Obituaries

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,...

Jul 18, 2023

Lester Dean Seidner, 88, of Salem, Ohio, passed away at his home July 18th, with his wife Janice (Rupert) of 67 years, caring for him during his extended battle with cancer.

Lester is survived by his wife Janice and sons Bruce and Dale. Bruce's family consists of wife Nancy, Blairsville, GA, their daughter Kieri (husband Lucas &...

Jul 14, 2023

Mildred Arlene (Nichols) Allan

SALEM – Mildred 'Millie' Arlene Allan, 96, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mildred was born on January 14, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Stanley and Bessie (Cox) Nichols. A 1944 Graduate of Scienceville High School, she married the love of her life, Robert Alexander...

Jul 10, 2023

Wilma Hill, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, July 10, 2023. Wilma was born on August 2, 1933 to Robert and Emma (Schuetz) Sheely from New Springfield.

Wilma worked for Sheely's Furniture for 45 years retiring in 2006. She loved working on her sister's farm picking strawberries and blueberries. She also loved working in her yard and planting...

Jun 27, 2023

Barbara Ellen Feicht was reunited with the love of her life William Feicht on June 27, 2023, at the age of 91.

She was born March 30, 1932, to Raymond (Dusty) and Ruth Bricker Rhodes.  She was a 1950 graduate of Greenford High School.  She waitressed at the Coffee Cup in Salem, was employed at Mullins in...

Jun 24, 2023

NORTH LIMA – Lisa N. Olesh, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Lisa was born on July 27, 1961, in Ravenna, Ohio, a daughter of the late Valetta and Joseph G. Olesh, Sr. A Streetsboro High School graduate, she worked for 43 years at Little Tikes,...

Jun 23, 2023

SALINEVILLE– James David Schmidt, 40, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home.

James was born on February 25, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of Cindy Strischock Vogan and David Schmidt.  A South Range high school graduate, he was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians play.

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Jun 19, 2023

COLUMBIANA – Barbara Jane Crook, 92, of Columbiana, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Barbara was born in Cleveland on March 25, 1931, a daughter of Allen and Nellie (Merrell) Hess.  A 1949 graduate of Fairfield High School, she married George W. Crook on January 11, 1952.  Barbara was a...

Jun 6, 2023

John Mark Davis, 72, of Canfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

John was born in Youngstown, a son of Paul and Margaret (Brandyberry) Davis.  A graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, he served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Orleck DD886.  He spent his working years...