Obituaries

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...

Jun 3, 2023

Jeanette Kay Little, 76, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Jean was born in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Julius and Gladys Kiddon.  She attended Struthers High School where she graduated in 1964 and went on to Youngstown State University for Secretarial Studies.  She worked in the tax department at the Republic...

May 28, 2023

NORTH LIMA –William 'Bill' Cunningham, 62, of North Lima, passed away Sunday morning, May 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman following a lengthy illness.

Bill was born on August 29, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Richard Mateer and Doris Ann (Nonnamaker) Cunningham. He was a volunteer firefighter for 14 years with the Petersburg...

May 23, 2023

SALEM – Craig E. Wince, 85, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 23, 2023 at Salem North Healthcare Center following an extended illness.

Craig was born November 29, 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio, a son of Paul and Virginia (Craig) Wince.  A North Lima high school graduate, he married the former Helen Horst on October 11,...

May 20, 2023

CANFIELD -   John P. Beardsley Sr., 89, of Canfield, passed away late Saturday evening, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

John was born on July 27, 1933 in Salem, a son of Almus and Mary (Grim) Beardsley.  A Greenford High School graduate, he was drafted and enlisted in the Army in 1956.  He was active until...

May 14, 2023

NEW MIDDLETOWN – Lydia Metts, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home in New Middletown.

She was born on September 24, 1934 in Leetonia, the daughter of Cledis Virgil and Ruth (Miner) Patterson.  She worked for 23 years at Northside Hospital in Youngstown as a hospital clerk.

Lydia was always...

May 11, 2023

NORTH LIMA – Thaddeus 'Ted' Lyda, Jr., 71, of North Lima, passed away May 11, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

Ted was born on September 20, 1951 in Youngstown to the late Theodore and Mary (Billock) Lyda.  He was a graduate of Springfield Local, class of 1969, and married his high school sweetheart and love of...

May 4, 2023

NEW WATERFORD – Russell H. Schaefer, Jr., 77, of New Waterford, passed away Thursday May 4, 2023.

Russell was born on October 7, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Russell and Helen (Kernyat) Schaefer, Sr. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and boating with his family.  He liked working and spending time outside making his home beautiful.  He...

Apr 13, 2023

Dale R. Sheely Sr., 93, of North Lima, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2023. He was born to parents Robert and Emma Sheely, of New Springfield, Ohio.

Dale grew up on their farm and graduated from East Palestine High School. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He joined the...

Apr 13, 2023

John Ray 'Jack' Hoey, 87, of Columbiana, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born: August 24th, 1935, the son of John Lee and Violet (née Lance) Hoey.

Jack lived in Lisbon, Ohio until his junior year of high school when he and his family moved to Columbiana.  He graduated from...

Apr 3, 2023

SALEM –Jessi Nicole Airwyke, 29, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 3, 2023, at her home in Salem.

Jessi was born on July 16, 1993, in Salem, a daughter of William David and Shannon Lynn Kelley Cunning.  She most recently worked at Dunkin' Donuts.

She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, her children Noah and...

Mar 29, 2023

Mary Lininger, age 89, went peacefully into the presence of God on the morning of March 29, 2023 after 43 years with her sweetheart, Joseph Lininger.  She was born to James and Julia Bruce, in Toledo, Ohio, on November 2, 1933.  Mary was later adopted by her grandmother, Catherine Vandenberg and uncle, Bert Vandenberg.  Mary attended Immaculate Conception Grade...

Mar 25, 2023

NORTH LIMA – Mary Ann Root, 80, passed away early Saturday afternoon, March 25, 2023, at Willow Woods Health Care Center.

Mary Ann was born on September 26, 1942, in New Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of Russel L. and Anna May (Mitzel) Root. She leaves to cherish her precious memory many nieces and nephews.

Mary...