Obituaries

Jan 29, 2024

COLUMBIANA – Richard L. Brintzenhofe, Sr., 84, of Columbiana, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on June 9, 1939, in Bedford, OH, a son of Homer and Ardis (Maurice)Brintzenhofe.  A North Lima high school graduate, he was a proud member of the U.S. Army from 1957...

Jan 22, 2024

COLUMBIANA – Mary Jane Vollnogle, 65, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hospice House.

Mary Jane was born on February 13, 1958, in Salisbury, MD, a daughter of the late Howard Randall Davis and Elaine Marie Carrey Davis.  A 1976 Austintown Fitch high school graduate, she was a very loving person.  MJ married Jimmie Vollnogle on...

Jan 15, 2024

SALEM – William "Chip" Hall, 56, of Salem, OH passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, following a heart attack.

Chip was a 1986 graduate of Wellsville High School.  He was a graduate of The Ohio State University, ATI Turf Management Program and held a BS Degree in History from Kent State University, Kent, OH.

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Jan 8, 2024

Columbiana – Wilma June Hum, 93, of Columbiana passed away January 8, 2024, after a two-week hospitalization, during which she enjoyed visits by her loving family.

Wilma was born June 21, 1930, with a stillborn twin sister; daughter of William Francis and Anna Pearl (Evans) Kabler.  She was the last surviving of the five siblings.  As a...

Jan 5, 2024

Columbiana – Albert E. VanPelt, 80, of Columbiana, passed away January 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Albert was born July 15, 1943, at home in Columbiana, the youngest son of Frank and Ida (Witmer) VanPelt.  He married the former Lana Risden on June 1, 1968, in Pleasantview Mennonite Church, the same church Albert was...

Jan 1, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Samuel Harshman, age 80, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Park Vista of Youngstown.  He was born on May 14, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Lucile Elizabeth (Fusselman) and Edwin Harshman.  Samuel was a beloved brother, uncle, father, and friend.

Sam was a jack of all trades and a...

Dec 3, 2023

NORTH LIMA – Sandra K. Kreidler, 82, of North Lima, passed away late Sunday evening, December 3, 2023, at Hampton Woods in Poland surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born May 17, 1941, in Cleveland, the daughter of William and Agnes (Wisniewski) Crooks.  A 1959 Graduate of Cardinal Mooney high school, she married William A. Kreidler and...

Nov 19, 2023

EAST PALESTINE –Roy William Weaver, 91, of Heck Road, East Palestine, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Hospice House.

Roy was born January 12, 1932 to Clyde and Margaret (Kleist) Weaver.  After his mother's passing, he had a wonderful stepmother, Tessie, who all preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Nov 15, 2023

SALEM – Joseph Raymond Thomas, 66, died early Wednesday morning at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Thomas was born on March 10, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of the late Raymond Joseph and Dorothy (Theodore) Thomas .

Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana handled the private arrangements.

Nov 9, 2023

CANTON - Lawrence "Larry" Randolph White entered joyfully into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ and was reunited with his beloved wife Carol on Thursday, November 9, after a brief illness. He was 88.

Larry was born on January 3, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest of ten children of Arthur Leon White and Lillian Kimble...

Nov 7, 2023

COLUMBIANA – Our very special son went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at age 61.

He was born at Salem City Hospital on October 11, 1962. He was the son of Loren and Lila Lipply of Columbiana, Ohio.

He attended Robert Bycroft School and workshop. At school he excelled in...

Oct 3, 2023

Columbiana –Rose Mary Ziegler, 76, of Columbiana, passed away Tuesday evening, October 3, 2023,at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Ziegler was born on October 9, 1946, in Salem, a daughter of Clarence Austin and Margaret Rose (Fink) Walker. A Salem High School graduate, she was a former operator at Ohio Bell Telephone as well as...

Sep 24, 2023

COLUMBIANA - Donald P. "Donnie" Meek, 72, formerly of Struthers, Ohio but called Columbiana home, passed away Sunday, September 24th, 2023.

Donnie was born May 15, 1951, to the late Joseph "R.K." Meek and Ada "Sally" Meek.

He is survived by his children Jessica Fairchild and Erica Meek, grandson Leo Fairchild, ex-spouse Stephanie Meek, sister...

Sep 24, 2023

Columbiana – John C. Beary, 96, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, 18765 PA-208, Fryburg, PA 16326.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana,...

Sep 19, 2023

NEW MIDDLETOWN – Memorial services will be held at a later date for Katherine J. Finley, 95, who passed away September 19, 2023 at New Middletown, Ohio.

Katherine was born on August 30, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Carl L. and Elizabeth (Klenner) Wollitz. A 1946 graduate of Liberty High School, she moved to Springfield Township...

Sep 6, 2023

NORTH LIMA – Robert E. 'Sonny' Schneider, 84, of New Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Willow Woods in North Lima.

Mr. Schneider was born on October 26, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of John and Mildred (Fink) Schneider. A Boardman High School graduate, he earned his bachelor's degree in business from Youngstown State University...

Aug 30, 2023

COLUMBIANA - Merle E. Bowen, 82, of Columbiana, passed away on August 30, 2023 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center.

Merle was born on June 27, 1941 in Salem, OH, a son of E. Marie (Townsend) and Melvin E. Bowen.  He was a graduate of North Lima High School in 1959 and went on to pursue a sheet...

Aug 4, 2023

COLUMBIANA  – Shirley A. Fitzpatrick, 94, of Columbiana, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Hospice House.

Shirley was born on May 18, 1929, a daughter of Grace Akenhead Snyder Carson and John Snyder. She lived in East Palestine until moving her senior year of high school, graduating from New Lexington (OH) High School.  She later attained...

Aug 1, 2023

COLUMBIANA  – Mary Lou Miller, 90, of Columbiana, passed away Tuesday afternoon.

Mary Lou was born on June 17, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of Walter and Mildred (Lewis) McCaughtry.  A 1952 graduate of Columbiana High School, she married Willis 'Willy' E. Miller on March 14, 1953.  She worked at Islay's in Columbiana while in high school,...

Jul 21, 2023

Harriet "Betty Jo" Rupert, 91, of New Springfield, passed away July 21, 2023 at Hospice House in North Lima.

Betty Jo was born July 19, 1932 in Apollo, PA, the daughter of Glenn A. and Olive P. (Whitlinger) Bortz.  She was a 1950 graduate of Apollo (PA) High School.  She married Donald J. Rupert on November 27,...