Obituaries

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...

Mar 15, 2023

POLAND – Janet Irene Metzgar, 87, of Columbiana, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023 at Hospice House.

Janet was born on May 16, 1935, in Salem, a daughter of Harold and Nellie (Sneddon) Leipper.  A 1953 Greenford High School graduate, she was a library assistant for 15 years at the Columbiana Library.  Janet was of...

Mar 13, 2023

CANFIELD  – Carolyn Marie Wind, 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home Monday, March 13, 2023.

Carolyn was born on December 19, 1941, in Nodaway, MO, a daughter of Louis Philip and Esther Mabel (Spire) Gaukel. She will be greatly missed by her son Eugene (Marcia) Carr of Canfield, with whom she made her home; daughter Diana...

Mar 9, 2023

BOARDMAN - On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Jack Lowell Bieber passed away suddenly at the age of 67.

Jack was born on May 14, 1955 and lived his entire life in Boardman, Ohio.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Deloris Fiscus Bieber, and his sister Sally (Dave Gross) Bieber.  Jack shared a home with Teresa...

Mar 1, 2023

POLAND – Kathleen Mae Schneider, 79, of New Springfield, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland.

Mrs. Schneider was born on November 29, 1943 in New Springfield, OH, a daughter of Wilbur Andrew and Anna Mae (Reents) Heaver. A Springfield High School graduate, she married Robert E. Schneider in 1964.  They...

Mar 1, 2023

COLUMBIANA – Richard Ray Blosser, 68, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023.

Rick was born on June 28, 1954, in Salem, OH, a son of Albert and Carol Blosser. He married Mary Kay Ulrich on November 9, 1974 in Metamora, IL.

He was an upholsterer by trade and before his retirement he was...

Feb 21, 2023

POLAND – Diane Louise Graft, 61, of Columbiana, passed away Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023 at Hospice House in Poland surrounded by her family.

Diane was born on April 19, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of Russell and Betty Lou (Staub) Kozicky.  She graduated from ITT business school in Cleveland with a concentration in finance.  Diane worked...

Feb 14, 2023

POLAND– Lois June Casity, 86, passed away at Assumption Village in North Lima early Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023.

June was born on June 18, 1936, in New Springfield, a daughter of William Harry and Helen (Gorrell) McMurray.  A New Springfield high school graduate, June married Leon Casity on June 16, 1956. She worked as a cashier...

Jan 30, 2023

LEETONIA – James E. Hunt, 95, of Leetonia passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 27, 1927, in Akron, the son of Robert Adelbert and Verda Lee (Haynes) Hunt.

A proud graduate of Ohio University, James went on to start his own insurance company where...