All Obituaries

Lisbon-Clara Jean “Jeannie” Richards, passed away at 2:15 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. Jeannie was born September 25, 1961 in Indiana County, PA.  She will be sadly missed by her guardian of 30 years, Pam Elkins, and her numerous friends and staff at Sunrise Homes and Threshold Residential where she had resided.   She will also be missed by her friends and staff at EDI-Central and CLW where she worked. A...

Lisbon-Lloyd L. Richards, 44, passed away peacefully at 8:10pm, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Continuing Health Care of Lisbon. Lloyd was born July 14, 1979 in Fremont, California, a son of Peggy (Donnalley) Smolira and Walt and Diane Richards. A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Lloyd began a career as a card dealer beginning at Mountaineer and then throughout the country, including New Orleans, and at a casino in Fort Myers, Florida. A gifted athlete in high school,...

Lisbon- Ronald W. Baker, 82, passed away at 6:56pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Mercy Health’s St. Joseph Warren Hospital following a recent decline in his health. Ron was born October 11, 1940 in Lisbon, a son of the late Ross Baker and Dolores M. (Williams) Baker. He was a 1958 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, and proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corp.  Ron joined the Marines along with 10 members of his graduating class.  He...

Leetonia- Gloria Jean Arter, 95, passed away unexpectedly at 2:52pm, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Salem Regional Medical Center from complications of a recent stroke.   Ms. Arter was born April 15, 1928 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Evan F. and Thelma (Carlisle) Loch and was a life resident of the area.   A 1946 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Gloria began working as an operator with Ohio Bell for many years.  She retired from the Lisbon Police...

Columbiana- Alta Urlene Davis, 97, passed away peacefully at 8:26pm, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Parkside Healthcare Center with her family at her side. Mrs. Davis was born January 29, 1926 in Elkton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ira J. and Alta Nettie (Chamberlain) Neville and had lived in this area all of her life. Following graduation from Lisbon David Anderson High School, Urlene worked as a clerk at the former Ben Franklin in Lisbon. On June, 23 1946, she married James Davis, Jr....

Salem- Marlene Faye Peppel, 85, passed away peacefully at 1:02pm, Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness. Mrs. Peppel was born May 15, 1938 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Andrew and Alta (Bilsky) Bosel and was a life resident of the area. A loving wife, mother and homemaker, Marlene was a faithful member of the Lisbon First Christian Church.  She also enjoyed going shopping, reading a good book, and watching old western...

Salem- Kenneth A. “Ken” Richey, 79, passed away quietly at 5:04am, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Community Hospice’s Truman House following a year-long battle with cancer. A life-long area resident, Ken was born June 19, 1944 in Lisbon, a son of the late Homer Richey and the late Camille (Crosser) Richey Kelton. He was a 1962 graduate of United High School and a graduate of the National School of Meat Cutters of Toledo, Ohio. Ken was the store manager of the Salem IGA...

Salem- Jeanie E. Sox, 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 7, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a recent illness. A lifelong area resident, Jeanie was born April 23, 1947 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Vance and Ruth (Richardson) Brinker. She graduated from Lisbon David Anderson High School in 1965.  She was a homemaker and the former secretary at the Winona United Methodist Church. Jeanie was currently attending the Church at the Center...

Kensington-Sue Ann “Susan” Darcy, 68, passed away peacefully at 11:35am, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Salem West Nursing and Rehabilitation. Susan was born October 4, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (Shriver) “Marty” Darcy Pike. Following college, she worked as a Veterinary Technician, and she loved to cook.  Susan was also a member of St. George Catholic Church. She is survived by her aunt, Kathleen “Kathe”...

Lisbon-Miles C. Ketchum, 79, passed away peacefully at 2:09pm, Tuesday, August 2, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness, with his loving family at his side. A life resident of Lisbon, Miles was born June 5, 1944 in Salem, a son of the late Miles G. and Catherine V. (Mardis) Ketchum. Following high school, he worked as a welder and assembler at NRM in Columbiana for 29 years until their closing. Miles was a member of New Lisbon Lodge #65 F&AM; was an avid...

