Obituaries

Feb 18, 2024

Lisbon –           Diane Sue Bye, 60, died at 10:48 AM Sunday, February 18, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Born August 13, 1963 in Salem, she was a daughter of the late Wayne E. and M. Maxine (Jones) Urschler.

A life-long area resident, Diane worked at the Columbiana County Department of Jobs & Family...

Feb 1, 2024

Lisbon –           Teresa Lynn Hoskinson, 67, died peacefully Thursday, February 1, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman surrounded by her family.

Born December 18, 1956 in East Liverpool, she was the daughter of Donna L. (Murray) Mann and the late Russell M. Creel.

Teresa worked as a corrections officer at the Columbiana County Sheriff’s...

Jan 27, 2024

Lisbon –           R. Ralph Groff, 86, died early Saturday morning, January 27, 2024 at Blossom Nursing Home.

Born September 16, 1937 in Lisbon, he was a son of the late Clarence and Thelma (Ketchum) Groff.

A life-long resident, he worked in mining for many years and retired from the Center Township Road Department.

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Jan 13, 2024

Salineville –      Ida M. Jarvis, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Ida was born on April 29, 1940 in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Dallas and Mary (Butcher) Rosier.

In the late 1960’s Ida enjoyed her time spent tending bar in the Oak Room at the Timberlanes....

Jan 4, 2024

Lisbon –           Sandra Jo Carter, 71, died Thursday January 4, 2024 at Calcutta Healthcare Center following a lengthy illness.

Born December 16, 1952 in Salem, OH, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Della A. (Coalmer) Frankford.

She worked as a waitress for many years.

Left to cherish her memory...

Jan 3, 2024

Lisbon –           Betty Jean Harding, 88, died late Tuesday, January 3, 2024 in the emergency department at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Born January 15, 1935 in Lisbon, she was a daughter of the late Rollin L. and Opal S. (McMillan) Brinker.

Betty had worked at the Columbiana County Veterans Service office for more than 30...

Jan 3, 2024

Salem– Sandra Kay Thomas departed Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born June 21, 1950 in Richmond, IN, she was a daughter of the late William and Lois Benton.

Sandi graduated from Richmond Senior High School and has several certificates from Mahoning County Career Center. She was employed at Homestead...

Dec 19, 2023

Lisbon-  Clifford L. Cochran, 67, died Tuesday, December 19th, surrounded by his wife and children.

Born December 4th, 1956 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of Clifford E and Eileen R. (Lawson) Cochran.

Cliff was a skilled Tool & Die Maker his entire career, recently retiring from Ventra Plastics after nearly 20 years...

Dec 14, 2023

Lisbon –           Maxine L. (Chuck) Ridgley, 69, went to Heaven reunited with her husband Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 12:23 PM.

Born November 14, 1954 in Salem, she was a daughter of the late Edward L. and June R. (Shields) Chuck.

A 1973 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, she had worked...

Dec 14, 2023

Salem –​​Renee Marie Joy, 58, died following a courageous battle with breast cancer Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones.

​Born April 6, 1965 in Battle Creek, MI, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Shirley Trueax.

​Renee worked as the general manager at Speedway in Salem....

Nov 26, 2023

Lisbon –           Norman Lee Schreffler, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday at his home surrounded by family following A lengthy illness.

Born September 23, 1949 in Sommerset, PA, he was a son of the late Lewis W. and Normaa M. (Brant) Schreffler.

Norm worked as a grinder at Eljers for more than 26 years where he...

Nov 2, 2023

Leetonia –        Richard L. Jeffers, Sr., 77, died Thursday. November 2, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman following a short battle with cancer.

Born December 5, 1945 in Glenwood, WV, he was a son of the late Hershel and Frances Mae (Holly) Jeffers.

He worked at GM for 41 years, retiring in 2007.

Oct 19, 2023

Teresa Ellen (Vandevender) Jordan passed away on Thursday October 19th 2023 at the age of 64 at The Hospice House in Youngstown, OH following her third battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. She was born on September 23, 1959 in Elyria, OH, the daughter of Donald and Stacia Vandevender. She...

Oct 15, 2023

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Born February 27, in Ripley, OH, he was a a son of Holly (Fite) Leonard and Jeffrey Donald.

In addition to his parents, Nathan leaves to cherish his memory step-parents Bob Leonard and Clara Donald; his daughter, Natalie Donald; his grandparents Brenda White and Barry Fite, brothers Reid Leonard, and Diego Donald,...

Oct 2, 2023

Lisbon –           B. Dexter Dennis,78, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Born July 27, 1945 in Dover, OH, he was a son of the late John C. and Florence (Ensley) Dennis.

Dex was a self-employed carpenter.

He was an animal lover, and simply a kind and generous man...

Sep 21, 2023

Lisbon –           Jacqueline R. “Jackie” MacAleese,87, passed away peacefully Thursday morning September 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center.

Born December 28, 1935 in Detroit. MI, she was a daughter of the late Plinio B. and Bertha (Lugaila) Truzzi.

Jackie had worked as a secretary at Lincoln School and Weinstock Insurance Agency, and she helped...

Sep 15, 2023

Lisbon –           Ruth Ann Wells, 77, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, September 15, 2023.

Born July 5, 1946 I Delhi, LA, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Sally Mae (Hicks) Boyette.

A homemaker, Ruth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed cooking, loved...

Aug 24, 2023

Anna Davis of Frisco City, AL died August 24, 2023. Anna is preceded in death by her husband Richard Davis.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Linnie Foreman of Youngstown, OH and four children: Richard Davis. Vickie Criss, Holly Black, and Kelly Davis. Anna has many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Anna was buried alongside her...

Aug 24, 2023

Lisbon –           Vincent Paul Iler,18, died in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Hospital Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Born February 15, 2005 in Youngstown as Vincent Paul DiMaggio, III, he was the son of Elaine Merry and Vincent P. DiMaggio.

He recently graduated from the Shale Academy and was working at Dollar General in Rogers....

Aug 18, 2023

New Castle – Rev. Milton B. Butler, 81, previously of Lisbon, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, August 18, 2023, at Edison Manor while surrounded by his loved ones.

Born January 13, 1942, in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Milton B. and Mary Annette (Lowery) Butler.

Rev. Butler attended Transylvania University and...