Obituaries

Feb 24, 2025

SALEM – Jennette Louise Van Pelt, 78, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at Salem North Health Center, where she had been a resident.

Jennette was born on February 6, 1947, in Salem, a daughter of Mark L. and Ruth O. (Downie) Van Pelt.  A 1966 Greenford High School graduate, she was self-employed, doing domestic work...

Feb 23, 2025

COLUMBIANA – Wayne C. Wilson, 87, of Columbiana, passed away Sunday evening, February 23, 2025, at Communicare Health Center in Salem.

Mr. Wilson was born on June 29, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of Benjamin Franklin and Eleanor (May) Wilson. He graduated from David Anderson High School in Lisbon in 1955. Wayne was a proud military veteran,...

Feb 11, 2025

Paul Kunder, 75, of Poland, OH died early Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025 at Hospice House surrounded by his family.  Mr. Kunder, the son of Jack S. and Dorothy M. (Hasness) Kunder, was born on September 18, 1949 in Salem.

A 1968 North Lima High School graduate, Paul worked at Nickles Bakery, retiring as manager after 40...

Feb 8, 2025

COLUMBIANA – Joanna "Mama Jo" (Costanzo) Seybert, 89, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born to Anthony Wilbur and Carmel Elizabeth (Mancuso) Costanzo of New Waterford, Joanna lived in Columbiana for over 64 years and was briefly a resident at Whispering Pines Village. She served as a...

Feb 6, 2025

PETERSBURG – Vivian Koch, 101, passed away at Adventura at Assumption in North Lima Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Vivian was born on November 13, 1923, in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of Frank and Jessie (Maneely) Wietelmann. She married C. Raymond Koch on June 6, 1942, and celebrated 73 years of marriage before his passing in January 2015....

Jan 30, 2025

David E. Causer, 75

NORTH LIMA – David E. Causer, 75, of North Lima, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2025 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.

David was born on May 11, 1949, in Mesa, AZ, a son of the late Francis and Naomi (Gummo) Causer. A Struthers High School graduate, he went...

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,...