Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

COLUMBIANA – Amy Katherine Powers, 66, of Columbiana, passed away on January 28, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born on December 5, 1958, in Warren, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Virginia Swipas.

A life-long area resident, Amy was a physical trainer at The Workout Center in...

Jan 25, 2025

COLUMBIANA –James Paul Bosela, 66, passed away early Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, at his home in Columbiana.

James was born October 31, 1958, a son of the late Frank and Jeanne (Horan) Bosela. He attended Ursuline High School and graduated from Liberty High School.  He studied abroad in Russia and earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Jan 15, 2025

BOARDMAN - Thomas Raymond Troll, Jr., 81, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the Hospice House.

Born on December 3, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, Tom was the son of Thomas Raymond and Anna Marie Seidler Troll Sr. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1961 and went...

Dec 22, 2024

COLUMBIANA - Francis James (Jim) Hum, 93, of Columbiana, passed away December 22, 2024, at Hospice House in Boardman after a 2-week hospitalization.

Jim was born in Columbiana on March 10, 1931, son of Delmar William Hum and Irene Ann Bell Hum. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wilma, of nearly 73 years; his...

Dec 17, 2024

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Janet Sue Hurst, 72, of New Springfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman surrounded by her family.

Janet was born on April 26, 1952, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of Fred and Delores Rice. She was raised in Pinegrove, WV.  She worked at Beaver Medical...

Dec 9, 2024

NORTH LIMA – Michele Lynn (Swope) Johnson, of Beaver Township, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024.  She was 55 years old.

Michele attended South Range schools where she played in the band.  She continued her education at Youngstown State University graduating with a BS in Geography.  Michele then furthered her education at Akron University achieving a...

Dec 6, 2024

PETERSBURG – Charles William Willoughby, 84, of Petersburg, passed away Friday evening, December 6, 2024, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown.

Charles was born on October 22, 1940, in Steubenville, a son of Charles Theodore and Margaret Thelma (Schnippert) Willoughby. He enlisted in the US Navy following his graduation from Austintown Fitch high school.  He served two...

Nov 28, 2024

NORTH LIMA – Carol Sue Clark, 86, entered her heavenly home Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024.  Carol was born July 27, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Lyle Irvin Clark and Marian Sass Clark.

Moving to Youngstown as an infant, she grew up loving and learning the natural world, tending the gardens and respecting all wildlife...

Nov 11, 2024

COLUMBIANA - Marjorie Roberts, 97, formerly of Rogers, passed away early Monday morning, November 11, 2024, at Hampton Woods in Poland.

Marjorie was born on September 5, 1927, in Alliance, the daughter of Arthur and Delpha Bandy Swindell. She earned her nursing license through a nursing program in Cleveland during World War II and worked as an...

Oct 29, 2024

MERCER, PA – Jean Ritchie, 81, formerly of Columbiana, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024.

Jean was born, a triplet, on July 8, 1943, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Michael and Ann (Luther) Bobish.  A 1962 Farrell (PA) High School graduate, she worked as a hairdresser, a waitress and at local fast-food restaurants. ...

Oct 19, 2024

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – Helen Reese, 77, died on October 19, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Salem, Ohio on March 12, 1947, the first child of the late Merlin and Mary Bieber Reese.

She graduated in 1967 from Springfield Local High School. Helen worked at the GE Austintown Coil plant for 32 years where...

Oct 15, 2024

Columbiana, OH –Robert Wayne Gordon, 80, of Columbiana, OH, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Robert was born July 16, 1944, in Salem, a son of Marshall Wilbert and Helen Irene (Guy) Gordon. He was a member of the US Army and was discharged in 1971 after serving in Vietnam....

Oct 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Ann (Costello) Pitzo, 71, passed away early Saturday morning, October 12, 2024, with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born September 13, 1953, a daughter of Herbert Hoover and Helen Virginia (Cozad) Costello.  A 1971 Springfield Local High School graduate, she married Thomas Edward Pitzo on October 14, 1972.  Mary Ann and...

Oct 5, 2024

COLUMBIANA – Gennaro Anthony Moscato, III, 41, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, October 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown.

Gennaro was born on April 14, 1983, in Boston, MA, a son of Gennaro Anthony Moscato Jr. and Cathy Sue Cleckner Moscato. He graduated from A.C. Flora High School in Columbia, SC,...

Oct 4, 2024

COLUMBIANA – Sandra L. Pierson Sell, 66, of Columbiana, passed away at Salem Hospital on Friday, October 4, 2024, after valiantly fighting cancer for 18 years.

Sandy was born on October 11, 1957, in Albuquerque, NM, a daughter of Franklin B. and Wanda J. (Robinson) Pierson. A Champion (Warren, OH) High School graduate, she married Raymond Sell...

Oct 1, 2024

Columbiana, OH --Jon Raymond Woods, 69, of Columbiana, OH, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Jon was born September 6, 1955, in Salem, a son of Robert and Joan Woods. He was a 1973 graduate of Columbiana High School.

On October 9, 1982, Jon married Robin Segesman. In their nearly 42 years...

Sep 22, 2024

EAST PALESTINE - Edward J. Zins, 77, of East Palestine, passed away September 22, 2024.  He was born April 5, 1947, to Lillian and Richard Zins in Youngstown Ohio.

Edward is a cherished, loving, thoughtful husband of 55 years, and a beloved, active father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was a trusty travel companion, who loved history,...

Aug 29, 2024

BOARDMAN – Carol Linda Mentzer, 75, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday morning, August 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Carol was born on August 8, 1949, in Salem, a daughter of J. Vernon and Mary Rebecca (Paden) Rupert. She graduated as an LPN from Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing, and was a travelling...

Aug 24, 2024

NORTH LIMA – Thomas W. Jones, 59, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1965, in Youngstown.

He graduated from Boardman High School in 1983 and went on to train in diesel mechanics at the New Castle School of Trades. He worked briefly for Boardman Park before starting a long career...

Aug 18, 2024

POLAND – Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Ross, 81, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 18, 2024, at Hampton Woods. Betty was born on July 16, 1943, in Boston, MA, a daughter of Edward and Ada (Harris) Mollenkopf.

She retired from Ron Joy Nursing Home, where she worked as a cook. In earlier years, Betty lived in the North Lima...