All Obituaries

Salem-Gerald “Jerry” Garrett, Jr., 56, of South Union Street, passed away at 8:06am, Monday, June 22, 2020 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center following an apparent heart attack.   Jerry was born July 9, 1963 in Salem, the son of the late Gerald “Bud” and Joyce (Kotsch) Garrett, Sr. and had lived all of his life in the area.   He was a 1982 graduate of Beaver Local High School, where he participated in ROTC; loved motorcycles, cooking,...

Glenmoor- David W. Cernansky, 51, of Walker Rd., passed away suddenly at 7:22am, Sunday, June 21, 2020 in the emergency room at East Liverpool City Hospital following an apparent heart attack.   David was born May 7, 1969 in Coshocton, Ohio, a son of Mike and Bridget (Dougherty) Cernansky and had lived in the area all of his life.   A graduate of Toronto High School, David attended Kent State University and was a hairdresser at Headlines in East Liverpool.   He enjoyed...

Salem- Mable Primm, 95, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 1:24pm, Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living following a lengthy illness.   Mrs. Primm was born September 8, 1924 in Girard, Alabama, a daughter of the late Sanford and Adell (Hall) Temples, and had moved to Lisbon in 1962 from Youngstown.   Mable graduated from Troy High School in Troy, Alabama and completed nursing school at St. Margaret School of Nursing in Montgomery, Alabama.  She worked as an LPN...

Lancaster, OH-Joan M. Ruby, 89, formerly of Guilford Lake, passed away at 11:48am, Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Crestview Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Lancaster, Ohio.   Mrs. Ruby was born March 31, 1931 in Lisbon and was a daughter of the late Lee O. and Mary E. (Cox) Ikirt.   Joan owned and operated the “Trading Post” at Guilford Lake with her late husband, Bill for 41 years, retiring in 1990.  She was also a member of the Lisbon First Christian...

Lisbon-Norma June Combs, 85, of State Route 30, passed away peacefully at 8:44pm, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home following a short illness.   Mrs. Combs was born February 7, 1935 in Lisbon, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Reynolds) Williams.   A 1954 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Norma was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.   She was a member of the Lisbon Trinity Friends Church, loved to crochet, quilt and sew, and was a...

Lisbon- Ralph Dean Flugan, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home at the age of 76.   Mr. Flugan was born December 7, 1943 in Lisbon, a son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Reese) Flugan.   Ralph was a graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, where he played football. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany.  Prior to his retirement, Ralph worked as an enameler at Eljer’s in Salem for many years.   He was...

Lisbon-Glenn David Buckley, 52, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.   He was born July 26, 1967 in Salem, a son of the late John Glenn Buckley and Ruth Ann (Edwards) Buckley.   A 1985 graduate of Southern Local High School and the Ohio Valley Technical Institute, Glenn worked in the IT Industry at Pomeroy IT Solutions.   He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and rarely missed watching or listening to a...

East Rochester-William L. “Bill” Andre, 82, of Speidel Rd., passed away at 2:15am, Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home.   Mr. Andre was born August 27, 1937 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Ernest L. and Leona (Baker) Andre, and had lived all of his life in the area.   Bill worked as a machinist at Hunt Valve in Salem, retiring in 2001.  He also attended the Lisbon Trinity Friends Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.   He is survived by his wife, Louise...

Lisbon- John Glenn Buckley, 85, of State Route 518, passed away at 6:15am, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mr. Buckley was born July 22, 1934 in Lisbon and was the son of the late Raymond and Fern (Martin) Buckley.   John worked as a diesel mechanic for Cummins Diesel in Hubbard for over 40 years until he retired.  He also enjoyed farming, which he did his entire life.  John also loved to hunt and fish, spend time with his friends, played...

Lisbon- Sondra J. Wilson, 84, of Lisbon Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on April 24, 2020 with her loving daughter, Bonny by her side, while they listened to one of Sondra’s favorite hymns, “In the Garden”, as arranged and played by her son, Glenn on the saxophone. Sondra was born August 8, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Gerald “Jerry” and Gladys (Rank) Sivey. While attending South High School, she worked at...

