1975-2025 LEETONIA — Christina Ann Murphy, 50, of Leetonia, passed away Dec. 11, 2025, at her home following long illnesses. She was born Aug. 23, 1975, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of Teresa Ann Murphy Kegelmyer, and had lived in Leetonia all of her life. She was a large social butterfly. A ...

1939-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Thomas E. Cartwright, 86, died Wednesday. He was born in East Palestine, Sept. 20, 1939, son of the late John S. and Goldie George Cartwright. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 12/12/25

1966-2025 Mark A. Gromley,59, passed away peacefully with his son at his side on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at the Hospice House in Poland. Born Jan. 9, 1966 in Salem, he was the son of the late George W. and Joan (Driscoll) Gromley. Mark worked as A truck driver hauling agricultural products ...

John Herleman, 81, died Tuesday. He was born and raised by his mother Rose E. Herleman in Bridgeville, Pa. Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, is handling the arrangements. 12/11/25

1932-2025 NEGLEY — Herbert D. Kelly, 93, passed away Dec. 9, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. Herb was born June 6, 1932, in Rochester, Pa., son of the late Herbert E. and Elizabeth Vaughn Kelly. Herb was a lifelong resident of Negley and was a proud veteran of the U.S. ...

BATH, S.C. — Richard John Simballa, 67, formerly of Lisbon, died Nov. 29. He was born in East Liverpool, a son of the late Robert John and Jessie Mae (Limeberry) Simballa. Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home is assisting the family. 12/10/25