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Mason Thomas Best LEETONIA — Paige and Thomas Best III are announcing the birth of their son Mason Thomas Best on May 10 at St. Elizabeth in Boardman. Maternal grandparents are Steve Mountz, Crystal Mountz and stepmother Angie Mountz. Paternal grandparents are Tom Best Jr., Sandra Vest and stepmother Melinda Best. Damian Michael Smith SALEM — Grace Roessler and Michael Smith are announcing the birth of their son Damian Michael Smith on May 9 at Mercy Health in Youngstown. Damian Michael weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth, and joins siblings Lacey Smith, 15, and Hannah ...

Micah-Dean Derek Patterson

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Derek and Courtney Patterson of New Springfield announce the birth of their son, Micah-Dean Derek Patterson, born April 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s in Boardman. Micah-Dean weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. He joins a sister, Ellyonna Grace, 2, at home. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Barb Weber of East Palestine. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Luci Patterson of East Palestine.

Dawson Leon Gump

EAST LIVERPOOL — Sierra and Robert Gump are announcing the birth of their son, Dawson Leon Gump, on April 30 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Dawson Leon weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. He joins siblings Robert, 10, Jacob, 8, and Gabriel, 4. Maternal grandparents are Vincent and Lori Sullivan of Hanoverton. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Sherri Gump of East Liverpool. Great-grandparents are Deborah Lyle of East Liverpool.

Gemma Rayne Merriman

Shylla McLaughlin and Michael Merriman are announcing the birth of their daughter, Gemma Rayne Merriman, born on May 1 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

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Everly Rae Best SALEM — Amanda and William Best are announcing the birth of their daughter, Everly Rae Best, who was born April 29 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Everly Rae weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. She joins a sister, Henley, 20 months. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Darlene McAllister of Lisbon. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Patty Best of Columbiana. Great-grandparents are Steve and Vera Gorby of East Palestine.

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Gideon John Grubbs HAMMONDSVILLE — Adam and Sarah Grubbs of Hammondsville announce the birth of their son, Gideon John Grubbs, board April 8, 2019, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman. Gideon John weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces at birth. He joins a sister, Adalee, 9, and brother, Sawyer 22 months. Maternal grandparents are Marcus and Brenda Chronister of Hammondsville. Paternal grandparents are Molly Grubbs of Leetonia and the late John Grubbs. Zane Eugene Anderson BOARDMAN — Cameron David Anderson and Elizabeth Marie Anderson announce the birth of their son, Zane ...