New Waterford- Robert E. “Bob” Quetot, 56, passed away quietly at 4:40am, Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born April 16, 1967 in Salem, a son of Flora Sandra “Sandy” (Cusick) Quetot of New Waterford and the late Felix James “Jim” Quetot and had lived his entire life in the area.  A 1985 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Bob worked for 17 years as an upholsterer for...

Lisbon- Matthew Lee Dale, 53, passed away peacefully at 4:58pm, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown following a lengthy illness. Matt was born June 23, 1970 in Akron, and was raised by his parents, Bill and Karen Stock. Upon graduation, Matt attended college on an athletic scholarship until injury ended his dream of becoming a teacher. His love of all sports led him to become a coach, where he inspired many kids and loved watching his own children grow to...

Salem- Danyell Clark, 42, passed away at 5:20am, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Hospice House following a recent illness. Danyell was born March 1, 1981 in Salem, a daughter of the late Daniel and Helen E. (Chidester) Clark. A graduate of Salem High School, Danyell had worked at the Robert Bycroft Sheltered Workshop and for Two Sisters in Salem. She enjoyed listening to music, watching old movies and telling stories. Danyell is survived by her sisters, Cyndee Hoover and Lisa Adams, both of...

Wellsville- Eleanor J. “Judy” Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully at 1:40pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Continuing Health Care of Lisbon. Judy was born May 23, 1936 in Sparta, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Baxter) Willyard. A graduate of Hannibal High School, she worked as a housekeeper for many years.  Judy was a member of the Campground Community Church, was an avid reader, enjoyed travelling, camping and family gatherings, especially the holidays. Judy...

Lisbon-Lloyd Mervin Sharp, 94, of State Route 518, passed away peacefully at 11:04pm, Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home.   Mr. Sharp was born February 22, 1929 in Gavers, Ohio, a son of the late James Harold and Osa Blanche (Eskew) Sharp, and had lived his entire life in the area.   Lloyd worked as a furnace operator at PCC in Minerva for 38 years, retiring in 1998.  He also worked part time on the Thompson Farm throughout his life.   A member of the Lisbon Church...

Lisbon-Betty L. Baum, 96, formerly of Bradenton Beach, FL, and Leetonia, passed away peacefully at 9:40am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Allay Senior Care. Betty was born August 2, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Claude and Mary (Brand) Eggleston. She worked as a schoolteacher in the East Liverpool and Leetonia School districts. A member of St. George Catholic Church, she was a life member of OEA, NEA and the Columbiana County Retired Teachers Association.  While living in...

Salem-Michele Louise Louk, 63, passed away at 12:10pm, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Hampton Woods following a courageous battle with cancer. Michele was born March 30, 1960 in Salem, a daughter of the late George A. and Gloria J. (Essany) Boone. A graduate of Crestview High School, she had worked for many years at the former Lake Front Restaurant in Columbiana and then at Bill Willie’s Cook Shak in Washingtonville and was a Christian by faith. She is survived and will be dearly missed by...

Lisbon-Beverly J. Wells, 83, passed away quietly at 7:04am, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation following a recent illness surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Wells was born April 15, 1940 in Rogers, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Harold and Evelyn Margaret (Andric) Lawrence. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed cooking, canning, and baking, but most of all loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great...

East Rochester-Dorothy E. Batzli, 97, of Murray Rd., passed away peacefully at 5:35pm, Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hospice House. Dorothy was born March 23, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of the late William B. and Mildred V. (Cox) Foster, and had lived her entire life in the area. A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife. A faithful and active member of the Hanoverton Presbyterian Church, Dorothy had a servant’s heart. She...

Guilford Lake- Robert Allen Fatherly, 87, passed away at 6:05am, Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness. Mr. Fatherly was born March 20, 1936 in Lisbon, a son of the late George and Dorothy (Fatherly) Bailey and had lived his entire life in the Lisbon area. A methodist by faith, Bob worked as a general laborer all his life. He also proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Joseph and Brenda...