Columbiana-Dreama St. Clair, 88, passed away peacefully at 1:50am, Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center.   Mrs. St. Clair was born April 13, 1932 in Athens, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James H. and Dorothy (Holdren) Alvis.   Dreama had worked as an inspector with Bell and Howell in Chicago for several years.  She will be fondly remembered for playing the harmonica and yodeling.   Her husband, Harry Willis St. Clair, whom she...

Columbiana-Lucy Juneau, 77, passed away at 6:03am, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center following a recent illness.   Mrs. Juneau was born July 12, 1942 in Empire, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Biro, Sr. and the late Margaret (Toth) Beadnell.   Lucy lived most of her life in Louisiana, and had worked a cook at a casino in Marksville, Louisiana.  She will be fondly remembered for her love of animals.   She is survived by her...

    Lisbon-Jesse “Pepper” Chidester Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at 10:59pm, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness.   Mr. Chidester was born April 22, 1943 in Elkton, Ohio, a son of the late Jesse and Helen (Nannah) Chidester, and was a life resident of Lisbon.   A 1961 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Pepper worked at Peoples Lumber in Salem for over 30 years, then at Tri-W Lumber in Leetonia,...

Lisbon-Rita L. Snyder, 94, passed away peacefully at 7:45am, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Continuing Health Care of Lisbon.   Mrs. Snyder was born November 10, 1925 in Lisbon, the daughter of the late Thomas and Sara (Caton) Smith, and had lived her entire life in Lisbon.   A 1943 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Rita was a homemaker and faithful member of the Lisbon First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and was a member of United Methodist...

Winona- Tyler Douglas Dunn, 26, passed away unexpectedly late Saturday night at his home.   Tyler was born February 25, 1994 in Youngstown, the son of Douglas P. Dunn and Rachel (Martin) Dunn.   A 2012 graduate of United Local High School, Tyler worked as a transfer technician with United Rentals.  He was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed riding side by sides.   He is survived and will be dearly missed by his father and stepmother, Doug and Jabneel Dunn...

North Lima-Charles E. Hawkins, 98, passed away Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020 at the Assumption Village in North Lima.   Mr. Hawkins was born June 28, 1921 in New Waterford, Ohio; a son of the late Ori and Edna (Richardson) Hawkins.   Charles proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during WWII in the Asiatic/Pacific Theatre from 1942 to 1945.  He was honorably discharged from the 162nd Infantry Regiment.   Upon his arrival home, Charles married...

Lisbon- Eleanor Jean Bates, 90, of Freeman Rd., passed away at 11:36pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Mrs. Bates was born March 27, 1929 in Center Township, a daughter of the late Clifford and Hazel Alma (Stapleton) Shaw.   A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Eleanor worked at the Columbiana County Court House for 32 years.  She had also worked at the Columbiana County Farm Bureau and at the former...

Lisbon-David Lawrence Hall, 82, of Desellem Rd., passed away peacefully at 7am, Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House following a lengthy illness.   Mr. Hall was born February 18, 1938 in New Brighton, Pa., a son of the late Clarence Earl and Dorothy Mae (Javens) Hall.    David was an over the road truck driver for more than 60 years, driving many oversized and specialty loads across the country.   He was also a U.S. Airforce veteran,...

Columbiana- Elizabeth Rose “Betty” Reynolds, 82, of Columbiana, passed away at 10:22pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at her home.   Mrs. Reynolds was born August 25, 1937, in Salem, Ohio; a daughter of the late Charles “Chuck” and Rose (Pastore) Lederle.   Betty was a 1955 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School and a 1958 graduate of the Aultman Hospital School of Nursing in Canton.  She was employed as a registered nurse and a wound, ostomy, and...

Lisbon-David J. Leemaster, 62, of Rose Drive, passed away peacefully at 8:22pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness.   David was born March 18, 1957 in East Liverpool, a son of the late Joseph J. and Dorothy (Hager) Leemaster.   He worked as a semi and heavy equipment diesel mechanic for many area companies.  David was also Pentecostal by faith.   He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Williams) Leemaster, whom he...

