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Elmer E Martin

Elmer E Martin

Jun 14, 2012

Elmer E. Martin, 95, of Columbiana, formerly of North Lima, passed away on Thursday, June 14, at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana. Elmer was born on June 15, 1916 in North Lima, the son of Elmer E. and Effie (Flohr) Martin and was a lifelong area resident. He retired from General Fireproofing in 1971, but his true calling...

Lester E. Bolyard

Lester E. Bolyard

Jun 5, 2012

Lester E. "The Outlaw" Bolyard, 55, of North Lima, passed away Tuesday morning at Essex of Salem. Lester was born on December 10, 1956 in Youngstown, the son of Lester Sr. and Martha Jean (Brenneman) Bolyard, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1976 graduate of Columbiana High School, he worked with his father in his firewood business and...

Erma Smith

Erma Smith

May 30, 2012

Erma Smith, 98, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Hospice of the Valley. She was born June 23, 1913 and lived in this area all her life. Erma was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harold, three sisters, Hazel, Gladys, and Rose; three brothers, Allen, Clyde and Russell Weaver, and one grandson. Mrs. Smith is survived...

Jane White

Jane White

May 29, 2012

The end of an era: Jane Fitzpatrick White passed on from this lifetime on May 29th, surrounded by loving family. Jane was born in 1918 in East Palestine, Ohio to Goldia(Watson) and Ray Fitzpatrick. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Martha and MaryAnn: and her husband Allan who died in 1998. She is survived by her...

Arlis E Mellor

Arlis E Mellor

May 28, 2012

Arlis Eleanor Mellor, 86, of Columbiana, OH died at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 28th, at the home of her son, John Mellor, with whom she resided. She was born September 6, 1925 in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Basil Wesley and Nellie (Corteway) Pennock. She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1943 and in 1948 graduated...

Evelyn M. Ziegler

Evelyn M. Ziegler

May 21, 2012

Evelyn M. Ziegler, 90, formerly of Beeson Mill Road, Leetonia, Ohio, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012 at her daughters home in Youngstown. Evelyn was born April 3, 1922, the daughter of Harry E. and Sarah (Campbell) Miller Mrs. Ziegler graduated in 1940 from Columbiana High School. She worked at Spatholt's "Ceramic Room," a ceramic...

Muriel Jones

Muriel Jones

May 17, 2012

Muriel Jones, age 89, went home to be with the Lord May 17 at Sterling House of Salem where she had resided since November of 2009. She joins her soul mate and husband of more than 65 years, Hilton, who passed away in 2008. She was born in Poland Township to the parents of Ralph and Anna Stewart. She...

Allan G Chamberlin

Allan G Chamberlin

May 12, 2012

Allan G. Chamberlin, 92, of 652 Meadow Place Columbiana, passed away at 7:32 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his home. Mr. Chamberlin, the son of Orley and Bertha (Cope) Chamberlin, was born on July 25, 1919 in New Waterford, OH. Allan was a graduate of New Waterford H.S. 1937, he enjoyed barbershop singing and was a member of...

Bessie Gaskill

Bessie Gaskill

May 1, 2012

Bessie B. Gaskill, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center May 1, 2012. She was born April 22, 1911, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Mathias and Ann Shier Drexler. Bessie married John W. Gaskill on October 12, 1932. John passed away August 10, 1994. She spent her life as a homemaker, and was...

John Stapleton

John Stapleton

Apr 30, 2012

John W. Stapleton, 82, of New Middletown, died Monday, April 30, at his home. John was born in Huntingdon, Pa. on August 3, 1929, a son of Wilbur and Grace (Clark) Stapleton. In 1947 He entered the U.S. Navy, where he fought in the Korean War. He was discharged in 1954, and moved to Youngstown, Ohio in 1955. In...

Findley Jay Stutler Sr

Findley Jay Stutler Sr

Apr 22, 2012

Findley Jay Stutler Sr, 84 passed away Early Sunday morning April 22, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Stutler, the son of Arthur and Stella Stutler, was born on October 08, 1927 in Barbour County, W.V. Findley was a member of the American Legion Post and was a veteran of WW II. After his family received the news that...

Sharyn R. Gutierrez

Sharyn R. Gutierrez

Apr 15, 2012

Sharyn R. Gutierrez, 64, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 15 following a courageous battle with cancer. Sharyn was born October 2, 1947 in Warren, a daughter of Rayen "Pete" and Mildred (Evans) Seifert. She was a dedicated mother and worked in the home health care industry. Sharyn enjoyed crocheting, crafts, movies and card games. She especially enjoyed spending...

Robert Lowden

Robert Lowden

Apr 13, 2012

Robert Lowden, 84, of Boardman, passed away Thursday, April 12 at Northside Medical Center in Youngtown. There will be no services or calling hours.

Donald G Wagner

Donald G Wagner

Apr 7, 2012

Donald G. Wagner (June 12, 1931-April 7, 2012) A service will be held in Donald's honor at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, 11500 Market St., North Lima, Ohio. There will be a viewing the night before (Tuesday, April 10) for all family and friends from 7-9 p.m. and one hour before the...

Irene A. Brookhart

Irene A. Brookhart

Mar 27, 2012

Irene A. Brookhart, 82, of Columbiana, passed away in her home following a brief illness at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Mrs. Brookhart, the daughter of L.P. "Dusty" and Bernie (Kessen) Bomholt, was born on January 30, 1930 in Cassella, OH. After attending schools in Celina, Ohio, she graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin in...

Shannon L. Mcewan

Shannon L. Mcewan

Mar 27, 2012

Shannon Leigh McEwan, 14, passed away Tuesday, March 27, at her home in North Lima. Shannon was born Oct. 27, 1997, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rodney and Laurie (Borsh) McEwan, and younger sister to Laura Elizabeth McEwan. She was in eighth grade at South Range Middle School. Among those who will cherish her precious memory, Shannon is survived...

Michael Soltis

Michael Soltis

Mar 17, 2012

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana with Rev. Thomas Ziegler officiating, for Michael J. Soltis, 84, who passed away Saturday, March 17, at Caprice Health Center. Michael was born on Oct. 7, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of Michael A. and Barbara (Marcinko) Soltis,...

Margery C. Bethard

Margery C. Bethard

Mar 16, 2012

Margery C. Bethard, 92, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday, March 16 at the Sterling House in Salem. Margery was born on Nov. 7, 1919, in Seamans, Oh, the daughter of Orville and Lula(Campton) Anderson, and moved to Columbiana from Lancaster, Oh, in 1950. She was a graduate of Seamans High School. She had been employed by National Rubber Machinery...

Ronald "Keith" Davison

Ronald "Keith" Davison

Mar 13, 2012

Ronald "Keith" Davison, 80, New Springfield, passed away following an extended illness at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at his home. Mr. Davison, the son of Frank and Virginia (Mays) Davison, was born on September 1, 1931 in Rockville, PA. Keith was a graduate of Mt. Jackson H.S. in 1949 from which he went to Slippery Rock State...

Mary E. Porrazzo

Mary E. Porrazzo

Mar 12, 2012

Mary E. Porrazzo, 63, of Columbiana, passed away Monday, March 12 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on July 22, 1948 in Salem, a daughter of Ralph and Vista "Becky" (Jewell) Flory, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1968 graduate of Columbiana High School, Mary was an adult education teacher and administrator...

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