Lisbon-Jane E. Peirce Ketchum, 60, passed away quietly at 11:30 pm, Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side. Jane was born May 22, 1963 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bill and Alice (Martin) Pierce and had lived in Lisbon her entire life. A 1981 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Jane accomplished many things during her life.  She was a bookkeeper and accountant for her brother Bill’s business for over 30 years, she owned and...

Lisbon- Samuel Wesley Jackson, 67, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness. Sam was born August 26, 1955 in Salem, a son of the late Thomas and Thelma (Ammon) Jackson and had lived most of his life in the East Palestine and Lisbon areas. After attending Beaver Local High School, Sam began his career as a welder, working in various local shops, including Vallourec and Unity Fab, until he retired. Sam was also a member of the Lisbon...

Lisbon- Marjorie N. Pannier, 90, passed away peacefully at 8:04 pm, Friday, June 9, 2023 at Continuing Health Care of Lisbon following a recent illness. Mrs. Pannier was born May 2, 1933 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Clifford and Hazel Alma (Stapleton) Shaw and had lived her entire life in Lisbon. A 1951 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Marge worked as the head cashier at the former A &P grocery store for 12 years, and then at Bye and Bye Hardware for many years until...

Lisbon- Betty Louise Reese Houlette, 93 of Lisbon, the matriarch of her beloved family passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4th, 2023, at the Calcutta Health Care Center .  Betty was born February 16, 1930, the daughter of Raymond and Alice (Fox) Reese, sister to Billy, Richard Reese, and "Joanie-Bird" Cope, wife of William Ross Houlette who all preceded her in death. She grew up on Washington Street and graduated from Lisbon David Anderson High School in 1949, a member of the...

Columbiana-Caroline Crawford, 85, formerly of Lisbon, went home to be with her Lord at 7:09pm, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Hospice House of complications of a recent stroke. Caroline was born January 2, 1938 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Frank Wandell and the late Gertrude Mary (Carpenter) Schmidt. She worked for 30 years in the Columbiana County Clerk of Courts office, retiring in 1998. A member of the Lisbon First Christian Church, she and her husband loved to travel; she also...

Lisbon-Thomas A. “Tom” Kidder, Sr., 76, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh with his family at his side. Tom was born December 30, 1946 in Elkton, a son of the late Rufus and Ada Kidder. A 1964 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967.  He was stationed in Germany and achieved the rank of E5 Sergeant. Tom was an avid hunter, loved NASCAR, football and archery, and was an NFAA certified...

Boardman-Thomas E. “Tom” Hart, 68, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home.   Tom was born June 1, 1954 in Salem, Ohio, a son of Edith Jean “Peppy” (Phelps) Hart and the late Frank E. Hart.   A 1972 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, he excelled at football, playing all 4 years and was recognized with numerous awards.  Tom furthered his education by becoming a diesel technician at the Mahoning County Career and Technical College...

Lisbon-Sarah Anne Critchley Barnhouse, 55, passed away unexpectedly at 1:30pm, Friday, May 26, 2023 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center after taking ill at home. Sarah was born October 2, 1967 in Sale, England, a daughter of the late Stuart Walter John and Maureen Jean (Williams) Critchley, and had moved to the United Stated in 1972 from England. She worked as a bartender and bar manager at the Leetonia American Legion for the past 16 years and was a member of the...

Sebring-William Timothy Crum, 66, passed away unexpectedly at 4:51pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home. William was born October 20, 1956 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late William and Jennie (Mills) Crum and had lived his whole life in the Sebring area. A graduate of Sebring High School, he worked as a truck driver for many years, and most recently he worked as a P.I.T. operator at Ventra of Salem. William also loved motorcycles and watching T.V. He is survived by his daughter,...

Lisbon-Rodney R. Brewer, 60, passed away peacefully at 3:31am, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness with his loving family by his side. Rod was born December 18, 1962 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Richard F. and Shirley L. (Kearns) Brewer. A graduate of Southern Local High School and the Columbiana County Joint Vocational School, Rod was a jack-of-all trades.  He worked as a machinist, was a truckdriver for various companies, and had...

