All Obituaries

Lisbon-Roberta Sue Ash, 72, of Vista Drive, passed away peacefully at 4:55pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon following a recent illness.  Ms. Ash was born February 15, 1949 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert Thomas and Ida Nell (Bates) Ash and had lived most of the life in the area.  A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Roberta retired from Hart Manufacturing in Leetonia.  She was also a...

Lisbon-David Lee Coe, 78, passed away unexpectedly at 12:03pm, Friday, January 14, 2022 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Coe was born November 22, 1943 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Camden and Margaret (Chadwick) Coe and had been a life resident of the area.  A member of the Worldwide Church of God, he worked at Brunk’s RV in Salem for 10 years as a RV repairman, retiring in 2004 due to health issues.  An...

Salem- Eleanor Bates, 85, of Meadowwood Drive, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 6:10pm, Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Bates was born April 17, 1936 in Camden, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Endicott) Bevan. A member of the Beaver Street Church of Christ, Eleanor loved her family, planning holiday meals and birthday parties, and going to cook outs.  She also loved going to Bingo and doing...

Lisbon-Joseph J. Novak, 77, of Adams Rd., passed away peacefully at 11:40am, Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.    Mr. Novak was born June 17, 1944 in West Point, Ohio, a son of the late John and Lucretia (Hawkins) Novak and had lived most of his life in the Lisbon area.    A 1962 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Joe worked as a machinist and welder at NRM and finished a supervisor.  He...

Lisbon- Kay V. Bettis, 84, of North Jefferson Street, passed away peacefully at 4:50am, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center following a recent illness.   Mrs. Bettis was born October 23, 1937 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Elsie (Frye) Williams.   Following high school and business college Kay began working as a secretary at the Bettis, Yeagley and Coe Law Firm. She later worked at the Columbiana County...

Lisbon-Annabelle Barnhouse, 73, of Vista Drive, passed away at 6:20pm, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Ms. Barnhouse was born August 10, 1948 in Big Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Edward Sargent and the late Rosa (Maynard) Cross.   A homemaker, Annabelle was an avid reader, enjoyed playing bingo in her later years, and loved animals.  During her life, she owned many dogs and cats, had a few barnyard animals, and at one...

Lisbon- Nancy Jane Hough, 83, of South Lincoln Ave., passed away unexpectedly at 8am, Monday, January 3, 2022 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center.   Nancy was born January 24, 1938 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Tullis) Hough and had lived all of her life in Lisbon.   A 1956 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Nancy began working as a secretary at the former Carl Co. in Lisbon and then worked as an aide and caregiver at...

Salem- Robert L. “Bob” Cox, 83, of Bentley Drive, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 3:52am, Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   Mr. Cox was born July 20, 1938 in Lisbon, a son of the late Harry Cox and the late Lucille (Estelle) Cox Morris and had lived all of his life in Lisbon until moving to Salem in 2018.   A 1957 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Bob began working at Islay’s where he...

Lisbon- Bonnie Lynn Warrington, 59, of West Washington Street, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 9:35am, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a recent illness.   Bonnie was born March 21, 1962 in Hubbard, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Panning and Ethel (Boyd Panning Orr; and had moved to Lisbon from Youngstown after retiring as a counselor with Meridian Services in 2019.   Mrs. Warrington was a...

Lisbon- Bernice Monter, 95, of North Beaver Street, passed away quietly in her sleep Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home.   Mrs. Monter was born October 29, 1926 in Follansbee, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Alden and Florence Edna (Lantz) Blosser, and had moved to Lisbon in 1948 after graduating and receiving her bachelor’s degree from West Liberty State College.   In Lisbon, she became the Business Education Teacher at David Anderson High School, where she...

Lisbon- John L. Cusick, 73, of State Route 154, passed away unexpectedly at 5:32pm, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.   John was born January 20, 1948 in Lisbon, a son of the late Paul Henry and Wilma Tresa (Seevers) Cusick.   A graduate of Crestview High School, John was an owner/operator truck driver.   He was also a Mason and member of New Lisbon Lodge #65; former member of the Lisbon Lions Club; 30 year board member and caretaker of the West Beaver U.P. Church...