Guilford Lake- Clara A. Fees, 90 of Spillway Rd., passed away quietly at 2am, Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Salem North Healthcare Center.   Mrs. Fees recently celebrated her 90th birthday, as she was born February 13, 1930 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Hambor) Juhasz.   Clara was a Catholic by faith and had attended St. George Catholic Church.  A homemaker, she also worked as a baker at Lake Erie College at one time.   Her husband, John A....

Lisbon- William Edward "Bill" Stanley, 90, of South Lincoln Ave., quietly passed away at 7:05pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.   Mr. Stanley recently celebrated his 90th birthday, as he was born January 4, 1930 in Alliance, Ohio, a son of the late Lyman John Stanley and the late Mable Irene May (Varner) Potts.   A 1948 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Bill retired as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post office after 35...

West Point-Judith A. “Judy” Anderson, 81, of High Street, passed away at 12:48pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Salem West Healthcare Center following a recent illness.   Mrs. Anderson was born August 20, 1938 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold C. and Neva Hazel (Garrard) Exline.   Judy worked as a bartender at the Lisbon Eagles and Lisbon VFW for many years and also as a laundry attendant at the Laundry Barn.   She was a member of the West...

Leetonia-Gary P. Holloway, 79, of Miller Rd., passed away peacefully at 1:34pm, Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Mr. Holloway was born January 27, 1941 in East Palestine, Ohio, the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Cramer) Holloway, and had lived most of his life in the area.   Gary worked as a union lineman for the City of Columbiana for over 30 years and was a foreman for the last 4 years, retiring in 2005.   He was a proud...

Lisbon- Virginia F. “Ginny” Pickens, 72, of Steubenville Pike Rd., passed away peacefully at 4:37am, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Winsor House at Omni Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.   Mrs. Pickens was born September 30, 1947 in Salem, a daughter of the late Edward S. and Virginia (Shields) Pettigrew, and had lived all of her life in the Lisbon area.   A 1966 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School and the Hanna Mullins...

Lisbon- Daniel D. Eddinger, 76, of State Route 518, passed away at 5:11pm, Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mr. Eddinger was born August 8, 1943 in Franklin, PA, a son of the late Chester and Altha (Pickering) Eddinger, and had lived in the Lisbon area for the past 50 years.   Daniel had worked as an assembler at GM Lordstown for 25 years and then drove truck for North American Van Lines, retiring in 2017.   He was a member of Perry Lodge...

Lisbon-Joanne E. Martin, 87, formerly of Spruce Street, passed away peacefully at 3:45am, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Allay Senior Care.   Mrs. Martin was born January 9, 1933 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late John and Mable (Walton) Felesky.   A homemaker, she was a lifelong member of the Lisbon First Christian Church, where she was a member of CWF and had sung in the choir.  She also enjoyed reading, solving word puzzles, and going shopping.   Her husband,...

Poland, OH- Lois Jean Glonek, 92, formerly of Churchill Rd. passed away at 1:09am Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House.   Jean was born September 28, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Hepp) Flinn.   A Catholic by faith, Jean was a bus aide for the Robert Bycroft School, retiring in 1996.   Mrs. Glonek is survived by her children, Kathleen (Bob) Johnson of Lisbon, Michael (Cindy) Glonek of Andover, and...

Lisbon- Brian Keith Seevers, 53, of Center Street, passed away unexpectedly at 12:36pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center.   Brian was born February 1, 1966 in Salem, a son of the late Charles “Ted” Seevers and Carol E. (Poynter) Seevers Kniseley, and had lived in the area all of his life.   A 1984 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Brian had attended Evangel University and was currently working for the Community...

Lisbon-Carl L. Andric, 93, of Adams Rd., passed away peacefully at 7:50pm, Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home.   Mr. Andric was born December 17, 1926 in Elkton, Ohio, and was a son of the late Larwin “Pete” and Pearl Anna (Westover) Andric.   Carl worked as a machinist for 44 years with the E.W. Bliss Company, retiring in 1989.   He was a Jehovah’s Witness and member of the Lisbon Eagles Aerie 2216 and the Lisbon VFW Post 4111.   His wife,...

