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Sandra E. Riggs

1963-2026 EAST PALESTINE -- Sandra E. Riggs, 63, passed away Oct. 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Boardman surrounded by family. She was born March 14, 1963, in Youngstown, daughter of Eugene and Gerry (Yurcic) Riggs. Sandy was a lifelong resident of East Palestine and a ...

James L. Bush

1945-2026 COLUMBIANA – James L. Bush, 81, of Columbiana, formerly of East Palestine and Green Township, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at his home. Jim was born March 17, 1945, in East Palestine, a son of the late Cecil and Gladys Monk Bush. He proudly served his country in the ...

William H. Felger

1946-2026 EAST PALESTINE — William H. Felger, 79, died Sunday at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Salem, son of the late Virgil and Ruth (Ward) Felger. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 10/13/26

Jane Moreira

1943-2026 COLUMBIANA — Jane Moreira, 83, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born July 30, 1943, daughter of the late Lewis “Buck” and Ruby (Arthurs) Noel. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 10/13/26

Gary Winterburn

1949-2026 Gary Winterburn, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on Jan. 8, 1949, to Clyde and Geraldine Winterburn. Gary was a 1968 graduate of East Palestine High School. After high school, Gary became a park ranger at Beaver Creek ...

William J. ‘Bill’ McKee

1953-2026 LISBON — William J. “Bill” McKee, 73, died Sunday at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Jan. 6, 1953 in Salem, a son of the late Richard Earl and Theresa (Hoppa) McKee. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 10/6/26