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Eugene "Jr" Franklin Wright Jr

Eugene "Jr" Franklin Wright Jr

Oct 13, 2013

NORTH LIMA - Eugene "JR" Franklin Wright, Jr., 59, of North Lima, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 13, at Ivy Woods Manor surrounded by his family after an extended illness. JR was born on February 28, 1954 in Youngstown, a son of Eugene and Eleanor (Span) Wright Sr. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1972 graduate...

Betty Lou Kozicky

Betty Lou Kozicky

Oct 12, 2013

NEW SPRINGFIELD-Betty Lou Kozicky, 80, of New Springfield, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 12, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman surrounded by her husband and daughter after an extended illness. Betty Lou was born on July 11, 1933 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of Wray and Dorothy (McCain) Staub. She moved to Warren, OH in her youth...

Del Jones

Del Jones

Oct 2, 2013

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima with Pastor Ralph Edwards officiating for Del Jones, 60, who passed away Wednesday morning at Hospice House. Del was born on July 10, 1953 in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Mary Jean (Haag) Jones, and was a lifelong...

Virginia "Ginny" Delauter

Virginia "Ginny" Delauter

Sep 27, 2013

NEW SPRINGFIELD-Virginia M. "Ginny" DeLauter, 89, passed away peacefully Friday evening, September 27, at her home surrounded by her family. Ginny was born on November 9, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Roman T. and Agnes E. (Zulick) Smith. She was a life-long area resident. Ginny was a graduate of South High School in Youngstown. She married Roy...

Andrew Mclaughlin

Andrew Mclaughlin

Sep 25, 2013

SALEM- Andrew 'Andy' McLaughlin, 86,of Lisbon Road, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness surrounded by his family. Andy was born on August 1, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of Andrew and Edna Marie (Horne) McLaughlin. Andy joined the Navy in May of 1944 and proudly served on the U.S.S. Agawan and...

Grace E. Noble

Grace E. Noble

Sep 19, 2013

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Grace E. Noble, 92, passed away early Thursday morning at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown after an extended illness. Grace was born on January 7, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of Emil and Bertha (Getz) Ranft, and was a lifelong area resident of Columbiana and North Lima. Grace was a 1939 graduate of...

Doris Juillerat

Doris Juillerat

Sep 15, 2013

Doris M. Juillerat, 74, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home. Doris was born on Aug. 2, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Austin and Marguerite (Weeden) Kennedy, and was a lifelong area resident. Doris loved the outdoors, and in her spare time she enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She was of the Lutheran faith. Doris leaves to cherish...

John C. Manning

John C. Manning

Sep 12, 2013

John C. "Jack" Manning, 87, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, at St. Elizabeth Health Center following a brief illness. John was born on July 1, 1926 in Salineville, the son of Oliver and Maude (Coughen) Manning, and lived his entire life in the Salineville, Lisbon, and Columbiana areas. He served his country in the US Army in the Pacific...

Elizabeth R. Falb

Elizabeth R. Falb

Sep 9, 2013

Elizabeth R. Falb, 97, passed away Monday morning at Parkside Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for 7 weeks. Elizabeth was born on October 29, 1915 in Columbiana, a daughter of John and Lucy (Weaver) Lehman, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of the Germantown School and was member of the Pleasant...

Dorothy Dillahey

Dorothy Dillahey

Sep 8, 2013

Dorothy J. Dillehay, 93, went home to be with The Lord Sunday afternoon at Friendship Ridge in Beaver, Pa. Dorothy was born on October 23, 1919 in Cleveland, the daughter of Homer and Ethel (Spickler) Harrold. A 1937 graduate of Columbiana High School, she attended the Youngstown School of Comptometry. Dorothy worked at Mullins Mfg. in Salem from 1945...

Joseph Michael Yacher

Joseph Michael Yacher

Aug 20, 2013

CINCINNATI-Joseph Michael Yacher, 95, passed away Tuesday evening, August 20, at Mt. Washington Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio after an extended illness. Joseph was born on September 28, 1917 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Viola (Makowiec) Yacher. He lived in Leetonia, Ohio until 2003, when he moved to Cincinnati to be closer to his children. He...

Donna Vansil

Donna Vansil

Aug 19, 2013

Donna Jean Vansil, 60, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Donna was born on January 5, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rose Lance Babik. Donna served as a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse in local assisted living facilities for more than thirty years, including service at Ron Joy Nursing Home, Sateri...

James C. Rambo

James C. Rambo

Aug 17, 2013

COLUMBIANA- James C. Rambo, 75, was called home Saturday morning after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jim was born on Jan. 10, 1938, in East Palestine, the son of the late Wilbur and Mildred (Mansell) Rambo, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1956 graduate of East Palestine High School, Jim proudly served his country in the US Air...

Richard P. Anderson

Richard P. Anderson

Aug 8, 2013

POLAND- Richard P. Anderson, 81, passed away Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Richard was born on October 24, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of Carl and Clara (Perry) Anderson, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1949 graduate of North Lima High School, Richard completed an electrician apprenticeship program at Youngstown State University. He was a union...

Valerie Peddicord

Valerie Peddicord

Aug 8, 2013

Valerie R. Peddicord, 47, passed away Thursday afternoon at Salem Community Hospital. Valerie was born on June 22, 1966 in Ocala, Fla., the daughter of Vivian (Krimmer) Pew. A 1984 graduate of Crestview High School, she attended the Columbiana Career and Technical Center for two years. Valerie was employed by Palusak Dental in Columbiana for 13 years as a...

Linette S. Walton

Linette S. Walton

Aug 7, 2013

COLUMBIANA- Linette S. Walton, 43, passed away Wednesday morning at her home following an extended illness. Linette was born on Dec. 12, 1969 in Columbiana, a daughter of Sam and Donna (Schoolcraft) Bell, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1988 graduate of Crestview High School and a member of the Columbiana Church of the Nazarene. In...

Louise Stombock

Louise Stombock

Aug 4, 2013

BOARDMAN- Louise Stombock, 98, entered into eternal rest Sunday, Aug. 4 at Beeghly Oaks Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on Oct. 24, 1914 in Youngstown, a daughter of Hubert and Rubie (Ames) Stombock. Upon graduation from Chaney High School, Louise began her career in the insurance industry. She was past president of the Insurance Women of Trumbull County,...

Marie E. Kurtz

Marie E. Kurtz

Aug 4, 2013

COLUMBIANA- Marie E. Kurtz, 81, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 2 at her home. Marie was born on May 1, 1932, in Fairfield Twp., the daughter of Harvey and Vertie (Metzler) Detrow, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1950 graduate of Fairfield High School, Marie worked at the Raymond Kurtz Farm Market, which she...

Ernest D. 'Joe' Smith

Ernest D. 'Joe' Smith

Jul 31, 2013

BOARDMAN- Ernest D. "Joe" Smith, 80, known as Ernie to some and Joe to others, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at his home. Ernest was born on June 20, 1933 in German Twp, Pa., the son of Brian and Bessie (Davis) Smith. A graduate of German Township High School, he proudly served his country in the US Army, and...

Walter Kappler

Walter Kappler

Jul 30, 2013

COLUMBIANA- Walter Kappler, 84, passed away early Tuesday morning, July, 30, at Parkside Health Care Center surrounded by his family. Walter was born on August 23, 1928 in Washingtonville, the son of Fredrick and Anna (Paulin) Kappler. He was the youngest of thirteen children. He attended Greenford High School, and worked for Charles Maxwell as a plasterer. Walter would...

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