Lisbon-Kimberly Susanne Conrad, 61, of Lisbon passed away Saturday morning at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by her family.   Kimberly was born August 20, 1958 in Salem and was the daughter of Clarence and Agnes (Huff) Frantz.   A 1976 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Kimberly was a proud devoted member of the Lisbon Trinity Friends Church.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, knitting and doing...

Lisbon- David “Skip” Kotsch, 55, of Elkton-West Point Rd., passed away at 1:35am, Friday, December 27, 2019 at Salem North Healthcare Center.   Skip was born December 24, 1964 in Salem, the son of Marilyn (Williams) Kotsch and the late Ronald Kotsch, and had lived in the area all of his life.   After attending Beaver Local High School, he worked in the strip mines all of his life, lastly with Westmoreland Coal Company.   Skip loved riding motorcycles and side...

Reynoldsburg, OH-David L. Edgerton, 98, of Wesley Ridge, formerly of Lisbon, Ohio, passed away at 10:23pm Christmas Day at Wesley Ridge Bishop Place.   Mr. Edgerton was born December 29, 1920, in North Jackson, Ohio, the son of the late Wilford D. and Mabel C. (Davis) Edgerton, and would have celebrated his 99th birthday the past Sunday.   David was a 1938 graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon and a 1943 graduate of Kent State University, where he earned a degree in...

Youngstown- William A. “Billy” Moore, Jr, 50, of Youngstown, passed away at 4:18am, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital.   Billy was born August 26, 1969 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of William Moore and Viola Sue (Buchanan) Pritchard.   A 1989 graduate of Southern Local High School, he worked for several years on barges on the Ohio River for Campbell’s Transportation.   He is survived by his father, William (Paula)...

Youngstown-Joseph Kaschak, Jr., 80, died on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019.  He died nine months after his mother, Anne, who was 102 years old.  Complications of surgery and age resulted in his death.   Joey, as he was affectionately called, graduated from Ursuline High School.  He was employed for many years at the former Youngstown Ward Bakery and also at United Engineering for a short time.  He loved his work, but made the decision to care for his mother after...

Lisbon- Shirley L. Brewer, 82, of Desellem Rd., passed away unexpectedly at 12:56pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her home.   Mrs. Brewer was born June 11, 1937 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Johnson) Kearns, and had lived all of her life in the area.   She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Shirley enjoyed quilting and she loved to play Bingo.   Her husband, Richard F. Brewer, Sr., whom she married July 20,...

Salem- Pearl Reed, 90, passed away unexpectedly at 8:44am, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Mrs. Reed was born December 18, 1928 in Wayland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Willie and Lula (Manns) Howard.   Pearl worked in the potteries and for Ballonoff Manufacturing and the HK Porter Company.   A Baptist by faith, she was a member of the Lisbon VFW ladies auxiliary; enjoyed tending to her gardens and her flowers; and she...

Salem- Kevin L. Smith, 60, passed away at 5:26pm, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mr. Smith was born September 18, 1959 in Salem, a son of the late Harold and Eris (Rouse) Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Harold Smith.   A graduate of Leetonia High School and Kent State University, Kevin worked as the circulation director for the Nashua Telegraph Newspaper in Nashua, New Hampshire.   Kevin enjoyed...

Lisbon- Amy Lynn Almy, 45, passed away at 9:55pm, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness.   Mrs. Almy was born June 11, 1974 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late John W. and Ellen (Six) Possage, Sr., and had lived all of her life in the Lisbon area.   A 1993 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Amy worked as a cook for many years at the Steel Trolley Diner.   She attended the West Point Church of the Nazarene; was a member of...

Calcutta-Suzanne L. Bowser, 79, passed away at 4:15am, Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Calcutta Health Care Center.   Ms. Bowser was born April 14, 1940 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Alice (Jones) Lininger.   She was a homemaker and former member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene.   She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Rockhold of Wellsburg, West Virginia; sons, Jack Bowser of Calcutta, Tim Bowser of Salem, and Shawn Bowser of Lisbon; 9...