Lisbon- Ralph Eugene Poynter, 80, of State Route 164, passed away peacefully at 5:56am, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.   Mr. Poynter was born October 22, 1941 in Lisbon, a son of the late Clay Abraham Poynter and the late Pearl (Reardon) Justice, and had lived in the area all of his life.   A 1958 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Eugene worked as a dragline operator with the Operating Engineers Union Local 18,...

Brush Creek Township-Ruth E. Brown, 90, of County Highway 55, passed away peacefully at 1:08pm, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her home with her children by her side.   Mrs. Brown was born August 28, 1931 in Monroeville, Ohio; a daughter of the late Delmar and Olive (Rose) Detchon.   A life resident of the area, Ruth was a homemaker and devoted wife and mother.  She was a former member of the Monroeville Assembly of God Church, enjoyed tending to her flowers, making...

Huntsville, AL-Jessie E. Mattix, 85, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 6:10pm, Friday, December 10, 2021 at Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens in Huntsville.   Mrs. Mattix was born July 11, 1936 in Elkton, Ohio, a daughter of Clyde and Barbara (Keiser) Donnalley, and had lived in Lisbon most of her life.   Jessie was a homemaker and formerly attended the Lisbon Assembly of God Church.  She was also greatly involved in Girl Scouts; made prize winning pies which she...

Lisbon-Kenneth E. Bettis, 94, of North Jefferson Street, passed away at 10:35am, Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mr. Bettis was born August 27, 1927 in Salineville, Ohio, a son of the late John W. and Lucille (Allmon) Bettis.   A lifelong area resident, Kenny began working as a cook in the Penn Central Railroad for 25 years and retired as an instrument tester for Ohio Edison.  In his retirement, he enjoyed his daily visits and lunch...

Rogers-Terry M. Burkey II, 54, of Depot Street, passed away at 8:28am, Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home following a brief illness.   Terry was born April 2, 1967, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Linda (Postlewait) McDonald and the late Terry M. Burkey.   A 1985 graduate of Hedgesville High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Informative Securities from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.   Mr. Burkey also proudly served his country in...

Lisbon-Kenneth C. “Kenny” Miller, 72, of Applegate Rd., passed away peacefully at 9:45am, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.   Ken was born December 10, 1948 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late Patrick and Alberta (McClure) Miller and had lived most of his life in the Lisbon area.   Kenny owned and operated Lisbon Pallet and was a member of the Lisbon Eagles.   A Christian by faith, he attended the Bethel United Presbyterian Church. ...

Leetonia-Ralph Richard Schwartz, 82, of Roberts Rd., passed away at 4pm, Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home.   Mr. Schwartz was born February 11, 1939 in Canton, the son of the late Ralph and Grace (Rubel) Schwartz.   A 1957 graduate of East Canton High School, Ralph continued his education at Mount Union College, where he earned his BS in Elementary Education, and then received his Master’s degree in Education from Ball State University.  Ralph had more than 17...

Hanoverton-Margaret R. Morrow, 93, of Plymouth Street, passed away quietly at 6:56am, Monday, November 29, 2021 at her home following a lengthy illness.   Mrs. Morrow was born April 24, 1928 in Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Thompson and Gertrude (White) Thompson Snyder.   Margaret was a clerk at the Hanoverton Post office for over 30 years, retiring in 1989.   She was a faithful and active member of the Hanoverton Christian Church, where she served as...

Lisbon- Mary Hawkins, 90, passed away at 1:52pm, Saturday, November 27, 2021 in the emergency room at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mrs. Hawkins was born October 28, 1931 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bernadette (Martin) Wickey.   She was a member of the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and enjoyed helping in the kitchen and dining room, and along with her friend Margaret McCamon, made the communion bread at the church for over...

