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Mary E. Ross

1942-2023 LEETONIA — Mary E. Ross, 81, of Leetonia passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland. She was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Ralph and Susan Altomare. Mary was a homemaker and a lifetime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She ...

Betty Jean Harding

1935-2024 LISBON — Betty Jean Harding, 88, died late Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in the emergency department at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 15, 1935 in Lisbon, she was a daughter of the late Rollin L. and Opal S. (McMillan) Brinker. Betty had worked at the Columbiana County Veterans Service office for more than 30 years and at Highview Nursery and Pointview Dance Hall at one time. She served on the Lisbon Board of Zoning Appeals for four years, did craft shows with her sister, and enjoyed her flower gardens. She is survived by her sister, Velma Covert, and many nieces ...

Oakley Bates

1930-2024 SALEM — Oakley Bates, 93, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Salem Hospital at 8:18 a.m. surrounded by his family. Oakley was born at the family farm in Goshen Township on April 15, 1930. Oakley was the second of five sons of Carl and Bertha (Weingart) Bates. Oakley ...

Beverly Kay Gruszecki

1939-2024 Beverly Kay Gruszecki, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2024, in Damascus, Ohio, at the age of 84. She was born on March 24, 1939, in Alliance, Ohio. Beverly was a 1957 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School. ...

Donis J. Duncan

1930-2024 EAST PALESTINE — Donis J. Duncan, 93, passed away Jan. 2, 2024, at the Salem Regional Medical Center. Donis was born June 25, 1930, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Harry and Harriet Patterson Barnhouse. She was a lifelong resident of East Palestine and was a graduate of East Palestine High School. Donis was a faithful member of the First Church of Christ in East Palestine. She worked as a secretary for her family’s business, Duncan Brothers Drilling, for many dedicated years prior to her retirement. Donis will most be remembered for her love of family and ...

Judith Ann Newhouse

Judith Ann Newhouse passed away in Barbados, West Indies, Dec. 28, 2023. She was 84 years old. Judy is survived by her brother George (Butch) Newhouse and his wife Darla of Wellsville, Ohio, her niece Marcy (Scott) Kestner of Maineville, Ohio and their son Nolan, and her nephew Michael Newhouse of Cortland, Ohio and his daughter Maura. Judy was dearly loved by her family and friends, including her extended family in Barbados. She will be deeply missed. No services will be held. 1/4/24