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Leona Duncan

1948-2024 LISBON — Leona Duncan, 76, passed away at her home Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Born Feb. 22, 1948 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Naomi R (Gouldsberry) Lodge. Leona worked at Walmart in Beaver Falls until her retirement in 2013. She was a graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, enjoyed genealogy, and her favorite color was purple. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of more than 50 years, Ernest Lee Duncan; her children Melony Drane of Ellwood City, Charmaine Sebrell, and Tonia Duncan-Lydic, both of East Palestine; and her ...

Wayne Allen ‘Ted’ Draa

1928-2024 Wayne A. Draa, known to all as Ted, 95, passed away on Feb. 27, 2024. He was born on Nov. 20, 1928, in Stratton, Ohio, to Charles and Ruth (Householder) Draa. Ted lived his childhood in Stratton before moving to Alliance in 1940. He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1946. ...

Timothy J. VanHorn

1949-2024 COLUMBIANA — Timothy J. VanHorn, 74, of Columbiana, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown. He was born on Aug. 3, 1949, in Columbiana, a son of the late Leon and Ethel Allison VanHorn.. Timothy had worked as a machinist for NRM, McNeal and after retiring he continued to work with Dave Smith at S and S Machine. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed being outside and riding his lawnmower. Timothy was the most kind, giving, and generous person you would ever meet. His wife, Ruth Irene Dotson VanHorn, whom he ...

Celia Marie Brown

1933-2024 SALEM — Celia Marie Brown, 90, passed away peacefully at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon. Born June 29, 1933 in Pikeville, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Bradley A. and Cora (Justice) Blackburn. She worked in quality control at Blackhawk Plastics for many years. She was the beloved mother of Donald (Linda) Saltsman of Lisbon, Donna (Saltsman) Martin of Salineville, Brian (Karen) Brown of Greensboro, N.C., Bruce (Kelsey) Brown of Lisbon, and Melissa (Brown) Orr of Salem. There are 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and ...

Anthony ‘Tony’ Bernard

1953-2024 COLUMBIANA — Anthony “Tony” Bernard, 70, of Columbiana, died on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Anthony and Josephine Troy Bernard. Tony was a graduate of Leetonia High School ...

Betty S. Beight

1931-2024 LEETONIA — Betty S. Beight, 92, of Leetonia, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Caprice Health Care Center, North Lima. She was born on May 4, 1931, in North Georgetown, daughter of the late Harry and Helen Hawkins Stoffer. Betty had worked as a treasurer for Crestview Local ...