Salem - Neal Edward Crowl, 76, of Winona Rd., passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.     Neal was born December 11, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Neal Edward and Althea L. (Barnes) Crowl and lived in the area all of his life. During that time he touched so many lives that it is impossible to write them all. There was never a kind word left unsaid, a hand unshaken, and those we would call strangers were never strangers to him. He loved and cared for everyone...

Lisbon-Sam Ronshak, 94, passed away at 7:12am, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Community Hospice’s Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio following a long and courageous battle with cancer.   Mr. Ronshak was born October 7, 1927 in West Point, Ohio, a son of the late Anton and Agnes (Debence) Ronshak, and had lived his entire life in the area.   A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Sam worked as a tool man at Mac Hemp Steel in Midland, Pa., and retired from...

Lisbon- Danny Schafer won his spiritual battle and defeated the enemy through victory with Christ, which led to earning his crown in Heaven on Saturday 11/20/21 at 10:57 pm at Salem Community Hospital. Many angels working at the hospital helped his wife, daughters, family and friends visit him throughout his stay. The family feels so blessed, fortunate and grateful that they were given the opportunity to be there with him during his darkest, most difficult days. We will be forever grateful...

Elkton- Miriam L. Smith, 96, of Elkton, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 peacefully at her home.   Miriam was born in Reading, PA on May 9, 1925 to the union of Daniel Schnader and Harriet (Reinhart) Schnader.   Miriam graduated from Lisbon David Anderson High School in 1942.  She was united in marriage to Benjamin F. Smith on August 22, 1946.  They were married 57 years and together they raised five children.   Miriam was a member of the Rogers...

Lisbon- Dennis J. Bianco, 70, of Vista Drive, passed away unexpectedly at 2:12pm, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mr. Bianco was born January 30, 1951 in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Bianco and Mary Jeanette (Ianiro) Emmert.   Dennis had worked as a general laborer at GM Lordstown.  He also enjoyed travelling in his younger years.   In addition to his mother of Lisbon, Dennis is survived by his sister, Noreene (William)...

Salem- Ron L. Possage, 73, of Gromley Rd., formerly of West Point, passed away at 7:20am, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Salem North Healthcare Center.   Mr. Possage was born April 15, 1948 in East Liverpool, Ohio a son of the late Francis H. and Twila M. (Carlisle) Possage.   Ron served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and had worked as a truck driver with S.P. Meyers and then General Electric.   He was an avid NASCAR and Dallas Cowboys fan, and enjoyed driving off road...

Salineville-Darrell A. Baumgarner, 79, of McCormick Rd., passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning.   Mr. Baumgarner was born October 9, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Delmar Baumgarner and the late Gay (Hatcher) Keener.   Darrell was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam era while stationed in Alaska.  He worked as a truck driver with various firms over the years, until he retired.  One of his favorite pastimes was sitting and talking with...

Donald Guy Armstrong, 84, of Houston, TX, passed away on November 8, 2021. He was born January 24, 1937 Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a son to William Walter and Marian (Wright) Armstrong. He resided in Houston since 1972, with several intervals for international assignments. Donald attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, receiving his Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1959 and his Master of Business Administration in 1960. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from...

Malvern-Robert A. “Bob” McCamon, 73, passed away peacefully at 8:25pm, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.   Mr. McCamon was born July 7, 1948 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Robert W. and E. Jean (Martin) McCamon.    A 1966 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Bob continued his education at Youngstown State University and earned his associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Kent State...

Columbiana-Robert J. “Bob” Hohider, 95, of Whispering Pines, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 6:08pm, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.   Mr. Hohider was born January 2, 1926 in Lisbon, a son of the late Charles F. and Anna “Annie” (Wolfli) Hohider.   Bob attended Lisbon David Anderson High School and worked as a machine operator for 38 years at Crane Deming in Salem, retiring in 1982.   He was a member of...

