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McKenna Ann McDole COLUMBIANA — Brooke Durk and Darren McDole, Columbiana, are announcing the birth of their daughter, McKenna Ann McDole July 9, 2018 in Boardman. McKenna Ann joins a sister, Lexi Webber, 2. Maternal grandparents are David and Lorie Durk, Columbiana. Great-grandfather is Robert Bailey, Calcutta.

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Bodhi Boscoe Purcell NEGLEY — Amy and Michael Purcell, Negley, are announcing the birth of their son, Bodhi Boscoe Purcell, on June 23, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman. Bodhi Boscoe weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 and a half inches long. He joins a sibling, Rivers, 3. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Tondy, Boardman; and Andy Mahon, East Palestine. Paternal grandparents are Maryanne Henderson, Pittsburgh; and Jerry and Nadene Purcell, Pittsburgh. Hailey Noelle Shilot BOARDMAN — Ashely and Justin Shilot, Boardman, are announcing the birth of their daughter, Hailey ...

103rd birthday

KENSINGTON — Mary (James) Benson of Kensington will celebrate her 103rd birthday on July 22. She was born on July 22, 1915, to Evan and Ruth James. A 1933 graduate of Minerva HIgh School, she is the oldest member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Dungannon Her husband, Paul Benson, ...

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Nathan Ray Seidner LISBON — Lauren Baumgarner and Zachary Seidner, Lisbon, are announcing the birth of their son, Nathan Ray Seidner July 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth. Nathan Ray weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Tina Baumgarner and Sam Baumgarner, Lisbon. Paternal grandparents are Lisa Seidner, and Ron and Joellen Seidner Columbiana. Great-grandparents are Don and Darla McCool, Pat Wright, Ron and Laura Seidner, and Sue Baumgarner.

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Michael Alan Lewis ALLIANCE — Amanda and Adam Lewis, Alliance, are announcing the birth of their son, Michael Alan Lewis June 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Michael Alan joins sisters, Audrianna and Alyvia. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Gayle Frankford, Leetonia; and David Derenburger, Salem. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Tonia Lewis and Beth Lewis. Great-grandparents are Dave and Sandy Derenburger, Brenda and Walt Morrison, Bob and Linda Lahmers and Gail and Margie Winters. Ember Rose Foster EAST PALESTINE — Ashley Hughes and John Foster, East ...

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Weston Colt Poppino SALEM — Megan Sprowl and Zachary Poppino, Salem, are announcing the birth of their son, Weston Colt Poppino, on June 26, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Weston Colt weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 and three-fourths inches long at birth. Maternal grandmother is Michelle Hum, Washingtonville. Paternal grandparents are Katrina and David Poppino, Salem. Great-grandparents are Betty and Robert Bryant, Alliance; and Linda and William Hum, Salem. Joseph Alexander Cooper EAST PALESTINE — Brittany King and Joshua Cooper, East Palestine, are announcing the ...