Lisbon-Iona Gloria Libert, 81, passed away peacefully at 11:15am, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.   Mrs. Libert was born September 5, 1938 in Tallmadge, Ohio, a daughter of the late Dwight Eldon and Mary Elizabeth (Stahl) Weyand and was one of thirteen children.   She was a hardworking person, and had worked at Church Budget and Budget Press, the Neon and Idle Hour Restaurants, and had owned and operated her used furniture store and flea...

Lisbon- Janet Jean Wallace, 80, of Church Hill Rd., passed away in her sleep early Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home.   Mrs. Wallace was born February 5, 1939 in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Oliver Johnson and the late Helen (Lang) Johnson Pike, and had lived in the area all of her life.   She was a homemaker and had worked at the Laundry Barn in Lisbon at one time.  Mrs. Wallace had also attended the Lisbon and Roger’s Assembly of God Churches and...

West Point- Phyllis Frantz, 92, of State Route 45, passed away suddenly at 5:51pm, Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Mercy Medical St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.   Mrs. Frantz was born September 9, 1927 in West Point, a daughter of the late Claude G. and Rosa Etta (Apple) Chamberlain, and had lived in the area all of her life.   A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, she was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Phyllis was a member of the West...

Lisbon- Martha R. “Marty” Shaffer, 83, of Steubenville Pike Rd., passed away peacefully at 5:07am, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness.   Mrs. Shaffer was born June 23, 1936 in Salem, a daughter of the late Olin Brown and the late Mary (DeRhodes) Cox, and had lived most of her life in Columbiana County.   Marty was a homemaker and had worked at Eells-Leggett Fashion Floors and as a bartender at the McCook...

Denver, CO-Patricia Lee “Patti” Pike, 82, passed away at her home on November 18, 2019.   Patti was born May 3, 1937 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late John H. and Mable C. Pike.   A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, the Ohio State University and the University of Northern Colorado, Greenly, CO.  She was a middle school Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher for 32 years, teaching in Columbus, Ohio, Houston, Texas, and Littleton,...

Lisbon- Stephaney Jo Mix, 45, of Opportunity Homes, passed away at 12:30pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center.   Miss Mix was born April 24, 1974 in Salem, a daughter of the late Richard T. Mix Sr. and Ardella (Davis) Mix.   She was a graduate of Robert Bycroft School and had been employed by the Columbiana County Sheltered Workshop.  Stephaney had also attended the Lisbon Trinity Friends Church.   She is survived by her brother, Richard...

Lisbon-Jerry L. Aukerman, 78, of Lisbon, passed away at 12:45am, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital following a recent illness.   Mr. Aukerman was born June 17, 1941 in Mt. Eaton, Ohio, a son of the late Russell and Gladys (Hoffman) Aukerman, and had lived in the Lisbon area since 1976, coming from New Philadelphia.   A graduate of Waynedale High School, Jerry was the store manager of the former Hillyer’s Fine Foods grocery store and then...

Lisbon- Ronnetta “Netta” Seroka, 65, of Freeman Rd., passed away quietly at 3:15pm, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House with her sister by her side.   Mrs. Seroka was born January 30, 1954 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Ronald Duane and Patricia Ann (Gannon) Strait, and had lived in the Lisbon area most of her life.   A graduate of United High School, she had worked as an aide at the former Pleasantview Nursing Home and...

Salem-Pastor Herbert E. DeLong, 78, of Stewart Drive, passed away at 9:37pm, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness.   Pastor DeLong was born January 15, 1941 in McGuffey, Ohio; a son of the late Emmitt and Floellen DeLong, and had lived in the Lisbon area since 1976, moving to Salem in 2008.   He was a member and former pastor of the Lisbon Assembly of God Church, where he pastored for just over 30 years, retiring in...

Lisbon-Edwin E. “Ed” Shaw, 66, of Allen Drive, passed away at 10:08am, Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home.   Ed was born September 17, 1953 in Salem, a son of the late Edwin R. and Glenna Jean (Peffer) Shaw.  He grew up in the Rogers area and had moved to Lisbon in 1982.   Mr. Shaw worked at Lakewood Chemical for 30 years and then ExoChemical for 10 years, retiring in 2017.   Ed liked to fish, work in the yard and tinker around the house.  He was...