025
COLUMBIANA –James Paul Bosela, 66, passed away early Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, at his home in Columbiana.
James was born October 31, 1958, a son of the late Frank and Jeanne (Horan) Bosela. He attended Ursuline High School and graduated from Liberty High School. He studied abroad in Russia and earned a Bachelor of Science in...
Thomas Raymond Troll Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
BOARDMAN - Thomas Raymond Troll, Jr., 81, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the Hospice House.
Born on December 3, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, Tom was the son of Thomas Raymond and Anna Marie Seidler Troll Sr. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1961 and went...
