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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

Mary A. Gallo

1931-2026 LISBON — Mary A. Gallo, 94, died Tuesday at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1931 in Falerna, Italy, a daughter of the late Theodore F. and Francesca Antonio (Cristiano) Gallo. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 9/9/26

Kathy L. Barton

1949-2026 SALEM — Kathy L. Barton, 77, died Friday in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1949 in Salem, a daughter of the late Paul H. and Stella M. (Clark) Barton. Arrangements are in the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 9/9/26