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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...

Jane L. Eckert

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David S. Kilgore

David S. Kilgore

May 27, 2013

COLUMBIANA - Dr. David S. Kilgore, 74, of Columbiana, passed away Monday evening at Hospice House in Poland. He was born on July 29, 1938 in Chin Lee, AZ, the son of David and Rose (Spring) Kilgore. Dr. Kilgore graduated from Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Licensed in general dentistry, he was self-employed as a dentist and oral...

Lenore B. Hoffman

Lenore B. Hoffman

May 9, 2013

COLUMBIANA - Lenore B. Hoffman, 94, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday afternoon at Parkside Health Care Center. She was born on August 3, 1919 in East Palestine, the daughter of Frank and Laura (Cover) Uselton, and was a longtime resident of Columbiana. A graduate of Columbiana High School, Lenore married Joe A. Hoffman on September 21, 1940. Together they...

Donald A. Manning

Donald A. Manning

May 7, 2013

CANFIELD - Donald Manning, 72, of Canfield, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center. He was born on April 25, 1941 Salem, the son of Edward and Laura (Boring) Manning, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1959 graduate of Salem High School, Don received a certificate of mechanical drafting from the Salem School of Technology and...

Louise Tharp

Louise Tharp

May 5, 2013

COLUMBIANA - Louise Tharp, 84, of Columbiana, passed away Sunday morning at Vibra Hospital. She was born on June 12, 1928 in Butler, PA, the daughter of Martin and Ruth (Wendell) Murphy, and graduated from Richhill High School in Richhill, PA. A homemaker, Louise was a devoted member of First Christian Church of Columbiana for over 50 years. Louise...

Robert V. Wenderoth

Robert V. Wenderoth

May 1, 2013

COLUMBIANA - Private services were held Friday, May 3, for Robert V. Wenderoth, 95, of Columbiana, who passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday morning at Salem Community Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1917 in Columbiana, the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Roller) Wenderoth. Robert worked as Assistant Plant Engineer at Eljer Company in Salem for five...

Doris Eileen Bokesch

Doris Eileen Bokesch

Apr 30, 2013

POLAND - Doris E. Bokesch, 51, of Poland, passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. She was born on October 11, 1961 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Lucille (Pennington) Sheldon. Doris graduated from South Range High School in 1979. She was employed as a benefits claims adjuster at Trustmark Insurance Company for...

Teresa E. Robinson

Teresa E. Robinson

Apr 27, 2013

Canfield - Teresa E. Robinson, 48, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 27, 2013. She was the soul mate and beloved wife of 28 years to E. D'Wayne and an amazing mother to her treasured 17 year old son, Jared A. Teresa, preceded in death by her father Franklin D. Hampton, was the...

Arthur M. Detrow

Arthur M. Detrow

Apr 26, 2013

Leetonia - Arthur M. Detrow, 91, formerly of Woodville Road in Leetonia, passed away Friday evening at Parkside Health Care Center. He was born on December 22, 1921 near Leetonia, the son of Harvey and Vertie Metzler Detrow. A graduate of Fairfield School, Arthur attended Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas for a year before returning to the area. He...

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