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R. Ralph Groff

1937-2024 LISBON — R. Ralph Groff, 86, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 27, 2024 at Blossom Nursing Home. Born Sept. 16, 1937 in Lisbon, he was a son of the late Clarence and Thelma (Ketchum) Groff. A lifelong resident, he worked in mining for many years and retired from the Center Township Road Department. Ralph enjoyed working on vehicles and equipment, sightseeing, and various restaurants. Survivors include his children: Debbie, Mike Groff, Randy Groff, Candace Wellman, and Kevin Groff and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No formal services will be observed. ...

Ray Oeler

1947-2024 COLUMBIANA — Ray Oeler, 76, of Columbiana died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at his home in Columbiana. He was born on Dec. 2, 1947, in Salem, son of the late William and Edith Flohr Oeler. Ray, a proud and devoted American, served in the U.S. Air Force, he was ...

David D. Hays

1954-2024 EAST LIVERPOOL — David D. Hays, 69, of East Liverpool died Jan. 26 at the East Liverpool City Hospital. Born in East Liverpool, Aug. 1, 1954, he was a son of the late D. James “Jim” and Mildred “Millie” Corradi Hays. Private arrangements have been completed by the Dawson Funeral Home. 1/30/24

Beatrice “Bea” Rupp

Beatrice “Bea” Rupp 1931-2024 WEST POINT ­­— Beatrice “Bea” Rupp, 92, passed away Friday, January 26. 2024 at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation with her family at her side following a recent illness. Mrs. Rupp was born February 28, 1931 in West Point, a daughter of ...

Alta Orsburn

1929-2024 Alta Orsburn, 94, died Dec. 30, 2023, at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care in Munroe Falls, Ohio. Alta was born on July 20, 1929, in Columbiana County, Ohio, to Harold Austin and Esperance Elizabeth (Naragon) Raley and grew up on the Raley farm outside of Hanoverton. She graduated ...

Donald D. ‘Fergie’ Wilson

1934-2024 HANOVERTON – Donald D. “Fergie” Wilson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1934, in Hanover Township, Ohio, son of the late Marion and Elsie (Speidel) Wilson. Fergie was a 1952 graduate of Augusta High ...