New Waterford-Nancy A. Lockhart, 78, passed away peacefully at 7:15am, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Calcutta Health Care Center. Nancy was born June 20, 1944 in Salem, a daughter of the late Walter and Meta (Crawford) Butler and was a life resident of the area. She retired after 20 plus years of faithful service as a press operator at the former Warren Mold and Plastics in Salem. Nancy also enjoyed playing cards and making crafts. Her husband, James Robert Lockhart, whom she married January...

Lisbon- Kenneth “Kenny” Roberts, 76, passed away peacefully at 8:50pm, Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. Kenny was born May 1, 1947 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Richard “Fat” and Alta Mae (Mahoney) Roberts and had lived his entire life in Lisbon. A 1965 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Kenny attended trade school and served his apprenticeship to become a machinist.  He worked as a machinist at Youngstown Sheet and...

Lisbon- Gary Lee Peruchetti, Sr., 77, passed away unexpectedly at 8:28pm, Saturday, May 6, 2023 from complications of a recent surgery. Gary was born June 18, 1945 in Salem, a son of the late Frank L. Peruchetti and Marian Jane (Lambert) Lisko.  He was raised and also preceded in death by his stepfather, Julius Lisko. A life resident of Lisbon, Gary was a 1964 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School and a 1971 graduate of the Salem Trade School. He worked as a machinist at Nash...

Lisbon-Charlotte Ann Jamison, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 3:45am, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center. Charlotte was born November 29, 1943 in Salem, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude (Nace) Childs; and was a life resident of the area. A 1961 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, she worked as a seamstress and as a waitress at many local restaurants, retiring in 2016 from Italo’s in Lisbon. Charlotte was a Christian by faith...

Canton-Clyde Darvin Wherry, 68, formerly of Lisbon, passed away at 12:54am, Friday, April 28, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Clyde was born May 8, 1954 in Salem, a son of the late Sherman and Evelyn (Farmer) Wherry. A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Clyde began working as a machinist and did whatever it took to support his family. He married the love of his life, Marianne (Pike) Wherry on March 24, 1979. She preceded him in death on January...

Lisbon- Gilda Lynn Bouscher, 75, passed away quietly at 8:56pm, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. Gilda was born September 7, 1947 in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Jimmy and Doris (Llewellyn) Carter.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank Llewellyn. A 1965 graduate of Southern Local School District, she worked as a cosmetologist after studying at Raphael’s School of Beauty and cosmetology. She later worked at Robert Bycroft...

Guilford Lake- Charles R. “Chuck” Bennett, 66, passed away unexpectedly at 2:06am, Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his friend’s home following an apparent heart attack. Chuck was born November 16, 1956 in East Liverpool, a son of the late Ernest and Donna (Beaver) Bennett and had lived all of his life in the area. A graduate of East Liverpool High School, Chuck worked at Mountaineer Casino and Resort for more than 25 years.  He also enjoyed cooking and grilling out at the...

Lisbon-Mary Beth Gasaway, 71, passed away quietly at 2:50pm, Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Beth was born January 31, 1952 in Salem, a daughter of the late Iyler and Ruth (Whinnery) Hinchcliffe, and had lived all of her life in the Lisbon area. A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Mary Beth worked as a scheduler for Salem Visiting Nurses for many years.  She also worked at the Columbiana...

East Liverpool- Karen L. Sprouse, 61, of Strader Rd., passed away unexpectedly at 12:27am, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Karen was born September 1, 1961 a daughter or the late Charles and Gladys (Smith) Koerber.  A 1979 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Karen worked as a bus driver for Beaver Local for more than 19 years.  She also enjoyed going on vacations and she loved horses.   She is survived by her loving husband,...

Lisbon- Ruth (Veon) Boehm Tanner, 102, passed away at 5am, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Salem North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her daughters at her side. Mrs. Tanner was born July 27, 1920, the fifth of six children of the late H. Stanley and Marguerite (Andrews) Veon.  She had a happy childhood, growing up in the farming community near Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.  She was married the summer after graduating high school to Orren Boehm.  Orren worked in the steel...

