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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jane L. Eckert
Jul 26, 2013
COLUMBIANA- Jane L. Eckert, 89, of Columbiana, passed away Friday evening, July 26, at Whispering Pines Village surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on Sept. 8, 1923 in Salem, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Schmid) Davidson, She married Glen Eckert on Oct. 30, 1948. Jane devoted her life to the well-being of her immediate and extended...
Florence Ethel Wessel
Jul 1, 2013
NEW SPRINGFIELD- Florence Ethel Wessel, 93, of New Springfield, passed away Monday evening at Essex of Salem II of infirmities of age. Florence was born on May 5, 1920 in Jewett, OH, the daughter of Albert Leroy and Myrtle Marie (Busby) Dennis, and relocated to the area in 1940. A 1938 graduate of Jewett High School, she married Joseph...
Melvin Hazen Rose
Jun 30, 2013
COLUMBIANA - Melvin Hazen Rose, 90, of Bridgeport, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Whispering Pines Village, Columbiana, OH. He was born on September 17, 1922 in Wyatt, WV, a son to the late Sterling and Gladys Rose. Melvin (Mel) is survived by his one daughter, Donna Jo and husband...
Catherine 'Kit' Schlag
Jun 23, 2013
COLUMBIANA- Catherine "Kit" Schlag, 86, of 937 E. Park Ave. in Columbiana, passed away Sunday evening at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center, where she had resided since January. Catherine was born on May 8, 1927 in Beaver, Pa., the daughter of G. Harry and Grace (Kibler) Ward, and relocated to the area as a child with her family. A 1945...
Michael Alan Covert
Jun 15, 2013
Columbiana - Michael Alan Covert, 30, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep late Friday evening at his home. He was born on September 30, 1982 in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Brenda (Ferguson) Covert. Michael was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a condition that he dealt with his entire life. He never let it slow him down,...
Dr. Irene M. Houk
May 30, 2013
POLAND - Dr. Irene M. Houk, 91, of Poland, passed away early Thursday morning, May 30, at Masternick Memorial Health Center. She was born on August 1, 1921 in Columbiana, the daughter of J. Ellsworth and Ada (Rupert) Miller. Irene graduated from Columbiana High School in 1939. She attended the University of Pittsburgh and attained her Doctor of Dental...