Salem- Margery May Call, 93, passed away at 10:42am, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center.   Mrs. Call was born May 29, 1928 in West Point, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy L. (Kelch) Floding.   Margery worked in funeral service as a preneed counselor at the Cromartie-Miller and Lee Funeral Home in Dunn, North Carolina.   She was a long time member of the Beaver Street Church of Christ.   Her husband,...

Lisbon-Ronald H. “Ron” Grimes, 78, passed away peacefully at 8:38PM, Monday, November 1, 2021 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.   Mr. Grimes was born October 9, 1943 in Lisbon, a son of the late Howard “Rube” and Mary (Bittner) Grimes, and had lived all of his life in the area.   A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Ron works as a machinist at Union Metals in Canton and at NRM in Columbiana.  He also was a school bus...

Newbury, OH – Claudia J. Laughlin, 90, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 9:50pm, Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Ohman Family Living at Holly Hill.   Mrs. Laughlin was born June 20, 1931 in Irondale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Cecil and Dorothy (Brock) Barker. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray V. Laughlin, whom she married on February 7, 1953; and by her sister, Garnet Ehlenbach; brother, Cecil Wayne Barker; and granddaughter, Bethany Laughlin.   A 1948...

Hanoverton-Vouda Margarette Lacey, 86, passed away at 7:40pm, Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Andover Village Nursing and Rehabilitation following a recent illness.   Mrs. Lacey was born January 13, 1935 in Jenkins, Kentucky; and was the oldest of 12 children to the late Thurman and Dollie Dimples (Robbins) Jenkins.   A member of the Lisbon Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she had worked as a waitress and cook and also as a caregiver.  She also enjoyed gardening,...

Gavers- Mabel O. Weston, 93, passed away at 10:25am, Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Mrs. Weston was born April 19, 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the oldest of nine children to the late Kenneth and Alma Marie (Dailey) Booth.   A graduate of East Liverpool High School, Mabel owned and operated Weston’s Corner Cupboard, an antique store in Salineville for many years, until it closed due to a fire.  She then continued with her...

Lisbon- Gary L. Blystone, 79, passed away peacefully at 7:20am, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Hospice House of Poland following a recent illness.   Mr. Blystone was born August 25, 1942 in North Irwin, PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Catherine (Walthour) Blystone.   Gary worked as an electrician at Hunt Valve in Salem, retiring in 2005.  He attended the Lisbon Assembly of God Church, loved owning and driving his classic cars and enjoyed going to car cruises with his...

Lisbon-Howard E. Jones, 77, of Freeman Rd., passed away peacefully at 12:55am, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Mr. Jones was born August 28, 1944 in McKees Rocks, PA, a son of the late George Casper Jones and the late Savannah (Mixter) Jones, and had moved to the Lisbon area in 1970, coming from Coraopolis, PA.   Following high school, Howard worked as a mill rite for J&L Steel until they closed.  He then worked at various jobs,...

Lisbon- Timothy L. “Tim” Stouffer, 70, of State Route 172, passed away peacefully at 8:10pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a recent illness.   Tim was born November 28, 1950 in Salem, the son of the late Richard and Helen L. (Greasel) Stouffer and had lived in the area all of his life.   A 1969 graduate of United Local High School, Tim was a fruit and vegetable farmer and owned...

Lisbon- Mary I. Burkhart, 74, passed away peacefully at 8:15pm, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following a lengthy illness.   Mrs. Burkhart was born January 30,, 1947 in Moundsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Franklin Doyle Moore and the late Violet Genevieve (Lemons) Moore.   Mary and her husband had moved to Lisbon several years ago, coming from Minerva.   She was a STNA for 28 years and had retired from Alliance City...

Lisbon – Bonnie M. Smith, 77, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning at her home. Bonnie was born June 27, 1944 in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Frederick A. and Jane L. “Jenny” (Pastore) Blackhurst and had lived in the area all of her life. A 1962 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, she worked a few years in housekeeping at the former Salem City Hospital.  Along with her husband, she owned and operated Buckeye Beverage in Lisbon for nearly 40...