Elkton-John L. Thoman, 82, passed away unexpectedly at 5:04pm, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in the emergency room at East Liverpool City Hospital after taking ill at home. John was born March 24, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of the late Karl H. and Anne (Gardner) Thoman. He was a truck driver for over 60 years, having worked for Murray Trucking, J&S Trucking and several other local companies.  After his retirement, he worked for a time at Vancura Lumber. A member of the Elkton United...

Lisbon- Connie Elaine Harris, 74, passed away at 2:01pm, Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness. Connie was born January 13, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edward Marshall Sr., and the late Mary Swinsinski. A Christian by faith, Connie and her late husband owned and operated a gas station in Mississippi and trained racehorses.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, cooking, pickling, and canning. In addition to...

Kensington- Effie L. “Peg” Huffine, 91, passed away peacefully at 3:20pm, Friday, April 7, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side. Peg was born January 12, 1932 in Monroe County, Indiana, the youngest of seven children to the late Arthur and Mary (Hadley) Doan. She retired from PCC in Minerva after 30 years of faithful service, was an avid reader and was content to be at home simply reading or sewing. Peg is survived by her children, Russell (Linda Mason) Shipley...

Lisbon-Lloyd E. “Jingles” Mills, 78, passed away peacefully at 6:05pm, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Calcutta Health Care Center.   Lloyd was born May 24, 1944 in Lisbon, the youngest son of the late Emil “Jingles” and Wilma (Morris) Mills, and had lived in the Lisbon area all of his life.   A 1965 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Jingles worked as a feed delivery driver for D.W. Dickey and Sons for many years and for the Lisbon Landmark...

Lisbon-Melissa Reynolds-Anderson, 47, passed away unexpectedly at 4:35pm, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Meridian Health Care in Youngstown.   Melissa was born April 27, 1975 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Rick and Linda (Reed) Anderson, and had lived all of her life in the Lisbon area.   A graduate of Beaver Local High School and Youngstown State University, Melissa was a homemaker, loving mother, and fiancée of Lonnie Sprouse for 14 years.   In addition to...

Lisbon-Orrie E. Wells, 84, passed away peacefully at 4:42pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wells was born October 10, 1938 in Lisbon, a son of the late William E. and Emma (Dotson) Wells, and had lived his whole life in the Lisbon area. Orrie worked for Buckeye Industrial Mining as a heavy equipment operator and as a welder, retiring in 2000.  He also owned and operated O&B Welding, where he did a lot of welding repairs for Wayne...

Lisbon-William Thomas “Buck” Williams, Sr. 86, passed away peacefully at 7:54pm, Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Buck was born March 14, 1937 in East Liverpool, a son of the late William and Sarah Elizabeth (Reese) Williams and had lived in the area all his life. A hard-working man, Buck had worked for 22 years as a laborer for Buckeye Industrial Mining Company of Lisbon, retiring in 1995. He was an Elder and faithful member of the Lisbon...

Windsor, CO-Grace A. Krukowski, 77, formerly of Lisbon, passed away peacefully at 1:12pm, Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Krukowski was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1945, the daughter of the late John E. Sr. and the late Ann (Cenkner) Toth. A 1963 graduate of Ambridge High School, she was a graduate of the Aliquippa Hospital School of Radiological Technology. She was a Registered Radiological Technician and maintained membership in the American Registry of...

Alliance-Joshua Andrew Mountz, 45, passed away in his mother’s loving arms, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in the emergency room at Aultman Alliance City Hospital. Josh was born August 5, 1977 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Dennis Paul Mountz and Robin Luketic Mountz Cain, and had lived in Lisbon until moving to Alliance in 1993.  He was a 1995 graduate of Alliance High School, member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Lisbon, enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia, and...

Lisbon-Mary Kathryn Everett, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully March 14, 2023 at the Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.   Mary was born August 23, 1939 in Salineville, a daughter of the late S. Raymond and Bertha (Williams) Davis.   She graduated as valedictorian of the Salinevillle High School class of 1957, attended Kent State University majoring in music and studied organ under Marshall Bailey and...