Obituaries

May 14, 2025

William Franklin Rupert, Sr., 89, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 14, 2025.

Born on February 14, 1936, in East Palestine, Ohio, to Glenn and Mary (Flick) Rupert, Bill—affectionately known as "Rup"—lived a life grounded in devotion to family, hard work, and quiet strength. His parents owned Rupert's Bakery, (Columbiana...

May 7, 2025

NEW WATERFORD – Donna Ann Schlueter, 55, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home in New Waterford.

Donna was born on December 9, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of Edward and Judi (Labus) Domagalski. A 1987 graduate of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, FL, she worked for many years as an executive assistant for...

Apr 26, 2025

COLUMBIANA - Jill Anne (Orr) Beck, 70, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 26, 2025, with her family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer.  Jill was born November 2, 1954, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Harold "Bernard" Orr and Olive June Miles.  Jill was a 1972 graduate of Columbiana High School and enjoyed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...