Boardman-Scott Bowman, 58, passed away peacefully at 6:57pm, Sunday, September 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with his loving family by his side.   Scott was born December 30, 1962 in Salem and was the son of Lou and Jean (Ward) Wardingley and the late Keith A. Bowman, Sr.   Mr. Bowman was a long distance flatbed truck driver for Hillyard Farms of Burlington, Iowa, where he hauled Case tractors across the country.   Scott also proudly served our great country...

Lisbon-Ronald G. “Butch” Mills, Jr., 50, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 5, 2021 at his home.   Butch was born April 22, 1971 in Salem, a son of the late Ronald G. and Loretta (French) Mills, and had lived all of his life in the area.   A 1989 graduate of Beaver Local high School and the Columbiana County Career Center, where he studied Autobody Repair, Butch worked as a driver for Ferrellgas Partners.   He is survived by his sister, Paula (Bob)...

Lisbon-Coleton L. Long, 15, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.   Coleton was born January 19, 2006 in East Liverpool; the son of Bradley A. Long of Lisbon and Heather (Price) Long of West Point.   A sophomore at Lisbon David Anderson High School, Coleton was a member of the Varsity Football team.  He had played little league baseball and played football for the Little Devils.  He loved to go fishing,...

Lisbon-Linda M. Long, 69, passed away peacefully at 6:18am, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Summa Healthcare Akron Hospital following a six month illness.   Mrs. Long was born September 24, 1951 in Kittanning, PA; a daughter of the late Jack R. and Madelon Mae (Lytle) Bowser.   A 1969 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, she was a bus driver for Southern Local School District for 18 years and also drove for CARTS and for Head Start.   She was a Christian by faith,...

Lisbon- Jeri Lynn Wartenberg, 74, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully at 7:50am, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Opportunity Homes following a recent illness.   Jeri was born July 30, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, a daughter of the late Norman and Marilyn (Thompson) Wartenberg.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ellen Wartenberg and by her aunt, Betty Jean Getty.   She was a kind soul who will be fondly remembered for her love of horses.  She will be dearly...

Lisbon-Jene Marie Thorne, 79, passed away peacefully at 11:26pm, Saturday, August 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   Mrs. Thorne was born June 24, 1942 in Beaver Falls, Pa, a daughter of the late Charles J. and Irene (Porter) Stelter.   After graduating valedictorian from high school, Jene received her bachelor degree and graduated summa cum laude from Geneva College.  She then went on to Mount Union...

Lisbon-John Richard Glenn Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at 7:05pm, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.   John was born September 2, 1932 in Stratton, Ohio, the son of the late James “Jim” and Elizabeth (Dillon) Glenn, and had lived almost his entire life in the Lisbon area.   Mr. Glenn was a 1950 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, where he excelled at football and...

Lisbon-Geraldine L. Stanley, 93, of South Lincoln Ave., passed away peacefully at 11:25am, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Hospice House following a recent illness.   Mrs. Stanley was born February 16, 1928 in North Lima, Ohio, a daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Wolfgang) Lipp.   Geri was a homemaker and member of the Lisbon First Christian Church.  She was also a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Iva Chapter, where she was Grand Electa in...

Lisbon- Donna Marie Madison 69, of Lisbon went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2021 at 3:12 am following a lengthy illness.   Donna was born at East Liverpool City Hospital on November 15, 1951; and was the daughter of the late Roy Smith Jr. and Rosemary (Higgins) Smith.   Donna was licensed beautician for many years working in a few beauty shops in the area.  Donna also worked at the Lisbon Schools and Lisbon Sparkle Market.   Donna was a Christian by faith and...

Columbiana-Dwayne “Danny” Butream, 75, formerly of State Route 172, Lisbon, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Whispering Pine Village.   Mr. Butream was born May 20, 1946 in Lisbon, a son of the late James and Thelma (Knotman) Butream, and had lived all of his life in the area.   Danny worked as a driver for over 30 years for D.W. Dickey and Sons, retiring in 2008.   Mr. Butream also proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army,...