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Juanine Schwerin

1947-2026 NEW SPRINGFIELD — Juanine Schwerin, 79, passed away at her home on Thursday Sept. 10, 2026. Juanine was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Wexford, Pa., daughter of the late John and Rita (Brooker) Crawford. She was raised on a Farm in Wexford, Pa., and married her husband Thomas right ...

Michael David Perkins

1953-2026 LISBON — Michael David Perkins, 73, of Lisbon, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Sunrise Homes, Lisbon. He was born on July 31, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Richard and Carol Burton Perkins. Michael was a graduate of Robert Bycroft and had an astounding memory. He lived ...

Irene Frances Pahanish

1933-2026 LEETONIA — Irene Frances Pahanish, 92, died early Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Brookdale Salem. Born Nov. 24, 1933 in Salem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Felesky) Davner. Irene worked in housekeeping at Sunrise Homes and Opportunity Homes for many years, retiring at age 75. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, she enjoyed doing her yardwork, especially mowing. Irene leaves four children to cherish her memory: James (Kathy) Pahanish, Matthew (Rhonda) Pahanish, Ronald (Paula) Pahanish, and Deana (Jim) Warneke; as well as 12 grandchildren and ...

Loretta R. Becker

1943-2026 SALEM — Mrs. Loretta R. Becker, 82, of Salem, died on Aug. 31 at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born on Dec. 10, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late Bertram and Celia Braun Graner. Arrangements are being handled by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. 9/11/26

Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Featherstone

1932-2026 COLUMBIANA — Dorothy L. “Dot” Featherstone, 93, died Tuesday at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House. She was born Sept. 20, 1932 in East Palestine, a daughter of the late C. LeRoy and Mary (Hawkins) Gibson. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 9/10/26

Nell Ruth Clark

1931-2026 LISBON — Nell Ruth Clark of Lisbon, formerly of East Liverpool, died Sunday. She was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Smith Ferry, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Paul E. Redmond and Mary Margaret Black Redmond. Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville is entrusted with assisting the family with Nell’s arrangements. 9/9/26