1962-2026 NEW WATERFORD — Sonya Mattern, 64, died July 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born Feb. 14, 1962, in East Liverpool, daughter of Leita Johnson and James Mattern. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 7/21/26
1949-2026 NEW WATERFORD — Edward E. Murphy, 76, of New Waterford, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland. He was born on July 31, 1949, in Beaver Falls, Pa., a son of the late Patrick and Goldie Leighgaber Murphy. Ed was a 1968 graduate of East Palestine High ...
1951-2026 Robert “Bob” Mongillo, 75, of Columbiana, died at home on July 15. He was born on July 11, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Peter Louis and Dorinda Troiano Mongillo. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. 7/18/26
1941-2026 LISBON — Larry Steven Kessler, 85, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Auburn Skilled Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Born April 5, 1941 in Salineville, he was a son of the late Larry and Eileen (Kennedy) Kessler. A 1959 graduate of Salineville High School, Larry worked as the fuel manager at Landmark in Lisbon for many years. Survivors include his children: Kurt (Lisa) Kessler and Kyle (Twila) Kessler; five grandchildren: Larry, Mitchel, and Kennedy, Kyla, and Milo; great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Boone, and Andrew; as well as his sister, Judy Madison. He was ...
LISBON, Ohio — Thomas E. Smith of Lisbon passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with his beloved wife at his side. He was 68 years old. Tom proudly served his community as a deputy with the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office before joining its Drug Task Force. Beyond law enforcement, he earned a sixth-degree black belt in karate after training under Chuck Norris himself. He went on to own and teach at three martial arts schools, mentoring students in East Liverpool, East Palestine, and Lisbon. Tom also worked as a stuntman and ...
1952-2026 Patrick Mark Grant, lovingly known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and closest family in Rockwall, Texas. Born on May 9, 1952, in Columbiana, Ohio, Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ellen Grant, and his sister, Mickie Grant. He is survived by his brothers, Mike Grant and Robert Grant, and his sister, Marcia Shrout. He is also survived by his daughter, Lindsay Grant Moreau and her husband, Spencer, along with their children Beckham, Avery, and Ellis; his son, Adam Grant and his wife, Taylor, along with their daughter, Kennedy; ...
